• musical games
• singing
• percussion instruments
• nursery rhymes
• action songs
• movement
• and more !

Benefits of pre-school music activities

A typical class

A typical Rondo session comprises some 15 items, including:

Parent/carer remains with their toddler during a class. Incidentally, these classes are also particularly popular with grandparents. If you are a grandmother or grandfather wanting to spend some quality time with your grandchild, you will be most welcome.

Maximum class size is 11.

How to get the most from a class

Catchy songs, musical games, instruments and fun are the basic ingredients of the sessions. However, while some children will throw themselves into every activity from the word "go", others are more selective. Parents/carers who encourage the children with sensitivity and at the same time enter into the activities themselves with enthusiasm, find that their children gain the maximum benefit from the sessions.

You can view and print from here the Welcome note I hand out to all new joiners.

For under 5s

These classes are for children from about 18 months old (please call if your child is a bit younger but you still think they may benefit) to Reception Class age. From Reception onwards, Mary teaches musicianship classes at The Latymer Saturday Music Centre www.tlsmc.co.uk on Saturday mornings.

Led by Mary McNeill, an experienced, well-qualified and enthusiastic Music Teacher

Mary McNeill has taught music and been an Advisory Teacher for music over many years. She has worked in many schools in Essex, Hertfordshire, Middlesex and North London, and taught all age groups from preschool to 6th form.

Mary is currently Head of The Latymer Saturday Music Centre www.tlsmc.co.uk (at The Latymer School www.latymer.co.uk, Edmonton, North London) where she teaches musicianship classes from Reception to Year 6. Mary also gives private piano and theory lessons.

Complies with Early Years Foundation Stage

The Early Years Foundation Stage (which superseded the National Curriculum Foundation Stage in September 2008) sets out 6 areas of learning for preschool children:

Wednesdays (term time only)

Autumn term 2008 is well underway with 3 classes:

12:00-12:30

2:00-2:45

2:55-3:25

All newcomers are welcome, if interested please call 020 8360 5790 to discuss which class would be most suitable.

If none of these times suits you, please call anyway as times and the number of classes can be adjusted to suit demand.

In Bush Hill Park, easy to access from all parts of Enfield

 St Stephen's Church Hall
 Park Avenue
 Bush Hill Park
 Enfield
 North London
 Middlesex
 EN1 2BA

There is ample parking in the Church Hall car park, and buses 329, 629 and W8 stop right outside. The following journey planner may help anyone coming from for example Barnet, Brimsdown, Chase Side, Edmonton, Freezywater, Grange Park, Hampstead, Muswell Hill, Oakwood, Palmers Green, Ponders End, Potters Bar, Southbury, Southgate, Winchmore Hill, or anyone in EN1, N13 or N21.

Classes take place in the Birthday Room - go through door at far end of left hand side of Church Hall (shown as black in photograph, though since re-painted dark brown), then the Birthday Room is ahead of you.

Pay As You Go
1st Session FREE

£3.50 per 30 minute session (2nd child £3.00) and £4.50 per 45 minute session (2nd child £3.50). You only pay for classes you attend, there is no enrolment fee or any other charge. Classes are however progressive, so the more you attend, the greater the benefit to your child.

Any newcomer mother / parent / carer is invited to attend a FREE 'taster' class with their toddler, to see how they like the group. Babies or younger brothers or sisters who are too young to participate, can sit in with ANY class at no charge.

Other Children's Activities at
St Stephen's
Church Hall

Are you looking for a variety of things to do, all in the same place, for under 5s as well as older youngsters ? There are other activities for young children at St Stephen's Church Hall too - a children's nursery, a mother and toddler group and gym classes. (Note, these are all quite separate from Rondo Music Groups, please contact the relevant person below for more information on any of these groups.)

Park Avenue Pre-school (Ofsted registered) provides good quality education for 2 to 5 year olds in the care of qualified staff (see Ofsted report). Children learn through play in a safe and stimulating environment - activities include arts, crafts, reading, writing and much more. Classes run each weekday morning, as well as on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. For further information please call Joanna Petrou 07860 727 938.

Mother and Toddler Group at St Stephen's Church runs in the Small Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays (including sometimes during school holidays) from 9:30am - 12:00pm. Why not join the fun activities with sit and ride toys, messy table, slides, trampoline, baby corner and circle time. Tea, coffee, juice and biscuits are available. For further details please call Irene 020 8360 5567.

Little Steps Gym provides classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays for babies (6 - 18 months), toddlers (18 months to 3 years), kids (3 years - 5 years) and children aged 4 years 9 months to 7 years old. Further activities include drop-in classes (mother and baby only) and gym parties - call Sue Ali 020 8482 1485 or see www.stepsgym.com/enfield.htm for full details.

ESTABLISHED 1993 and still going strong !

Website last updated 12 November 2008

Please call Mary on 020 8360 5790, any day, if you want to attend a free 'taster' session or have any other questions.