Children in Mornington House pre-school made these popcorn feeders for the hungry winter birds. They carefully used sharp needles to thread the popcorn and the feeders were hung in the trees in the back garden.
Paramedic visit at Mornington House
Carrie, who is a Paramedic, came to visit nursery today bringing her ambulance. The children were able to have a good look around and ask questions about all the equipment. The children: tried on Carrie’s uniform Looked inside the drawers on the ambulance Used the lift at the back of the ambulance Sat in the …
Happy New Year from The Priory!
Here are a few special moments to share with you all from December 2017. (Click to enlarge). Happy New Year!
Letters to Father Christmas
The children in Mornington House pre-school have been busy writing letters to Father Christmas. They used the phonics they have been learning to help them sound out words and tried hard to write independently. They took their letters to the local post box to send them off to Lapland! SaveSave
Pre-School Nativity Play at Mornington House
Sally read the story to the children lots of times so that they could really understand about the characters before they began acting. The children put on a wonderful performance for their parents and sang some traditional songs and also new songs they had learned. They made jam tarts for all to enjoy after the …
When the community calls…
Here at the Court House, Christmas is with us early. We have been asked to support the Knowle Methodist Church with their ‘Christmas Tree Fayre’ by supplying a tree to replicate the Christmas story with the children. Lydia and Gemma have been busy building the foundation on the tree for the children to add their …
Woodwork at The Priory
The children in preschool were excited to use real tools in nursery. With adult support the children engaged in this woodwork activity where they were able to show their independence.
World Food Day
Monday the 16th of October was World Food day, so here at the Priory, we invited all of the children and their families to make dishes to share with our friends here at nursery. All of the children enjoyed lots of delicious food, including German potato salad, hummus, tea cakes and crepes.
National Poetry Day – 28th September
Sally read poems to the children in pre-school every day last week, and they decided that ‘On the Ning Nang Nong’ by Spike Milligan was their favourite. Here’s an extract: On the Ning Nang Nong Where the Cows go Bong! And the Monkeys all say Boo! There’s a Nong Nang Ning Where the trees go …
Healthy Harvest
Today we are feeling proud of the produce we have harvested – tomatoes, cucumbers, eating and cooking apples, courgettes, beans, onions, broccoli and spring onions! It’s great to know that this week our nursery chefs Dee at Mornington House, Lee-Ann at The Court House and Lauren at The Priory will use this fresh produce to …