The Tawny Owls task this week was to build a strong wall using a box of different materials. They worked well as a group, discussing the materials and predicting which ones would be best to use, before making their wall. We then tested these walls using a hairdryer to see if they were stable and strong. 

The rain and hail did not deter the Snowy Owl's enthusiasm for a session with Jack from the Devon Cricket Association. The children had the chance to practise their batting and fielding skills. It would be great to see the children continue a love for cricket (once the sun is shining!)

We explored vibrations during Forest School and created our own 'natural' phones! 

This weekend marks the Lunar New Year. This year is the year of the dragon. The Snowy Owls have created these wonderful dragon eyes using pastels. 

Children from across the school came dressed in clothes which reflect their personality or made them feel happy. Clothes really can effect our mood too!

The Tawny Owls have printed their own paper and created wonderful patterns. They have then used this to create a collage flower. I think you'll agree that they are fantastic!

The Owlets created some wonderful homework this half term. They created igloos from different materials and drew pictures of different people and occupations as part of their topic 'People who help us'.

During the Snowy Owl's last session with Sarah from Devon Wildlife Trust, the children built their own wild dens! 

The Snowy Owls and residents at Springfield's Residential Home had a wonderful get together this week. The children enjoyed reading and chatting to the residents - a really worthwhile and valuable link in our community with both young and old gaining so much from the experience. 

Children were given the opportunity to choose an activity from a list of possibilities including running, Morris Dancing, worry dolls, art and crochet! Over 20 parents joined us in the various activities. It was great to see the school community coming together to support children in their wellbeing. Understanding that taking time out of the day to do something you enjoy or to learn a new skill can be really good for your mood and have a positive impact on how you are feeling. Thank you to everyone for making the session so successful for our children. 

As part of Wellbeing Wednesday, the Tawny Owls have been learning a mindfulness technique - doodling. They first had to finish an already started doodle and then allowed their minds to wander and create their very own doodles.

The Snowy Owl created their own bird feeders and hung them in the forest school area. 

On Friday 2nd February we celebrated the NSPCC Number Day. Children donated to the NSPCC and brought in number games to play during maths lessons. We played the games in our mixed aged team colours. This was a great way for our older children to demonstrate their leadership qualities. We had an assembly on numbers and watched a video by Johnny Ball on number tricks.

Children in Snowy Owls and Barn Owls have been working hard on their multiplication times tables. Many children this week have improved on their speed and accuracy. Well done!

The Owlets made bird feeders in Forest School with Ranger Rob, using lemons, fat and bird seed. After completion they hung them around the forest area.

Well done to all our stars this week for demonstrating the school values of Ambition, Flourish and Respect.

Well done to this week’s golden heart winners for helping to fill other people’s happiness buckets !

 This week Cedric won the reading raffle for reading at home at least five times. Well done Cedric! Enjoy the hot chocolate and reading treats this weekend!

This week the Snowy Owls learnt how to program their own animation. The children explored why loops are used in programming.