Nursery children join students – and police – on World Book Day!
CHILDREN from Monkey Puzzle Nursery and students from Southport College came together to celebrate World Book Day at Wayfarers Arcade.
Many of the students are planning to go on to university to train to be early years teachers or nursery leaders.
They delivered a story and song session for the children from the local nursery.
Southport College has a large and vibrant early years education department and storytelling and understanding the role it plays in a young child’s development is an important part of the courses on offer.
Jayne Hayes at Monkey Puzzle Nursery, said: “A big thank-you to Wayfarers and the college.
“We were so proud and pleased to see our preschool children in such a beautiful setting enjoying this time with the students from Southport College.
“It was a great success and the children dressed in their World Book Day outfits thought it was amazing!”
Michelle Brabner, principal/CEO of Southport College, said: “We are delighted to have been part of the World Book Day celebrations in Wayfarers Arcade.
“Interacting with the children from Monkey Puzzle in such a different setting has been a fantastic experience for our students and we hope the children have enjoyed it too!”
Centre manager Yvonne Burns said: “We were happy to host the little fancy dress characters from Monkey Puzzle Nursery and seeing them enjoy themselves was a real treat. Wayfarers is at the centre of the town and as such we pride ourselves as being central to the community.
“A big thank-you to the talented students from Southport College for entertaining the children so well.”
Also making a surprise visit were David Jackson and Laura Rowling, two local Merseyside police officers who enjoyed spending time with the children.