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Whitbourne School atthe Three Counties ShowThe end of the summer term is alwayspacked with events of all kindsand this year is no exception; Whitbournepupils proved to be prize potatogrowers at the Three CountiesShow – they grew a whopping 3.6kgof spuds to take the lead in the localheat of the national Grow Your OwnPotatoes competition. They weighedtheirs in at the show, having collectedthe seed potatoes at the showgroundback in March. They now go forwardto a regional event and hope to win anew picnic table and bench for theschool.Head teacher Mrs Julia Millwood said:“We are really proud of our effortsthis year – the wet weather certainlyhelped!” The children had the chanceto make ice-cream and try their handat some science experiments at theshow as well as visiting plenty of itsattractions.Clay modelling, a chance to soak thevicar, some outstanding face-paintingand craft activities were on offer duringour family fun day – we had avisit from some of the LonglandsFarm animals, with a horse-drawncart proving an instant hit.Our leavers have, as always, had aplethora of events to enjoy – they attendedCrucial Crew in Hereford,where they learnt about all kinds ofwider social and practical issues,from elementary first aid to how antisocialbehaviour affects society. Itwas, as always, an informative andinteresting day. They also attendedthe diocesan Leavers Service at HerefordCathedral, which brings togetherYear Six children from all over thediocese – the service, at the end ofactivities sessions, attended by theBishop, was both memorable and enjoyable.With the chance to sing for the Queenin Hereford, a visit to the Iron Agefort on the Malvern Hills, performingat Whitbourne’s fete and holding acharity coffee morning, the end ofterm has been as busy as ever and weend this year looking forward to ourholidays and a great new academicyear ahead. We especially look forwardto starting our new venture -Whitbourne Pre-School starts in Septemberevery Thursday morning,from Thursday13th September,from9am until 12noon. Thenew session isfor childrenwho are 3years andover and willbe held inschool.Rachel Evans8 August 2012