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Prep Pupils Shine at This Year’s StorySLAM
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Creative Slam Dunk! – Head’s Desk (23 Jan 2026)
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Ready for Reception: A Parent’s Guide
Starting Reception is a huge milestone – for children and parents. It marks the beginning of new routines, new...
The Nursery children made the most of the beautiful spring sunshine on Wednesday as they set off on a nature-themed welly walk! ☀️ Wearing their ``Charlie the Curious Chimp` hats, they searched for bugs using a picture checklist, peeking under logs and looking up into the trees to spot birds tweeting above.
They worked brilliantly in pairs, ticking off their findings and sharing lots of excitement along the way. After their hunt, Mrs Holliday read a story outside while the children relaxed on the logs in the sunshine, followed by plenty of free play—picking daisies, chasing bubbles, and even racing Mrs Holliday!
The children also had a special visit from Mr Paul on the tractor, who explained how the grass grows and why it needs cutting. The children loved pretending to drive the tractor too! 🌿🐛
#OutdoorLearning #Nursery
The Nursery children made the most of the beautiful spring sunshine on Wednesday as they set off on a nature-themed welly walk! ☀️ Wearing their ''Charlie the Curious Chimp' hats, they searched for bugs using a picture checklist, peeking under logs and looking up into the trees to spot birds tweeting above.
They worked brilliantly in pairs, ticking off their findings and sharing lots of excitement along the way. After their hunt, Mrs Holliday read a story outside while the children relaxed on the logs in the sunshine, followed by plenty of free play—picking daisies, chasing bubbles, and even racing Mrs Holliday!
The children also had a special visit from Mr Paul on the tractor, who explained how the grass grows and why it needs cutting. The children loved pretending to drive the tractor too! 🌿🐛
#OutdoorLearning #Nursery
A huge thank you to all the parents who joined us for our Ready for Reception session last week! ✨
It was wonderful to welcome both Banstead Prep Pre‑School families and parents from the wider community with children starting Reception in September.
The session was packed with practical guidance on helping children transition to school, and we talked through what the Reception year involves, the key dates and timelines to be aware of, the reasons families choose Banstead Prep, and what “Reception readiness” truly means. We also discussed how to support both parents and children through this important milestone, what to expect once Reception has begun, and we finished with a Q&A where our knowledgeable Early Years team answered a wide range of thoughtful questions.
It was a really lovely session that brought parents together who are all at a similar stage, offering a chance to share experiences, connect, and feel supported by both our team and each other. Thank you again to everyone who attended — we hope you found it reassuring, informative, and full of useful takeaways as you prepare for this exciting next step!
#ReadyforReception #ReeptionReadiness #SurreyParents
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