Discovery Area ignites curiosity
Children embarking on the first stage of their education at Rydal Penrhos enter our thriving Pre-School department.
Pre-School forms the bridge between home and school and is the first experience of a learning environment, which is an exceptionally important stepping stone in a child’s life.
The aim of Rydal Penrhos’ Pre-School department, which is open for children from age 2 to 4, is to provide a stimulating environment in which every child can thrive and develop at their own pace, learning social skills, developing physicality, building emotional wellbeing and the foundations from an academic perspective.
Our Pre-School children are being fully prepared for their move to a more structured environment in Reception, which is the formal start of their educational journey.
In addition to all this, Rydal Penrhos Pre-School also ignites curiosity and enhances early creativity within its Discovery Area. This particular part of the department embraces many new and interesting experiences for the children such as tasting new foods, learning new words and developing skills such as spreading and cutting.
They experience the mathematical activities of weighing, measuring and sharing and the scientific process which occurs when food is modified through, for example, cooking or freezing. A fun way for each Pre-School child to familiarise themselves with important areas of learning in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Children are also given the opportunity to explore textures, experiment with natural and man-made materials, discover their environment and the world around them, encouraging them to develop an enquiring mind.
This is all part of an outstanding provision provided at Rydal Penrhos Pre-School. A place where staff are constantly going above and beyond the call of duty in pursuit of making sure our children are safe, happy and thriving.