The Vale Academy Nursery in Dunstable travels back in time for Dinosaur Day
The nursery at The Vale Academy in Dunstable, an Ofsted ‘Good’ rated school and part of Advantage Schools, was transformed into a prehistoric landscape on January 28th as pupils took part in Dinosaur Day!
All day the nursery was buzzing as children explored the world of dinosaurs through a range of imaginative, hands‑on activities.
Children arrived dressed in their favourite dinosaur outfits, ready for a day filled with discovery. They painted erupting volcanoes, set off on dinosaur hunts in Forest School, created themed arts and crafts, and immersed themselves in innovative dinosaur‑inspired play.
Dinosaur Day is one of many enrichment activities offered by The Vale Academy, designed to make learning engaging and meaningful. Events like this help young children build early vocabulary, develop memory and problem‑solving skills, and express their creativity in a supportive environment that encourages exploration.
The school’s commitment to providing unique and inspiring learning experiences is a key part of its approach to nurturing pupils’ development. Activities such as Dinosaur Day highlight The Vale Academy’s focus on fostering confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning among its pupils.
Claire Stolber, Butterflies Room Lead at The Vale Academy Nursery, stated: “Dinosaur Day was a highlight for our nursery children. Their excitement is infectious, and it’s wonderful to see them so engaged in hands‑on learning. Watching them explore, ask questions, and make discoveries is exactly what early years learning should be about.”
Principal Jordan Campbell added: “Extra-curricular events like Dinosaur Day play an important role in our curriculum. They allow children to develop early vocabulary, problem‑solving skills, and curiosity in a meaningful and memorable way. These experiences help lay strong foundations for future learning and reflect our commitment to providing high‑quality, enriching opportunities for every pupil.”
The Vale Academy and Nursery, based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire offers a nurturing and thoughtfully structured learning environment for children aged from 2-11 years of age, where pupils feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. For more information, please visit their website http://www.thevaleacademy.co.uk.