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Pre-school Computer Wizardry!

The Pre-school children have been creating magical pictures on the computer.

'How does your garden grow ?'

In today's world caring for the environment encompasses many aspects.  One
of which is caring for the environment immediately around us - our gardens,
homes and open spaces near to where we live.

Soon the children in Pre-school will taking part in activities linked in
with various aspects of environmental education.  Through environmental
education we can use what is nearer and more familiar to us to promote an
early understanding of the care we need to give to living things and our
planet.
All of the activities are part of a scheme entitled 'How does your garden
grow ?'.  The first part is based on awareness of the world around us and
the second part will be about growth.  They will run alongside the general
topic activities in Pre-school and many will take place in the Nursery
garden.
The whole process of caring for a garden can help the early understanding of
caring for the world, through learning about the plants and animals present,
also the seasons, life cycles, growth, habitats and the weather.
The activities are planned with links to the Stepping Stones  in the
Foundation Stage Pre-school Curriculum.

Fun with FUNdamentals !

The children at West End loved having the opportunity to take part in lots
of physical activities provided by First Contact Sports.

Their program FUNdamentals is especially designed for children of pre-school
age which encourages them to explore their bodies abilities and reactions to
certain exercising styles and deliveries.
The activities are based on skill development, games based on running,
striking, catching, leaping, kicking, power, strength, agility, balance and
hand/eye co-ordination.