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The Stopfordian 2011–2012
WACKY WOODS VISIT
In March the Reception children spent a
magical day in the Wacky Woods at Adlington.
Dressed in puddlesuits and wellingtons we
were more than prepared for bug hunting, tree
climbing and marshmallow toasting. On our
arrival the children were all given a magic string
which grew into a woodland sculpture as we
explored the woods.
Along the way we found many different creepy crawlies
including stag horn beetles, centipedes and gigantic wriggly
worms. After learning how to tell the difference between a
centipede and millipede we all got busy building bug hotels
and bug traps.
The day ended with a campfire, lit with the help of a dragon’s
breath and a few fairy wings. With tummies full of toasted
marshmallows and crumpets we then made our way back to
school.
C. Hampson
We did some marshmallows – we put them on the fire and
when they went brown we ate them. I climbed up a tree and
I was lying in a net. Jameson (RH)
I had fun eating the doughnuts. I enjoyed seeing the stag horn
beetle and I liked all the worms climbing over me and building
the bug trap. Harry (RH)
With Mrs Nichols we made a bug hotel with sticks and moss
and some leaves from the tree. Niamh (RH)
I liked playing on the rope climbing frame. Frazer (RT)
I liked toasting my crumpet. Lucy (RT)
I liked toasting marshmallows. Hattie (RT)
INFANT SPORTS DAY
After the wettest April to June period on record we all waited
for Infant Sports Day with trepidation. The morning brought
a deluge but then gave us a small window of opportunity to
complete the event and avoid disappointing the exciting
children from Nursery to Year 2.
Each child enjoyed competing in a range of running, jumping
and throwing activities where they could show off their skills
and talents to supporting parents and grandparents.
The SPA kept everyone happy with refreshments and the Year
6 pupils, helping the Infants through their events, were a
credit to the school with their encouragement of the younger
children and acting as positive role models.
The Mayor attended the event and thoroughly enjoyed
watching the children try so hard at everything they were
challenged with. The children worked as individuals and as
part of their relay and House teams, earning valuable points in
everything they did.
The final placings were; 1 st Warren, 2 nd Arden, 3 rd Nicholson,
4 th Vernon.
C. Nichols
INFANTS : OLYMPIC ACTIVITY WEEK
The Infant children counted down the days to the Olympic
Games with enthusiasm and excitement. Many were lucky
enough to see the torch relay when it came to Stockport and
we were all amazed to see three of the golden torches brought
into school over the following weeks.
thank you to all the parents brave enough to take part and
make the week such a success.
C. Hampson
Our activity week was very busy : medals were made, new
sports tried, London explored (with a little help from Mrs
Hicks), torches designed and an Olympic themed ‘It’s A
Knockout’ held for the children and parents in both Reception
classes. A visit from a real Olympian , Rob Hayles,inspired and
wowed the children who asked lots of questions about his
racing bike and Olympic medals. We would like to say a big
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