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The New Activity School The New Activity School Est. 1953 · near Kemps Corner

School Day & Classroom Facts

What does a day at NAS feel like?

Nursery, Junior KG and Senior KG run 8:30 am to 12 noon; Playgroup 8:30 to 10:00 am. Every morning keeps the same rhythm: arrival, connection, purposeful play, stories, movement, practical routines and a calm goodbye.

Predictable rhythmGuided playStories & talkMovementPractical routines
Children seated in a morning circle with their teacher in a plant-filled classroomIllustrative image
School Day & Classroom: practical information for families.

01

A recognisable daily rhythm

Young children do best when the day is predictable without becoming rigid. Teachers use familiar transitions so children can settle, participate and gradually manage more for themselves.

  • An unhurried arrival and settling period.
  • Long enough blocks of hands-on play and exploration.
  • Stories, songs, conversation and movement across the day.
  • Practical routines that build independence.
  • A calm handover at the end of the session.

02

What learning looks like

Learning is often visible in ordinary moments: a child retells a story, compares two blocks, pours with control, joins a game, waits for a turn or tries a different solution.

  • Language grows through back-and-forth talk.
  • Early maths grows through sorting, patterns, quantity and comparison.
  • Body confidence grows through movement and fine-motor work.
  • Social confidence grows through shared routines and guided repair.

03

Facts to confirm with the office

Session details can change. We give the current answer directly rather than leaving stale information online.

  • Current start and finish time for the programme.
  • Drop-off, collection and authorised-pickup process.
  • Snack and allergy guidance.
  • Class arrangements and settling expectations.
  • What the child should bring and label.

Parent FAQ

Straight answers.

For anything that changes by year, such as fees or availability, the office gives you the current answer.

Mother-Toddler runs on Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 to 10:00 am. Playgroup runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 to 10:00 am. Nursery, Junior KG and Senior KG run Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12 noon. Daycare runs Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 4:30 pm.

No. The rhythm includes child exploration, guided play, stories, movement, practical routines and adult-supported group moments.

Arrange a school visit and ask the office what can be observed during the available visit slot.

Next Step

See the school, then decide.

Bring your child, your questions and anything your family needs confirmed.