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poppy86579 · 9 months ago

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What Are the Best Physical Activities for Preschoolers?

As one of the premier nursery schools in Wimbledon, we understand the importance of fostering not only academic development but also physical well-being in our little learners. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive through engaging physical activities tailored to their age and abilities.

Physical activity is not only beneficial for children’s health but also plays a crucial role in their overall development. From building strong bones and muscles to enhancing cognitive skills and social interactions, the benefits of regular physical activity for preschoolers are countless. At Wimbledon Day Nursery, we prioritise active play as an integral part of our curriculum, ensuring that each child has ample opportunities to move, explore, and grow.

Here are some of the best physical activities for preschoolers that we incorporate into our daily routine at Wimbledon Day Nursery:

· Outdoor Play: Nothing beats the fresh air and wide-open spaces of our outdoor playground. From running and jumping to climbing and swinging, outdoor play allows children to engage in a variety of gross motor activities that promote physical fitness and coordination. Our dedicated outdoor play area is equipped with age-appropriate equipment and safety measures to ensure that children can play freely while staying safe.

· Obstacle Courses: Designed to challenge both body and mind, obstacle courses are a favourite among our preschoolers. Crawling through tunnels, balancing on beams, and navigating obstacles not only improve physical strength and agility but also encourage problem-solving and spatial awareness skills. Our experienced staff members create new and exciting obstacle courses regularly to keep children engaged and motivated.

· Dance and Movement: Get ready to groove and wiggle! Our dance and movement sessions are a fun and energetic way for children to express themselves while improving flexibility and coordination. Whether it’s a silly dance party or a choreographed routine, children love moving to the beat of their favourite songs and letting their creativity shine.

· Yoga and Stretching: Relaxation and mindfulness are essential for young minds, which is why we incorporate yoga and stretching into our daily routine. Through gentle poses and breathing exercises, children learn how to connect with their bodies, calm their minds, and develop essential self-regulation skills. Yoga also helps improve balance, flexibility, and posture, laying the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.

· Active Games: From relay races to parachute games, our active play sessions are always filled with laughter and excitement. These games not only get children moving but also promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and social skills. Whether indoors or outdoors, our preschoolers love the thrill of friendly competition and the sense of accomplishment that comes with completing a challenge.

At Wimbledon Day Nursery, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. That’s why we’re committed to providing a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and play every day. If you’re looking for a trusted nursery school in Wimbledon that prioritises both academic excellence and physical well-being, look no further than Wimbledon Day Nursery.

Ready to Build a Strong Foundation?

If you’re eager to provide your child with a strong foundation for their future, consider exploring the comprehensive approach to early childhood development at Wimbledon House Nursery. Connect with us today to embark on this exciting journey of growth and well-being for your preschooler. Let’s build a future together!

#Nursery schools in Wimbledon #Wimbledon nursery schools #Wimbledon house nursery

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newsonline1 · 1 year ago

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Pre-School Curriculum | Ursuline Pre-School

Curriculum As children can be with us for up to five academic terms from their third birthday until they are ready to start school, we offer a two-year rolling curriculum. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. In this there are 7 areas of learning. The Prime areas of learning Communication and Language Physical

#Pre School Curriculum #Nursery school wimbledon #pre school wimbledon

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spidermaninlove · 1 year ago

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Tomdaya Timeline vol. 6

Links to vol. 1, vol. 2, vol. 3, vol. 4, and vol. 5

London

July 2023

TZ spotted having lunch in Wimbledon. link

July 9, 2023

Tom and Z at The Brothers Trust Event

Brothers Trust Uncharted Screening

Z attended the Brothers Trust Uncharted screening with Tom. link link2 link3 link4 link5 link6 link7

The Brothers Trust Instagram account included Z in their event stories link link2, and the event recap video they posted features both Tom and Z. link3

While at the Brothers Trust Uncharted screening, Tom changed from a blue t-shirt into a black Brothers Trust shirt, and during the event, Z was photgraphed holding the blue shirt Tom was no longer wearing. link

Chiltern Firehouse

TZ arriving at Chiltern Firehouse. link After dinner, Tom waited with Z while she took pics with fans outside the restaurant. link2 link3 link4 link5

July 11, 2023

TZ spotted in Richmond (near Kingston). link

During the Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers podcast that aired today, Tom talked about the time Z cut her finger while making him dinner in NY and needed stitches. link When asked if he could go on a vacation with any family other than his own, he named Z’s fam. He also mentioned recently golfing with Z. link2

July 14, 2023

TZ photographed eating in Richmond. link

July 20, 2023

TZ spotted furniture shopping. link link2

Tomdaya date night including dinner link and a musical link2 link3.

Portugal

July 2023

Z in Portugal on holiday/vacation with Tom and his family. link link2

August 2023

Tom with Noon and a tot at Z’s house in Northridge.

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August 22, 2023

Tom with Z at a salon in LA. link

August 23, 2023

Tom and Z were photographed at Target along with Z’s mom, Claire. link link2

Oakland

TZ were in Oakland August 25-26, 2023. link

August 25, 2023

Zendaya and Tom at West Oakland Middle School. link link2 link3 link4 link5 link6 link7 link8 link9 link10

Z posted Tom to her story. link

August 26, 2023

Zendaya and Tom at Lowell Park in Oakland

TZ at Zendaya All-Stars basketball game in Oakland. link link2 link3 link4 link5 link6 link7 link8 link9 link10 link11 link12 link13 link14 link15 link16 link17 link18 link19 link20 link21

September 1, 2023

Tom posted a photo of Z to his Instagram story, captioned, “My birthday girl 😍” link and another photo of his three loves, Z, Tessa, and Noon, captioned with “😍😍😍″. link2

September 4, 2023

Zendaya and Tom at the third night (Beyonce’s birthday) of Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour in LA. link link2 link3 link4 link5 link6

Z serenading Tom to Love on Top. link7 link8

September 5, 2023

Vogue dubbed TZ “Hollywood royalty”. link

Paris

October 1, 2023

Tom with Z in Paris. link link2 link3

October 2, 2023

Tom and Z at Bvlgari Hotel in Paris. link link2

October 3, 2023

TZ at the Van Gogh exhibit at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. link link2 link3

Zendaya and Tom went to Féerie in Moulin Rouge. link

October 4, 2023

Tom and Z at the Place Vendôme in Paris. link

London

October 5, 2023

TZ with their moms at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. link

October 6, 2023

Tom and Z “...walking through a park with two bodyguards in west London when they couldn't keep their hands off each other, with Zendaya draping her arm over her boyfriend. Tom kept kissing her hand as they walked along." link link2

TZ at Petersham Nurseries, a local Michelin Green Star restaurant. link link2

October 2023

Tom in LA at a restaurant with Z. link

Tom and Z signed Spider-man posters for The Brothers Trust.

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Oakland/LA

October 20, 2023

TZ photographed at the Oakland and Burbank airports. link

October 23, 2023

“Hollywood’s cutest couple” papped shopping at Erewhon Market in LA. link link2 link3

Las Vegas

November 5, 2023

Tom and Z in Las Vegas. link

California

November 12, 2023

TZ spotted in Lemoore, CA.

November 24, 2023

Tom and Z spotted in Sacramento and Vacaville, California. link

November 25, 2023

According to Claire, Z is in LA. Note: Claire had Noon from November 23-25.

Bay Area

December 6, 2023

TZ spotted at Target in the San Francisco Bay Area. link

December 7, 2023

Tom and Z spotted in San Francisco. link

London

December 13, 2023

Tom and Z visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in London. link link2 link3 link4 link5 link6 link7 link8 link9 link10

December 19, 2023

Tom and Z were photographed shopping in London. link

December 20, 2023

TZ were spotted shopping again today -- ‘tis the season. link

December 21, 2023

TZ with the Hollands at The Little Big Things musical. link link2 link3 link4 link5 link6

January 14, 2024

During an interview at the Critics Choice Awards, Tom mentioned that he and Z will occasionally watch “Spider-man 1″ (Spider-man: Homecoming) to reminisce. link

January 23, 2024

Tom posted a photo of Z in Paris to his story. He also reposted and captioned a video of Z featuring lyrics from Cupid’s Chokehold with “This was made for me 😂” hence, confirming Z is his girlfriend. link link2

London

February 14, 2024

TZ spent Valentine’s Day with Tom��s family celebrating the twins’ birthday at a pub. link

February 15, 2024

Tom at the Dune 2 red carpet premiere in London. link link2 link3 link4 link5

Tom and Z arriving at the Dune 2 after-party. link link2

TZ leaving the Dune 2 after party together. link

TZ were both styled in black fits for the event, with Tom dressed in Louis Vuitton, his ambassador girlfriend’s brand. link

February 21, 2024

Tom posted the second Challengers trailer to his Instagram story. link

February 2024

Z said Tom has beautiful charisma and that “it works for me”. link

Z said, "I think the more I'm around British people and they're my family now..." link

When asked if she could bring back one thing from the UK, Z said her boyfriend. link

California

March 17, 2024

TZ at the Indian Wells Open in California. link link2 link3 link4 link5

Indian Wells Open

London

April 10, 2024

Tom at Z’s Challengers premiere in London. link link2 link3 link4 link5 link6 link7

April 11, 2024

Tom and Z papped together in London. link

April 19, 2024

Law once again confirmed tomdaya 1.0. link

May 10, 2024

TZ photographed holding hands in London. link

May 23, 2024

Z arriving at the opening night performance of Tom’s Romeo & Juliet on the West End. link TZ departed the theater together. link2 link3 link4 link5

Z took photos of Tom waving to the crowd from inside their ride. link

TZ attended the Romeo & Juliet after-party. link

May 29, 2024

TZ papped out and about in London. link

June 5, 2024

Tom and Z photographed with a fan at the mall in Kingston. link

June 6, 2024

Zendaya waiting for Tom after his PM Romeo & Juliet performance. link link2

June 7, 2024

Z attended Tom’s Romeo & Juliet play tonight. They exited the theater together holding hands. link link2 link3 link4 link5 link6 link7

June 13, 2024

Zendaya exited the stage door tonight with Tom. link link2

June 22, 2024

Romeo and Noon at the Duke of York’s Theatre today. link link2 link3

June 23, 2024

Noon with Tom again tonight at the Duke of York’s Theatre. link link2

June 28, 2024

Tom walked Noon, sans Zendaya, in Richmond Park. link

July 1, 2024

Noon once again at the theater with Tom. link link2 link3

July 13, 2024

Z with Nikki and Claire at Wimbledon. link

July 19, 2024

Z attended another one of Tom’s Romeo & Juliet performances. link

July 21, 2024

Tom and Z spotted out and about in Wimbledon. link

July 27, 2024

Tom was papped walking TZ’s new protection pup, Daphne. link

July 31, 2024

TZ spotted dining out and kissing in London near the Duke of York’s Theatre. link link2 link3

August 3, 2024

Zendaya arrived at the Duke of York’s Theatre with a bouquet of roses for Tom’s final Romeo & Juliet performance on the West End. link link2 link3

August 4, 2024

Tom and Z spotted walking their dogs in Richmond Park. link

Hotel Castello di Reschio, Umbria Italy (Vacation)

August 6-20, 2024

Tom and Z vacationed at the Hotel Castello di Reschio in Umbria Italy. link link2

Perugia Italy

August 12, 2024

Tom and Z photographed at the National Gallery in Perugia Italy. link

August 14, 2024

Z and Tom spotted again in Perugia Italy. link

August 19, 2024

Another Tom and Z sighting in Perugia. link

August 20, 2024

Tom and Z spotted at the airport in Perugia. link

London

August 22, 2024

Z and Tom in Kingston. link

Scotland

August 26-27, 2024

TZ spotted dining at Gleneagles restaurants in Scotland. link link2

August 28, 2024

Tom and Z photographed at Glasgow Airport in Scotland link and spotted holding hands. link2

California

August 30-31, 2024

Zendaya and Tom photographed in LA at the airport and shopping in Calabasas. link link2 link3 link4 link5 link6

September 1, 2024

TZ were spotted in Berkeley getting frozen yogurt and in San Francisco. link link2

London

September 7, 2024

TZ at the musical, The Baker’s Wife, at Menier Chocolate Factory in London. link link2 link3 link4 link5 link6

September 8, 2024

Tom and Z spotted in Surbiton. link

Cornwall

September 9-13, 2024, Holland Family Vacation

September 10, 2024

TZ spotted at a supermarket, having breakfast at a small cafe, and on CCTV while on vacation in Cornwall. link link2 link3 link4 link5

September 11, 2024

Tom and Zendaya at the beach in Cornwall. link link2

September 13, 2024

Dom Holland blogged about the Holland family holiday in St. Austell in Cornwall England. link

Tiburon (Bay Area), California

October 5, 2024

TZ spotted having lunch with a group of people in Tiburon, CA. link link2

October 16, 2024

Tom launched BERO today and one of his three brews is named after his and Z’s dog, Noon.

October 17, 2024

During a podcast with Rich Roll, Tom mentioned Z and Noon several times: 1) Taking Noon to a meeting with Tom Rothman link, 2) one of his Bero brews is named after his “little dog” (Noon) link2, 3) Z’s kind comments regarding Tom’s TCR hair link3, 4) doing handiwork around Z’s house link4, 5) reading a draft Spider-man 4 script with Z link5, and 6) agreeing to do Romeo & Juliet without discussing it with Z link6.

October 19, 2024

Tom and BERO posted for Noon’s birthday on Instagram, calling him "My birthday boy" and "Tom's furry child," respectively. link

New York

October 24, 2024

Zendaya in New York with Tom at the official BERO launch party. link link3 link4 Tom rescued Z from autographers when they returned to their hotel tonight. link2

BERO launch party, Nine Orchard Hotel, New York

Massachusetts

October 31, 2024

Tom spotted in Boston. Z is in the area filming The Drama.

November 2024

Tom and Z walking Noon while sharing airpods in Boston. link link2 link3

TZ stopped for hot chocolate. link link2 Tom was carrying Z’s phone in his pocket. link3

November 2, 2024

TZ spotted in Boston. link link2 link3 link4

November 7, 2024

Tomdaya out and about in Boston with Noon link link5, and at a bookstore. link2 They were spotted together again tonight. link3 link4

November 8, 2024

Both Tom and Z have been cast in Christopher Nolan’s next movie which will begin filming early next year.

November 9, 2024

TZ photographed at a cafe today in Boston. link

November 10, 2024

An autumn walk in Boston. link

November 13, 2024

During an interview with Vanity Fair, Z discussed working with Tom and Noon’s love for Tom. link

November 24, 2024

TZ out in Boston for BERO at the Foxhole bar. link

November 27, 2024

Z and Tom with Claire and Noon in Boston. link

November 29, 2024

TZ with Claire in Salem, Massachusetts. link

November 30, 2024

TZ spotted with Noon and Claire in Boston. link

#tom holland #tomdaya #zendaya #tomdaya timeline

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newtonsheffield · 2 years ago

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Ohhh i’m loving Wimbledon, how does kate meet the rest of the bridgertons, and do they think it’s weird that she’s like the same age as like frannie or greg? i want bridge-sharma family interactions, they’re so cozy and exciting!!

Oh I think everyone’s a little surprised that Anthony’s dating Kate, who’s about 6 months older than Francesca. But Anthony looks so happy and Kate’s so happy with him that no one really cares. Anthony’s happy and that’s what matters.

Anthony doesn’t feel great when he takes Kate to meet his family and Eloise runs up to her and hugs her tightly.

“Holy! It’s been ages! You’re such a big shot now.”

Anthony blinked at them, “Sorry, do you two know each other?”

“Eloise and I were in Nursery school together.”

He nearly dies.

#wimbledon au #kathony #anthony x kate #kate sharma #kate sheffield #anthony bridgerton #molly’s asks and answers

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laresearchette · 5 months ago

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Sunday, July 14, 2024 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK (MGM+) NAKED AND AFRAID: LAST ONE STANDING (Discovery Channel Canada) 8:00pm ALEX VS AMERICA (Food Network Canada) 9:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT?: TULSA KING (CBS Feed) IN THE EYE OF THE STORY (Premiering on July 15 on Discovery Channel Canada at 8:00pm)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

NETFLIX CANADA FIVE STAR CHEF (GB) SLENDER MAN X

WIMBLEDON TENNIS (TSN/TSN3/TSN5) 9:00am: Gentlemen’s Final (TSN3) 12:00pm: Mixed Doubles Final

MLB BASEBALL (SN Now) 2:00pm: Rangers vs. Astros (SN) 3:30pm: Jays vs. Diamondbacks

UEFA EURO SOCCER FINAL (TSN/TSN4) 2:45pm: Spain vs. England

CALGARY STAMPEDE (SN1) 3:30pm: Rodeo (SN/SN1) 10:30pm: Rangeland Derby

NBA SUMMER LEAGUE (SN Now) 3:30pm: Cavaliers vs. Bucks (SN Now) 5:30pm: Timberwolves vs. Pacers (SN360) 9:30pm: Nuggets vs. Raptors

WNBA BASKETBALL (TSN3) 4:00pm: Fever vs. Lynx

CFL FOOTBALL (TSN3/TSN5) 7:00pm: Roughriders vs. Elks

COPA AMERICA SOCCER FINAL (TSN/TSN4) 7:45pm: Argentina vs. Columbia

YES, CHEF! CHRISTMAS (W Network) 8:00pm: Alicia is a culinary school instructor who receives an invitation to compete in an annual holiday cook-off. With help from a fiery mentor, she tries to win the competition and prove to herself that she's a capable head chef.

PETS & PICKERS (Animal Planet Canada) 8:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): Two young vets join the RAPS team and there's lots to do; a hairless Sphynx cat is plagued by vomiting; Kai, a spirited three legged rescue dog, injures her spine chasing a rat; the owner of a bearded dragon gets an unexpected surprise.

TOYING WITH THE HOLIDAYS (Super Channel Heart and Home) 8:00pm: A workaholic single mom returns to her hometown determined to introduce her young son to some beloved holiday traditions. While there, she reconnects with a former classmate, now a model train hobbyist.

BACKROAD TRUCKERS (History Channel Canada) 9:00pm: Dale has to confront his past in a desperate attempt to keep his failing business alive; Dave has a meltdown stranded on a back road with a heavy load; Craig gets greasy on a biodiesel run with his girlfriend's truck.

BABY SHARKS IN THE CITY: BEYOND THE NURSERY (Nat Geo Canada) 9:00pm: With bonus content, experts study baby great white sharks near NYC.

HIGH COUNTRY (Crave) 9:00pm: Andie's wife, Helen, and daughter, Kirra, forge new friendships among the locals, while Andie brings Damien, a local psychic and suspect, in as a consultant on the investigation of two missing people.

LANDSCAPE ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Makeful) 10:00pm: The talented artists and a host of wildcards join Stephen Mangan for the final heat at the majestic Hever Castle, with the creative painters hoping to claim a spot in the semi-final.

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grantgoddard · 1 year ago

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Remember the days of the old schoolyard : 1963-1969 : Cordwalles Junior School, Camberley

“I don’t wanna go,” I was shouting as I struggled to hang on to the car door for dear life. I was being kidnapped and forced into a vehicle outside my home that was wanting to carry me away … to my first day at infant school. My mother was trying her gentlest to push inside the family car her five-year-old son who was usually well behaved and never angry or upset. Passers-by on their way to work in town were gazing. Passengers were pointedly staring out of a passing double-decker bus. What was wrong with that belligerent child? My mother was equally horrified to witness my first tantrum.

I enjoyed being at home. I had plenty of activities to occupy myself there. I never found myself at a loose end. My parents had a remarkably hands-off attitude to my upbringing, letting me put on records, listen to the radio, watch television or play in the back garden whenever I wanted. There was no regime to follow. I was perfectly content organising my own life and did not require a school to instruct me what I should do and when. During the past year, my mother had been sending me to Mrs Potten’s ‘Gay Tree’ nursery school on Grand Avenue in order to mix with other children because I was an only child. I had found most of my peers there to be noisy and bossy, whereas I was quiet and calm. To seek acceptance, I must have adopted their rather posh accents, committed to immortality when my father recorded me on his Uher reel-to-reel tape machine reciting the two ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ books that I knew by heart.

My mother already harboured an aspiration for me to marry ‘above my station’. Whenever we walked into the town centre, on passing Bath Road, she would suggest I call on ‘Wooty’ who lived at the far end of that cul-de-sac in a large house backing onto the grounds of Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. I had met Alexandra Wooten at nursery school but had not developed a particularly close friendship with her, preferring the company of more down-to-earth Liam who lived only four doors away from our home … until his Irish parents moved away to Blackwater. Despite my mother’s persistence, I may have only visited Alexandra’s house once to ‘play’ because, unsurprisingly, I found we had no common interests.

My reluctance to attend primary school was due to anticipation that a new set of peers would be similar to Mrs Potten’s charges, the only children of my age I had so far encountered. I was mistaken! My fee-paying, town centre nursery school had been dominated by the offspring of Camberley’s middle class, whereas my state primary school was located on the peripheral council estate where I had been born, built to rehouse South Londoners whose homes had been destroyed by bombing during the War and subsequent slum clearance. Patronisingly, the council had named the estate’s streets ‘Kingston Road’, ‘Mitcham Road’, ‘Surbiton Road’, ‘Wimbledon Road’ and ‘Carshalton Road’, as if newcomers would feel more at home by eulogising their former hometowns some twenty miles away. Naturally, none of those roads led to the places after which they had been named.

I quickly discovered how wrong my expectations about school had been. My new classmates seemed perfectly normal. Unlike Mrs Potten, teachers did not require us to dress up in costumes and repeat archaic speeches for Biblical reenactments, or to watch violent ‘Punch & Judy’ puppet shows. Instead, we were given interesting creative activities to do and treated with respect and encouragement. Teachers addressed us by our first names. I loved school. I quickly retired my quasi-posh accent. I had already mastered the reading and writing skills with which some of my peers were struggling and was now teaching myself to type. One day at home, my mother had asked me to put away her electric iron and, without realising it was still plugged in, I picked it up by its plate and screamed, burning my right hand. She had to bandage my thumb and index finger for a while, so I continued to learn to type at home using my middle finger … the way I type to this day. I had wondered if my erased fingerprints would ever return, but they did eventually.

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After two years, we all moved to the adjoining primary school where teaching was more structured. I attended my first morning assembly in the main hall but was baffled when the principal instructed us to recite something called the ‘Lord’s Prayer’. Everyone around me bowed their heads and recited a kind of mantra I had never heard. It felt unnervingly as if I had mistakenly been invited into some kind of cult in which all the teachers and children had already been indoctrinated … except me. I had no understanding of what was going on around me, more so because next we were told to sing strange songs from a thick book of incomprehensible ancient lyrics I had never heard played on the radio. It was impossible to sing when you had no idea what the tune should be.

Afterwards, having observed my bafflement, a teacher asked why I had not participated in the religious part of our school assembly. She seemed shocked that I had never heard of ‘hymns’ or ‘prayers’, asking whether my family was ‘Christian’. I had no idea what that word meant, so I returned home and asked my mother, who replied that we were not religious. She wrote a brief note to my teacher explaining that simple fact and, thereafter, I was excused from the section of daily assembly devoted to hymns and the like. Every day for the next four years, I would sit in a nearby small side-room alongside several children including classmate Jacqueline Dixon, a Hindu who initially asked me what was my religion. I had to tell her and the other non-Christians sequestered there that I did not seem to have one. I was an oddity.

Although my aunt Sheila worked as a ‘dinner lady’ at the school, I always returned home to take lunch. I would stand alone at the bus stop at the top end of Upper College Road, staring across at the modernist St Martin’s church on the opposite side of the roundabout, puzzled as to what might go on inside. I had heard classmates talk about attending something called ‘Sunday School’ there, next door to the home of classmate Annette van Hartaan Veldt. This church must have been where almost everyone else at school had been indoctrinated into their cult. It seemed to take an age until Aldershot & District Traction Company Limited’s number 1, 2 or 3C bus arrived to carry me one mile home for a halfpenny fare. (Once I had grown to be amongst the tallest in my class, the bus conductor insisted I pay the adult one penny fare despite me still being a child.) Arrived home, I would have just enough time to snack something and then catch the bus back for afternoon classes.

After school finished at four, if it was not raining, I could save the bus fare by walking home alone the length of Upper College Ride. This downhill route passed through a 400-yard stretch of Ministry of Defence woodland, a natural barrier intended to isolate the council estate from private housing around the town centre. It was always a lonely journey bereft of fellow pedestrians and scary on dark winter afternoons, me worrying an escapee from Broadmoor might jump out from behind a tree. The money saved I would blow in the sweet shop near my school on ‘Batman’ bubble gum packets, ‘Flying Saucers’, ‘Swizzels Love Hearts’, ‘Lemon Sherberts’ or a ‘Lucky Bag’. I was obsessed with the ‘Batman’ TV show and, as well as requesting my mother fabricate the superhero’s ‘utility belt’ for me to wear, I saved enough sweet wrappers to send for a ‘Batman’ poster that would grace my bedroom wall.

My favourite school activities were summer days when the teacher would take our class outside, thirty of us sat cross-legged in the shade of a huge tree behind the main building, writing essays in exercise books balanced on our laps. Those remain some of the happiest days of my life, before homework and exams impinged on my childhood, and before my parents sent me to a faraway school stuffed with posh boys and requiring a bottle-green uniform.

My least favourite school activity was ‘swimming’ in the newly constructed, unheated rectangular above-ground pool on the playing field. Alongside were two tiny windowless wooden huts in which girls and boys were shepherded separately to change into their costumes, and where I hated my mates spying me naked. I was so rake-thin that the bottom of my rib cage protruded, making me imagine I had some kind of physical deformity not evident in my schoolmates. My acute embarrassment destroyed any enjoyment and inhibited my capacity to learn to swim … which sadly I never overcame.

In my final year at Cordwalles, teacher Mr Hales encouraged us to open savings accounts with Trustee Savings Bank [TSB]. Once a week after class registration, he would ask if we had coins to deposit, record their value in our individual bank books and update our balances. It was a great way to make us understand the value of money, particularly as the monetary system was about to convert to ‘new pence’ from shillings. Would a school today actively encourage ten-year-olds to manage their first bank accounts in class?

I made some really good friends – including Paul Rowell, Michael Heinrich and Martin Bell – who would invite me to their houses on the estate after school. I was surrounded by peers of both sexes, of various religions and diverse races. I feel very lucky to have been educated in such a safe, sympathetic and uncompetitive environment, full of stimulation and encouragement that immensely shaped my attitudes and life thereafter. Unfortunately, it made my subsequent education and career make me feel all the more like a fish out of water, forced to navigate pathways amongst privileged, entitled people who seemed to have had very different childhoods that had fostered their cold, cutthroat, self-centred outlook on life.

I was sad to leave my primary school in 1969, after which I no longer saw the classmates with whom I had spent the previous six years. My parents failed to appreciate that their decision to continue my education at a distant��school tore me away from roots I had forged on Old Dean Estate and isolated my social life by forcing me to travel daily to the other end of the county. At Cordwalles, I had felt like a normal boy living a normal life. I was never again made to feel that I fitted in so comfortably.

Postscript. The first time I went to church was in 1967 to accompany my mother to the final service of St George’s, built by the local Middleton family in the 1890’s on St George’s Road at Knoll Road, prior to its demolition to create a car park adjacent to Herman Solomon’s Garage. Despite never having known my mother attend any church, she was annoyed that our nearest one had been sold off as part of Camberley town centre’s modernisation.

More than two decades later, having recalled that I had once opened a savings account at school, I walked into the TSB Camberley branch in London Road and asked if I could withdraw the balance. It took several weeks for the staff to locate my details and obligingly add years of interest to my balance before I could withdraw a small sum that I had almost forgotten I had.

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morden-surrey-living · 2 years ago

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Life in Morden, Surrey

For many reasons, living in Morden, Surrey, can be a terrific choice. First, Morden is ideally situated with excellent transportation options, including the Northern Line tube station and several bus lines, making it simple to travel to central London. Morden also has a variety of amenities, such as a sizable shopping mall, supermarkets, and a variety of eateries and coffee shops. It also has a lot of parks and green areas, like Morden Hall Park, which is great for relaxing and doing outdoor activities. Morden is also a family-friendly neighborhood with various excellent schools and nurseries, offering a wonderful setting for kids to grow up in. Overall, the town of Morden is active and diversified and provides attractive living options.

Window Cleaner in Wimbledon

The No.1 window cleaner in Wimbledon is Wilson's Window Cleaning Services. It's the most trusted window cleaner for residential and commercial window cleaning needs. The expert window cleaners deliver the ultimate four or eight-weekly window cleaning service to all the residential properties or commercial properties in Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Kingston, New Malden, Morden and the surrounding areas. They are the best because of their excellent service, and they are fully insured, uniformed staff, and clean the frames & sills. They also clean the internal glass windows. If you need your windows cleaned, call the trusted cleaner, dial 020 8407 9841 or 07746 203015.

Wimbledon's Best Window Cleaning

Wilson's Window Cleaning Services is Wimbledon's top window cleaner, the most dependable window cleaner for residential and business applications. All residential and commercial buildings in Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Kingston, New Malden, Morden, and the surrounding regions receive the ultimate window cleaning service from the best four or eight-weekly window cleaning service from skilled window cleaners. They are the best because they provide outstanding service, are entirely insured, have uniformed employees, and clean the frames and sills to the best quality. They also clean the windows on the inside. Call the experienced cleaner at 020 8407 9841 or 07746 203015 if your windows need to be cleaned.

Morden Hall Park in Morden, Surrey

Morden Hall Park features great places. Its top features include the park, the Rose Garden, Garden Centre, a Second-hand bookshop, Eating, a Wetland habitat, children and young people hub, and a natural play area. The park is an oasis of green urban with other sites to enjoy. Visit the two-and-a-half acre of the inter-war Rose Garden. Here you can find fifty formal flower beds, with around 45 different varieties of rose, all from the Edwardian period. You can also find a second-hand bookshop that sells paperbacks and hardbacks of all genres. If you want to find food, there are various hot and cold drinks, dishes, and treats at the Potting Shed Cafe. Organized activities for schools and groups are a lot. Also, a Natural play area with swings, climbing cargo, zip wire, and more.

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National Trust - Morden Hall Park Morden Hall Rd, London, Morden SM4 5JD, United Kingdom Head south on Morden Rd/A24 240 ft At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto London Rd/A24 Continue to follow A24 1.6 mi Turn right onto Tudor Dr/B279 354 ft Turn left onto Dudley Dr 0.1 mi Turn right onto Aragon Rd 246 ft Turn left to stay on Aragon Rd Destination will be on the left 0.2 mi Wilsons Window Cleaning 139 Aragon Rd, Lower Morden, Morden SM4 4QG, United Kingdom

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valentinat123love · 4 years ago

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What are the Benefits of Nursery School Education?

Going to nursery School is a tiny step for a gigantic exposure in a child’s life. This is the first step where the child is separated from their comfort and secure zone for the first time. The cognitive changes manifested during these times are crucial. Selecting a reliable partner like the Wimbledon nursery schools is also very important as the correct choice determines how far the child shall reach. The nursery schools in Wimbledon are very comfortable and secure and helps kids to develop their traits and self-esteem by leaps and bounds. They also house enough materials to attract children and make them feel at ease.

● The basic foundation:

Primary school education is also very essential as it builds the child's foundation for a lifelong process. The skills and knowledge that the child develops during this phase have a great impact on the aptitude and attitude in later life.

● Emotional and physical stability:

With recent times evolving, much focus is given to the child's emotional well-being as it is given to their physical well-being. The Wimbledon nurseries help in the child's overall emotional, physical and social personal growth. With the correct guidance and exposure, the child learns to see the world with their own eyes.

● Skill development:

It is to be taken into account that children education isn't just limited to studies. There's a lot of skills that are needed to be developed. Whatever the child has a keen interest in, needs to be put to focus and celebrated. This gives the child the outlook to believe I'm himself and be unique.

● Enabling kids to become responsible and successful adults:

The impact of nursery school education has been seen to determine the child's future antiques. Kids enrolled in nursery education have a higher chance of graduating and landing celebrated careers. Early childhood education enables the young ones to be strong, giving them a head start into discovering their inborn talents.

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lovealexenderseok-blog · 5 years ago

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wimbledondaynursery · 8 months ago

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About Us - Nursery Schools in Wimbledon | Wimbledon Day Nursery

Discover Nursery Schools in Wimbledon – Where your child's happiness and development are our top priorities. Trust in our experienced team for a nurturing environment. Visit us today.

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poppy86579 · 9 months ago

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Building Strong Bonds: 5 Strategies With Nursery Children

In the early years of a child’s life, the foundation for emotional, social and intellectual development is laid. Nursery educators play an important role in this developmental phase, as they are often the child’s first point of contact outside the family environment. At Wimbledon Day Nursery, we are acutely aware of our role in this developmental phase, as we often represent the child’s first significant interaction outside the familial setting.

Building strong bonds with nursery children is essential for promoting a sense of security, promoting healthy development and supporting academic success. In this article, we will discuss five effective strategies for educators and caregivers in nursery settings to build these beautiful connections.

How to Build a Strong Bond With Your Child

Building a strong bond with your child is the cornerstone of a healthy, nurturing relationship that supports their emotional and psychological development. It lays the foundation for trust, security and mutual respect, enriching both your lives in countless ways.

Create a Welcoming Environment

The physical and emotional atmosphere of a nursery can significantly impact a child’s ability to form secure attachments. A welcoming, warm and safe environment encourages children to explore, engage and feel comfortable. This involves more than just colourful decorations and a variety of toys; it’s about creating spaces that reflect the diversity of children’s experiences and backgrounds.

Personalising spaces with children’s artwork, photos and personal items can help them feel valued and at home. Additionally, establishing consistent routines helps children know what to expect, providing a sense of stability and security that is important for building trust.

Engage in Active Listening and Empathetic Communication

Active listening is vital in understanding a child’s thoughts, feelings and needs. By giving children undivided attention—making eye contact, kneeling to their level and reflecting back on what they say—educators demonstrate that they value the child’s voice. This practice promotes a trusting relationship and helps children develop their self-esteem and communication skills.

Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, is equally important. Responding to children’s emotions with empathy and validation encourages them to express themselves, knowing they will be met with understanding and support.

Spending Quality Time with Each Child

In a nursery, individual attention is as important as group activities. Educators can implement this by dedicating time to interact one-on-one with each child regularly. This might involve reading a book together, engaging in a child’s chosen activity or simply talking about their day.

The benefits of spending time with children include children feeling seen and valued as unique individuals and a sense of security and belonging.

Incorporating Family Traditions into the Nursery Environment

Bringing family traditions into the nursery setting celebrates the diverse backgrounds of the children and promotes a sense of community. Educators can invite families to share their traditions, whether they relate to cultural festivals, storytelling methods or specific games.

This practice not only enriches the nursery’s cultural tapestry but also makes children feel that their home life is acknowledged and appreciated in their educational environment. It’s a powerful way to build connections between home and nursery, making children feel supported and understood in both realms.

Building Positive Relationships with Peers and Educators

Promoting a culture of kindness, respect and cooperation among children and between children and adults is essential. This involves teaching and modelling social skills, such as sharing, taking turns and expressing feelings in constructive ways.

Group activities designed to build teamwork and celebrate collective achievements can promote a sense of community. Additionally, educators should actively mediate conflicts in a manner that teaches problem-solving and empathy, helping children learn to navigate social dynamics positively.

Final Words

The importance of building positive relationships with nursery children cannot be overstated. These early relationships lay the groundwork for children’s future emotional, social and academic success.

By creating a welcoming environment, engaging in active listening and empathetic communication, participating in play, promoting independence while providing support and regularly communicating with parents and caregivers, nursery educators can establish deep, meaningful connections with the children in their care.

These strategies not only benefit the children but also enrich the educators’ professional and personal experiences, creating a nurturing and supportive community for all involved.

At Wimbledon Day Nursery, we understand the importance of the early years in shaping the future of every child. Become part of our community where your child can grow well. Contact us for a visit and see how we can support your child’s growth and happiness.

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