At Newday Junior School, we understand that young children learn best through exploration, movement, and stories. That’s why our nursery section incorporates a vibrant combination of outdoor studies, morning parades, and daily story time into the children’s routine. These activities are not only fun—they are carefully planned to build strong cognitive, social, and emotional skills in our little learners.
🌞 Outdoor Studies: Learning in Nature’s Classroom
Outdoor studies give our nursery pupils the chance to observe, interact, and learn from their natural environment. During these sessions, learners:
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Identify common plants, insects, and animals
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Practice simple counting and color identification using natural objects
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Participate in group discussions about what they see and hear outdoors
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Learn the importance of caring for nature and keeping the environment clean
These hands-on activities help build curiosity, vocabulary, and early scientific thinking.
“We saw ants building a home, and the teacher told us how hardworking they are!” – Nursery 2 Pupil
🥁 Morning Parades: Starting the Day with Joy and Order
Each school day begins with a cheerful morning parade where children:
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Sing songs and recite simple rhymes
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Practice marching and coordination
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Greet their teachers and friends
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Learn about the day’s theme or value, such as honesty or kindness
Parades instill a sense of discipline, unity, and school pride, even from an early age. They also improve gross motor development and help learners prepare mentally for the day ahead.
📚 Story Time: Opening Imaginations and Building Language Skills
Story time is one of the most loved parts of the nursery schedule. Teachers read from a variety of educational and entertaining picture books, helping learners:
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Grow their vocabulary and listening skills
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Learn moral lessons in simple, relatable ways
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Understand storytelling structure (beginning, middle, end)
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Develop imagination and love for reading
Sometimes, learners even act out parts of the stories to make the experience more engaging and memorable!
“I like the story about the lion who learned to say sorry. Now I say sorry too when I make a mistake.” – Nursery 3 Pupil
🧠 Why These Activities Matter
The nursery years are foundational for your child’s development. At Newday Junior School, our outdoor studies, parades, and story time:
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Support early literacy and language development
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Encourage teamwork and social skills
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Promote confidence, expression, and discipline
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Spark a natural love for learning
These are the building blocks for success in primary school and beyond.
🏫 A Nurturing Nursery Environment You Can Trust
Our nursery section offers:
✅ Safe play areas and child-sized furniture
✅ Friendly and qualified early childhood teachers
✅ Creative learning through play, music, and stories
✅ A strong spiritual and values-based foundation
Whether it’s through reading, singing, or outdoor discovery, your child will always be actively learning and joyfully growing at Newday Junior School.
