Throughout the year, almost every week has seen improvements and developments to the site and facilities. It has been exciting and demanding. For the children, it has been marvellous to witness the construction of an outdoor kindergarten; for those of us who have been involved in the progress, there has been the satisfaction of knowing that we have done it ourselves.
One week it was the simple location of a timepiece on a section of boarding that had not been there before. The panel shelters livestock from the glare of the sunshine. The clock has not only helped the staff to know the hour but the children have been given the opportunity to learn reading the time.
A sail hung from a specially constructed frame has given much-needed shade to children reading books or building Duplo at the table.
Children were thrilled to find a climbing frame with swings one Monday morning. They could hardly be persuaded to leave it for other activities. We are immensely grateful for the kindness of the family donating (and erecting) the equipment.
Although there was much rain during the last weeks of term, when the sun shone into the kitchen, it was insufferably warm. A canopy over the window was installed to bring some relief. Decking has been used and an extension to the short flight of steps effected. The planter acts as a barrier to prevent children from falling down the side of the well.
The school year 2020-21 has been extraordinary for us. But there is more to come. Keep checking the blog for the next post. There is something beautiful to show you next time.