Learning enhanced on visits
Our reception class visited Pili Palas Nature World, which is situated on the Isle of Anglesey.
During their trip the group got to learn more about the wide range of wildlife situated at the site, while also getting the chance to learn more about the life cycle of a butterfly with a special talk.
In addition the pupils also got the chance to hold a number of creatures including cockroaches, giant millipedes and farmyard animals, before enjoy some activity in the outdoor play area.
The highlight for most of the pupils however was seeing the multi-coloured chameleon that is one of the star attractions at Pili Palas.
Mrs Devillefort, said: “All of the class had a great time and also learned a great deal about the different species they have at Pili Palas.
“Trips like this are key in a child’s learning as it gives them a hands-on look, rather than just seeing videos and textbooks, so it was a very worthwhile trip and one that continues to be very popular.
“We are already looking forward to coming back next year.”
Our pupils got the learn more about the life and times of the Roman Empire on a recent visit.
The Year 3 pupils took a trip to the Grosvenor Museum in Chester on, which was organised to aid them with their history topic on Romans.
They began their visit by looking around the two galleries to find out about Roman life and the fortress in Diva, before participating in a workshop in the museum, where they learnt about topics such as food, armour and homes during the time of the Caesars.
During the educational trip the group also got to dress up as Roman soldiers for a march through the streets of Chester to the amphitheatre, where they practised battle formations and learnt everything about the architectural structure that still stands in the city today.
The annual ski trip headed to Madonna di Campiglio, in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites in Italy.
They took part in a host of activities throughout their stay, including ski school lessons,
Mr McLeod, said: “For some this was the first time skiing on snow and they quickly found how much easier it was than on the artificial surfaces they’d been practicing on at home.
"The weather was incredible and we were blessed with sunshine for the vast majority of the week whilst the recent snowfall prior to our arrival ensured that the pistes were in great condition each and every day.”
As the trip progressed pupils were split into beginner, intermediate and advanced groups, tackling a number of jumps and rails on the snowparks and pistes.
After six days the group headed to Verona and were given a guided tour of the ancient roman city prior to their departure
During the whistle-stop tour they took in sights such as the first century Roman amphitheatre, Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe and the 14th-century residence with a tiny balcony overlooking a courtyard which is said be “Juliet’s House” from the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet.
“Having previously been to Bormio, Italy for the last three years it was always going to be difficult finding somewhere on a par but the setting of Madonna di Campiglio, the fabulous range of skiing, the charming village, as well as the hotel all made this both a fantastic ski holiday to remember as well as one difficult to beat,” added Mr McLeod.