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January 24, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

Fractals and more

On crisp winter days, it is such a delight to be exploring what is alive in nature at this time of year. Though it may not be as obvious, there is so much to notice when you pay attention. In winter some things are revealed …
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January 23, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

Looking and responding in winter – 20th January – 4th class

Fractals are patterns that repeat themselves at different scales. For example the Y pattern can be found in the way the branches of some trees grow. The first branching Y goes into a smaller branching Y and on and on. Fractals are everywhere in nature. …
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January 18, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

Winter & wind – 3rd class – 13th January

We are grateful for playing with the wind, making wind things, finding a pizza rock during sit spot, making stuff together, sunshine and the wind together, going to the puddle, exploring the outdoors in winter time, making the shop and puddle jumping among many other …
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January 18, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

4th class – Session 1 – Wind is fun!

What a treat to have a windy start to our Winter sessions with 4th class on Friday. It was so good to be able to play and explore and learn with wind energy. Click on any photo to see the slideshow. With child led learning …
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January 17, 2023School lifeby

Bienvenida a Gillian nuestra profesora de español

We are delighted to avail of the opportunity to introduce another modern language to children in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th classes. Each group will have eight Spanish lessons this term.
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January 17, 2023Physical Educationby

Dance and Gymnastics

We welcome back teachers Molly (dance), Louise and Sky (gymnastics) who are teaching new classes this term.
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January 17, 2023Uncategorizedby

Yellow Monday spreading happiness

Children had great fun in the crisp sunshine on Monday 16th January 2023 experiencing ways to share and spread happiness. January can be a dark, cold, dreary time and many people’s mental health can be affected. Emotional intelligence includes learning that we can identify ways …
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January 12, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

5th class – Session 6

We have so many good memories from our time in the forest together. Treasure, buds, hammocks, oak gall ink, pine cones, puff ball mushrooms, rope work, whittling, games and ice. Enjoy the photos! (Click on a photo to view the slideshow)
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January 10, 2023School life, , by

Young Social Innovators

Last year fourth class took part in the Young Social Innovator Programme.  The programme empowers young people to use their talents, insights, passion and creativity to up with innovative solutions to social challenges.  4th class initially decided to work on combating animal cruelty but were …
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January 9, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

6th class – gratitude and leadership

Forest school uses a child led methodology so each group has had a different experience based on their location, interests and needs. As a leader of the group, I was privileged to witness leadership skills being developed, lots of on the ground problem solving, team …
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