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Term Dates
SPRING TERM 2025
Staff Inset Day Tuesday, 7th January
Dates of term Wednesday, 8th January – Friday, 28th March
Half Term: Monday, 17th February – Friday, 21st February (inclusive)
Staff Inset Day Friday, 14th February (no school):
SUMMER TERM 2025
Staff Inset Day - Wednesday, 23rd April
Dates of term Thursday, 24th April – Wednesday, 9th July
Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, 5th May (no school)
New September Intake ‘Welcome Day’ – Friday, 23rd May (no school)
Half Term : Monday, 26th May – Friday, 30th May (inclusive)
AUTUMN TERM 2025
Staff Inset Days - Tuesday, 2nd & Wednesday, 3rd September
Dates of term Thursday, 4th September– Friday, 12th December
Half Term : Thursday, 23rd – Friday, 31st October (inclusive)
SPRING TERM 2026
Staff Inset Day - Tuesday, 6th January
Dates of term Wednesday, 7th January – Friday, 27th March
Half Term : Monday, 16th - Friday, 20th February(inclusive)
Staff Inset Day - Friday, 13th February
SUMMER TERM 2026
Staff Inset Day - Tuesday, 21st April
Dates of term Wednesday, 22nd April – Friday, 3rd July
Early May Bank Holiday - Monday 4th May (no school)
New September Intake “Welcome Day” – Friday, 22nd May (no school)
Half Term - Monday, 25th – Friday, 29th May (inclusive)
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45th Anniversary Celebration
Barnes Montessori Nursery celebrated its 45th birthday with its annual Sports Day and many fun activities for all the children to enjoy. We welcomed parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and carers. There was a festive and happy atmosphere coupled with glorious weather.
The children started the Sports Day waving their ‘home made’ flags, whilst getting ready for the races with a “warm up” dance. All the children joined in various races and an obstacle course. Mothers and fathers showed their fitness and competitiveness. Well done to all!
Activities included a bouncy castle/obstacle course; bubble machine; face painting; lucky dip; piñatas; musical activities etc. Some of the local community had stalls. Some of the children had made signs and balloons and bunting adorned the veranda area.
Prior to the event all the children were involved in painting a large canvas, under the direction of a father who is an artist (Ron Diennet – www.rondiennet.com). This process is very akin to our Montessori approach as children have the freedom to express themselves through art and with no restrictions. This painting was auctioned and proceeds went towards renewing equipment and money was given to three local Charities – Shooting Star Chase; HomeLink; and Momentum.
The event was a great success and enjoyed by all. Children, parents and staff were all involved.
