Governors meet School Council

Winter Festival of Fire

I’m really pleased that so many people were able to join us yesterday for the Winter Festival of Fire. Although it was quite chilly, it was a beautiful evening, with just a dusting of snow. There were some lovely items created, including charcoal pictures, dragon’s eyes, lavender bags, glass lanterns, necklaces and tinsel sparklers. Children played quoits and mankala and warm refreshments and home-made cakes were snaffled up along with the marshmallows and crumpets that were being toasted around our fire. As the darkness fell the paper bag lanterns glowed and Chinese lanterns were launched whilst a band of talented musicians braved frozen fingers to play and sing for us. The money raised, an impressive nearly £250,  will be used to provide waterproof clothes and tools for working outside. Thank you very much for your support for the event and for outdoor learning and I think this is something that will become a cherished annual Shire Oak event.