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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

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

To end the academic year the whole school community had a picnic and sports day together.  The children performed their races with great enthusiasm and the parents were faced with an egg throwing challenge too.  We said goodbye and good … Continued