A number of our most musically gifted pupils will be invited to join the Chamber Choir. We cover a broad range of music, from traditional choral pieces to modern jazz and musicals. We even sing songs that we have written together. Our members are taught how to sing in harmony and rounds and everyone is given the opportunity to audition for solos or duets. Our performances are the highlight of our year. On top of the annual choir concert and the Christmas production, we regularly perform in school assemblies. This year we have been serving the local community, singing in nursing homes. We also have exciting plans to collaborate with other schools. Our choir is led by a professional singer, whose expertise blends together a wide range of musical techniques and nurtures the growing talent of the children at Parsons Green Prep.
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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