Pre Prep News
Gill Emmerson
Head of Pre Prep
Thanks in part to the influence of Mrs Doughty, Pre Prep children demonstrate a real passion for natural sciences. Year 2’s topic this term is Our Island Home and they have been studying native wild birds with a focus on their natural habitat, food and birdsong. Miss Chaplin and Miss Henwood led an assembly to introduce the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch 2020 and we hope that you will get busy twitching with your family! The children will be making bird feeders and I hope to be able to spot the odd robin or two in and around the Pre Prep gardens.
The colour red has in fact been a real feature for us this week as Chinese New Year Celebrations inspire learning. Miss McDonald helped Pre-School children make their own red play dough on Tuesday, which was then adorned with gold accessories. Once again, we are grateful to visiting parents who take time to share their knowledge and childhood experiences of significant festivals and traditions with our pupils.
Myths and legends have also captured the children’s imaginations, in particular the Loch Ness Monster. It is fascinating to observe a lesson when a conscience alley is used; the pupils are asked to take a stand either for or against a statement or dilemma and use persuasive language to make their case. At the moment, the case for their being a monster in the Loch has my vote!