For World Book Day Parsons Green Prep swapped uniforms for character costumes from much-loved books. The costumes, as always, were outstanding, and the creativity and effort that went into bringing their favourite books to life should be commended. Throughout the school, pupils eagerly anticipated the DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) bell and were immediately immersed in their fictional worlds, or focused on gathering new information, upon hearing it ring. The highlight of the day was the workshops run by author and illustrator Omri Stephenson. While the younger children followed the story of an endangered pangolin, the older children learnt of a tale of passion and determination before making their own innovative designs. The creativity, enthusiasm and passion for books was evident across the whole school.
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Fifty things to do before you’re 11¾
The National Trust aims to protect and care for nature so that it thrives and for everyone to benefit from their work looking after the UK’s coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces. Recent research conducted by the National Trust suggests that a child’s connection with nature drops off when they approach their teenage years. Getting young children engaged in outdoor activities is a priority not only to reap the benefits associated with their wellbeing but to ensure that they continue to develop an interest in the natural world around them into adulthood.
Statistics shared by the National Trust found that only 1 per cent of uses of the word ‘tweet’ relates to birds, with the other 99 per cent used in a non-nature context. Only 7 per cent of the use of ‘web’ refers to spiders. In the 1990s, 10 per cent of mentions of ‘stream’ meant ‘little river’, versus only 36 per cent today. Nature usage of ‘cloud’ is down nearly a quarter in three decades.
When children enjoy exploring the outdoors and caring for plants and creatures there is a benefit to their physical, social and mental development. They are also more likely to appreciate and preserve the natural world. As Sir David Attenborough states: ‘No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced’.
The National Trust initiative ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ is a collection of activities, as shown in the poster above, that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
These activities challenge children and help them to develop their confidence, build their communication and language skills and encourage learning. They are low-cost or no-cost experiences that include indoor, outdoor, seasonal and home-based activities. They are also just great fun! I wish all our children, parents, staff and colleagues a very enjoyable festive break.
Dr Pamela Edmonds
Head, Parsons Green Prep
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Wishing all our children, parents, staff and colleagues a peaceful and very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing everyone again on Monday 6 January. Have a lovely break!
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World Book Day 2023
Posted: 2nd March 2023
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