September 2022 – Whole School

Fundraising at Elsmere Golf Club

30th September 20226th October 2022 by Mr Whittle

On Tuesday 2nd August Louise and Kathryn were invited to Elsmere Golf Club as the guests of the Ex Captain, George. George, is the Grandad of Ashton, a pupil from our school. The family are really pleased with the progress Ashton has made since starting at Rowan Tree and this year chose us to be the Golf Clubs Charity of the year!

So far they have raised a massive £5000, however the fundraising continues until February when we will be invited back to the Golf Club to receive the final total!

Thank you so much to everyone who has been involved from the Golf Club and Ashton’s family, we really are so grateful! We can’t wait to welcome members into School in November for an afternoon tea to show our appreciation!

Cedar Hut: Fabulous Pizzas

30th September 20223rd October 2022 by Mr Whittle

Learners in Cedar 2 have been following a simple recipe to create hot foods which they can take with them to cold climates. Pupils were able to independently create their own pizza toppings and had great fun tasting them.

Willow 2 visit Atherton Library

30th September 20226th October 2022 by Mr Whittle

Willow 2 had great fun visiting Atherton Library. Pupils looked for book’s relating to climates to help with their research for Topic/Science.

They also chose a book that they wanted to share with friends in class for literacy.

Pupils learned about barcodes and how to check a book out and will return the books independently on their next visit.

Our learners have been discussing in class how they cant wait to return!

Oak 2 visit My Life

30th September 20223rd October 2022 by Mr Whittle

Some of Oak 2 ventured out to My Life and learnt how to care for different animals. Based in Standish, pupils had the opportunity take part in animal care within the small animal farm, with goats, chickens, pigs, ducks, rabbits and sheep.

Curious Critters Maple 2

30th September 202230th September 2022 by Mr Whittle

On Wednesday the 28th June, Maple 2 had a lovely visit from Meadowbank Primary school and Curious Critters. The children saw lots of different animals (A snake, Skinny Pig, and African Beetle and a lizard). All of the pupils listened to Danny when he was explaining how to treat the animals with care. Everyone enjoyed looking and handling the different critters. Well done Maple 2 for great listening and looking after your new friends from Meadowbank!

As apart of our Well-being Curriculum, school will be hosting reptiles on a regular basis throughout the year similarly to Little Barn Farm.

Settling in to Fir 2

30th September 202230th September 2022 by Mr Whittle

Fir 2 have settled into their new classroom environment and have begun to build new friendships with their new classmates.

They have been trying lots of new activities, and enjoying brand new aspects of our Wellbeing Curriculum.

Family Learning with Pine 2

30th September 202230th September 2022 by Mr Whittle

This week, in Pine 2, the children had an exciting afternoon. Parents came to visit. Our visitors helped us with a scavenger hunt in Nature’s Den. We were looking for signs of Autumn. Then we used what we found to make a potion. There was also sensory play and time to get to know each other. Thanks to all those that were able to come.

Birch 2 Fantastic Gymnastics!

30th September 202230th September 2022 by Mr Whittle

As part their of PE sessions this half term, the Birches have been on weekly educational visits to Howe Bridge Soft Play to work on their climbing, bouncing and turn taking skills. They have had such a great time and have been interacting with staff and their friends by getting them to play chase.

Stickman creations by Elm 1

30th September 202230th September 2022 by Mr Whittle

This term, the learners in Elm have been exploring the Topic ‘Ourselves’. They began exploring the parts of their face then moved on to the whole body. During Literacy session, they labelled parts of the body and in Outdoor Learning, each pupil used a Stickman picture to help them create their own. Fantastic work Elm!

Ash 1 use their senses

30th September 20227th October 2022 by Mr Whittle

Ash 1 have been learning about ourselves as part of Science this term.

The children have enjoyed using their senses to discover new materials and smells in the immersive learning room and the sensory studio. Great work, Ash 1!