November 12th, 2026
Children at Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery and Pre-school created handmade poppies to honour those who served and sacrificed.
Learn how their thoughtful display brought remembrance, gratitude and community spirit to life.
Children at Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery and Pre-school in South Croydon marked Remembrance Day by making their own handmade poppies as a special tribute to honour those who lost their lives in war and all who have served.
The children’s creations have been displayed along the nursery pathway, providing a meaningful and colourful display for their families and the local community to see.
Jessica Pais, Partou Gingerbread Senior Deputy Manager, said:
“This was an age-appropriate activity to introduce the importance of remembrance, kindness and gratitude.
“It also helped the children to understand how we can pay respects to those who made sacrifices for others.
“They should feel very proud of what they produced.
“The poppies have attracted a lot of positive attention and comment from visitors and passers-by.”
Gemma Chaplin, Partou Regional Childcare Director, said:
“Well done to the children at Gingerbread House for creating such thoughtful and fitting Remembrance Day tributes.
“They underline the wonderful community-based values at the nursery.”
If you’re looking for a South Croydon nursery where children are encouraged to develop kindness, respect and a sense of community, we’d love to show you around Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School.
Book a visit to meet our caring team, explore our welcoming learning environments, and see how we help children grow in confidence through meaningful activities that inspire creativity, understanding and a love of learning.
Search our nurseries by name, town, city or postcode.
Children, families and team members at Partou Children's House joined the Binfield Scarecrow Hunt, helping raise funds for a local charity while creating fun autumn memories for the community.
See how their scarecrow became a popular stop on the trail.
What does it look like when children’s rights are part of nursery life? Across Partou, children are learning that their voices matter, and Woodlands Harrogate is the first of 12 nurseries to earn the opening stage of UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools Award.
Partou Nursery Lane in Alwoodley has been recognised by Ofsted for creating a welcoming environment where children thrive.
From ambitious learning opportunities and inspiring outdoor spaces to strong partnerships with families, discover what inspectors praised and why local parents value t...
