A huge well done to our amazing children for their effort this week. They have worked hard and deserved their rewards.
It was an unforgettable day packed with teamwork, transit practise, and some of the most incredible creatures on the planet. Here is a look back at our wild day out!
Once we arrived at the zoo, we split into our explorer groups. We had a long list of animals to find, and we managed to tick off some massive favourites:
The Land of the Lions: We had to be super quiet as we entered the exhibit. We were lucky enough to see the mighty Asiatic lions up close! The children were amazed by how massive their paws are.
Gorilla Kingdom: Next, we trekked into a lush indoor rainforest environment to visit the Western Lowland Gorillas.
Penguin Beach: This was a massive highlight! We stood right by England's biggest penguin pool and watched the Humboldt penguins waddle along the sand before shooting through the water like tiny black-and-white rockets.
"I loved the train ride, but my favourite part was watching the penguins dive. They look like they are flying under the water!"
— Tommy, Ash Class
"The lions were so big. When they looked at us, it made me feel really small, but it was awesome."
— Dola, Cedar Class
" I saw a chameleon and they were bigger than I thought they would be!"
— Aayan, Cherry Class
Wild Passport Day - Cooking
Year 4 Complete Their Wild Passport Journey!
Our Year 4 children celebrated the final session of their Wild Passport curriculum with an exciting outdoor cooking experience.
To begin, the children recapped how to light a fire safely and demonstrated excellent fire circle etiquette, showing how much they have learned throughout the programme. They then enjoyed cooking delicious mini pizzas and toasted s'mores on sticks over the fire, taking great care to work safely and support one another.
Throughout the session, the children drew upon our 4Rs—Reciprocity, Resourcefulness, Reflectiveness and Resilience—to be the best learners they could be. Whether helping a friend, solving problems independently, reflecting on their learning or persevering with new challenges, they embodied these learning behaviours every step of the way.
To round off their Wild Passport journey, the children took on one final orienteering challenge, using their teamwork and navigation skills to complete the course with enthusiasm and determination.
It has been wonderful to watch the children grow in confidence, develop new outdoor skills and embrace every challenge throughout the Wild Passport curriculum. Well done, Year 4, on completing your Wild Passport adventure!
A huge well done to all of our certificate winners this week, you have all worked so hard, we are very proud of all of you.
Please find below Year 4's spellings for this week. Please encourage your child to practise their spellings every evening, so they are prepared for their spelling test on Friday.
Well done to all of our certificate winners this week, you have all worked so hard, we are very proud of all of you.
As part of our 48 Experiences, the Year 4 children were thrilled to head out to the big hill on the field for the exciting challenge of rolling down a hill! After listening carefully to a safety briefing, the children split into small groups and took turns making their way down the slope. There was plenty of laughter, smiles, and excitement as they rolled, tumbled, and enjoyed this fun outdoor experience together. It was wonderful to see everyone embracing the challenge and creating happy memories with their friends.
If you put your arms and legs straight, you can roll really fast! - Olaf
Wow! That was the best fun! - Finley
It was so much fun! We rolled through the leaves. - Elsie
Please find below Year 4's spellings for this week. Please encourage your child to practise their spellings every evening, so they are prepared for their spelling test on Friday.
