Posts by Natasha Baker
May 2024 Update: Moving In, New Staff & Open Day Countdown
Moving in! Staff have been incredibly busy kitting out our new rooms and settling in our first Wibli Woblis moving over from our temporary setting. A big thank you to Chequered Fox who has provided us with some stunning baby room equipment and hessian boards and also to Admiral and BCT Wales who have generously…
Read MoreApril 2024 Update: Hindu Temple Partnership, Site Visits & Open Day Plans
Hindu Temple Our new neighbours at the permanent setting is the cities first and only Hindu Temple, Dharma Mandir Newport. We will be working with the temple to bring cultural opportunities to our Wibli Woblis who will be learning about their religion, practices and heritage. New Site Visits Thanks to an amazing effort from our builders…
Read MoreMarch 2024 Update: New Premises, World Book Day & Recruitment Drive
New Premises We have this month collected the keys to our brand new permanent location in Cleppa Park, Newport. We will be expanding to around 70 children and taking from age 0 to 5 years. We are now busy kitting out the building as a brand new nursery space and collecting equipment. We will keep…
Read MoreFebruary 2024 Update: Fire at Wern Estate, New Temporary Site & Community Support
Wern Estate Fire In January last month a fire completely destroyed our building and all its contents. Luckily no-one was injured in the fire but the building itself will need to be demolished and we will have to find an alternative site for the nursery. We are in negotiations concerning a new permanent location and…
Read MoreJanuary 2024 Update: CIW Report, New Team Members & Curriculum Plans
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda We are looking forward to the New Year and have lots of exciting plans ahead. We have carried out a thorough review of our practices and procedures ready to implement them in 2024. This year we have a new learning program based on the Curriculum for Wales and are promoting more independence…
Read MoreDecember 2023 Update: Festive News, Staff Shoutouts & Kitchen Changes
Xmas Break Final day Friday 22nd December – Open 2nd January Our final day this year will be Friday 22nd December. If you are planning to pick up early let us know so we can sort out staffing arrangements that day. The remaining flooring is due to be laid over the break, so you should come…
Read MoreNovember 2023 Update: Staff News, Christmas Cheer & First Aid Sessions
Staff Member of the Mont Congratulations to Caitlin who was awarded staff member of the month by our Wibli Wobli team. Caitlin has worked really work transforming the preschool room and setting up our curriculum program. Having worked in a Welsh school before moving over to Wibli Wobli Caitlin is very familiar with the New Curriculum…
Read MoreOctober 2023 Update: Scarecrows, Staff Stars & Patagonia Connections
Staff Member of the Month Congratulations to Lily who was awarded staff member of the month by our Wibli Wobli team. Lily was voted for putting in exceptionally hard work setting up activities and planning for toddlers and bonding with all the children. Da iawn Lily. Bwgan Brain (Scarecrow) Competition Saturday 28th November We will be…
Read MoreSeptember 2023 Update: Staff News & Christmas Photos
Staff Member of the Month Congratulations to Leah who got awarded staff member of the month by our Wibli Wobli team. Leah was voted for settling in amazing into the team and getting stuck into her new role of Toddler room leader. Da iawn Leah. Meet your Room Leader Meetings Both Caitlin and Leah…
Read MoreAugust 2023 Update: Eisteddfod Fun, Staff News & Flying Start Spaces
Our Eisteddfod! This month for the week commencing 7th August we have been celebrating our own mini Eisteddfod at Wibli Wobli to coincide with the National Eisteddfod. We have had lots of fun with facepaints, crafts, competitions, a bake-off and lots of singing, dancing and music. Cymru am byth ! Staff Member of the Month…
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