Today the children in Reception were inspired by their trip to The Market Garden at Rushall Farm. They weeded and cleared 3 planters in the courtyard area at school. They planted carrot, leek, lettuce, broccoli and pumpkin seeds and tomato, pepper and onion plants. We are hoping that in a few weeks we will see seedlings and the rewards of our efforts!

Our Reception children had a wonderful time visiting Rushall Farm and Ella's Kitchen Market Garden this week. We watched and learned about the different farm animals in the fields as we travelled by trailer in the countryside. The weather was beautiful and children loved their picnic lunch by the barn and and having a run around in the field. They explored the Market Garden where children planted seeds, learned about nature and dug for worms! A great time was had by all and many children fell asleep on the coach ride back to school! Must have been that countryside air!

All classes are learning a Jubilee song in preparation for singing together next Thursday as part of our Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Please click on the link below to enjoy a practise with your child. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oErNqBl3rIQ Many Thanks

Would you like to help our children as a volunteer reader? If so, get in contact with 'ABC to Read'. Details are at the bottom of the leaflet.

ADVANCE NOTICE. On Thurs 26th May will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee! Children are invited to wear red, white and blue clothing, hair accessories etc for the day. Throughout the day we will be celebrating with Jubilee activities which will finish with a whole school get together out on the field and light refreshments. There is also a special lunch menu planned for the day. We are all looking forward to celebrating!

Please see below a leaflet advertising Funtastic Kids' upcoming May Half Term Holiday Camps. For families at Whitley Park, the nearest Funtastic Kids Holiday Camps are at Alder Grove and Earley St Peter's Primary Schools.