14 Abingdon Prep • January 2023 PRE-PREP We had the perfect weather for our annual bike day for Reception and Year 1 children. After the safety talks and cycle helmet checks we were off! We honed our control skills by navigating a course of cones which required focus, agility and balance! Pre-Prep families leapt into action to make scarecrows for our October Scarecrow Festival. The ‘Gardening for Good’ team judged them according to their creativity, sustainability and how fit for purpose they SCARECROW FESTIVAL were! Families toured the scarecrows in the new quad, before being treated to a collection of autumnal songs and presentations from the pupils. Reception had their first trip out of school, visiting Cogges Farm, where the children discovered the story of The Little Red Hen. They made little pots, planted corn seed, threshed the corn, ground it into flour and then made bread in the old Victorian kitchen, all while learning about how important collaboration and helping others can be! After lunch we explored the farm, meeting the animals. finishing up on the exciting adventure playground. No wonder nearly all of us were asleep on the way home! COGGES FARM TRIP FIRE SERVICE VISIT Pre-Prep had an exciting morning when Abingdon Fire Service came to visit. Not only did they get to see inside the fire engine but they learned about ways in which they can stay safe. Reception pupils enjoyed learning about all the equipment on board, whilst Year 2 made a safety plan and explored the safety clothing. The visit ended with the fire crew being called away to a real emergency, leaving with blue lights flashing and sirens blaring! Year Two had a wonderful visit to Combe Mill, where they enjoyed learning about the Mill's historic importance and the surrounding area. The day started by listening to the story 'The Wheel that Jack Built' and thinking about water power and changing materials. The children then explored the Mill and the highlight for many was seeing the blacksmiths at work! After lunch, the boys made their very own bird feeders using crack willow and weaving techniques. They completed a pumpkin trail and went for a nature walk. It was a wonderful day enjoyed by all! YEAR 2 AT COMBE MILL
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