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Thanks for sharing stories with us Storyteller Chip Colquhoun 📖

I've always known they existed, but only last Friday did I finally meet someone else with the name Chip! Many thanks to Bethany of Hope Tree School for introducing me to Chip the JellyCat Seagull. $:-)

I couldn't've asked for a more serene end to the school year than spending it sharing stories with the awesomely creative souls at Hope Tree, who inspire me as much as I (try to) give them reasons to smile. Thanks again for having me, folks!

And for those who don't know, Bethany's the incredible artist featured in 'All the Better to Read You With'. $;-)

Hope Tree School Newsletter.
'Skye's News, Volume 7, Issue 1'

To supplement our WW2 topic this half term, Hedgehogs and Squirrels class had a fantastic visit to Bottisham Airfield Museum. Jason's tour was very friendly and informative. All our students thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Hope Tree School is two years old!
At our recent Celebration Day our students held stalls selling items they had been working on for weeks and raised over £500 for charities of their choice.
There was also a BBQ and reptiles and amphibians to hold. Thankfully the rain stopped for a couple of hours and we had a lovely afternoon!

Animal Club
The Gourmet Hog Roast Company

Our school dog, Skye, has been nominated within the animal category for the BBC Radio Cambridgeshire Make a Difference awards.
The awards recognise animals and humans who make life better for people in our communities.

BBC Cambridgeshire

For our last week of term we had a terrific time at a local trampoline park and a fantastic visit from Sara Bourn Pottery

This week we took some of our students on their first residential trip to Hilltop Outdoor Centre The students showed remarkable resilience challenging themselves doing new activities. We also enjoyed eating ice creams and watching the sunset in Sheringham.

Hope Tree School Newsletter.
'Skye's News, Volume 6, Issue 1'

You can also view it here: https://www.hopetreeschool.co.uk/newsletters

This term in PE we are playing Rounders, learning how to throw and catch. Premier Education Cambridge & Newmarket

This week we were lucky to have Chip visit us from Epic Tales
Thank you for sharing stories with Storyteller Chip Colquhoun!

Last week we had the opportunity to practice our gymnastic skills at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club and also bowling at OneLeisure.

Having fun making pancakes in Hedgehogs Class.

Celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year - Learning about the Zodiac, making dragons and trying Chinese food.

KS3 students have been exploring printing methods in Art this half term.

Rather didn't expect my week to end with a visit to the Meadows Community Centre to meet a whole host of folks doing amazing work around Cambridge City with shelters for the homeless, activities for the lonely, support for young carers, and more... and then to shake hands with Queen Camilla!

Her Majesty and I discussed our shared passion for encouraging young people to develop a love of literacy. She happened to also enjoy my colourful shirt, which gave me the opportunity to mention and share my wonderful portrait from Bethany of Hope Tree School (which can now be found in the book 'All the Better to Read You With'). Her Majesty was most impressed. $:-)

The Queen has been a keen promoter of reading for pleasure since long before her coronation. It was an honour to exchange thanks with her on behalf of new recreational readers nationwide. My huge thanks to Lord Lieutenant Julie for inviting me, too!

Photo credit: Arthur Edwards

This week in Hedgehogs Class we made Raspberry Cheesecakes!

Hedgehogs class learning over arm and under arm in Badminton today with Premier Education Cambridge & Newmarket

Hope Tree School Newsletter.
'Skye's News, Volume 5, Issue 1'

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
With love from everyone at
Hope Tree School.
(Card designed by Student at Hope Tree School)

Thanks Dr Jo Science Solutions

Some of our students attended A Service of Lessons and Carols at King's College Chapel this week. What a perfect setting and atmosphere to begin the Christmas season and a valuable experience for our students.

Hedgehogs class had an enjoyable day at Audley End Miniature Railway last week. We rode the train through the enchanted forest, wrote letters to Father Christmas, made reindeer food and rode the carousel.

It felt very festive at Hope Tree School this week with Ice Skating Cambridge Ice Arena

Our Key Stage 3 students visited Kettle's Yard last week. They toured the house and responded to drawing prompts, then made books in an artist-led workshop.

Having great fun learning new football skills with Premier Education Cambridge & Newmarket

In KS2 this week we have been writing questions in English; Constructing Lego robots in Computing; Learning about the countries of the world in Geography and learning about Remembrance Sunday

This week in science KS2 were exploring playing with light.
We finished off the week making chocolate apples for Fireworks night.

The Hedgehogs class had a fantastic autumnal day out this week, learning about meerkats, owls and hawks at The Raptor Foundation followed by lots of fun at Cuckoo Bridge Nursery & Farmshop Pumpkin Patch