On September 21st we carried out a ‘seaweed survey’ as part of the Orkney International Science Festival (link). This was our first long day of outdoor field work and it’s certainly a type of working we’ll have to turn to again. The children were so focussed on each stage of the survey and demonstrated such a variety of skills, as a teacher the whole day was a real joy. Later
(Another blog from the children. This week, describing our exciting Monday morning working with the excellent Chris Rutterford and his team. We’re delighted with the bright new addition to the front of school.) On Monday 23rd of August 2021, we worked with a local artist to spray paint fish across the nursery playground. The outcome is very pleasing as you can see in the pictures. Everybody who has walked past
(A quick post from the pupils to start the new term… It’s been amazing to see the fruit of last terms efforts. The cucumber was particularly tasty!) After break today we picked some tomatoes for our lunch. We also picked spinach, a variety of lettuces and cucumber. There are lots of things in the greenhouse and most things have grown. The strawberries have stopped growing, and the plant has produced
