The only way to travel!

Going home in style! The pre school children had a lovely surprise on Friday lunchtime when a parent surprised their child on their last day at nursery by collecting them on their horse and carriage! All the preschool children went out to watch and stroke the horse who was very friendly. What a lovely way […]

Having a Hoot!

Hope you are all enjoying the holiday period.  We had a very busy and fun-filled July with so many lovely events taking place. We have had such positive feedback which always boosts staff as they enjoy each day being with the children. We will be welcoming new babies and families throughout the month of August. […]

Cygnets wins first prize for In Bloom Awards!

We are delighted to announce we have won first prize in the Best School Health and Well Being section in Whitehill and Bordon Town in Bloom awards! The children thoroughly enjoyed planting and caring for these growing plants, helped no doubt by the knowledge they can eat them when they are fully grown. We look […]

Graduation Day!

Our preschoolers had their graduation day last week and what a lovely day it was! The weather was perfect again and parents were invited to bring a picnic to have in the grounds after the awards and certificates were given. We also awarded some long serving staff presents and flowers in recognition of 17, 18, […]

Leavers’ Sports Day

We held our our Leavers Sports day today! What a wonderful day for everyone, and the weather was perfect, we ordered it specially . The children learn a lot from Sports Day, sometimes they win but sometimes you don’t! Some of life’s lessons and a vital part of education! Our parents had a wonderful time […]

Sports Day!

Sports Day! We had an exceptional afternoon celebrating our sports day for our non school leavers this week!  It was a pleasure to see so many parents and families come to support their children during this amazing event. Not only did the children have fun but also our mums and dads with their own races. […]

Loving our World Oceans

We are so looking forward to all the activities we have planned for June. On World Ocean Day, we will be looking at all the different marine life and sea life within the ocean through books and water play. We will be looking at and tasting a variety of nutritious foods and getting creative on […]

Teaching about the importance of reading

Our Kingfishers room had a very interesting visit to the library as part of stimulating the love of books. We showed them how to care for the books too and respect them. The classic favourites were all there, including nursery rhymes, the Hungry Caterpillar, and many others. It was fascinating to watch the children explore […]

St George’s Day Celebrations!

Happy St George’s Day! Our pre schoolers really enjoyed the story of St George and the dragon, followed by making their own shields. St George’s Day is celebrated annually on the 23 April and is England’s National Day. He is popularly identified with values such as honour, bravery and gallantry! His emblem, a red cross […]

The children exploring nature

Our children went out for a nature walk to the duck pond armed with bird food for all our feathered friends this week. The children encountered all kinds of birds etc on their journey including ducks, swans, robins and buzzards overhead! The Cygnets team like to encourage children’s curiosity when outside, asking them questions about […]