Batik art
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....
Meadow study with YDNP
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.
Bike adventure
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.
Community vegetable garden
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.
Fountains Abbey
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,...