Fun Run    Coffee and Gateau Morning    Stretch 'n' Grow    Portrait photos    Box day    Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service   
Summer BBQ    Autumn Fayre    Ambulance Service    Kids Klub Videos   

Portrait photos
On 2rd March 2009, a professional photographer visited the pre-school taking, without obligation, some excellent portrait photos of the children which parents could purchase if they wished.

Kids Klub Videos
5th February 2009:   A chance for the children to star in their own Kids Klub video.
Videos are created using 'green screen' technology at the pre-school, and parents are able to see a preview DVD before deciding whether to purchase a copy.

Ambulance Service
The pre-school was treated to a visit by the ambulance service, who brought an ambulance and their equipment.    Children were given demonstrations of the equipment (with the aid of a poorly teddy), and lessons in how and when to dial 999.



Autumn Fayre
11th October: Over 50 families attended the Autumn Fayre and helped raise over £700. The Fayre had games for the children, competitions, a raffle, tombolas, toys and books for sale, face painting, nail painting, a BBQ and loads of lovely cakes !.    Many thanks to everyone who attended, helped out on the day, and who donated items.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
October 2008 saw a visit to the pre-school by the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service. Children were told of the danger of fires and, very importantly to them, allowed to sit in and explore a big shiny red fire engine !. Parents were also invited to arrange a free home safety inspection by the fire service.

Summer BBQ
5th July: The summer BBQ was well attended and fortunately found a sunny afternoon in a very wet weekend.   Many thanks to everyone who attended, helped out on the day, and who donated prises for a superb raffle. A total of £360 was raised.

2008 Legoland visit
June 18th saw the pre-school annual outing - this year to Legoland in Windsor. Many of the pre-school children attended with their families, and everyone enjoyed a fantastic day.

Each family was free to wander around Legoland in their own time allowing the children to play 'which friend will I bump in to next'.

Coffee and Gateau morning
On the morning of Friday 16th May parents, children and pre-school staff got together to mingle, chat, and eat lots of fabulous gateaux which were provided by the staff and committee members. This events gives parents time to meet each other, to meet the staff and find out how their children are progressing.

£161 raised from the sale of gateaux, coffee and raffle tickets.

2008 Fun Run
30 Children from the pre-school (with parents) completed the Farnborough Sixth Form College 1 mile Fun Run on 30th March. The Fun Run was around the Sixth Form sports field in good weather (but with a few muddy bits to avoid).

The pre-school also had tombola stall, run by teachers and parents. The pre-school raised a total of £943
  • £793 from the fun run
  • £150 from the tombola
Many thanks to everyone who participated or sponsored the event.

Stretch 'n' Grow
In February, March, April and May the children took part in a series ten of Stretch 'n' Grow sessions. These sessions are run by an outside instructor and are run to teach the children the basics of proper exercise, nutrition and related health issues. The sessions last approximately half and hour and take place in normal pre-school session times.

Each session includes a short discussion on a different health related topic each week and we give the children a related handout, to take home, colour in and talk to about. Stretch 'n' Grow teaches children that exercise is fun, but more than that, it is a complete health programme, which is aimed at encouraging the habits of a lifetime.

£236 was donated by parents, covering approximately two thirds of the cost.

Box Day
On one day, just before Easter, the pre-school puts all of the children's toys into a cupboard. The children are provided with cardboard boxes and encouraged to use their imagination. Boxes become boats, houses, tunnels and a multitude of other items.