Category Archives: Outdoor Learning

Scientists invade Drummond Road

On Tuesday Year 4 became scientists for the afternoon so that they could carry out an indepth survey of our new Drummond Road site. They wanted to look closely at the habitat to find out what was living there. They … Continue reading

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Buckden House

Our Year Five children visited Buckden House last week for a four day residential where they experienced life in a different setting and challenged themselves with caving, high ropes and team building exercises.  They were excellent role models as always … Continue reading

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Drummond Road

We have finally managed to finish the fencing on our developing site on Drummond Road.  This means that very soon we can begin working developing this area and using it as a community space.  More information to follow soon.  

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Year 4 Residential at Halton Gill

Year 4 Halton Gill Residential 14-15 May 2012 on PhotoPeach Fifteen Year 4 children have just returned from a fantastic residential trip at Halton Gill, out on the Yorkshire Dales.  We spent two days with children from Fountains Primary School near … Continue reading

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A Day in the Dales

Year 5 were lucky enough this year to be given the funding to visit the countryside. The funding was given by The Craig Charity. We spent all week learning what it’s like to live in the city and contrasted that … Continue reading

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Outdoor Learning Space…

Has anybody visited our new Outdoor Learning Space yet? As its that time of the year when the weather starts to improve, the mornings get lighter and the days get warmer; we will very soon be able to use our … Continue reading

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Roll or slide?

Our learning focus this half term in Nursery and Reception is based around the topic of ‘wheels’.  This week we have been focusing on rolling and spinning different objects – like wheels roll and spin.  The children in Nursery and Reception have been … Continue reading

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More exciting news…

Our Outdoor Learning Space is nearly finished, and it is looking amazing!  Very soon children will be able to build their learning power both indoors and outdoors – exciting times! I thought it was important to show-off our new area, … Continue reading

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More reasons to shop at Morrisons…

Last week we were lucky enough to have nine volunteers from our good friends at Morrisons who came to help build a path and some flower beds on our Drummond Road site. The wonderful Colin, from BCEP, looked after our volunteers. … Continue reading

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