We may be filling ourselves with festive cheer and spring has not quite sprung yet, but our Gardening and Cooking session continue after the Christmas break. You will find the timetable for the first part of the spring term attached below. Please note that Year Six completed two sessions during Autumn 2 therefore will continue their Gardening and cooking sessions in Spring 2.

During their sessions, pupils will have a session in the kitchen with their class teacher, and in the garden with our gardener teaching assistant, Ellie Lock. The timetable for this is attached below.

Some important things for you to know:

• On their allocated day, pupils should wear appropriate non-uniform clothing for gardening and close-toed shoes (Wellies will be provided at school if needed).

• Children's health care plans need to be updated in detail on Laser as teachers will check these carefully for food allergies and intolerances when planning food preparation and will ensure certain ingredients are not used and that procedures are put in place to avoid cross-contamination where needed.

• To support the effective planning of the lessons, and to enable us to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils, in-line with our Charging Policy a voluntary contribution of £4 (payable via Laser) will be requested for each child for each half term. This will ensure teachers can buy ingredients needed to supplement fresh ingredients provided by the school garden. Please remember to add the charge to your cashbook.

• Pupils are also be asked to bring to school, on their allocated cooking day, a clearly labelled container. Pupils will then be able to bring home some/all of the food they have prepared at school to share with their families and friends.

This continues to be an amazing opportunity for children. Here's to delicious and nutritious food!