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Today, our Year 3 and 4 pupils embarked on an exciting adventure in tree planting! They braved the muddy fields, wheelbarrowing wood chippings down a steep hill, and digging trenches to plant pear and apple trees. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm as they stamped down compost and carefully placed chippings to create mulch.
This hands-on experience has equipped our pupils with valuable skills. They're now eagerly anticipating watching these fruit trees grow, learning about how they'll attract wildlife, and of course, looking forward to enjoying the delicious fruits in the future.
What a marvellous way to connect with nature and learn about the environment!
Year 5 and 6 had a super informative afternoon, taking part in a workshop all about the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure. Our workshop leader, Al, talked to the children all about the risks of carbon monoxide and what it does to our bodies. The children worked in groups to design a new layout for their homes, incorporating monitors where required and created freeze frames to help one another understand what to do in an emergency.
The children in Year 5 and 6 had a fantastic time at the NEC participating in this year's Young Voices. They had a brilliant time dancing and singing with their friends and represented our school brilliantly.
Our Christmas lunch was a joyous occasion, bringing together our school family, including little ones from Abberley Pre-school. The hall buzzed with excitement as we all tucked into our roast turkey dinners. The air filled with laughter as crackers were pulled, and festive hats adorned happy heads. Our pupils' voices rang out beautifully as we sang Christmas songs together, creating a truly magical atmosphere. These moments of togetherness are what make our school community so special, and I'm thrilled we could share this wonderful experience.
This week, we celebrated the remarkable qualities of our pupils. Certificates were awarded for perseverance, creativity, justice and compassion. These values and learning attributes are the cornerstone of our school community and I'm immensely proud of our children for embodying them. Their dedication to personal growth and kindness towards others is truly inspiring.
Headteacher Awards were presented to two of our exceptional pupils, Bodhi and Daisy.
Here are just a couple of pictures to share with you from our EYFS and KS1 Nativity yesterday, 'The INN-Spectors'. Every pupil shone brightly, displaying remarkable confidence as they spoke and sang before a packed audience. Their performance was truly enchanting, a testament to the hard work of both staff and pupils. Well done to everyone involved for creating such a special memory and sharing with us the story of the first Christmas.
A huge thank you to the Friends for their provision of four new wireless microphones and supplying refreshments before and after the show. It ensured crystal-clear communication during our performance, allowing every word to be heard and I know the teas and coffees were greatly appreciated.
