NURSERY NEWS
Little Broomwood New pre-school opens The first children at newly opened ‘Little Broomwood’ are enjoying its state-of-theart facilities, including the indoor and outdoor classrooms, complete with mud-kitchen, adventure playground and castle. The pre-school for 3–4 year olds is set within ‘The Vicarage’, the Early Years site at Broomwood. It backs on to beautiful gardens where children can safely explore the outdoors and where the emphasis is on having fun in a stimulating learning environment. Little Broomwood children benefit from a mix of child-led and structured play with dedicated staff. They also enjoy regular sessions with
specialist teachers in sport, French, art and music. Children can attend for the morning or whole day and there are wrap-around care options for busy parents. After Little Broomwood, there is a seamless transition into Reception and on into the Broomwood family of schools. Children at Broomwood are educated together until Year 3, when they move to our singlesex prep schools. Girls and boys develop at their own pace in the classroom but take part in a huge range of co-ed activities and extension programmes, including House competitions, mixed sport, music and drama. Pupils stay with us up to 11 or 13+
and achieve outstanding results, winning scholarships to, and places at some of the UK’s most competitive schools, including London day and boarding schools. VICTORIA DAVIES JONES Head of Marketing and Admissions www.broomwood.com/littlebroomwood/
Christmas Creativity Heathside School’s wreath-making workshop Heathside School Hampstead hosted a heartwarming Winter Wonderland Workshop that brought children and their parents together for a festive wreathmaking session. The event, filled with creativity, aimed to foster a sense of community and create lasting memories for the families involved. The atmosphere was filled with joy as eager children and their parents delved into crafting wreaths with materials like evergreen branches, colourful ribbons and an assortment of decorations. Festive treats were served to keep energy levels high. The event was not just about crafting wreaths; it
was a celebration of togetherness and the holiday spirit. Laughter and conversations echoed through the room as parents and children worked side by side, sharing ideas and creating unique designs together. The workshop strengthened the sense of community within Heathside School. The highlight of the gathering was the moment families proudly displayed their finished wreaths. Parents and children beamed with pride as they admired their handiwork, knowing that their homemade designs would soon grace
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their home front doors, welcoming guests with a touch of warmth and personal charm. Nadia Ward, Headteacher at Heathside, said: “I believe it’s crucial that families feel an integral part of our school community. Events like the hands-on wreathmaking workshop not only foster creativity but strengthen the bonds that make our school a warm and welcoming place for everyone.” FIONA MURDOCH Head of Admissions and Marketing www.heathsideschoolhampstead.com TURN TO PAGES 40-43 to read about Broomwood Prep Girls
