Twit-Twoo
Primary
1 pupils have been learning about owls and requested for real owls to come to
school. Some children handled the birds and Mrs. Mitchell even managed to obtain
owl pellets for closer examination under our digital microscopes. The pupils
discovered hip bones, teeth and feathers belonging to small creatures that the
owls had eaten for dinner.
Eco
News
The
Eco Committee invited the whole school to take part in 'Turn Off Tuesday', which
meant no electronic devices for the day and limited use of the electric light.
Certain areas of the school became darkened corridors, and the younger pupils
were very excited by this experience. It proved that we can find alternative
ways to have fun and learn. The Eco Committee recommend that adults should try
it too!
The
Gardening Club, planted crocus, tulips and daffodils in large planters in
preparation for spring time for our main entrance. Mrs. Morrison and her team,
decided that each class in the school should do this too. So eighteen large
planters were purchased and filled, with the Gardening Club team taking the
leading role in supporting all the classes with planting. The outsides of the
planters were also decorated, making them extra special. I am sure you will
agree they look amazing. Mrs Morrison will be back to judge the winning
planter.
Our
recycling campaign continues, and we would very much appreciate donations of
clothing for our Rag Bag initiative. Last term we gained £72.00 for our efforts.
The money gained paid for gardening equipment and seeds.
The
Community Council and all of our pupils continue to make improvements to our
local environment, by regularly litter picking trimming and weeding. The
driveway down to the school is much improved. Please help to keep Houston tidy.