Children and parents enjoyed sporting activities, painting, music andreading together in the Pre-5 Mini Wiz Academy. The event was organisedby Whitehill New Learning Community, one of 29 such educationinitiatives in Glasgow, in partnership with the Innovative Routes toLearning team at the University of Strathclyde.
Information sessions were available for adults, covering areas such asthe availability of after-school care, services on offer at the locallibrary, and nutrition and fitness.
Children were put into groups where they could meet others who would beattending the same school later this year. On the second day they wereled blindfolded into an 'enchanted forest' themed classroom where theirwork was on display.
Whitehill's business manager Susan Molloy said, 'We are very aware thatthe transition from nursery to primary is a major event not just foryoungsters, but also for their parents. The Pre 5 Mini Wiz Academy is aunique event, designed to better prepare both parties for the leap intoprimary schooling.
'It was very successful and we'll be adapting and repeating it nextyear. We want to come up with a template for transition events infuture.'
