Category: Early Learning and Childcare

Orchard Brae Early Learning and Childcare department have 2 developmental nurseries on 2 separate sites. Orchard Brae Nursery at Howes Road is based within the school site, while Orchard Brae at Ashgrove is based within the Ashgrove children’s Centre. Places at both nurseries are allocated on application through the Educational Psychology service in conjunction with NHS Health Visitors. Placement meetings take place in June, November and February with pupils starting in the term after their 3rd birthday, depending on the availability of spaces.

Both Nurseries have pupils with a wide range of additional support needs. The aim of the Nurseries is to support pupils to develop the skills required to allow them to reach their full potential. A place at Orchard Brae nursery does not assume a place at Orchard Brae school as many pupils will gain skills that allow them to start Primary 1 in their zoned Primary school or Mile-end ASN provision.

Robert Burns Ceilidh

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On Thursday the 24th of January we had our Burns Lunch followed by a very successful Ceilidh. It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying themselves, dancing to the music provided by our Music Therapist, Drumming Instructor and their musical friends. A big Thank You to all of them for coming along to help us celebrate Robert Burns Day.

Howes Road PM Nursery – Getting ready for Christmas

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This term the  Nursery has been focusing on Red and Blue based activities, which included playing with red jelly  and making blue paint pictures with our feet. We made Tartan paintings for St Andrews day and went to Kev’s Light and sound disco.We went on an outing to see the Christmas displays in Dobbies and took part in craft activities to make calendars and Reindeer dust for the school Christmas fair. Calendars and Reindeer Dust still available!!!!!

Howes Road AM Nursery – Halloween and Christmas fun

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This term the  Nursery has been focusing on Red and Blue based activities, which included playing with red jelly  and making blue paint pictures with our feet.  Some of us dressed up for  Halloween and we made Tartan paintings for St Andrews day. We also took part in  craft activities for the school Christmas fair making Calendars and glittery Reindeer Dust .