THE wet January weather hasn’t dampened young primary school children’s spirits.

At Ghyll Royd School, in Burley-in-Wharfedale Years 1 and 2 had an outdoor science lesson searching for mini beasts in the school grounds. The children were eager to search under logs and rocks, and in the trees at Greystone Manor to find a mixture of creepy crawlies and woodland critters. Pupils were encouraged to be inquisitive as they used magnifying glasses to search high and low.

William in Form 2 found a baby slug under a stone, and Tilly in Form 1 found a spider and a ladybird next to one another on a log. Once they had found a creature, the children sat down by the campfire and drew their finding and described its habitat. The lesson was organised by Form 2 teacher Miss Megan Brown.

Headteacher David Martin said: “Outdoor learning has been proven to provide opportunities for children to feel challenged, to think independently and to feel great enjoyment and satisfaction through their work. We are fortunate to have over seven acres of sports fields and woodland to use as well as innovative teaching staff who continue to make the most of our outdoor classrooms, whatever the weather!”