Reception classes have had a wonderful time toasting marshmallows in our woodland area. This fun and interactive experience was not only tasty but also educational. While gathered around the fire, the children learned some very important lessons about fire safety, like keeping a safe distance, always having an adult nearby, and how to act responsibly around open flames. A perfect blend of learning and outdoor adventure. #woodland #woodlands #WoodlandAdventure #woodlandadventure #firesafety #campfiresafety #CampfireSafety #marshmallow #marshmallows #toastingmarshmallow #campfire #outdoorlearning #surrey #multiacademytrust #greensandmultiacademytrust #reigate #surreyschools #foundationstages #schoolreception #surreyhills #reigateandbanstead

As part of our Author of the Month celebration, we've been exploring the work of Rachel Bright, whose wonderful picture books feature animals and explore meaningful themes. Inspired by her stories, the children have created their own books based on their favourite animals. A selection of these is now proudly displayed on our library board for everyone to enjoy. We were absolutely thrilled when Rachel Bright got in touch with our school to say how proud she was of their stories. She's looking forward to seeing photos of their books, and we can't wait to share them with her! #author #AuthorOfTheMonth #library #schoollibrary #ChildrenBooks #childrenbooks #childrenstories #picturebooks #rachelbrightbooks #surrey #multiacademytrust #greensandmultiacademytrust #reigate #surreyschools #surreyhills #reigateandbanstead

Our Year One teachers took centre stage playing in the Junk Orchestra. Using everyday recycled objects as instruments, they showed that music can come from almost anything and isn't limited to traditional instruments. Luckily the teachers didn't have all the fun, the children got to have a go too! #JunkOrchestra #recycledinstruments #HandsOnLearning #SustainableMusic #YearOneFun #surrey #multiacademytrust #greensandmultiacademytrust #surreyschools #infantschool #surreyhills #reigateandbanstead

Year One have been busy turning cardboard boxes into creative scenes with moving parts. As part of their DT learning, they explored mechanics by building simple wind-up toys using dowels, thread spools, and string. The children attached their own cut-out characters and shapes, which can be raised and lowered with a turn of the dowel. They not only look amazing but are also great fun to play with. #designtechnology #DT #recycledmaterials #movingtoy #movingtoys #winduptoy #winduptoys #surrey #multiacademytrust #greensandmultiacademytrust #reigate #surreyschools #surreyhills #reigateandbanstead

Nursery went on a mini beast hunt in the woodland area and discovered lots of amazing creatures. They found millipedes, beetles, and worms hiding under logs and in the soil, and even spotted some mini beasts flying around too. Back in the classroom, they used information books to help identify them and learn more about their habitats. The children had lots of fun creating their favourite mini beasts using recycled materials. Don't they look amazing? #minibeast #minibeasthunt #millipede #worms #beetles #woodland #woodlands #woodlandhunt #surrey #multiacademytrust #greensandmultiacademytrust #reigate #surreyschools #infantschool #earlyyears #reigateandbanstead #surreyhills