A happy sign that Spring is on the way from the kindergarten garden. Our little ones will have planted this crocus back in November, perhaps after a song about a little brown bulb asleep in the ground. Children aged 3 – 6 immerse themselves in doing, so engaging them in regular seasonal activities means that they inadvertently learn about the cycle of the year whilst having a lot of fun.

Cold weather news: Class 1 made a super snowman but the star of the show was the snow igloo made by older children. Despite the winter weather children, parents and teachers made great efforts to carry on – hot chocolate all round!

We had a work day at the school on 5th January 2010, when teachers, parents and friends of the school got together to make the buildings ready for the new term – such cleaning, scrubbing and hammering! A great turnout . What’s more two pupil chefs from class 7 (aged 13) cooked lunch – a huge cauldron of delicious soup! Thanks to everyone who took part!

Woodfields Toddler Group. 1-3pm.
Every week a wonderful time to share with your toddler (newborn to 3) bring a friend and join in the craft, the snack and the seasonal ring time. £4 per family.

Every year we try to do something different for our Summer Fair and this year parents created an experience which we hope will give pleasure to local children for years to come – a maze made from fabric. In the centre of the maze (provided participants could find that of course) a tent with a wishing tree in it – with a helpful person giving out paper and pens and helping visitors hang up their secret wishes. We couldn’t guarantee to make all the wishes come true, but everyone had great fun and this clip on youtube gives a small taste of the experience. Follow this link to move through the maze: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBgI2rShwxM