After Sam's travels of the past couple of weeks we planned a quiet one at home this weekend. Hillcrest primary school, which is across the road from our house, had their Summer Fete on Saturday afternoon. The theme was the Circus...
As we headed outside after lunch, the grey clouds lifted and the sun shone through. Eve had been excited about going to visit the school all week, especially as we had said that she could have a cake.
We held hands and walked across the road to the entrance. It's a lovely school and we are hoping that Eve will be accepted to go there when she is 5. We're in the catchment area, so fingers massively crossed. We walk past it every day on our way to nursery, Eve likes to tell me each time that she will go there one day.
Growing up in a village, I used to go to summer fete's all the time, but probably haven't been to one for almost 20 years. We were pleasantly surprised. It was really well organised, cheap and there were lots of activities. They even had a Pimms bar, along with various food stalls, a popcorn stand, mini big-top tents with bean bags and the cafeteria with tea and cakes.
After winning a bottle of wine on the raffle (hurrah!), we walked down to the playground where Eve enjoyed playing on the obstacle course. A police riot van was parked in the playground, with children trying on police hats and turning on the siren. Eve was interested but didn't want to go and see it, I think she was a bit frightened of it.
The school have worked hard at growing vegetables and flowers, and there was even a little planted section by the under five's. The teachers have been very creative, recycling many objects as planters. I was really impressed. However, Homer Simpson the scarecrow freaked me out a bit ;-)
Dad and I drank a glass of Pimms whilst we wandered about after Eve. She had a go at most things, all of which cost 50p. She loved trying to hook a duck, and throwing bean bags at a clown's face. The teachers who were supervising were all really nice and cheerful. We felt completely at ease in the surrounding's of the school.
Eve had a re-moveable tattoo put on her arm at a friend's party in February, which was small but that she really enjoyed. So, when she saw the face-painting table she looked at it eagerly.
The lady told her the different insects and animals that she could be. Eve thought about it, and then asked if she could be a tiger instead. We loved how she fully propelled herself into the moment, she sat very still and let the lady paint the design. For a little girl who doesn't like getting her face or hair wet she did really well, and we were both proud of her.
Before we left the fete we went and ate fairy cakes in the cafeteria together. Eve was so happy with her tiger face and little pink cake, but became tired after hardcore playtime activities. It was a bit tricky to prise her away from the delights of the circus, but she fell asleep in the pram after reaching the shadowy coolness of the woods.
It's so good having wholesome things like this on our doorstep. We adore living in Knowle. It's such a friendly place and has a great sense of community.
Colourful Hillcrest Primary School
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