Marpool Primary School

Forest School

Background

Forest school has been an integral part of Early Years education in Scandinavia since the 1950s. The philosophy was based upon a desire to provide young children with an education that encouraged an appreciation of the natural world and responsibility for nature conservation in later life.

Forest school has been running in other areas of this country for several years. Marpool is the first school in Exmouth to adopt this scheme.

What happens at forest school?

When we arrive at the Forest school area we count the children in and remind them of the rules. We then spend some time reflecting on any changes to the environment. We do an activity together and then it is time to explore. The children make their own choices during this time, but it might include:

• creating a picture on the floor using natural materials
• making a nest or a shelter for an animal
• making a collection of objects
• caring for the chickens
• finding bugs.

We then gather together and share some of our work, and finally count everybody out as we leave forest school.

Fun in the Snow

Sports Day ‘09

This years Sports Day saw Marpool pupils competing in a range of events.

The weather just about held off to ensure the afternoon could be completed, and staff and parents could don their running shoes to compete in the ‘parents’ and ‘parents and teachers’ races!

Have a look at the pictures, there are some lovely smiles and faces of  determination!

Look for the picture of Mr. Bennington and his partner narrowly beating Mrs. Pattison, the Head, and hers!!

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Tesco Tokens

Please make sure you send in any Tesco Tokens that you still have at home as they will be collected from school on Friday 19th June!

Latest Newsletter

Marpool Primary School

01395 263961

Newsletter 0309 April 2009

Dear Parent/Carer

New School Uniform

We are pleased to be able to confirm that as a direct result of parent consultation and discussions with numerous suppliers and local businesses a decision has been reached regarding a revamped New School Uniform taking into account the issues raised. This has included a change from the grey micro fleece to a navy sweatshirt/cardigan. A summer dress option will be available from summer 2010. If you would like to see the items please join us in the main reception area after school tonight or tomorrow. The new uniform will be on display and any questions you may have can be answered by staff and governors. The uniform will remain on display after Easter for the summer term.

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Sensory garden working party

Exmouth Rotary Club are working in school on Saturday morning from 10.00am -12.00pm. Work continues on the Sensory pathway. Please come along and help if you can.

Red Nose Day 13th March 09

“Pick your Nose”

We sold the noses in school during the week and also Mrs. Bridle and Mrs.Rodwell in the Kitchen made loads of funny shaped biscuits which the children bought at morning breaktime. There were dinosaurs, ducks, funny feet and teddy bears. This resulted in a grand total of £340.19 to send to Comic Relief.

Tokens for Schools

We are once again collecting the schools tokens
from Tesco and Sainsburys.Ask your friends and family
 to help. We are also still saving the Book tokens from cereal packets.

@Bristol – Wednesday 25/02/09

On Wednesday, the children in Year 5/6 visited @Bristol to take part in some hands-on science.

They had a wonderful day, smiles were had all round, and lots of interactive learning took place!

Keep checking this post to see the comments the children write about their visit to @Bristol.
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