A trip to Flamingo Land Zoo
Reception and Nursery braved the snowy weather to visit the zoo at Flamingo Land as part of our Animals topic. They were very lucky to see some amazing animals, including lions, tigers, white rhino, giraffes, kangaroos and camels. The children did wonder how the camels, so used to desert climates, were coping in the frost snow!
PP2 visit RAF Dishforth
PP2 had an exciting morning at RAF Dishforth during the last week of the Michaelmas term. They learned about the different aircraft flown at the base and the challenges faced by the crew whilst performing a variety of roles. The children had great fun exploring a Lynx helicopter. A number of budding pilots were eager to take to the driving seat and familiarise themselves with the cockpit controls whilst others practised their skills with weaponry. They also learned about survival techniques and were able to try out some essential equipment. Many thanks to Mr.Woodhouse for organising a fantastic visit.
Form 1 travel through the Ages
On Thursday, the Form 1 children kicked off their topic on the ‘Stone age to Iron Age’ with a workshop. The children were treated to a whole host of artifacts and activities that brought the era to life. Weapons were wielded, boar skins were studied and cave art was drawn as the children became young archaeologists for the day. The children are looking forward to unlocking the mysteries of Stonehenge, looking at settlements and of course the advances in tools and weapons as metal became a useful resource.
Pre-Prep’s new outdoor learning area
The Pre-Prep children came back from their Christmas break to w whole new area of outdoor learning and discovery. A Perspex roof over the hard standing area that runs the entire length of the back of the green pavilion classrooms (housing PP1, Reception and Nursery) has allowed for a series of new role play and themed learning zones to be created, enabling the children to play and learn in this exciting new environment whatever the weather.
A first lesson in First Aid
After a snowy start to the morning with a football on the field, pupils in Saturday school came into the warmth of the classroom to learn about some basic First Aid skills. They thought about times they might need to help someone and also what to do if they think a friend or a parent has been badly hurt. The children then moved on to some practical skills, and had a go at using bandages. They tried putting bandages on the arm and the on the forehead, which was trickier as they had to make sure the patients’ eyes were not covered!
PP2 Trip to the Sugar Mouse
This term PP2 are reading stories by Roald Dahl and learning to write using his style. After reading the Giraffe, The Pelly and Me, PP2 went to visit the Sugar Mouse sweet shop in Easingwold to inspire them to write exciting and imaginative stories. The children used all of their senses to experience the delights of the Sugar Mouse, including tasting a scrumptious blue bonbon, some delicious ice cream and a yummy milkshake made from sherbet sweets. They enjoyed looking at the 500 different types of colourful sweets and recording all that they have seen, heard, tasted, smelled and touched. Finally, the children used their mathematical skills to choose themselves some sweets to buy and work out the cost. Everyone loved the trip and couldn’t wait to eat some of their sweets. Mrs Sample and Mrs Clarke are hoping that the children will be full of ideas for their writing after their visit.
Cundall Ski Trip 2015
An early start on Saturday 3rd January saw 40 students begin their trip to Serre Chevalier, in southern France, for the annual ski trip. An epic 4 hour transfer from Geneva to the resort, anticipation was high for the following day’s inaugural ski. Having been greeted at the hotel door by our instructors the following morning, the more advanced groups headed straight up to find some more challenging slopes whilst those new to the sport began perfecting their snowplough. After the full day of skiing there were already stories bouncing around the tables at dinner and everyone had clearly enjoyed their first day. Progress was rapid through the week with all groups honing their skills and becoming increasingly adventurous and travelling further afield. Some made it to the very top of the resort, others as far as Briançon; the highest town in France. Some tackled the resort’s black runs, recording the highest speeds of the week, whilst for others the calling of the snowpark and boardercross couldn’t be ignored. There were inevitable crashes, many of which were caught on film but none of which caused serious alarm or injury. In true Cundall spirit, our skiers were pushing their skills and their daring to the limits and everybody made outstanding progress. Special mention must go to Ed Lake who moved up through three groups, Sam Youmans and Harry Hodgson who achieved speeds of 90kph, and the whole beginner group who learned to ski backwards!. Everyone was rewarded for their efforts through the week with an ESF ski school badge that should be worn on blazers with pride. A huge thank you goes to Mr Kirby, Miss Reah, Miss Baggaley, Mr Coates and Mr Liley for accompanying the trip and giving up a week of their holiday. Also to the fantastic instructors for teaching and entertaining us all week; Eric, Christophe, Stéphane, Gaspard, Sanna and Mannou.