At play

Miss Stephanie’s ballet classes in the dance studio are a highlight of the week. During these sessions run throughout school term time, children are introduced to the techniques of ballet. They also enjoy learning to interpret the music. The children especially love watching their performances in the mirrored walls!

Every week the children create a tasty treat in their cooking lessons. They think about the ingredients and help weigh and measure. The highlight for the children is, of course, tasting their creations!

At Forest School, children explore the natural environment in a safe setting. They learn about the flora and fauna and take part in physical challenges, working together. They also enjoy a whole range of activities such as toasting marshmallows on the campfire and climbing trees. Favourite activities include building dens and making mud pies in the mud kitchen!

A specialist music teacher runs music lessons during school term time. These give the children a taste of music-making, using a variety of percussion instruments as well as singing songs. The annual Nativity is a wonderful opportunity for the children to show off their performance skills to family!

PE sessions encourage the children to be active and to take part in stimulating games and activities that introduce practical skills and techniques. The lessons take part in the school hall, on the sports courts and the playing fields where a range of sports equipment is available. In the year before starting school, children take part in the Kindergarten and Infant Sports Day in front of family who come to cheer them on!

There are regular opportunities for Kindergarten children to run, climb and play in their own secure outdoor area, throughout the Kindergarten day. The multi-sensory play area enhances and extends the learning opportunities already provided in the classroom and existing outdoor learning facilities. It includes a water pump, sand pit, mud kitchen, playhouse, climbing apparatus and slide. Bikes and scooters are also available for the children to ride around the paths.

Kindergarten children have the opportunity to go on trips, such as to the local church, and take part in events including Prize Giving, Remembrance Day service and Mothering Sunday service. We also hold a number of events for the whole family to enjoy, such as Fireworks night, our Summer Fete and outdoor theatre productions.