Bowood Bound

Last Wednesday a coach full of pirates visited Bowood House near Calne in Wiltshire.

The morning was spent completing team challenges. If we worked as a team to complete the challenge, we won treasure.

We also spent time in the soft play area where we could again earn treasure for good teamwork.

Next it was time for lunch.

We had earned enough treasure in the morning to find our pirate ship.

There was a huge adventure playground too.

We had a brilliant day.

Church Visit

As part of our work on special places, Reception visited Northleach Church last Tuesday. The children were encouraged to explore the church, looking carefully at its features, using their senses. They also had the opportunity to ask Ilse the curate questions about the church and the people who worship there.

Pirates ahoy!

Reception have been busy this term creating pirate related artwork.

We've been practising our cutting skills making Jolly Rogers...

We've been making treasure maps look old using tea bags and carefully tearing around the outside...

When they were dry we decorated them and marked our treasure with a X.

..and this week we've been making a pirate crew using collage. We will introduce you to Captain George, Cutlass Amy, One-Eyed Noah and Cannonball Charlie soon.

 Even Bailey is getting in on the Pirate act!