Woodlands Children’s Centre
For under 5s, their mums, dads and carers
On 24th February 2009, Woodlands Children’s Centre was officially opened. The Mardi Gras carnival themed event was attended by 70 families and their children. The pink and blue ribbons were cut by Head, Gillian Gandolfo and children’s author Jane Clarke.
The afternoon’s fun included:
Story telling by Jane Clarke*
Latin dancing
Baby Yoga
Face Painting
Pinatas
Neck and shoulder massages
Pancakes and light refreshments
A Shoebox float parade and competition
A raffle was held with all proceeds to the NSPCC
Information stands included:
Community Development
Foodlink
Gilbert Scott Primary School Nursery
Gilbert Scott Primary School PTFA
Health
Homeopathy
Jubilee Church
Library and Book Start
Network Childminders
Positive Parenting
Parents in Partnership
St Francis Church
We would like to thank everyone involved in the day, stall holders, shoe box float makers and those that attended.
More photos of the event will be posted on this page very shortly
* Jane Clarke’s published books include ‘Gilbert the Great’ and ‘Gilbert in Deep’. Jane spent the morning at Gilbert Scott Primary School doing workshops with the children in years 3,4 and 5.
