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.
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.
Pre-Prep Nativity
As always the Pre-Prep nativity proved to be one of the highlights of the year. Every child from Nursery to PP2 took part with PP1 acting as the narrators and PP2 playing the various parts in the nativity story. This year the production was entitled ‘Angel Express’ and was told through the eyes of a paper boy. Joseph Horn made an excellent paper boy introducing the audience to each part of the story. Our lovely angels conducted by Gus Living learnt a song to sing for the baby Jesus and we enjoyed their fabulous acting as they transformed from terrible to terrific singing angels. In traditional style we also had Joseph played by Thomas Barker, Mary played by Xenia Nettleton as well as Shepherds, Kings and Innkeepers. All of the children did a marvellous job singing beautifully and speaking in lovely clear voices. Special thanks to Mrs Majewski and Mrs Feeley for designing and making the scenery and to all the Pre-Prep ladies who work so hard to put on a great production.
Pre-Prep Wreath Making
The Pre-Prep children had great fun choosing baubles, pine cones, red berries, dried oranges, ribbon, cinnamon sticks, bells, Christmas angels and snowmen when making their Christmas Wreaths in Gardening Club.
Waterbabies Christmas Coffee Morning
We were delighted to host the inaugural Waterbabies Coffee Morning at Cundall recently. Waterbabies use our pool for their parent and toddler swimming lessons and it was lovely to be able to welcome them into the warmth of the library to enjoy Christmassy refreshments and entertainment after their pool session. Our Pre-Prep House Captains were brilliant waiters and waitresses, Mr Bayne delighted the children with his Father Christmas balloon models and our Junior Choir’s festive performance wowed all our guests.
Early Years Visit to Stockeld Park
Wishing on magical golden coins, visiting Santa, taking a walk into the Enchanted Forest, meeting Russell the Talking Tree, hearing Rapunzel sing in her tower, walking over the Fairy Bridge, running away from Egor the Ogre, tackling the high ropes and having a snooze on the bus on the way home! The Early Years children packed so much into their wonderfully festive day at Stockeld Park.
Applied Maths comes to PP2
PP2 were busy last week applying everything they are learning in Maths to counting the term’s house points. They worked brilliantly in their houses to count the house points by first putting them into groups of 10 and then into groups of 100. There were lots of house points to count! Mrs Clarke will reveal the results and the winning Pre-Prep house at the end of term. Well done PP2, all that hard work in Maths lessons this term certainly paid off!