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Children’s Work Pre-Prep Christmas Pre-Prep had a wonderful day enjoying games and craft activities as part of their party day. Each class enjoyed a range of fun activities. Reception played - stick the nose on Rudolf, pass the parcel, Christmas salad, musical chairs, and Christmas bingo. They also managed to fit in a quick disco! Year 1 played pass the parcel, musical statues, Christmas basket, they enjoyed dancing and reading a lovely selection of Christmas stories in the library. Year 2 delighted in pin the nose, pass the parcel and sleeping lions. They also made snowflakes and enjoyed craft activities. In the afternoon, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 came together in their House groups for Christmas crown making. This was their first ever House competition. The winner was… Murtough! All the crowns were amazing and proudly worn for Christmas lunch on Wednesday. Kindy and Nursery had a wonderful time. They played pin the carrot on the snowman and they enjoyed a racing game using wind up Santas! They also had a disco with real flashing lights! The children all wore such fantastic party clothes and there was an excellent selection of Christmas jumpers.
On Wednesday, Mrs Wilson led the children on a wonderfully, wintry walk to work up an appetite before their Christmas lunch. The children were togged up against the winter chill as they strode down the drive with their teachers. The children (and maybe one or two members of staff!) found some puddles to jump in along the way. The following week was equally packed full of festive fun! On Tuesday, Pre-Prep performed their nativity to a packed house of elderly guests from the local community. Following a high-energy and thoroughly festive performance of ‘Christmas Counts’ our visitors enjoyed a delicious tea in the Refectory as the Bridewell Choir sang carols. On Thursday, Year 3 had a wonderful time singing Christmas carols at the Clockhouse. They made Christmas cards and handed them out to the elderly whilst chatting to them. It was wonderful to see the young and the ‘not so young’ all having a lovely time together. Mrs Peek and Mrs Miles were
extremely proud of their behaviour and thought they all sang like angels. On Wednesday, Kindy and Nursery visited the catering team in the refectory to decorate gingerbread biscuits for the tree. Andras and his team had made sweet smelling cookies and a stunning gingerbread house. The children were invited to ice and adorn them with chocolate buttons and sprinkles. Once dry, the biscuits hung on the tree for the whole school to admire. Thank you to Andras, Ian, Sherri, AnneMarie and Alicja for a terrific, traditional turkey roast with all the trimmings. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas lunch. Thank you too, to all the staff for providing wonderful festive and fun experiences for the children throughout the end of term.
