Underwater collage and rockpool exploring
We had a distinctly aquatic theme last week at Grow & Learn. In the morning we decorated some huge underwater panels, donated by artist...
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May 22, 20231 min read
Ancient Egypt and planting
Last Thursday's session was led by historian Holly. After our usual sit down and story, the children ventured into the gardens to help...
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May 17, 20231 min read
Mindfulness and nature day
Last Thursday we started the day (after our usual reading book circle) with a mindfulness activity in the New Zealand garden with Beth....
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May 10, 20231 min read
Fossils and dino day
We were thrilled to be joined by dinosaur expert and artist Trudie Wilson last Thursday. She wowed the kids with her fossil collection...
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May 1, 20231 min read
Exploring the fairy folk and nature!
We had a fairy themed session last Thursday with local artist Mark Cosby. We explored the garden and the children used their imagination...
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Apr 1, 20231 min read
Spanish and Easter egg hunt
It was our last session before the Easter break, so it was a more relaxed day with lot of outdoor play. We started the morning learning...
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Mar 26, 20231 min read
Crafting easter birds and flowers, geodes and hot house insects.
Over the last 2 weeks the children have been creating some wonderful easter chicks, robins, ducks and even a rooster out of paper mache...
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Mar 13, 20231 min read
Local history day
We were joined by the inspirational Holly Medland-Lees this Thursday for a workshop on local history. We learnt about making traditional...
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Mar 5, 20231 min read
Dance and beachcombing day at Steephill Cove
Last Thursday we kicked off the morning with an energetic dance session with Chantal. After some lunch outside by the fountain, we made...
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Feb 18, 20231 min read
Bushcraft and collage day
On Thursday we were joined by the fantastic Geoff Mason from the Island's Wood Learn Forest School. Despite the drizzly day, he had all...
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Feb 14, 20231 min read
Bird feeders, games and oils
Last Thursday we had a visit in the morning from Beaver leader John. The children created their own bird feeders out of cardboard tubes,...
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Feb 4, 20231 min read
Circus skills, beach, stories and The Flying Fox cafe!
On Thursday morning we had a visit from local group SunDrum who gave us a chance to try out lots of different circus skills. There was...
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Jan 30, 20231 min read
Science experiment day
Last Thursday was science day and we were up to all sorts of winter experiments with Holly. We learnt about how animals keep warm in the...
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Jan 15, 20231 min read
Arts and Crafts day
Last Thursday was arts and crafts day, which was fortunate as it rained ALL day! Well I suppose it is January! Lucia did some fantastic,...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
Christmas gifts and photos
This Thursday we were already into the festive spirit making Christmas gifts but before embarking on a crafty day, we all had lots of fun...
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Nov 26, 20221 min read
Science experiment day
This Thursday it was science experiment day with Holly Medland. The children had enormous fun learning about the difference between...
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Nov 22, 20221 min read
Painting, beach and making cordial!
It was a fun packed Thursday last week. In the morning Darren and Chef Michael gave a demo of how they make the VBG Eucalyptus cordial....
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Nov 5, 20221 min read
Fitness and Art day
We had a great day at Grow & Learn on Thursday, the weather may have been rainy in the morning but we had the perfect indoor activities...
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Oct 13, 20221 min read
Potting and Painting!
We had lots of indoor activities today, so the rain didn't put a damper on our day! In the morning we were in the potting shed with Trish...
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Oct 7, 20221 min read
Talking poo with Daniel Roberts
This week we were talking all things Poo with Daniel Roberts from Sandown's very own Poo Museum. They learnt about different types of poo...
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