Papplewick Pre-School Group

So pleased that this author has been recognised for her fabulous children’s stories that are our children’s favourites. We are really looking forward to the Gruffalo’s Granny coming out 😊👏

We are incredibly proud to announce that Julia Donaldson has been recognised in The King's Birthday Honours list! 🏅📚

Julia Donaldson has been honoured with a Damehood (DBE) to celebrate her extraordinary career. Julia has written some of the world’s best-loved children’s books including Room on the Broom, Gozzle, and of course The Gruffalo. On the 10th of September, Julia will publish the much-awaited Gruffalo Granny with illustrator Axel Scheffler, partnering with nine literacy and disability charities to bring the wonderful new story to as many children and families as possible in The National Year of Reading. 👑✨

Julia Donaldson said: "Receiving this honour has been a very happy surprise. It's really gratifying to have children's books recognised in this way. I'm so grateful for all the enthusiastic support I've had during my career from people in the book world - those in the very many libraries, schools and bookshops I've visited over the years, my wonderful illustrators, the publishers and literacy charities I've been involved with, and of course my readers. Going back further, perhaps my biggest debt of all is to the library which was in walking distance of my childhood home and the librarian who helped me discover the books and authors that I came to love. Without that place and person I probably would never have become a children's writer - let alone a Dame! So I'm making a plea to the government for more libraries and more librarians in our communities and schools, so that the current generation of children can enjoy all the benefits that reading brings."

Always a pleasure Kate 💚🌳

One of our favourite activities on a Friday is to join in with Papplewick Pre School Forest school down in the local woods. We swung in the hammock, climbed trees, made potions and drinks and rolled different balls down tubes. What an amazing learning experience.

Little refresh with some newly added stations in our pre-school garden. A water wall and stage area as well as moving our mud kitchen to create more space for our play house🌳💚

What a fantastic day we’ve had at Wheelgate today. A special treat for our school leavers.
All children have had a lovely day & all so well behaved. Everyone should sleep well tonight, staff included 😊

Places to eat for cheap this half term ☀️

Save this for when you’re heading out during the May half term! Here’s everywhere kids can eat free or for £1 🍔

Lots going on today with Nottinghamshire police for anyone looking for a fun day out 🤩 🐕

Are you joining us tomorrow for our Police Family Fun Day?

We'll be at Forest Recreation Ground hosting a day filled with activities, demonstrations and a chance to see the amazing work our officers and volunteers do every day.

We'll have a huge range of interactive police stalls and activities. There's something for everyone, so bring the family along!

⏰ The event runs 11am – 3pm, so drop in any time.

Can't make this event? Here are our other fun days across the county:
• Broadgate Park, Beeston - 13 June
• Titchfield Park, Mansfield – 25 July
• Bracebridge Recreation Ground, Worksop – 12 September

For more information visit our events page on the Nottinghamshire Police page.

We still talk about you & the memories we hold 💜
Love & miss you Amanda. Keep reaching for the stars 🌟 xx

Papplewick Pre-School would like to inform everyone that a very dedicated member of the staff team (Amanda Atkin) passed away in the early hours of this morning due to a long battle with cancer!! Pre-School will be closed Monday 9th May in respect to Amanda & her family!! Thank you to everyone for your best wishes & support during Amanda's illness!!
Fly high Amanda & reach for the stars!! 💜 🌟 xx

Only a week to go 💜
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