Bus service – spaces We have spaces available on the mini bus service on routes 4,5,6,7,8 and 9. If you would like to enquire about a space, please email Mr Vince Grima. Route 4 Lullingstone Crescent, Orpington Foxbury Drive, Orpington Warren Road, Orpington Penhale Close, Orpington Repton Road, Orpington Dalewood Road, Orpington Wood Ride, Orpington…
PRE-RECEPTION Literacy For our Literacy sessions this week, we have read the book ‘Pumpkin Soup’ by Helen Cooper. In the book, the characters make pumpkin soup, so our Catering Team kindly agreed to do the same! The children went over to the kitchen and Glen, one of our chefs, demonstrated how to make soup. The…
PRE-RECEPTION We had a wonderful Harvest Festival Service on Wednesday and we were so proud of the children, not only for their performances, but also for their behaviour during the service. The children have enjoyed learning about Autumn and seasonal change over the past two weeks. We have been on many walks in the grounds…
This year, we launched ‘Creative Literacy Explorers: Holistic and Immersive Approach to Inspire Excellence’ in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This expertly crafted programme promotes a love of reading, fostering early literacy skills and a lifelong passion for literature. We introduced the ‘Top Ten’, revisiting ten core texts regularly to create a living library in…
PRE-RECEPTION We have been reading the traditional tale of the Gingerbread Man. We have baked our own gingerbread person and had fun acting out the story. One should have made it home, but the children were finding it tricky to resist. Maths Whilst exploring assorted colours, the children created a fabulous picture with items that…
PRE-RECEPTION We have had yet another busy week in Pre-Reception! Maths In Maths, the children have been matching buttons, wellies and towers. They are starting to solve ‘odd one out’ problems. This involves deeper thinking and is quite challenging for the children. Literacy This week we have read Matin Waddell’s ‘Owl Babies’. The children have…
PRE-RECEPTION The children have continued to settle well into their new routines and are beginning to understand the rules and boundaries of our setting. They enjoyed taking part in their specialist lessons and had a wonderful time at Forest School. We made the most of the glorious, autumn sunshine. We spoke about the rules of…
PRE-RECEPTION The children have continued to settle well and have been very busy this week. On arrival they have been taking part in various gross and fine motor activities. They have enjoyed painting, mark making, using scissors and threading, on a rotation. We will continue to do these activities daily to develop both their gross…
Pre-Reception It has been a pleasure to welcome the children into our Pre-Reception class this week! They have been very engaged in their activities and have settled well. Our topic this term is ‘ourselves’ and we look forward to receiving photographs of children with a favourite toy and with their families. This will be used…
Our amazing Year 6 performers take to the stage tonight for the opening night of the Prep School production of The Wizard of Oz! We know they’ve been working tirelessly to bring this classic story to life, and we can’t wait to see their incredible talent shine on stage. Sending all our best wishes for…
