http://www.meadowparkschool.co.ukMeadowpark School and Nursery - News Feedhttp://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/fun-at-cricklade-festival(3088)/18/06/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherMeadowpark School pupils' highlight of the week was making pasta during their trip to a local farm at Latton. They also made habitats for insects using dried cow-parsley stems, dried grasses and wild flowers. Current parents read more about what all the classes studied at school this...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/making-pasta-and-habitats-for-minibeasts(3064)/07/06/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherSeveral new activities have been added to the Nursery garden to keep the children exploring and experimenting. Tyres of various sizes have been used very imaginatively, the children have stacked them up, rolled them around, climbed into them or jumped off them. The introduction...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/new-adventures-in-the-nursery-garden-(3051)/31/05/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherOn Saturday the children in the Nursery enjoyed ideal weather conditions for riding their bikes around the cycle track in the Nursery playground.  They all had energy in abundance to complete numerous laps, all in aid of the NSPCC. The parents did a great job of cheering on the...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/nursery-children-cycle-for-charity(2939)/19/05/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherThe Sponsored Bike Ride for the Upper and Lower Nursery children will be held in  the Nursery playground on Saturday 18th May 2013 between 10am and 12noon in aid of the N.S.P.C.Chttp://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/sponsored-bike-ride(2930)/15/05/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherThis week has been an exciting one with the arrival of the much anticipated I-Boards, by children and staff alike. The Interactive White Boards have been installed in every classroom, to enhance the teaching and learning for everyone. The children and staff (and some parents!) have spent time...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/much-anticipated-i-boards-arrive(2916)/03/05/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherThe pupils in Oak Tree Class (and their parents) deserve special recognition for the standard and quality of the "homework" they produced. They were set a challenge to craft/make a piece of equipment for the home corner. The resulting items that now furnish the home corner include a carefully...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/spectacular-homework(2908)/17/04/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherThe appearance of the sun has coincided with the beginning of the term.  It is a welcome relief for the children to enjoy being outside where the profusion of Spring flowers is a sign that Spring has finally sprung!  The tadpoles in the Nursery are growing very fast...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/spring-has-sprung-(finally)(2907)/15/04/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherMeadowpark would like to extend a warm welcome to our new children who have recently joined the  School and Nursery. We hope that  Nicolas, Chicago, Vrishni, Cassie and Myesha will all enjoy their learning and have a fantastic time at Meadowpark. We also look forward to Libby,...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/children-warmly-welcomed-to-meadowpark(2833)/12/04/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherSummer Term at School starts on Monday 15th April. Although traditionally a term where pupils switch to wearing summer uniform, while the cold weather persists, summer uniform will not be a requirement. Pupils may continue to wear winter uniform until the weather becomes warmer....http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/start-of-the-summer--term(2840)/12/04/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherThe children at Meadowpark had a fun-filled week based around Easter.  Activities which ranged from "Pass the Chick" to making Easter baskets, masks and of course "nests" full of mini eggs. There were also a number of Easter egg hunts both around the School grounds and in the Nursery...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/exciting-easter-activities(2801)/28/03/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherLearning Highlights of the Last Week of Term The children enjoyed learning through activities associated with Spring and Easter this week. Oak Tree Class went on a visit to Blunsdon House Hotel and the children learnt from Mrs Clifford that home-baking is by far much better than buying...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/learning-highlights-of-the-last-week-of-term-(2783)/22/03/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherOpen Days Despite the chilly weather Meadowpark had lots of visitors on Friday and Saturday. The children enjoyed the magic show and went home with some impressive hats made by Mr Timmy out of balloons! http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/meadowpark-open-days-(2782)/18/03/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherWorld Book Day was on Thursday and the children had great fun dressing up, playing games and listening to stories.  The pupils in Oak Tree Class helped to make up a story that included all the characters they were dressed as. Another highlight of the week has been the fantastic...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/a-busy-start-to-march(2746)/08/03/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherMeadowpark would like to extend a warm welcome to our new children who have recently joined the nursery. We hope that Finlay, Grace, Alexander, Lacey, Summer, Liliana, Isabelle, Owen and Archie are enjoying their time at Meadowpark. We also look forward to Henrietta, Isla, Harley, Lewis and...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/new-children-joining-meadowpark-warmly-welcomed(2715)/26/02/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherOn Monday the children in the Upper Nursery and Lower Nursery enjoyed a visit from ZooLab who brought some interesting "visitors" with them to the Nursery. The children learned about how to help look after animals in the Winter and they were given the opportunity to learn about, observe and...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/interesting-visitors-to-meadowpark-nursery-school-(2745)/25/02/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherThe School children who took part in the Half Term Holiday Activities week had a fun-filled week. They particularly enjoyed Super Hero play, construction with Magnetic Polydrons and baking biscuits. The children in the Nursery School celebrated Pancake Day...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/highlights-of-half-term-week(2695)/15/02/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherThe children attending the Upper and Lower Nursery last Friday practised their story telling and acting skills, assisted by the visit of the Tree House Theatre Company.  All the children took the opportunity to dress up in different costumes to represent different...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/tree-house-theatre-delights-the-nursery-children(2744)/27/01/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherAt 7am this morning, the snow locally around Cricklade is between 7 - 10cms and roads are passable with care.  Information specifically for parents with children in Oak Tree, Maple and Hawthorn Classes: We are pleased to inform you that the car park behind the School building has now been...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/wednesday-morning-snow-update-(2630)/23/01/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherWeather for the next few days is forecast to be cold, icy and it may possibly snow again. Meadowpark School and Nursery will be open as usual. Parents are requested to check the local road conditions for driving and take extreme care on their journey whilst such conditions persist. This...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/arrangements-during-wintry-weather(2632)/23/01/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherSnow has begun to fall and the forecast is that it will continue for most of tomorrow morning (Wednesday 23rd January).  At Meadowpark we are planning to open as usual.  All parents who have children at Meadowpark School and Nursery are requested to assess...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/snow-today-and-tomorrow(2629)/22/01/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherThe latest weather reports forecast yet more snow on Monday and Tuesday. Meadowpark School and Nursery plan to open as usual.  Parents are requested to check local road conditions before setting out and take extra care on their journey to school. Updates as necessary will be posted in this...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/snow-forecast-(2622)/20/01/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherThis morning's update on the snow in Cricklade around Meadowpark School and the Nursery is that it is approximately 12mm deep. The local roads are passable with care and we are open today. Fine snow is still falling so please check this newsfeed for further updates throughout the day.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/snow-in-cricklade(2616)/18/01/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherFor parents collecting children in Oak Tree, Maple, Hawthorn Classes today, as snow has made parking in the car park at the rear of the building very unsafe, parents are requested to park in the high street and collect their children through the front entrance on the High...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/collecting-children-in-oak-tree-maple-and-hawthorn-classes-today(2620)/18/01/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherIn case of snowy weather Meadowpark will be open as usual. Parents are advised to check local road conditions to decide if it is safe to travel and take extra care on their journey to Meadowpark.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/in-case-of-snowy-weather(2607)/17/01/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherA Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a fabulous 2013 and looking forward to welcoming all our children at the start of a new term on 7th January. Extending an especially warm welcome for our new children joining Meadowpark in January: Good Luck to Oscar, Clementine,...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/new-year-message(2589)/04/01/2013 00:00:00HeadteacherEveryone at Meadowpark would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The school term begins on Monday 7th January 2013http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/happy-christmas(2524)/21/12/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherThe Upper Nursery Children performed their nativity play today and what a performance! They looked resplendent and sang beautifully, remembering all the words to the songs. They even sang  a song in French! The soloists were delightful. Unlike the title of the Nativity play, the...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/a-wriggly-nativity(2455)/14/12/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherThe children in Mrs Summers’ and Mrs Blythe’s classes will be performing a Nativity Play on Friday 14th December 2012 at 10am. The Dress Rehearsal will be held on Wednesday 12th December.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/upper-nursery-nativity-performance(2379)/14/12/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherAll Meadowpark School pupils were brimming with confidence in their play, "Busy, Busy Bethlehem" on Friday 7th December. They performed to a packed house and relished their time in the spotlight. They wowed the audiance with their delightful singing and the soloists...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/school-nativity-performance(2378)/08/12/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherUnfortunately the Christmas Fayre on Friday 30th November has been cancelled. We hope to rearrange this for the Spring term in 2013.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/christmas-fayre(2380)/30/11/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherThe School children in Oak Tree class will be visiting the Cooperative farm in Latton on Thursday 29th November. They will be finding out about where food comes from and how it reaches from "farm to fork".http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/visit-to-cooperative-farm-in-latton(2300)/29/11/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherMaia and her mum made this lovely ginger bread house cake and brought it into the school to share with all her friends. It was a spectacular creation and tasted lovely...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/gingerbread-house-cake(2364)/23/11/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherOn Wednesday 21st November the school children from Maple and Hawthorn class will be spending the day at Trowbridge Museum. This will be a very enjoyable day learning about how the Victorians and Tudors lived.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/-visit-to-trowbridge-museum(2299)/21/11/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherScholastic Book Fair will be at Meadowpark from Tuesday 20th November to Monday 26th November. It will be the perfect opportunity to pick up some great christmas presents.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/scholastics-book-fair(2295)/20/11/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherThe children had lots of fun for Children in Need on Friday 16th November. They dressed up in spotty clothes and helped bake lots of cakes. Congratulations to Holly Bayliss and family who won the pudsey cake.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/children-in-need(2294)/16/11/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherThe children had lots of fun on Wednesday dressing up in costumes. Some children made Halloween biscuits and others made white chocolate...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/halloween(2264)/31/10/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherOn Wednesday 24th October the school children enjoyed performing songs to their parents for the Harvest Festival Concert. The children all sang beautifully and their hard work was appreciated by everybody.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/school-harvest-festival-concert(2256)/25/10/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherWe wish the children a very happy half term holiday, and look forward to seeing the children who are coming to the holiday activity club next week.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/october-half-term(2257)/25/10/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherAt Meadowpark the staff are keen to encourage children to express themselves through art and we are very proud of the wonderful art work the children produce. To co-incide with our Open Day on Saturday 6th October, there will be an Art Exhibition held in the Meadowpark Hall showcasing works of...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/childrens-art-exhibition-on-saturday-6th-october-2012(2189)/20/09/2012 00:00:00Headteacher A very warm welcome to the new academic year to all Meadowpark, babies, children and pupils.  A special welcome to those attending Meadowpark School for the first time; we hope that Disha, Zac, Elenya, William, Elodie, Olivia, Felix J, Maia, Felix W, Jacob and Jack will...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/welcome-to-a-sunshine-filled-new-academic-year-(2141)/07/09/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherThe Photos taken during Sharon Woolford's visit to Meadowpark with the Olympic Torch have arrived. If you/your child had a photo taken with Sharon, please collect from the office.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/olympic-torch-photos-taken-in-the-nursery-are-ready(2077)/10/08/2012 00:00:00Headteacher There was great excitement when Sharon Woolford, visited Meadowpark Nursery on Wednesday 25th July.  Many of the pupils were joined by their parents who came in especially to meet Sharon and see the Olympic Torch up close.  The reporter and photographer from the local press were...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/the-olympic-torch-arrives-at-meadowpark-nursery-(2035)/27/07/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherThis morning  parents and invited guests were treated to a delightful performance by  children in the Upper Nursery classes. The assembly was held in celebration of the children's achievements during their years at Meadowpark and their graduation from the Nursery before...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/meadowpark-nursery-school-graduation-assembly(2036)/27/07/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherPupils at Meadowpark School and Nursery will have the chance to see the Olympic Torch up close on the 25th July. Sharon Woolford, a torch bearer who carried the flame through Crowborough on the 17th July will be bringing in her Olympic Torch to show the children and to tell them about her...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/olympic-torch-comes-to-meadowpark-on-25th-july-2012(2012)/16/07/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherRain is forecast tomorrow so our Summer Fete will be held indoors at the Nursery site from 10am to 1pm instead of the School site.  The BBQ will be under the covered outside area.  Judging for the Fancy Dress Parade will take place in the hall, where, later the...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/important-news-about-tomorrows-meadowpark-summer-fete(1985)/06/07/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherHeadteacher Mrs Kular and Reception Teacher Mrs Millin were interviewed today by BBC Radio Wiltshire about the Tapestry the pupils have made for the Cultural Olymipiad 2012. You can listen to the broadcast on the Meadowpark Soundcloud page here.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/meadowpark-on-bbc-radio(1946)/21/06/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherIt was a fabulous week as all the children from babies to nursery classes to the school pupils got involved in the Queen's Diamond Celebrations.  The staff talked to the younger children to explain the significance of the event while the pupils researched into the history of the...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/jubilee-celebrations-take-centre-stage(1870)/01/06/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherThe children who newly joined Meadowpark in May are making new friends and settling in very well.  We would like to say a warm welcome to Ryan, Karolina, Jack, George and sister Rosie, Cassie, Cerys, Neil and Harry.  We hope they will all be very...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/a-huge-welcome-to-our-may-new-starters-(1852)/30/05/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherEverone at the school is delighted to have completed the Meadowpark portion of the Thames Tapestry. The Wilts and Glos Standard have printed our story: http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/schoolnews/9719646.Meadowpark_school_creates_tapestry_for_Cultural_Olympiad/http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/meadowpark-school-pupils-complete-their-thames-tapestry(1842)/25/05/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherStaff and school pupils travelled to Royal Wootton Bassett on Wednesday 23rd May to see the Olympic Torch Relay.  The organisers had reserved a fantastic position for Meadowpark School with a clear view of the whole event which started with the promotional vehicles and...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/meadowpark-pupils-follow-the-flame(1838)/24/05/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherMany of the children in the Upper and Lower Nursery gave up their Saturday morning to raise money for the NSPCC.  They were taking part in the annual sponsored bike ride. Some children brought their own bikes and some used their favourite one from Nursery.  There were...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/charity-bike-ride-at-nursery-sets-new-nursery-records(1829)/18/05/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherEven though we came back to a four-day week after the Bank Holiday, the staff and children have fitted in so much into this past week. The children in the Nursery were involved in growing cress, watching runner beans grow roots and shoots, collaging crocodiles, shopping, making cakes,...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/all-this-in-only-4-days-(1792)/11/05/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherThere was a distinctly agricultural and food theme to this week.  The school pupils enjoyed their visit to Co-op Farm to find out about growing grain and turning it into food, planting seeds in the school grounds as well as creating the Muffin Café.  The children in the Nursery...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/from-farm-to-fork(1788)/04/05/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherWet weather but bright learning shines through the week. This week was particularly wet with very sudden downpours and the children,especially in the Nursery, had much practice putting on and taking off coats and wellingtons! But the learning continued unabated.  In the School the subjects of...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/wet-weather-but-bright-learning-shines-through-the-week(1779)/27/04/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherMeadowpark welcomes new children this term.  Adam, Annabelle,Darcey, Douglas, Emily, Haashir, Hanaan, Harrison, Iona, Oliver and Oscar have all recently started with us and we hope they have an enjoyable time getting to know their teachers and their new friends and hope they...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/welcome-to-our-new-starters-at-meadowpark-school-and-nursery(1761)/20/04/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherCurriculum News This week has been an exciting start to the term; the fritillaries are in full bloom in North Meadow and the school children took full advantage of the only dry day of the week to go on a walk to the meadows. The weather was not so kind for Farmer Gow’svisit to the school on...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/this-weeks-curriculum-news(1762)/20/04/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherSports Camp a huge success and Easter beckons! The Sports Camp held at the School this week in partnership with SEI was an unequivocal success.  The different sports and activities were clearly popular with the children who attended; they all had a fantastic time despite the lack of...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/sports-camp-a-huge-success-and-easter-beckons(1640)/06/04/2012 00:00:00Headteacher  With such glorious weather this week, everyone had fun in the sun and the emphasis throughout the Nursery and the School was on lots of different outdoor activities, details below. School - Week Ending 30th March 2012  Holiday Activity Club The children used their digital...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/fun-in-the-sunshine(1631)/30/03/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherMeadowpark goes the extra mile (or two/three!) for Sports Relief. Meadowpark School pupils and children who attended Meadowpark Nursery on Friday all got involved in raising money for Sports Relief.  The pupils in Hawthorn class first measured out a mile with “trundle wheels”...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/meadowpark-goes-the-extra-mile-(or-two/three)-for-sports-relief-(1623)/23/03/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherThe weather defied all forecasts and the predicted "light rain" did not materialise.  Luckily for our visitors there was glorious sunshine on Saturday and the parents were given tours of the school by the staff while the children had fun playing / were engaged in various...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/parents-enjoyed-meadowpark-open-days(1583)/19/03/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherThe pupils in the school as well as the children in the nursery had a very busy week making gifts for Mother’s Day, practising songs and watching frogspawn obligingly turn into tadpoles!  Current parents find out more about what your child’s group did last week by visiting the...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/shhh-secretly-making-presents-for-mother’s-day-(1582)/16/03/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherIn the School In the Hawthorn classroom the snow cave has disappeared (melted) and become a Spring Corner. In the corner an Easter Tree will change its appearance over the coming days – come and watch!  Current parents visit the Curriculum News page in the Parents' Login section...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/spring-has-sprung-in-our-classrooms-read-all-about-it(1536)/09/03/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherA week in the Life of Meadowpark School and Nursery. This week the pupils in the School have been taking part in amateur dramatics, World Book Day activities and learning about Leap Day.  Current parents log on to Parent's Login and visit the Curriculum News page to find out more. The...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/a-week-in-the-life-of-meadowpark-school-and-nursery(1528)/02/03/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherCurriculum Roundup from the Nursery and the School The learning experiences of children in the Nursery School have been greatly enhanced this week by pancakes, Peppa Pig, hairdressing salons and handbags!  Current parents find out how by visiting the Curriculum News page in the Parent's...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/curriculum-roundup-from-the-nursery-and-the-school(1515)/24/02/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherSchool – Week Beginning 13th February 2012 Holiday Activity Club Everybody had great fun in the hall.  The children especially enjoyed devising their own ball games and learning to play badminton.  The children also set up a café with lots of (play) food.  Olivia was...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/catch-up-with-all-the-latest-news-of-what-the-children-have-been-doing-this-week(1493)/17/02/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherSchool Week Ending 10th February 2012 Oak Tree Class The children have enjoyed playing in the cinema this week.  They have bought tickets and popcorn and added these prices together to find the total.  They also decided they would like to sell sweets at the cinema so they made some...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/latest-curriculum-news(1479)/10/02/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherMeadowpark School and Nursery will be open tomorrow as usual. Please check with local news if it is safe to travel before you begin your journey and take extra care on your way to Meadowpark.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/meadowpark-open-tomorrow-as-usual(1471)/09/02/2012 00:00:00Headteacher  Meadowpark School wishes to attract and assist able boys and girls to join or continue their education at Meadowpark School.  Meadowpark is able to offer a number of Academic Scholarships for Years 3 and 4 for September 2012.     The Academic Scholarships have a value of...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/meadowpark-launches-new-scholarships-for-september-2012(1417)/06/02/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherChildren have enjoyed celebrating National Storytelling Week in the Upper Nursery week beginning 30th January.  The Lower Nursery children have been looking at homes and where they live.  Some Toddlers have been looking at the ‘Gruffalo’ while other toddlers have been...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/national-storytelling-week-and-other-studies(1472)/03/02/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherChinese New Year Celebrations and other Activities in the Nursery during the Week Beginning 23rd January 2012 Upper Nursery The children have been celebrating Chinese New Year this week. On Friday the classes got together for music and celebrated the Year of the Dragon Chinese by playing...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/nursery-children-celebrate-chinese-new-year-(1450)/27/01/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherWeek Ending: 20th January 2012 Upper Nursery Last week the children’s focus was to draw around a girl and a boy and put the outlines on the display board in our classroom. They made winter clothes which consisted of a hat, coat, scarf, boots, trousers and gloves using a variety of...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/latest-news-of-activities-in-the-nursery(1434)/20/01/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherThis week the pupils in Hawthorn Class have been researching into what it is like in very cold areas around the world, as well as locating different areas of the world using the points of the compass. In particular, they have been looking online at Antarctic and have been working on some frosty...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/school-pupils-busy-during-first-week-back-after-holidays(1424)/13/01/2012 00:00:00HeadteacherAt Holiday Activity School we do a wide variety of fun activities. Here is a brief resume of our four days in January: In our art projects Abbie’s favourite was making mosaic penguins, using intricate small pieces of colourful paper and sticking with lots of glue! One of the most...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/holiday-activities-news(1260)/06/01/2012 00:00:00Holiday ClubBabies The Baby Nursery staff welcomed a number of new babies and helped them successfully settle in to nursery life.  The babies enjoyed and responded to music so the staff extended this to decorating a board to represent the ditty of "five little frogs". The children have...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/news-of-recent-activities-during-the-first-days-back-at-nursery-(1416)/06/01/2012 00:00:00Nursery staffA warm welcome to Lucy who joins Karen in the office at Meadowpark.  Today was Lucy's first day and although the office was really busy Lucy did a wonderful job. Well done, Lucy!http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/welcome-to-new-admin-officer(1255)/05/01/2012 00:00:00Head teacherLooking forward to welcoming Oscar, Rafferty, Noah, Zachary, Samuel, Eleanor and Sofia who will be joining Meadowpark in January. We hope they will enjoy the Meadowpark experience!http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/warmly-welcoming-new-pupils-to-meadowpark(1239)/01/01/2012 00:00:00HeadmistressWishing all Meadowpark parents and pupils a Happy New Year.  The Nursery starts back on Tuesday 3rd January as does the School Holiday Club.  The School Term starts on Monday 9th January.  Hope you have all had a restful holiday!http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/happy-new-year-to-all-meadowpark-parents-and-pupils(1240)/01/01/2012 00:00:00HeadmistressA reminder that the first lesson of the term for Oak Tree class starts on Monday 9th January.  Maple and Hawthorn timetables remain unchanged with swimming on Fridays, starting on 13th January.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/school-swimming-reminder(1241)/01/01/2012 00:00:00HeadmistressSpanish and French classes for Nursery children recommence on Tuesday 10th January, Ballet on Wednesday 11th and Football on Thursday 12th January.  School Activities start week commencing 9th January with Tai-Kwando on Monday, Pottery on Tuesday, Speech and Drama on Wednesday,...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/extra-curricular-activities-recommencing-in-the-spring-term(1242)/01/01/2012 00:00:00HeadmistressA warm welcome to all the children and their parents who have newly joined Meadowparkthis month.  Alexander H, Olivia, George, Toby and Alexander S have all started their first days with us in December.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/welcome-to-new-pupils(1228)/21/12/2011 00:00:00HeadmistressChristmas, from the children’s point of view:  ‘I liked Father Christmas coming here.’ – Amy-Jane  ‘I liked conducting the Angel Choir’ – Bethan  ‘I liked being a donkey in the Nativity’ – Elodie  ‘I liked...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/christmas-in-the-nursery-from-the-childrens-point-of-view-(1235)/21/12/2011 00:00:00Upper Nursery ChildrenSchool pupils excelled in their rendition of the nativity story, "Its' a Baby!". The narrators were word perfect and everyone sang in perfect harmony. The dancing was charming, and the soloists demonstrated their talent.  Well done to all the performers and...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/nativity-plays(1234)/09/12/2011 00:00:00HeadmistressJulian Clary, who narrates the children’s programme “The Little Princess,” read stories to the pupils at Meadowpark School today. The comedian officially opened the school last year and returned as part of the school’s book fair. The pupils listened to Julian Clary read...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/julian-clary-reads-at-meadowpark-book-fair(1206)/06/12/2011 00:00:00SchoolMaggi Galloway, one of Meadowpark’s secretaries, is retiring after six and a half years of working in the office. We will be welcoming Lucy to the office who will be taking over from Maggi in January. Maggi will be missed and we wish her a happy retirement.http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/maggi-galloway-retires(1208)/01/12/2011 00:00:00Mrs KularLadies Night was a great sucess. Mums, grandmothers, sisters and aunties experienced an evening of shopping and pampering. Local businesses came and set up shop at Meadowpark. Items for sale included christmas cards, soaps, jewellery, cupcakes and chocolates. Well done to all those who...http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk/m-blog/view/ladies-night(1207)/09/11/2011 00:00:00Nursery