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Fundraising triumph at Nature Trails Day Nursery

Colleagues from Nature Trails Day Nursery in Cawston have been showcasing their sense of team spirit by working together to raise vital funds for babies born premature or sick.

At the award-winning setting on Coventry Road, staff have been pulling out all the stops for leading charity ‘Bliss’ with a series of initiatives, including a 40-mile bike ride in the heat, completed by Alex Copley Jones, Lauren Mittoo, Michelle Cane and Emma Goodman.

Inspired by the Childbase Partnership ‘2022’ themed fundraising challenge, which encourages colleagues to incorporate the numbers into their ventures, devoted Nursery Manager, Vicky Stancer, has also pledged to cycle a total of 202.2 miles throughout August.

As well as taking part in physical challenges, the childcare practitioners showcased their creative talents by making prizes for a charity auction, including a ‘Gruffalo’ watercolour painting by Steph Reilly and a Gruffalo themed board game by Hallie Suddens.

Meanwhile, parents and staff enjoyed a selection of homemade cakes as part of a ‘Treat Tuesday’ fundraiser, organised and contributed to by Ladybirds room colleagues, Louise Gulliver, Kelly Lawson, Georgie Ross-Barnard, and Sophie Retallack, whilst Caterpillars room children created a video complete with 20 nursery rhymes and 22 Makaton signs and pre-schoolers were delighted to take part in a charity ‘Pie the Teacher’ afternoon.

As a result of their combined efforts, the Nature Trails team have amassed over £455.00 so far from their month of challenges, with donations still incoming from generous supporters at the setting, including contributions for Manager Vicky’s 202.2 mile cycle through August.

Nature Trails Day Nursery Charity Representative, Louise Gulliver explained;

“Raising money for charity is hugely important to us as a nursery and we love to give back to the community in which we serve. We are incredibly lucky to have such generous families at Nature Trails and they are brilliant at getting behind the causes we support. The 2022 theme has given us lots of inspiration and we are so proud of the dedication shown by the team.”

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Parents join children for art masterclass

There were learning opportunities at every turn for children at Nursery on the Green in Southall as they were joined by their parents for an art masterclass at the setting.

At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Thorncliffe Road, families were delighted to join their children aged between 18 and 30 months in the ‘Ladybirds’ group for a ‘stay and play session’, where the young creatives showcased their talents by painting still life.

Having set up art stations in the setting’s hub area, complete with fresh flowers as the focus and canvases for the group to paint their own interpretations, children were delighted to immerse themselves in all the experience had to offer as their proud parents watched on.

After creating their masterpieces, families were thrilled to gather for a picnic in the garden outside, where they enjoyed a selection of homemade treats and had the chance to socialise and explore the exciting learning environments, including bug hotels and allotment patches.

Nursery on the Green Team Leader, Harpreet Deol explained;

“We pride ourselves on having a strong parent partnership at Nursery on the Green and believe this is the key to ensuring the children thrive. Our hands-on approach enables families to gain a better understanding of the vast learning experiences on offer, whilst also facilitating rich learning experiences and quality time together.”

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Keeping cool at Maples Day Nursery

Following the record temperatures throughout the summer, children from Maples Day Nursery in Winchester have been finding creative new ways to keep cool in the heat.

At the award-winning setting on Hatherley Road, pre-schoolers were delighted to design their very own spa experience under the gazebo outside, making relaxing foot baths using water, fruit and a range of natural materials from the garden, including flowers and leaves.

As part of the learning opportunity, children were also able to make their very own healthy fruit lollies, each day experimenting with different ingredients, as well as learning about the importance of staying safe in the sun by using sun cream and wearing appropriate clothing.

Maples Day Nursery Team Leader, Danni Markwick explained;

“The children have really embraced the warm weather and this has presented some brilliant chances for them to demonstrate their knowledge on sun safety, all whilst introducing new and exciting activities. Everyone found the foot spa experience very relaxing and this inspired lots of lovely conversations about the nature around us.”

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Summer spectacular for Windmill Hill Day Nursery colleagues

Festivities were well underway for hardworking colleagues from Windmill Hill Day Nursery in Swindon as they celebrated their achievements with an exciting summer social.

Dressed in an animal print theme complete with face paints, staff from the award-winning setting on Windmill Hill Business Park, Whitehill Way, were delighted to receive an hour-long masterclass from a local dance teacher, who taught them a series of moves, before leaving the group to showcase what they had learnt during their very own silent disco.

As part of the festivities, which honoured colleagues for their devotion to the children in their care, the Windmill Hill team also enjoyed a series of fun team building games to enhance communication skills, as well as a dinner of fish and chips to round off the evening.

Windmill Hill Day Nursery Quality Manager, Gemma Gill explained;

“Our team work so hard and are incredibly devoted, as well as using their spare time to take part in fundraising initiatives for our charity of the year, Bliss. We are so grateful for all that they do and the social was a brilliant way of getting together and showing our appreciation.”

The summer social follows wellbeing initiatives including a ‘Wonderland’ themed festival and awards ceremony for all Childbase Partnership colleagues in May, with entertainment provided by Basement Jaxx, Scouting for Girls, Tinchy Stryder and Fatman Scoop.

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Sandfield Day Nursery team take on charity Snowdon climb

A team of devoted colleagues from Sandfield Day Nursery in Headington have completed a climb up Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, all to raise funds for charity ‘Bliss’.

Facing blistering temperatures of 30 degrees, Niamh McLaughlin, Leeann Harris, Iona White, April Spencer, Katherine Charlett-Smith, Gemma Hoare and Jayde Murray from the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Sandfield Road were delighted to finish the climb in a time of 4 hours and 32 minutes, raising a grand total of £1594, with donations still incoming from generous supporters which will now help babies born premature or sick.

The climb up Snowdon, which sits at 1,085 metres above sea level, is the latest in a series of fundraising initiatives for the Sandfield team, who have also recently held a charity auction, Platinum Jubilee Tea Party and Raffle, bake sales, and more for the cause.

Sandfield Day Nursery Charity Representative, April Spencer explained;

“It’s fair to say we underestimated the climb. I think within the first five minutes we couldn’t stop laughing, asking ourselves what we had signed up to, but we continued onwards. We cried, we laughed a lot and there were many points where we felt like we couldn’t go on anymore, but we supported each other, and all seven members of the team made it to the top together. It was such a rewarding feeling and sense of relief, I am super proud of them all – what an amazing bunch of ladies to do it with.”

Sandfield Day Nursery have adopted Bliss for a year-long fundraising drive.

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Paddington inspired graduation at Windmill Hill Day Nursery

There were bittersweet celebrations at Windmill Hill Day Nursery in Swindon as pre-schoolers marked the end of their time at the setting with a Paddington Bear themed graduation ceremony, inspired by the children’s interest in the beloved character.

The theme was chosen by the group following the Jubilee celebrations, where children from the award-winning setting on Windmill Business Park, Whitehill Way, made marmalade sandwiches inspired by Paddington and enjoyed the video of his meeting with the Queen.

As part of the graduation festivities, children were presented with certificates of achievement by Paddington himself, surrounded by their proud parents and practitioners, before enjoying a princess themed party with Frozen favourites, Anna and Elsa in attendance, as well as being gifted with Paddington themed lunch bags to mark the occasion.

Windmill Hill Day Nursery Manager, Lora Worthington explained;

“Our pre-schoolers have been an absolute joy to teach and we are hugely proud of everything they have achieved in their time with us. They will be hugely missed, but we are confident that the learning opportunities we have provided them with will stand them in the best possible stead for school life and their next steps in education.”

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Commonwealth Games inspire Crescent Day Nursery children

Inspired by the success of the Commonwealth Games in their home city, children from Crescent Day Nursery in Birmingham have been developing their own physical skills.

At the award-winning setting on Calthorpe Road, children were delighted to take to the garden outside, where they practiced a range of activities, including gymnastics and a course of hurdles, having watched videos of the talented athletes in action.

As part of the festivities, pre-schoolers researched Perry the Bull, the mascot of the games, finding out that he was named after Perry Barr, the area of Birmingham hosting the special event, before showcasing their creativity by making their very own version of the mascot.

To round off the learning experience and mark the end of the Commonwealth Games, the nursery enjoyed a Sports Day, showcasing the skills they had learnt during the celebrations.

Crescent Day Nursery Deputy Manager, Amie Draper explained;

“The Commonwealth Games have presented a fantastic opportunity to engage the children in sports and learn more about the area in which we live. We have felt a great sense of pride to have this event on our doorstep and we hope this will create a lovely lasting memory.”

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Greengables Day Nursery Graduation raises over £1,000 for Bliss

There were bittersweet celebrations at Greengables Day Nursery in Owlsmoor as children marked the end of their time at the setting with a glittering graduation ceremony and family fun day, surrounded by their friends, families and proud practitioners.

Dressed in traditional gowns and mortar boards, pre-schoolers from the award-winning setting on Yeovil Road were delighted to collect their certificates of achievement, before posing for photos around the garden and enjoying attractions including face painting.

As part of the festivities, families also enjoyed a range of festival inspired food stalls, as well as taking part in exciting carnival games including hook a duck and a tombola, raising over £1,000 for Bliss, which will now go towards helping babies born premature or sick.

Greengables Day Nursery Deputy Manager, Julia Grant explained;

“We had a fantastic day celebrating our 2022 graduates and we are thrilled to be donating to such a worthy cause as a result. Although this is a happy milestone, the occasion is a bittersweet one as we are saying goodbye to children that we have cared for since they were babies. We are so proud of all their achievements and wish them all the best for the future.”

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Commonwealth Games inspire fundraising at Highfield Day Nursery

Inspired by the success of the Commonwealth Games in their home city, children from Highfield Day Nursery in Birmingham were delighted to compete in their very own sporting event, all whilst raising vital funds for babies born premature or sick.

Complete with exciting activities including an egg and spoon race, bean bag toss, jumping jacks and a parent and child race, pre-schoolers from the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Highfield Road were delighted to be joined by their families for the occasion, which raised a grand total of £538.00 for charity Bliss, with donations still incoming.

Highfield Day Nursery Charity Representative, Raj Hear explained;

“We have all been captivated by the Commonwealth Games and feel so lucky to have had such an array of talent competing on our doorstep. We had a brilliant time trying our hand at some physical activities and are so proud to be donating the money to such a worthy cause.”

The games are the latest in a series of fundraising events for Highfield, whose colleagues recently spent the night ‘sleeping rough’ under the stars as part of the Childbase Partnership ‘Big Sleep Out’, as well as holding a Platinum Jubilee Tea Party and raffle, cake sales and more to raise money for Bliss, who they have adopted for a year-long fundraising drive.

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Charity Space Hopper Challenge at Rowan Tree Day Nursery

It may have been the hottest week of the year, but that didn’t deter children and colleagues from Rowan Tree Day Nursery in Welwyn Garden City as they took part in a week-long ‘Space Hopper Challenge’ to raise vital funds for babies born premature or sick.

Having filled each room with age-appropriate space hoppers, children from the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Day Nursery on Guessens Road were delighted to join in with staff between their daily activities and care routines as they tried to achieve the highest number of bounces per day through pedometer readings, raising a grand total of £619.00 for ‘Bliss’.

Rowan Tree Day Nursery Business Administrator, Becky Hibbert explained;

“The children really loved the Space Hopper Challenge and this proved to be a brilliant way of keeping active, as well as a new experience for many. Our colleagues are always finding creative new ways to fundraise and we love to involve the children wherever possible.”

“It was the hottest week, but luckily we had the air conditioning units to keep us cool, as well as shaded areas of the garden so we could enjoy the challenge both indoors and out. We are so grateful to our nursery families for getting behind the worthy causes we support.”

The Space Hopper Challenge is the latest in a series of fundraising initiatives for Rowan Tree, whose colleagues have recently spent the night ‘sleeping rough’ under the stars as part of the Childbase Partnership ‘Big Sleep Out’, as well as holding a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tea Party and raffle, cake sales and more to raise money for Bliss.

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