by Tom Walbrin | Mar 12, 2026 | Beech Room, Chestnut Room, News from the Rooms
Our story this term is The Enormous Turnip. The story follows a farmer trying to pull a huge turnip out of the ground; he calls for help from several characters until finally, POP, the turnip comes out! The themes that we have explored this week are working together,...
by Tom Walbrin | Mar 2, 2026 | Beech Room, Chestnut Room, News from the Rooms
This term we are exploring making models in nursery. We will provide the children with a variety of materials and tools to explore across the term. This week we have been learning about clay – how to manipulate it with our hands, with tools and even with our...
by Ali | May 12, 2025 | Beech Room, Butterflies, Chestnut Room, News from the Rooms, Squirrels
Our children in Squirrels and Butterflies class have been experiencing something truly magical – watching Painted Lady Caterpillars grow, develop, and now spin their cocoons as they prepare for their amazing transformation into butterflies! Inspired by our...
by Ali | Apr 7, 2025 | Beech Room, Butterflies, Chestnut Room, News from the Rooms, Squirrels, Willow Room, Woodpeckers
We have been exploring growing in the Nursery classes this term. We started with our core story, Jack and the Beanstalk, where Jack plants magic beans, grows an enormous beanstalk and climbs to the top. He finds a giant’s castle and enters courageously! We...
by Ali | Mar 17, 2025 | Beech Room, Butterflies, Chestnut Room, News, News from the Rooms, Squirrels
Last week, the nursery classes Butterflies and Squirrels had a visit from two local police officers! As part of our curriculum, the children learn about different roles, jobs, and occupations. They show interest in other people’s lives and curiosity about other...
by Tom Walbrin | Mar 4, 2025 | Beech Room, Butterflies, Chestnut Room, News from the Rooms, Squirrels
In the Squirrel and Butterfly Rooms, our next focus stories are Mr Wolf’s Pancakes and Jack and the Beanstalk. We will be sharing this story during group time and in our book corner. Please revisit the stories if you have your own copy at home or watch the video...
