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Sent out a message of what the group have been doing and how to get involved on 8 local sites.

We decided to learn more about dragonflies as Thursley is home to 26 different species of dragonflies and damselflies. It was designated a dragonfly hotspot in 2019 but unfortunately this Spring's fire caused substantial damage to the habitat as well as the popular Dragonfly boardwalk. We now know how to distinguish between dragonflies and damselflies (most easily the dragonflies rest with their wings open, and are larger and faster than damselflies). We also learned they've been around since the dinosaurs and are one of the most efficient carnivorous predators on the planet with a 95% success rate in hunting! We also felt a little sad to learn that although the nymphs live for 3 years in the water, adults only live for a month. The kids created lovely lapbooks with all their facts they learned.

@Cassilton Housing Association giving away fresh vegetables, snacks and art packs for the wee ones. Just in time for nature to give approving smile with a beautiful Rainbow!

Primary 7 used a sunny day to practise their measuring skills in numeracy. We have been reading the novel Holes by Louis Sachar and we wanted to know what Stanley's Holes looked like. We measured the length and width of the holes by converting our feet measurement into metres. P7 tried to see how many pupils would fit in Stanley Yelnats' hole.

In P7 we have been making mini terrariums in class. Terrariums are mini ecosystems made with soil, rocks, plants and we used rain water to make them damp - they are very fun to make. They feel wet, a little slimy and very green. We gathered moss for our terrariums from our outdoor learning lesson where we identified the moss. We also used microscopes to view the different species of moss up close! There were tiny beasts in the moss. By Nico and Rowan

Advertisement 1 went out on Social Medis for takers to beds in the spring. Got one at present and have asked if we can put a flag pole in as we have been given a flag from VUAS to support PTSD and Mental Health, our sole aim is to enlighten support for these causes and produce Veg and fruit for the food bank

Jack has now started helping Students and staff now involved JK JK(2) BLB LM LLM RM With the potential of 3 more to join before Xmas We have a brilliant view of The Hoad from our project

Getting there Greenhouse repaired and completed Bench/ work table completed Beds started Fruit pegs in awaiting mess Pallets moved up for shed structure Been very wet, so have been limited over the last 3 weeks