Healthy Choice Gold Award for Oakwood House
18 Jan 11
Oakwood House Nursery has been awarded The Kirklees Healthy Choice Gold Award for their healthy childrens menu and the highest standards of food hygiene. Fresh, healthy, nutritious food is prepared every day by the nursery cook for children from birth to five years. The menu which changes with the seasons and is packed with fresh fruit and vegetable, pulses, grains, high quality meat and fish all sourced
We love Igloos
03 Dec 10
We just had to put up this wonderful photo of Oakwood children inside their very own Igloo. The children and staff had great fun making bricks out of snow to build this magical den.
Snow and Sledges at Oakwood House
01 Dec 10
The children and staff team are having a wonderful time in the snow at Oakwood House this week. Sledges, snowmen, snow balls and igloos are top priority.
Manager Samantha Richmond says “the children have been so excited especially sledging down the nursery banking; they don’t want to come inside! It’s also been a fantastic learning opportunity for all the children”
Snowmen at Harlequin
01 Dec 10
Children at Harlequin Nursery have just finished building a snowman and have wrapped him up nice and warm in a scarf! They have also been acting out role plays as penguins and polar bears!
Free Trees for Harlequin Nursery
17 Nov 10
Nursery Children from Harlequin Nursery, Edgerton have become one of the lucky organisations to receive free hedge row trees to plant within the nursery grounds kindly donated by the Woodland Trust and Sainsbury’s Active Kids. The packs contain native dog rose, elder, cherry plum, hazel, crab apple and blackthorn saplings. All of which, when mature will not only provide shelter and habitats, but also edible nuts
Eco Schools Silver Award
29 Sep 10
We are delighted to announce that Harlequin, Holly Bank, Portland House and Oakwood House have all been awarded the Early Years Eco School Silver Award. Children, staff and parents have been working together towards a sustainable lifestyle. The children have been learning about waste, composting, energy and water saving and have been putting it into practice at nursery. If you are interested in becoming involved in the Eco School
Grandparents Tea Party
09 Sep 10
Children from Harlequin Nursery celebrated Grandparents day by holding a special tea party. Over 20 grandparents enjoyed an afternoon dancing, playing games and eating a special tea with their grandchildren.
Nursery Manager, Ruth Tattersall said “We were overwhelmed by the quick response and turn out from all the grandparents invited. Grandparents play such an important role in many of the children’s lives and the special
Woodland Adventures at Oakwood
02 Aug 10
Children at newly opened Oakwood House have been busy exploring their woodland environment in the settings very own Forest School. Come rain or shine, the children have been outside den making, making wind sticks, going on mini-beast trails, blackberry picking and even a bear hunt! The Forest School will provide a hands on learning experiences in woodland environments encouraging and inspiring children to learn through nature and positive
Graduate Manager at Portland House
20 Jul 10
We are proud to announce that Portland House Manager Julie Lister graduated from Liverpool Hope University this month with a BA(Hons) in Early Years Management. Julie will now be working towards her Early Years Professional Status. Well done Julie!
Fun for Father’s Story Week
20 Jun 10
Portland Nurseries group took part in Father’s Story week by inviting dads, granddads and father figures to their Stay and Play on Thursday 17th June.
Harlequin, Holly Bank and Portland House nurseries, put on various activities giving Fathers the fantastic opportunity to come and spend time den building, junk modeling and reading their favourite stories with their children and their friends, helping with their learning