http://www.meadowparkschool.co.ukMeadowpark School and Nursery - News FeedMany 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