NURSERY
First Steps
Police and Fire Brigade
Scooter Training
The Infants had a visit from Police
The rattle of wheels and the
Constable Wharmsby who spoke to
squeals and laughter of
the children about ‘stranger danger’
delighted children could be
and the many roles that police
heard across the playground
constables have in the community. He
during Scooter Training Day.
also showed us some of the
Being safe and streetwise for
equipment he carried and
other pedestrians who use the
demonstrated the sturdiness of the
pavements is a key part of this
handcuffs by arresting one of the teachers—what a treat!
day. The aim is to provide children with a greater
awareness of others, and techniques to stop
On another afternoon, a team of firefighters turned up in their fire
their scooters safely. It was a fun
engine to deliver an assembly to the Infant House.
and educational
The children found out how quickly the
day with plenty of
firefighters could get their safety gear at the
activities for all
ready when two of the firefighters challenged
the riders.
each other to a race. They were then treated to a
tour of the fire engine and found out what it was
like to handle the water hose in action.
IT in the Classroom
Our Nursery children have access to IT equipment from the
very start. At all times the children can use a safe and
secure computer with child friendly software designed to
educate and improve their fine motor skills and
coordination. They often gather round in twos and threes
designing houses, discussing what colour to use and where
to put the doors and windows. One of the most interesting
concepts was an upside down house for upside down people with access obtained via the roof. The whole house was designed as
one giant playroom with a toilet in the garden. Take that, Grand Designs!
In the Spring Term, with cameras in hand, the children spent time snapping pictures of their surroundings with “Cheese!” aplenty.
At last count there were over 200 photographs taken by our very own girls and boys over the term ,with some absolute beauties
scattered in the collection. Lady Luck or the next Andy Warhol?
The iPads gifted by KCF are a key part of the school
curriculum and Nursery is no exception. The
children spent some time listening to interactive
stories, pressing various icons and swiping
between pages. One child excitedly announced,
“I’m making the cow move and when I press him
he goes Moo!” (Onno, Nursery Yellow).
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