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Red Oaks celebrates Olympic sport
preschool and literacy with children’s author

gymnastics How can Musical Minis help your child be ... While the Olympic torch made its historic visit to Swindon on 23 May,
Red Oaks pupils celebrated their very own Flame Day, in the company
.. a skillful communicator - by developing of children’s author Neil Griffiths, who came to open up the school’s new
where an early language and co-ordination. library and playgrounds, as well as launch his new book Animal Antics.
start makes a world .. emotionally developed - through sharing stories
and songs whilst meeting new friends.
of difference! .. a confident child - by joining in the activities
in a relaxed group atmosphere.
.. a creative child - by exploring instruments,
sounds, rhythm and movement.
Phone Chrissie on 01793 725259
www.musicalminis.co.uk
Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers.
Each structured session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional
development through the use of music, instruments and stories.

learning through
story, drama and play
Baby Story Play 6 mths - 2 yrs
Interactive storytelling and imaginative play
encourage you to communicate and create
with your little one. Be inspired by a new story
each week! Illustrated by Janette Loudon, water feature and sand pit for our
Early Years Drama 2 - 7 yrs Neil’s latest picture book is the per- reception children , while Key Stage
Delight in your child’s love of story as we fire fect sporting adventure to celebrate 1 have some new outdoor musical
their imagination, boost their confidence and
build their language, listening and social skills Olympic year. instruments and Poddeley equip-
through dramatic play. Neil has imagined what happens ment for building dens.”
daily classes for the under 5’s FREE TRIAL CLASS when the World Sports’ Week com- Without doubt Animal Antics
Contact Jenni Saunders on 01793 325785 mittee can find no reason in the rules provided Red Oaks children with
[email protected] not to allow the animal kingdom to the perfect opportunity to celebrate
01793 822262 www.debutots.co.uk take part in the competition. As a a sporting year to remember.
www.esprit-gymnastics.co.uk result chaos ensues. • Antics can be purchased via www.
Swindon · Malmesbury · Chippenham · Calne Through fabulous illustrations of redrobinbooks.com
every type of animal from armadillo
to zebra, Neil tells an amazing story
of animal antics including every Fire damaged Roves
sporting competition at London Farm to reopen soon
2012 along the way. Readers can join
in the mayhem and hang out with The massively popular Roves Farm
baboons, wrestle with bears, sail has closed following a major fire on
with skate, sprint with cheetahs and 9 May, but they hope to be back in
Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon swim with sharks in this Olympian business in July.
tale of animal adventure. Fuses on the in-coming mains
For children 3 months to five years
For teachers this is more than just electricity supply overheated and
Open all year from 8am to 6pm a great story. There’s an accompany- set fire to a wood mounting panel.
ing CD-ROM with seven exciting Farm staff put out the initial smoul-
Extensive outdoor play & gardens lesson plans and pupil resources der with carbon dioxide extinguish-
Easy access and safe parking to springboard learning, and en- ers and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue
able classes to plan and play out quickly arrived but were unable to
For information call: 01793 851495 their own spectacular sports event. use water on live electricity cables.
www.thedaynursery.com There are templates to make badges, The tearooms, toilets, reception
medals, certificates, entry forms and barn and the seating/pedal tractor
Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS many other items, together with an room were destroyed in the blaze.
extensive range of starting points to Thankfully all the animals closeby
support learning across the whole were moved to safety and no hu-
The Springboard to curriculum. mans were injured.
Pippa Burr said: “The indoor and
Neil spent the whole day at Red
Confidence for your child Oaks, reading Animal Antics to outdoor play areas, the bale stack
every age group, as well as per- and animal pens remain unaffected.
Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play programme forming the official opening of the We hope to have these in use,
for children from 6 months to 7 years. library and playgrounds –a fitting along with tractor rides, crafts and
Your child will learn agility, balance, climbing, celebration of reading and sport in animal racing as soon as we can
co-ordination appropriate to his or her age. the same way as Neil’s book. organize reception, catering and
Structured programmes designed to build Describing the new facilities, toilet facilities.
self confidence and develop essential Red Oaks business manager Karen “We would like to thank everybody
listening and language skills.
Griffiths (no relation) said: “We’ve for their support. For the latest
Supervised by trained staff in a fun and bought new furniture for our li- please follow us on Facebook or
caring environment.
brary and commissioned a fantastic via www.rovesfarm.co.uk”
Tumble Tots now in your area! display of weaving art to decorate • The Roves Farm diary was lost
For information about local centres call it. At the children’s request we’ve in the fire. Anybody with an event
Liz Davies also installed a tropical aquarium. planned is asked to resend their
on 0844 800 0219 “In the playgrounds we’ve in- booking form to: info@rovesfarm.
stalled a bespoke climbing frame, co.uk

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