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A day of challenges
A team of pupils from St Edward’s and The
Highlands Schools have had an exciting
time taking part in the annual Junior
Teamwork Challenge.
The brave and hardy group faced many
adventures – the most perilous being a
giant crocodile infested swamp that had to
be crossed using only three planks of
wood. Thankfully, the children made it
safely across and were able to complete
their other challenges. These included orienteering, giant puzzles and, the
funniest to watch, a tricky obstacle course which had to be negotiated whilst
all strapped to the same ski.
The day finished with some climbing, first on low-ropes and then a thrilling
trip to the top of the tower and a series of tightrope sections. A fun way to
encourage leadership and problem solving skills!
To find out more about St Edward’s and The Highlands Schools please visit
www.stedwards.org.uk and www.highlandsschool.co.uk
Our enterprising children
A new business has been launched to enable primary school children to set up
and run a healthy tuck shop in their own school. Fruit to Suit, the healthier
tuck shop company, has come up with the imaginative concept of a one-day
Business and Enterprise Programme designed to train a young Tuck Shop Team
to set up and run a healthier tuck shop.
Training is divided into a series of workshops and fun activities: the Tuck
Shop Challenge where the children set up their own company that will run the
healthy tuck shop in their school, and Tuck Shop Manager Training, a half-day
session for the children who will actually run the shop.
The children are then taken through all the practicalities of running a tuck
shop, from advertising to ordering stock,
gaining invaluable business and enterprise
skills. The benefits of a healthier tuck
shop are innumerable – encouraging
children to eat more fruit and vegetables
and giving them the opportunity to try a
wider variety of food, while being
proactive in the prevention of excess
weight and obesity. A fantastic,
innovative idea. To find out more visit
www.fruittosuit.co.uk
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Crosfields pupils inspired
by la vie française
Pupils from Crosfields School, in Reading, packed their bags
recently and headed to a stunning chateau in the La Manche
region of Normandy.
The Château de la Baudonnière provided an excellent
opportunity for pupils to enhance their French language skills
through practical activities such as cookery, an assault course,
archery, orienteering and a climbing wall.
Also on the curriculum were Geography and History, with
trips to Mont St Michel bay, and to Bayeux and the D-Day
landing beaches. Visits to markets, shopping centres and the
beach rounded off a successful trip during which new
friendships were forged and new experiences shared. The pupils
enjoyed a genuine French week and returned to school enthused
by la vie française.
For more information on Crosfields please visit
www.crosfields.co.uk
Beechwood opens its doors
Beechwood Primary School in Ambleside Close, Woodley, is holding
an Open Morning on 12 November at 9.30am–12noon, with the
Head Teacher’s presentation at 9.30am and 11am. Call 0118 969
5976, email admin@beechwood.wokingham.sch.uk or visit
www.beechwood-primary.ik.org for further information.
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