CHILDREN aged three and four were transported to a fairytale and arts extravaganza event when Dormer House School hosted Beanstalks and Beauties.

The pre-school children took part in a fun filled morning of fairytale related learning activities beginning with young princes and princesses decorating their own crowns before enjoying a drama tots 'Jack and the Beanstalk' story telling session, which is part of the school’s weekly programme for Dormer’s nursery children.

Story telling involving percussion instruments and dance and there were fairy cake treats for all.

Having achieved Artsmark Gold Status, a national endorsement of its high calibre provision for the Arts, Dormer House is keen to demonstrate how a quality Arts education can have a positive impact on a child’s learning pathway and emotional intelligence.

The morning was led by three specialist arts teachers who are leading practitioners in their pursuit of excellence for Primary Arts teaching.

Alison Thomas, headmistress of Dormer House, said: “A passionate commitment to the Arts reverberates throughout the fabric of Dormer House. We are celebrating the recent awards of Arts scholarships to Dormer pupils for top independent schools, further testament that our innovative approach is recognised and highly successful.