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The Shared Vision of Grangetown Nursery School
Uniting Together, Shaping Our Future
The central aim of the school is to develop high levels of emotional, social and physical well-being in all children. The interdependent team of creative educators work closely together to promote this central aim.
The school celebrates the diversity of our community, carefully considering and respecting the variety of cultures, backgrounds, individual needs and gender.
The school promotes inclusion & equal opportunities. We ensure that the environment reflects the multi-lingual nature of Grangetown, including Welsh and other community languages.
All children are given opportunities to access learning taking into account their individual stage of development.
Parents/Carers are the first and most important educators of their children. We aim to develop positive relationships with families, taking into account their needs as we support each child in their first steps beyond the home.
The school aims to develop an integrated approach, making links with the wider community, forging genuine relationships with other professionals and outside agencies.
The school works closely with neighbouring schools in order to make the transition from Nursery to Primary a happy and positive experience.
The school provides a safe and secure environment that’s exciting and stimulating.
Grangetown Nursery School is a place where children flourish and become genuinely engaged in their learning, resulting in happy, independent, confident, individual learners.
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| Announcements |
FRIENDS OF GRANGETOWN - FOG - 15TH JANUARY 2010 |
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Posted by: webmaster on 14/01/2010 10:01
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Stay and create with FOG on Friday 15th January - speak to Mrs. Bartlett for details.
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THURSDAY 14TH JANUARY 2010 - OPEN |
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Posted by: webmaster on 13/01/2010 03:08
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I am pleased to say that school WILL BE open for children today. We are a little short staffed and won't be able to take the children outside due to the wet and slippery conditions - but we'll have lots of fun inside instead.
Looking forward to seeing you later.
Jan Comrie
Headteacher
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SNOW - SCHOOL CLOSED WEDNESDAY 13TH JANUARY 2010 |
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Posted by: webmaster on 13/01/2010 06:59
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I am very sorry to have to close the school again today due to the weather conditions. The heavy snow overnight has resulted in posing a health and safety risk on the school site for parents, children and staff. Cardiff Supplies have completely run out of grit so Mark (our caretaker) and the staff are unable to make paths and entrances safe. This coupled with the difficulty for a number of staff who are struggling to get into Cardiff means I have no other choice but to close again.
Please keep looking at this website for more information later today.
Jan Comrie
Headteacher |
SNOW - Wednesday 13th January (message posted 12/1/10 @ 19:05) |
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Posted by: webmaster on 12/01/2010 07:04
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I realise that we are experiencing snowy conditions, yet again, but at this point I am unable to give a definite decision as to whether we are open to children tomorrow morning. As I am sure you will all appreciate I have to take into consideration how many staff will be able to get into Cardiff/school, as well as the serious matter of ensuring that all children and parents are able to enter the school safely.
I hope that by 8.00 tomorrow morning I will be able to post a message giving a clear indication of school closure/opening.
Thanks to all parents for your understanding and patience, we are all doing our best to ensure your children are able to come to school and continue their learning in a safe environment. Whilst the snow is great to play in, it's not so great to work in at the moment!
Jan Comrie
Headteacher |
SCHOOL OPEN TODAY MONDAY 11TH JANUARY 2010! |
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Posted by: webmaster on 11/01/2010 08:36
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We are pleased to say that we have been able to use the 1 bag of grit obtained from the council to clear the children's entrance into school - we are looking forward to seeing you all.
Please take care on Jim Driscoll Way and pavements outside school as these remain icy.
We are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast, should it snow again overnight please keep checking website, use mobile phone number 07528561052 or phone school in morning.
Jan Comrie
Headteacher |
MONDAY 11TH JANUARY SCHOOL CLOSED TO CHILDREN AT TIME OF POSTING SUNDAY 10TH JANUARY @ 18:00 |
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Posted by: webmaster on 06/01/2010 08:00
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Having been into school today I am concerned that the pathway, steps and ramp that children and parents use to come into school remains extremely icy. This is very frustrating for me as it is such a short distance from the gate to nursery, but I am very worried that a parent or child could slip and hurt themselves. Unfortunately the Council have been unable to provide us with any grit to clear pathways on the school site. Staff have been in school and will be in tomorrow. If any parents are able to help us by coming into school tomorrow with grit and shovels I am more than happy to have help to clear routes and make the school safe. With any luck we could have a thaw tonight and this problem solved - please check website in morning and phone school (or school mobile 07528561052) for updates.
Jan Comrie
Headteacher |
A Great Big Thank You! |
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Posted by: webmaster on 17/12/2009 09:37
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Staff would like to thank all parents and carers who have taken part in F.O.G Fridays.
Thank you for all those parents who have helped make costumes for our Christmas concert- it's thanks to your commitment and support that the children put on such a fantastic show!
Stay and create will continue in January and I know that Mrs Bartlett and Mrs Steadman have some fabulous projects to share with you!
Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Jan Comrie and Staff |
Stay and Create Friday 9th October |
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Posted by: webmaster on 08/10/2009 10:04
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Please come along to our Stay and Play sessions
Divali Festival of Light
Morning activities: 'Music with Mummy!, decorating diva lamps and making Mehndi garlands.
Afternoon activities: Decorating diva lamps and making Mehndi garlands.
- All materials, paint and sparkles provided
- Tea, coffee and biscuits
- Toddlers and babies welcome
Due to space, only 8 children can take part in 'Music with Mummy'. Please let Mrs Bartlett know if you want your child to join in.
All parents and carers welcome. Please come along and join us! We are here every Friday. |
Operation Christmas Child |
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Posted by: webmaster on 24/09/2009 03:24
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For the past few years the parents/carers and children from Grangetown Nursery School have enjoyed decorating shoe boxes and filling them up with small gifts.
The gifts are sent to disadvantaged children all over the world.
We will be collecting the finished shoe boxes at school during the week commencing 19th October 2009. Examples of some finished boxes are on display in the children's cloakroom.
Previously the children have really enjoyed putting together the shoe boxes ready for the long journey overseas. Therefore we have always had a terrific response.
Any Queries please see Carol Bartlett,
Thank you! |
Going International! |
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Posted by: webmaster on 11/05/2009 10:14
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Following a course 'The International Dimension we are going to link up with schools across the globe. This will add another element of the cultural diversity we already have at school and it will be an opportunity for us to get to know children and educators in other countries.
We'll keep you updated so watch this space! |
Grangetown Festival |
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Posted by: webmaster on 08/05/2009 08:23
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Don't forget to get into a fabulous costume for the Pirate Parade and join in the Grangetown Festival 2009! We'll be there! Contact Carol Bartlett at school for details!
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INSET DAY |
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Posted by: webmaster on 08/05/2009 02:52
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The school will be closed on Friday 22nd May for a staff training day.
There will be NO nursery on this day.
The school will be closed for half term the following week. Children come back to nursery on Monday 1st June. |
Grangetown and the environment |
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Posted by: webmaster on 05/05/2009 02:51
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As part of our Eco Schools work, we are delighted to share with the community the progress we are making in our recycling and energy saving.
We have recently begun to compost our food waste via the county collection system.
The children have taken part in Tidy Town, along with neighbouring schools picking up litter in the immediate locality.
The school is saving energy by making sure lights are switched off if not needed, water is not wasted and heating is not on at times of the day that do not benefit the children.
If parents/carers wish to view the data we recently received that tracks our energy usage, please feel free to ask.
We are waiting to hear if our Green Flag Status is to be renewed - we are confident that the children's efforts will be recognised.
For a good look at Tidy Town follow this link: http://grangetownnur.cardiff.sch.uk/gallery/album28
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Comic Relief |
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Posted by: webmaster on 16/03/2009 03:17
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| Many thanks for the generous donations! |
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RHS Flower Show UPDATE! |
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Posted by: webmaster on 06/03/2009 09:15
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Grangetown nursery school is taking part in the RHS Flower Show 2009. We need your help to design and create a floral wheelbarrow with the children.
We're looking for parents and carers to plant/paint/knit and sew and most of all have lots of fun whilst making out competition entry!
All materials will be provided but donations would be welcome. E.g herbs, tomato plants and flowers.
Parents and carers are invited to join in the fun on Thursday 12th March- 9am/1pm and on Friday 20th March- 9am/1pm.
Hope to see you there!
Many thanks,
Carol Bartlett and Omera Khan
Friends of Grangetown
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Friends of Grangetown- RHS Flower Show 2009 |
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Posted by: webmaster on 06/02/2009 10:48
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After half term Mrs Bartlett will be inviting parents and carers into Nursery to help create our entry to this years RHS Flower show in Cardiff.
The event takes place in Spring 2009, and we need YOUR help to create a winning wheelbarrow display!
If you are interested in helping PLEASE talk to Mrs Bartlett. |
Forest School Volunteers Needed! |
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Posted by: webmaster on 06/02/2009 10:31
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Calling all parents and carers!
We are currently looking for volunteers to help take part in Forest School sessions on Thursday mornings and afternoons.
If you are interested in taking part- please talk to Miss Brinning.
Thank you!
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CHANGE TO INSET DAY -URGENT! |
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Posted by: webmaster on 16/01/2009 10:45
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| please note that our next INSET day is now THURSDAY 5TH FEBRAURY 2009, school will be closed to children on this day. Our planned INSET day for 19th March is now cancelled and school will be open as usual. |
South Wales Echo Reports on Estyn Inspection! |
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Posted by: webmaster on 06/01/2009 09:53
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The following article was published in the South Wales Echo on Wednesday 31st December 2008 - a fantastic end to 2008 and much to look forward to in 2009.
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| Our Recipes |
We love cooking at Grangetown nursery school. Click on the picture to go to our recipe page! |
| Lunch Club |
Click on the picture to go to our fantastic lunch club page!
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| Library |
Don't forget to bring your library book bags back every Tuesday! If any parents have some free time on a Tuesday, we would love you to come and help the children choose their new book.
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To see all of the fantastic carnival photographs click here!
A great big THANK YOU to all our children and families who came to support the Nursery at this years Grangetown Carnival. Everyones hard work over the past few weeks paid off as we won 'Best In Parade 2008!'
A special thank you to Mrs Bartlett for all her hard work and inspiration! |
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