This is the week that the Pre Prep have been looking forward to with great anticipation. Staff and children abandoned the normal timetable and devoted each day to a different activity. The children have all written a diary about the week’s events.
Lindsey Davies, Head of Pre-Prep and EYFS said
“We hold an Activity Week each year; it is a very special week that children always remember. They have an enormous amount of fun but they are also learning key life skills – working as a team, communicating, making choices and using their own initiative.”
Monday – fun and games
The activity week began with an afternoon of games. Due to the weather this had to take place inside in the hall but this certainly did not dampen anyone’s enthusiasm. The children played lots of team games, of which tunnel ball was voted the favourite and this was followed by a series of elimination games. Great fun was had by all and it was lovely to see the Pre- Prep children mixing together with such enjoyment and enthusiasm.
Tuesday – puppet making
The children enjoyed a super day making their own puppets. Reception children had lots of fun making rod puppets of knights, princesses and dragons with moving limbs.
Year 1 made fish puppets. They began by choosing the colour of their fish and then chose to sew the two pieces of material together using either running or blanket stitch. Next they used spare material to stuff the fish and then chose the decorations. The fish all had different coloured googly eyes, sequined fins and ribbons; dowels were used so that the children could manipulate their fish. The children really enjoyed making and using their fish and next term they will form a very colourful part of our ‘Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch’ display.
Year 2 made their own finger puppet characters. The children were supplied with a puppet head, a wooden stick for arms and legs and were able to choose from a wide range of fabrics to create their puppet character. Everyone then had a marvellous time working together to create their own plays.
Wednesday – Science Investigation
The children were able to experience a variety of activities which they could investigate and interact with, from construction with Lego and Knex to experiments with floating and sinking. The children worked in mixed year groups and had the opportunity to be involved in every activity. The most popular activities involved trays of gloop, playdough and blowing bubble pictures. A marvellous fun filled day!
Thursday – Forest School
The boys and girls enjoyed a Forest School day in our beautiful grounds. In the morning we all went for a walk exploring lots of fun places in the woods and building dens. The children all enjoyed a snack down by the pavilion and then had fun in the sand pit. Despite a cold wind, the sun shone and everyone ate their picnic lunch outside. The children spent the afternoon on a treasure hunt, following clues to find letters that had been hidden in the school grounds. When all the letters were collected the children found that they made the word ‘springtime’. Everyone was very tired at the end of the day but had had lots of fun!
Friday – Music Day
For the past few weeks children have been arriving at school with armfuls of boxes, tubes, plastic bottles, balls of string and rubber bands. These were all put to excellent use on Friday morning when every child made their own musical instrument. With the support of Mr Dodd, each year group then practised playing a tune on their instruments. In the afternoon all the children took part in a ‘sponsored sing’. Supported by family and friends, Year 2 children began the singing, they were joined by Year 1 children ten minutes later and finally by Reception. The children then collected the instruments they had made and each year group played their tune.
This was a super whole school ending to a hugely enjoyable week of fun and activity.
Matilda in Year 1, said every day “I never want this day to end”
whilst Ryan in Reception said “I wish I could live at school it’s so great”.
PRE PREP EASTER COMPETITION
Create your very own Easter Picture using crayons, paint, collage etc and bring it into school on Tuesday 20 March.
VOUCHERS
Pre-Prep are collecting Tesco vouchers. Please think of us when you are doing your shopping, this year we would like to use the vouchers to buy playground equipment.
Taverham Hall School – Independent Schools Norfolk
