Finally there are NO MORE SLEEPS before we go to Scarlett's house!

We have been exploring several lines of inquiry this term;

That different species transform as they move through their lifespan

Environmental conditions support species to develop and grow

When we observe the life cycle of living things we can see their stages of development.

We were delighted to be invited to Scarlett's house to visit the woods and creek that surround her home. The adventures we took through the woods linked to extending our inquiry and provided endless possibilities for learning. 

Some very excited little girls climbed into the school van before we headed off to Scarlett's house. Lots of chatter was going on when Lily reminded the others that there was a monster on the top of the van and Mrs Bayes had to try and get him off when 

she went over the bumps! 

Great memory Lily.

 

We arrived at Scarlett's and met up with the other girls where we were welcomed with lots of laughter.

 Jodie had spread out the most scrumptious morning tea with lovely home made biscuits and baking. I felt it would be rude if I didn't try them all!

The girls were ready for the wilderness adventure but before we headed off into the trees, Miles gave us a ride on the little tractor.

The laughter and smiles on the girls faces was a wonderful sight to behold.

Then we all waded across the stream and Scarlett and Phoebe led the way up the steep hill. Without all our wanderings on Mt St John I don't think the girls would have been able to manage the difficulties we encountered.

After passing the 'secret stairs' where we heard that a Princess and a Pirate had disappeared a long time ago, we kept walking until we got to Isabella's house.

 Then we were off down the track and over to the neighbours garden where we watched the comings and goings of bees into the Bee Hive, collected Feijoas and tasted Cranberries.

  

 Jodie had gone to a lot of trouble to get honey comb and honey from her neighbours. The girls tasted and inspected the honey comb and we even got to bring a pot home!

After a play on the trampoline, a tug of war with the dog, kicking the ball around the garden and playing in the tent, it was time to re board the Dio van and head back to school, tired and happy.

 

It was particularly nice having lovely Sophie with us!

Jodie, Phoebe and Scarlett, we can't thank you enough for sharing your home, garden and woodlands with us. The home baking was beyond the call of duty 

and the melting moments were the BEST!

Home again, home again, jiggidy jig!