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In Maths, Reception have been diving into the concepts of capacity and investigating what floats and sinks. The children tested a variety of classroom objects to see whether they would stay afloat or sink to the bottom, carefully recording their results in a tick-list table. They even became little engineers by creating their own foil boats to see how many bears their boats could hold before sinking.
A fantastic hands-on way to learn about weight, balance, and problem-solving!
Is your child starting Reception this September?
Join us for a relaxed, informative evening at Banstead Prep to help you feel confident and prepared for this exciting next step!
✨ Ready for Reception – Supporting Your Child’s Transition to School ✨
What to expect:
- How children develop the skills to become independent and confident learners
- Practical tips for supporting your child at home
- Q&A with our Head of Early Years team & Head of Pre-Prep
📅 Wednesday 25 February
🕔 5:00–6:00pm
📍 Banstead Prep School
This session is open to parents of children starting at any school in September 2026, so feel free to bring a friend!
👉 Reserve your place via our website: www.bansteadprep.com/admissions/receptionready
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Nursery were so excited this week to welcome a very special guest – George the tortoise!
The children loved learning all about George, including what he eats for dinner, and they even had the chance to gently hold him. It was wonderful to hear so much fantastic vocabulary as the children described his shell, legs and slow movements.
A truly memorable, hands-on learning experience that sparked curiosity, confidence and lots of smiles! 💚
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