Win £100 voucher at Major Mindgames, Escape Room

Starting school, tips for parents

For parents whose children start school in September it is an exciting time with lots to think about. Samira Stratford Storrington’s Head of Early Years and specialist lead in Education for Early Years has a few tips to help your child settle in and enjoy the start of their school journey: • Talk with your child about starting school, share books about it and discuss what will be new • Children often get very tired when they first start school. Make sure they have time to relax and rest after school and get to bed in good time • Help your child become independent at school by encouraging them to have a go at getting dressed on their own and getting a bag ready to go out • If your child has a packed lunch make sure they have healthy food they are used to eating and only give them the amount you feel confident they will be able to eat. Keep an eye on how much they eat and how hungry they are when they get home • Find a regular time to share books together. Talk about numbers, shape, colours, letters that you see around your home or when out • Ask questions that encourage your child to think and work out the answer to simple problems • Finally there will be lots of outdoor learning so do ensure they have clothes suitable for all weathers! Most children quickly settle into school life but should your child have a problem please don’t worry. Listen to your child, show them you care and help them find a solution. Speak to your child’s class teacher as soon as possible so you can find a solution together. If you have any questions or queries please contact our school office 01903 742047. www.storringtonprimary.co.uk

Major Mindgames

‘Escape’ the day-to-day on an epic adventure in Horsham

Major Mindgames has brought three brand new Escape Rooms to Swan Walk in Horsham, providing a way for friends, families, and colleagues to get together, have fun, and forget about the worries of the day-to-day. Packed with puzzles, mysteries, surprises, and intrigue, Escape Rooms transport teams of twoto-ten players into immersive adventures, making them the heroes (or sometimes villains) of cleverly crafted plots. Major Mindgames caters to all ages and abilities. Even if you’ve never played an Escape Room before, there’s something for everyone (and don’t worry, you’ll never actually be ‘locked in’). With three missions to choose from, you can join a spy squad to foil a dastardly crime syndicate; travel back in time to the rip-roaring ‘20s to solve a fiendish murder mystery; or hunt for monsters that lurk in the shadows. Win a £100 voucher at any of the Escape Room games at Major Mindgames in Swan walk, Horsham, redeemable until 31 December 2023. www.majormindgames.com/book-now

Win a £100 voucher at Major Mindgames, Horsham

To enter answer the following question: Q: Which town is the new Major Mindgame escape room located in? a) Horsham b) Worthing c) Crawley

Send your answer and contact details to: Major Mindgames Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or you can enter online at: w w w . s u s se xl o c a l . n e t/ f e a tu r e s / co m p e ti ti o n s Winner drawn after 31st October 2022. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.