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Windrush Day

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On Windrush Day the chn learnt about the journey’s people made from the Caribbean to the UK to help rebuild it after the war.They looked at photos and read books about people’s experiences. They looked at a globe and saw how far people travelled. One parent saw her country’s flag…

We visit Peckham Police Station!

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The chn had a fantastic day meeting Police staff from Peckham Police Station. They spent time with the chn telling them about their roles in the community & answering their questions. They showed the children their equipment: a baton, a radio, handcuffs and a taser. They even sat in the…

Planting Watercress

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The children planted cress seeds. They made labels for the seeds so they would remember what they had planted. After one week the seeds had grown enough to eat the cress. The children made cress sandwiches at snack time. “It’s spicy” “I put the butter” “I like it” “That’s a…

A visit from Animal Encounters!

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The chn had an amazing experience when Animal Encounters visited Nursery. They learnt about, and held, a selection of mammals, reptiles & insects, inc a Leopard Geko, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches and, the star of the show, a Python, called Zazu. In one child’s words “It was the best day ever”.…

We meet a Paramedic

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One of our wonderful parents visited the children in Nursery to tell them about his job as a Paramedic (EMT). The chn learnt that he drove an ambulance and helped people who were unwell or hurt. They saw some of his medical equipment such as a stethoscope, a pulse oximeter…

We visit Glengall Wharf Garden

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The children had a wonderful experience visiting the rescue hens at Glengall Wharf Garden. They fed the hens cooked rice and watermelon. They learnt how to hold a hen safely. They saw hens lay eggs and held them whilst they were still warm. They even helped to write the date…

Maya & Marley!

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We were excited to read the new book in the Maya & Marley series, ‘Maya & Marley and the New Friend’, written by @laurahallain.bsky.social and illustrated by Yabaewah Scott. The children enjoyed listening to the story, talking about the themes of book and what they could see in the pictures.…

We planted the sunflower seeds!

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The children planted the sunflower seeds given to us by Laura. After one week the sunflowers have started to grow. “It’s going to grow for 40 years. It’s going to grow all the way up to the sky” “I’m going to look after the flowers” “I planted the seeds with…
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