The sun shone again for our annual Children's House Sport's Day.
The children came to school in their Sport's Day t-shirts and were ready for action.
Staff had worked hard with children supporting their physical skills all week (and for the past year).
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Children enjoyed taking part in lots of races and cheering on their friends: from the egg and spoon to targets with beanbags, to long jump, to pass the ball, to hopping and jumping races. 
We know in the world today we need to stick together and unite as a TEAM.

Our Children's House Team is the best and we cheered for EVERYONE TOGETHER!
PS. If you are watching the football - COME ON ENGLAND!

Summer term is always an interesting one: as so many of our friends are ready to go to primary school, we find they are beginning to use all the knowledge and skills they have learned over the year.

Staff always find ways to encourage children and support them to make meaningful marks.
Having reflected on our 100th birthday party at the weekend and our chicks that visited, children have been writing cards.
Children were supported to share their talk, their ideas and thoughts. 
We made thank you cards for Tesco, Old Palace Primary School and our mystery bear.
Some children used their knowledge of phonics to write words. Others drew pictures and some made other marks. 

See if you can find meaningful ways for children to make marks at home: shopping lists, menus, family members and celebration banners!

Saturday 29 June 2024 saw us celebrate our one hundredth year - yes, Children's House Nursery School is 100 years old. 
Set up in 1923 by sisters Doris and Muriel Lester to serve the families and children of Bow. 
"Nothing is too good for the children of Bow!" said Doris Lester 100 years ago and we still believe that.
The whole community came out in force to celebrate: pupils past and present, families past and present, governors, staff from over the years and even the sunshine kept us warm. 
Kindness, joy, food, stories, games and love flowed and we are so grateful to each and every one of you.
Please enjoy the photographs below to give you a flavour of our centenary celebrations.

A special thank you for donations of food, tables, displays, cards and messages, time and skills to:
Kingsley Hall, Old Palace Primary School, Sharon & Margaret and the tapestry group, One Nation, extended family members and Zuhra from G4S!

We know the Lester sisters would be proud of the impact their school still has on the children and families of Bow in 2024.
Thank you for supporting us each and every day and for your generosity too. 
Here's to another 100 years - Happy Birthday to us. 

If you have any photographs you took on Saturday, or any from across the years, please email them to Becky 
[email protected]