My grandson Charlie has attended Brantfield Nursery School at Kendal for some considerable time and left at the end of last week.

This school is absolutely superlative in every conceivable respect and is worthy of the highest praise.

Charlie has composed a poem – well, actually I wrote it for him – which was presented in a frame to the staff at Brantfield last week.

Ode to Brantfield Nursery School

Welcome to Brantfield Nursery, and browse this poem awhile

Where children and their parents are welcomed with a smile

This nursery is superlative in every single way

The children here are happy, both at their work and play

And knowledge is inculcated, with kindness and concern

And this is why the pupils are so very keen to learn

For teaching is a passion, a mission from the heart

The dedicated staff therein have knowledge to impart

With patience, love and tenderness – this is the only way

This ethos has made Brantfield the place it is today

For teachers and support staff, whichever role they take

Have one determination – the finest school to make

And yes, they have succeeded to such a high degree

I know from my experience: I study here, you see!

And yes, I’ve made so many friends at work and at my play

I so look forward to coming here every single day

So thank you, Brantfield Nursery School: thank you for all you do

And here’s another thank you – thank you for being YOU!

David Benjamin

Kendal