Author Archives: Zoe Jordan

We celebrated Earth Day with a special circle time to discuss the impact of pollution in the oceans.  Children’s House learnt about Reduce, Reuse and Recycle and created junk models using our own recycling.

Children’s House enjoyed a range of stories read by the Librarians of Skipton Library enjoying a carousel of activities based on the books. We all signed up as members to North Yorkshire Libraries and individually choose some books to borrow.  … Continued

The Cabin pupils travelled by train to Bradford to visit the Cathedral. They took part in the Symbol Trail finding badges, logos and symbols such as the Church of St Peter, the crossed keys, symbols of Christianity and the colours … Continued

Our children who are members of both Guiding and Scouting organisations  enjoyed wearing their Guiding/Scouting uniforms to school to celebrate World Thinking Day.  The Primary children shared their experiences of the Guides and Scouts, and one of the Children’s House … Continued

We participated in the annual bird watch this year. Our beautiful location is home to many birds which we get to enjoy all year round. https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/  

Children’s House welcomed a parent for circle time to share experiences of Chinese New Year. She talked about the celebrations and modelled Chinese writing before the children had a go themselves.  The children made their own Chinese lanterns as part … Continued

Our primary children thoroughly enjoyed the visit from Dogs Trust Charity.  We learnt l how to be safe around dogs and explored unfamiliar situations with dogs through role play.  https://www.dogstrust.org.uk

What a fantastic end to the year. Lots of festive activities took place including our fireside nativity in the local village hall.  It was wonderful seeing all the children (and parents!) involved. Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas, we look … Continued

Each term we visit the residents at Gills Top Care Home in Grassington.  On this visit we made poppy biscuits for remembrance day, did some painting and played giant garden games.   https://www.anchor.org.uk/our-properties/gills-top-skipton