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
The children had a wonderful visit from our friends at Prickly Pigs Hedgehog Rescue. They got to meet Rhubarb the Hedgehog.https://www.pricklypigs.co.uk/
Our annual pumpkin trail in the woods organised by the Friends of Wharfedale Montessori was a great hit again this year.
We had an interesting morning learning all about composting, recycling and reducing waste with The Rotters. We are watching decomposition in action in the classroom with pumpkin Jack, a lovely story about the life cycle of the pumpkin. https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/north-yorkshire-rotters
Once again our Macmillan Coffee Morning was a great success, this year raising £355 for the important charity that is Macmillan Cancer Support. The morning was enjoyed thoroughly by parents, children and staff; many thanks to all who generously donated … Continued
The Primary children took part in their annual end of school year Swimming Gala at Ilkley Pool on Tuesday 10th July. The children demonstrated the skills they have learned over the past year to their parents and the morning was … Continued