The Oakens moved to a new venue in September and have been making the most of all the new found space. They now have their own enclosed garden area for […]
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Discoveries – Summer Camp
The Discoveries packed their bags and set off for the Wye Valley for 2 nights. They were able to enjoy a stargazing walk, watersports and orienteering during their time there. […]
Discoveries – Sushi & Bubble Tea Making
Surely no block of Asian Studies is complete without sushi and bubble tea making?! The Discoveries really got into the communal preparation and eating of this topic!
Discoveries – Mask Making
As part of their Asian studies the children enjoyed mask making using a variety of materials to make their favourite animals.
Discoveries – Shadow Puppets
The Discoveries have some very innovative and creative assistants who bring some incredible crafts to the group. This week the children made their own shadow puppets and scenes and enjoyed […]
Discoveries – Clifton Observatory
Polling Day may have closed their venue for the day but ever keen to learn, the Discoveries took to the road with a trip to Clifton Suspension Bridge and Observatory. […]
Voyagers – Chess
Irving Chernev once said, “Every chess master was once a beginner.” A game of strategy, it was known as “the royal game” from about the 15th century in Europe as […]
Discoveries – Roman Flatbreads
As part of their Roman block the Discoveries got to make Roman flatbreads. The recipe for the dough had no measurements and was presented in Latin, so the children had […]
Oakens – Imbolc
Candlemas, Imbolc, or Brigid’s Day, whichever name resonates with your beliefs, the Oakens joined with the younger Hawthorns to celebrate it. To embrace the symbolic transition from winter to spring […]
Discoveries – Geology
The first topic of the new year for the Discoveries is Geology. For the first three weeks of the term they focused on mountains, rocks, Pangea, plate movements, earthquakes, volcanoes, […]