Scarecrow making
A big thank you to Joey and Rebecca for inviting Wharfedale Montessori down to their farm to help with some scarecrow making. The pupils walked to and from the farm – along the river to the farm just past Barden, … Continued
Life skills at Wharfedale Montessori
Additional opportunities for learning life skills at Wharfedale Montessori can come any time, as Cabin found out last week when one of the proprietors’ cars picked up a puncture. Henry Best (pictured), a year 5 pupil in Cabin, was first … Continued
Finlay earns a big pat on the back
No lazing in the Summer sun at Wharfedale Montessori this term as Finlay (year 6) earns a big pat on the back for having fully rebuilt a bicycle. Jeremy, the Principal of Wharfedale Montessori, and Finlay have been working together … Continued
A smashing time had by pupils from Cabin
A smashing time was had by pupils from Cabin when they attended the Lexus Tennis Trophy in Ilkley last week. The pupils started their visit with an intensive introductory tennis lesson run by Ilkley Tennis Club. Pupils had a lot … Continued
Nurturing Optimism in Children
In a world that often challenges the emotional well-being of children, optimism can be a powerful ally. Optimistic children tend to approach life with confidence, bounce back from setbacks, and believe in their ability to influence outcomes—a mindset that supports … Continued
Cabin children step back in time
The Cabin children stepped back in time on a brilliant day out to Beamish Museum last week. Beamish is an open air living museum offering visitors a tangible experience of life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s … Continued
New books for Wharfedale Montessori School
Children’s House and Cabin are in celebratory mood having received a delivery of new books from Usborne Publishing to enjoy. Thanks to the sponsored read a few weeks ago and the after-school book sale, the school raised enough money to … Continued
Exploring the Ethics of Using Live Animals in Primary Schools
Exploring the Ethics of Using Live Animals in Primary Schools In recent years, many primary schools have introduced live animals into classrooms as a way of enriching children’s learning experiences. From class guinea pigs and rabbit hutches to visiting zoos, … Continued
Up close with Shorn Sheep and Peppa (the pregnant) pig
A huge thank you to Rebecca and Joey from Low House Farm for hosting visits from Cabin and Children’s House last week. We couldn’t have been given a warmer welcome and the pupils gained an immersive experience of life on … Continued