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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

The primary children spent a day at Nell Bank bringing their Early Human project work to life.

The children in both settings had a very busy mud day.  Children’s House spent the day in the woodland building a family of hedgehogs out of mud amongst other activities.  They enjoyed a picnic lunch and ended the day with … Continued

The children dancing with Katie, another day that the children are eager to repeat. ‘Improplay aims to develop awareness of contemporary dance, in particular the craft of movement improvisation and imagination, the use of play and the effects this practice … Continued

A whole day was spent exploring at Nell Bank and engaging in all the different ‘Owl Babies’ activities.  The children brought their learning back to school extending it in various popular activities.

Alison joined the primary children to run an African drumming workshop.  The children learnt basic rhythms, how to play together and performed for each other.  This was a wonderful musical experience which we will certainly be repeating. https://www.drumsagogo.co.uk/