We looked at some different artists that have been inspired by tribal art. We started to sketch our own ideas before making a final design; this was then used to create our own batik. To make the batik we had to sketch our design lightly on fabric using a pencil....
Year 1&2 pupils spent the day studying the meadow habitat at Muker with staff from Yorkshire Dales National Park. They had a great time identifying buttercup, red clover, selfheal, oxeye daisy, cow parsley, bird's foot trefoil, bistort and germander speedwell.
There were some heavy showers on Friday, but the sun came out in time for after school bike club. We enjoyed a super ride in Gunnerside Gill, with lots of variety and a great sense of adventure.
Key stage 1 pupils have visited the community vegetable garden based at Reeth Medical Centre to plant out green beans, peas, sunflowers, radish and nasturtium that they have grown from seed. Thanks to Gail Wilkinson who has been helping us with the project.
Today, Year 3&4 pupils have been busy exploring Fountains Abbey. The class have been learning about King Henry VIII, and the impact he had on many religious buildings. Imagining life as a monk, pupils experienced a walk through the magnificent ruins of the abbey,...
Year 3&4 pupils have been designing and making stained glass to celebrate the life and teachings of Jesus. The children's work is on display at St Andrew's, Grinton. Please do visit if you are able to.
Well done to Year 5&6 girls who took part in the cricket final at Richmond School.. They should be very proud; they worked really hard and demonstrated excellent teamwork. Their comments below tell the story: 'We tried as hard as we could and came third.' 'I...
Today, two teams of key stage 2 pupils participated in cricket matches. Year 5&6 girls played at Middleham Cricket Club, winning every game. Meanwhile, our mixed team of Year 3&4 pupils participated at the next level, this time at Richmond School, having won...
Pupils in Key Stage 1 and 2 have been enjoying cricket lessons with our coach John. Lots of pupils have chosen to stay on after school for weekly cricket club, and we've had some success in matches lately too. Our mixed team of Y3&4 pupils won their local event...
Thanks to everyone that joined us for our school disco. Together we raised £290 for Friends of School - and had a lot of fun!