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Oh, We Do Like to Be Baby Brahms Concerts
Beside the Seaside! Captivated Moreton’s
Youngest Audiences
Colwyn Bay provided the perfect backdrop
for Moreton Hall Prep’s summer outing, a day
brimming with energy, sunshine and sea air. The Holroyd Community Theatre hosted the
Pupils embraced every moment of the visit — popular Baby Brahms Concert Series, delighting
from whole-school sand art creations etched babies, toddlers and their families with live
across the beach to enthusiastic digging, classical music in a relaxed setting.
paddling and kite-flying along the shoreline.
The concert opened with Brahms’s Wiegenlied
The trip captured the essence of summer: before moving through summer-themed works
carefree laughter, shared adventure and the by Debussy and Vivaldi, and even a playful
simple joy of being outdoors together. With Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Afterward, children explored
smiles as bright as the skies above, the children instruments alongside the musicians, making the
made memories that will linger long after the experience fully hands-on.
sand has been shaken from shoes.
Parents praised the event, noting how quickly
toddlers were captivated. Music Outreach
Coordinator Helen Rayner called the response
“overwhelming” and a true celebration of music
and community.
Moreton Hall Prep Expands
Outstanding Nursery
Provision If You Go Down to Moreton
Prep Today You’re Sure of a
From September 2025, Moreton Hall Prep will
expand its Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Pre-Prep Big Surprise!
Nursery, increasing places for local families within
its 100 acres of Shropshire parkland. Moreton Prep’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic unfolded
in glorious sunshine as children arrived with
The nursery provides a warm, family-centred their favourite cuddly companions in tow. After
environment where children thrive from their first a feast of treats, the afternoon brimmed with
steps in education. Head of Prep, Mrs Speakman, laughter, games and shared adventures. It was
said: “We’re delighted to grow our Pre-Prep a celebration of childhood wonder — where
provision. Our children enjoy an enriched imagination, friendship and a few snuggly bears
curriculum including French, swimming, dance, created memories to last.
tennis, forest school and music, alongside the
Early Years Foundation Stage.”
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