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from Primary Times Northamptonshire - Easter 2022

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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 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

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

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

Confidence is key at Kumon

At your local Kumon study centre the aim is to develop each child into a confident, independent learner. With more than 60 years of experience, the Kumon Maths and English Programmes enable children to take on new challenges with confidence. When a child enrols onto the Kumon programmes, they start at their own ‘just-right’ level. The initial focus is to build a strong foundation in the way they study, developing important skills such as concentration, pace and rhythm. Once they’ve built this foundation, they’ll then be able to confidently tackle topics they haven’t previously studied! Kumon believes that learning is for the long run. Children develop lifelong study skills and a passion for learning, as well as the academic confidence to tackle new challenges. Contact your local Kumon Instructor today and have an informal conversation to discuss your child’s needs. Find your nearest centre online.

W: www.kumon.co.uk

Learn a new sport, have fun and make friends at All Stars Cricket!

All Stars Cricket provides a fantastic first experience for all children aged 5-8 years old where they’re guaranteed 8 weeks of jampacked fun, activity and skills development. The programme is designed to introduce children to the sport, teaching them new skills, helping them make new friends and have a great time doing so. Every child that registers will receive a backpack full of goodies. Your child’s pack will include: • Backpack • Cricket bat • Cricket ball • Personalised t-shirt with your child’s name All children returning to All Stars will receive a kit bag, a set of stumps, a new ball and a personalised t-shirt. For more information or to find your nearest All Stars Cricket centre, simply visit them online.

W: www.allstarscricket.co.uk

Join the passionate team at Kingsley Studio for performing arts

Kingsley Studio offers professional education and lots of fun for young people through Dance and the Performing Arts. They offer a wide variety of classes such as Ballet, Tap, Acro, Flexibility, Musical Theatre (singing & acting) and more. Through combined tuition of technique and performance skills, delivered by professional, experienced practitioners, students are instilled with valuable life lessons such as discipline, fitness, teamwork and most importantly, confidence – all of which will greatly benefit a child’s future. They are looking for new students to join a friendly and creative collective of students and teachers alike, passionate about the Performing Arts. Classes for Baby Ballerinas and Adults too!