The sun has shone, the laughter has flowed and the playground has never felt so alive.
Read more“It is important to remember that we all have magic inside us.” ~ J. K. Rowling
Magical moments have come in abundance this week as the children have embraced the sunshine and warmer weather.
Read more“Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever.” ~Walt Disney
Laughter has echoed and imaginations have run wild in our final week of the term.
Read more“The gift of Play is that it invites us to create without attachment, explore without a destination, and enjoy without complexity.” ~ Vince Gowmon
The playground has been brimming with fun and laughter this week, as the children enjoyed the warmer weather.
Read more“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” Anonymous
“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” Anonymous
Read more“Life is playfulness…We need to play so that we can rediscover the magic all around us.” ~ Flora Colao
The playground has certainly been filled with magic this week with friendships rekindled and the sound of laughter ringing out across the playground
Read moreTake sometime time to relax and just be..........
Take sometime time to relax and just be..........
Read more“Nothing lights up a child’s brain like play.” ~ Dr. Stuart Brown
Lunchtime has been somewhat quieter over the past two weeks and we have been missing you all terribly
Read moreWishing you all a Merry Christmas.
We cannot believe we have come to the end of the Term, how it has flown!
Read moreIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
The Christmas tree glistening in the corner, carols playing in the background and an ensemble of festive scenes have added to the air of excitement in the dining room this week.
Read more“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” -George Bernard Shaw
It has been so lovely this week to see some games being played that have never aged!
Read more“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” —Winnie the Pooh
The staff and I are so blessed to be able to witness so many of those small things that occur in the dinner hall and on the playground that makes lunchtimes such a special time of day. The acts of kindness, selflessness and compassion that is shown and shared so many times between the children so effortlessly, fills our hearts with joy on a daily basis. and this week has been no exception.
The playground has rung out with laughter, as games have been played, jokes shared and friends simply being together. Unicorns and vets have visited us this week, alongside a cone shop and the mighty power rangers! Super heroes with an array of special talents have been busy saving the day, whilst races have been won and tennis matches played. There is never a dull moment to be had!
Mr Nay has continued to deliver varying activities for all the children to enjoy. It is so lovely to see them beaming with achievement and joy during his sessions, along with their rosy cheeks!
Foundation Stage.
Role Model of the Week: Louisa Reception
Jacqui’s Marvelous Manners: Ava Reception
Keystage 1
Table of the Week: Year 1
Role Model of the Week: Roseanna Year2
Jacqui’s Marvelous Manners: William Year 1
Lower Keystage 2.
Table of the Week: Year 4
Role Model of the Week: Kiefer Year 4
Jacqui’s Marvelous Manners: Ruby Lily Year 3
Upper Keystage 2.
Table of the Week: Year 6
Role Model of the Week: Fin Year 5
Jacqui’s Marvelous Manners: Sol Year 6
Congratulations children and thank you so much for being such wonderful role models .
We hope that you all have a wonderful and relaxing weekend
God Bless
The Lunchtime Team
“Fun is good.”-Dr. Seuss
It’s always lovely to see the children having so much fun over lunchtime and this week has been no exception.
Read more“Children have always learned and created places for themselves through play.” ~ Donna R. Barnes
We hope you all had a lovely rest over the half term and managed to make some wonderful memories with your children, despite the awful weather.
Read more“Sometimes you have to drop the rake and play in the leaves.” ~ Douglas V’Soske
There has certainly been a distinct feel of Autumn this week, with a nip in the air, leaves crunching under the children’s feet and as the gloves and hats start to appear.
Read more"Our brains are built to benefit from play, no matter what our age." Theresa A. Kestly
Another week has passed us by and there has been no end to the creative games the children have played, despite the mixed bag of weather.
Read more“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.” ~ Diane Ackerman
As another week has drawn to an end, the children have certainly got their neurons sparking with imaginative play.
Read moreA child reminds us that playtime is an essential part of our daily routine. Ralph Waldo Emerson
I can’t believe how quick the weeks are flying by and spending time with the children at lunchtimes are one of the many highlights of the lunchtime teams day.
Read more“Logic will take you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”-Albert Einstein
Through their imagination, the children have certainly visited some wonderful places during lunchtime this week.
Read more“Creative play is like a spring that bubbles up from deep within a child.” ~ Joan Almon
This week we have welcomed the newest members to Our Lady’s family, with the Reception children joining us full time.
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