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Term Dates
SUMMER TERM 2023
Begins: Tuesday, 18 Apr
Early May Bank Holiday (no school) – Monday, 1st May
Jubilee Bank Holiday (no school) - Monday 8th May
Ends: Friday, 7 Jul
Half Term: Monday, 29 May - Friday, 2 Jun (inclusive)
New September intake Induction Morning (no school): Friday, 26 May
AUTUMN TERM 2023
Begins: Thursday 7th September
Ends: Wednesday 13th December
Half Term: Thursday, 19th October – Friday, 27th October (inclusive)
Tuesday, 5th and Wednesday, 6th September (no school); Staff Inset Days
Wednesday, 18th October (no school): Staff Inset Day
SPRING TERM 2024
Begins: Tuesday 9th January
Ends: Tuesday 26th March
Half Term: Monday, 12th February – Friday, 16th February (inclusive)
Monday, 8th January – Staff Inset Day
Friday, 9th February (no school): Staff Inset Day
SUMMER TERM 2024
Begins: Thursday 18th April
Ends: Thursday 4th July
Half Term: Monday, 27th May – Friday, 31st May (inclusive)
Wednesday, 17th April – Staff Inset Day
Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, 6th May (no school)
New September Intake ‘Welcome Day’ – Friday, 24th May (no school)
The school reserves the right to change dates at short notice
Job Opportunities
We have a job vacancy. Please contact ambtrue@barnesmontessori.co.uk
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KING CHARLES III CORONATION
Wed 03 May 23
The Barnes Montessori Nursery sends congratulations to his Majesty King Charles III and Queen for their coronation.
God Save the King!
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World Book Day 2023
Thu 02 March 23
Books, books, books!
World Book Day is a charity event which is celebrated on the first Thursday in March in the UK and Ireland. It was first celebrated in 1998.
The advantages of reading with children are many. Benefits include comfort and reassurance, confidence and security, relaxation, happiness and fun. Reading to children boosts their brain development, attention span, creativity and your bond.
A child read to every day will have been exposed to an estimated 1.4 million words more than those that aren’t read to by the time they are 5!
Montessori...
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Parent Social Evening
Thu 22 September 22
A very successful Parent Social was held at the school. Parents were invited into their child’s classroom and they chatted to staff and other parents whilst seeing the classrooms and activities on offer. It was a very convivial evening.
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Summer Fair
Fri 01 July 22
Parents at the Nursery organised a Summer Fair on the school premises involving members of the Barnes Community. The famous white rabbit of Barnes opened the event and still remains anonymous! He is a well known figure on the 1st of every month.
The local police came to support and encourage safety; representatives from the Wetlands Centre had their stands; Petite Performers; Book Author; Magician; Face Painters; Barnes Mini League Football Club; Martial Arts; Fancy Dress photo opportunity; the very popular Bouncy Castle and Play ball were some of the many entertainments for...
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SEND Local Offer
Wed 22 June 22
The SEND local offer covers services from birth to 25, across education, health and social care. Kingston and Richmond children’s services are provided by Achieving for Children. The SEND Local Offer sits within their AfCinfo website or you can use this direct link Local Offer website for Kingston and Richmond SEND Local Offer leaflet If you don’t live in Kingston or Richmond, your home local authority will also have a SEND Local Offer. Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Parent and Carer Engagement Team The role of this team in Kingston and Richmond is to ensure... Read more -
SUPPORTING UKRAINE
Fri 18 March 22
The Barnes Montessori Nursery collected, with parent and staff generosity, a huge carload of nappies, nappy creams, wipes, formula milk, femine hygiene items, paracetamol etc. for Ukraine refugees in Poland. These were taken to Hamilton House (The White Eagle Club) in Balham where teams of volunteers were organising lorry loads to go to Poland to help the many displaced by this tragic war.
The Community spirit seen everywhere is very moving. The psychological damage and suffering and human loss of life affecting so many families is horrendous. We hope and...
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WORLD BOOK DAY 25th ANNIVERSARY
Thu 03 March 22
World Book Day is an important day in the calendar to encourage children, from all backgrounds, to develop a love of reading for pleasure. Lives can be changed through a love of books and shared reading, and to give every child the opportunity to have a book of their own.
Children of the Barnes Montessori Nursery were invited to come dressed in a favourite character. The staff also ‘dressed up’ and there was much fun, enthusiasm and curiosity as the children asked questions and enjoyed many stories read to them.
All the children were given...
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SOCIAL EVENT FOR PARENTS
Mon 04 October 21
Parents were invited to come and visit their child’s classroom and meet the team over wine and refreshments. This event proved to be a great success and particularly happy after the long months we have all experienced with COVID. There was a very cheerful and positive atmosphere as parents socialised and learnt more about what their children were doing on a daily basis. The experienced and welcoming staff showed parents how the Montessori equipment and various resources were used. They were invited ‘to play’ too! Read more
