We are delighted to share the news that our school has received the John Muir Discovery Award.
An amazing 132 pupils participated in the award (74 boys and 58 girls), as well as more than 60 parents/carers and family members who supported our outdoor days. An incredible 2982 hours were invested in conservation activities for the Award in the school and village.
It’s been an incredibly busy year, here are some of the things we have done as part of the Award:
- Explore areas of the village
- Den building
- Minibeast hunt
- Dolphin House Residential
- Big Sleep Out (Camping)
- Litter pick (with Catrine Community Action Plan)
- Plant sunflowers
- Weed school gardens
- Make bird feeders
- Clean Crew within school (litter picking)
- Autumn leaf mandalas
- Plaster prints of animals tracks in the woods
- Areas of interest bingo
- Loose parts play in the outdoors with family members
- Certificate celebration
- Deliver a whole school assembly
- Form a pupil lead Committee
The feedback from parents/carers and family members was super, take a look at their highlights:
- “Watching the kids be excited about each activity and doing them alongside parents “
- “Seeing the enjoy their day with parents at school with them “
- “Spending time outside with my child”
- “Getting to spend time with my child doing activities with her at school”
- “Seeing kids develop imagination and engage in meaningful play. “
- “Staff are awesome and friendly
- “It’s good to see the efforts the school goes to and invited parents to take part “
- “Really enjoyed my day today. Loved the activities and spending time with my kids in school “
- “A great idea and a great day had by all “
- “Seeing all the kids working together and the staff interacting “
A special thanks to every parent/carer and family member who turned up to support our Award days, come rain or shine! It is greatly appreciated.
