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NMPAT Little Stars can now bring the joy of music to the under 7s! Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust is delighted to be expanding its offer for children under 7 years old. Newly rebranded as ‘Little Stars’, their building on the Kettering Road (Northampton) hosts weekday sessions for babies and pre-school children, in addition to after school classes for EYFS and KS1 children. All classes include activities aimed at developing language and listening skills, physical co-ordination and personal, social and emotional growth, all while having fun and introducing a variety of music into your child’s life. On Saturdays, Little Stars team members can be found in NMPAT Saturday Centres across the county – find out what goes on at your nearest Centre at www.nmpat.co.uk/centres Little Stars lead, Sarah Wise, is keen to meet with all those working with children under 7 years – in schools, nurseries and community settings – and lead musical play sessions. W: www.nmpat.co.uk/littlestars
Are you looking for an extraordinary education for your child? Visit St Peter’s School and see for yourself Kettering’s only independent school and Nursery, established in 1946. Celebrating their 75th year in 2021, the school has established a reputation as a warm and friendly school with a strong family atmosphere. Focused on inclusive, high-quality learning, small class sizes are set in a beautiful, walled garden historic setting. Proud of their values-led approach with an emphasis on community, they seek to educate the whole child valuing a vibrant and rich curriculum - the arts, music and sport. Of course, academic rigour is important, but so is creativity, and children are encouraged to become life-long learners, well prepared for any secondary school. They warmly invite you to arrange a visit. T: 01536 512066 W: www.st-peters.org.uk E: stpsoffice@st-peters.org.uk
Are you aged 8-11? Dynamos Cricket is an action-packed, fun programme designed to inspire the next generation of cricketers! Dynamos Cricket provides a fantastic next step for all those graduating from All Stars Cricket and the perfect introduction for all 8-11 year-olds new to the sport! Complementing junior cricket, Dynamos provides children with a more social offer focused on developing fundamental movement skills and applying them in an exciting game of countdown cricket. They know how important it is to look like the heroes of the game, so every child who registers will receive their very own Dynamos Cricket New Balance t-shirt, personalised with their name and number. For more information or to find your nearest Dynamos Cricket centre, simply visit their website. W: www.dynamoscricket.co.uk
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Northampton High School creates an environment for every girl to thrive At Northampton High School, they believe in a complete education that’s made for girls and young women. Everything about the school is carefully considered from their purpose-built site to inspirational teachers and first-class pastoral care. Their school is bursting with spirited students who are encouraged to learn without limits. They’re not there to pigeonhole or conform to stereotypes. Instead, they encourage their girls to be curious and independent, resilient and brave; to lead and be individuals whilst recognising the value of collaboration and teamwork. In doing so, they turn “can we?” into “we can”, unleashing the potential in a generation of girls and young women who can go on and define a future on their own terms. Go and visit them on their Open Day, Friday 6th May 2022 and find out for yourself. W: www.northamptonhigh.co.uk
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