Yesterday, key stage 2 pupils spent the day learning about the importance of the uplands, the wildlife that lives there and how they are protected. The event was provided by the Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group in partnership with Countryside Learning, as part of a...
‘I found the river habitat study really fun because we got to learn about our local river - the River Swale - and it was good to use kick sampling. I also found it fascinating how many species live in the river.’ Jessica ‘The best part of the day was using the chart...
Y1&2 pupils had a fantastic day visiting Bolton Castle, exploring life during the time of the Tudors. We met Mary Queen of Scots and enjoyed asking her questions about her life and her time at the castle. We learnt how to dance a pavane and danced with the Queen....
Today we enjoyed a lovely walk from Keld down to Muker. We took time to appreciate the wonderful scenery and talked about the positive impact of the outdoors and exercise on our wellbeing and spirit. We took time to stop, think and reflect. Many of the children chose...
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.