Although we are very flexible in all areas, the children thrive when following a daily routine. This is vital as all children need structure and boundaries within which to work. A child will only take “risks” and move outside certain areas if he feels safe and secure.

Our routine:

7.30 – 8.00 a.m.

Children arrive at school. Free play in the classrooms.

8.00 a.m.

Good morning ring and theme discussions

8.20 – 9.00 a.m.

Creative activities centred around the weekly theme

9.00 – 10.00 a.m.

Outside play

10.00 – 10.30a.m.

Second ring – music, movement, science, maths

Snack (we provide brown bread sandwiches with a different filling each day as well as fruit, popcorn or raisins and juice.)

10.30 – 11.30 a.m.

Outside play

11.30 – 12.00 a.m.

Younger groups – rest time

Older groups – perceptual games and puzzles

12.00 a.m.

Story time

12.15 p.m.

Parents arrive to collect their children

12.30 – 2.00 p.m.

Aftercare provided (children bring their own packed lunches)

We do have a good block of outside playtime as we believe so strongly that children learn through play. As well as playground equipment, sandpits and the water tray, there are always activities available along the verandah – cutting and sticking, books for reading, drawing etc. These change daily so a child has the choice of playing in the garden, digging in the sandpit or getting involved in a creative activity on the verandah.