Flora and Fauna

 

One of the amazing things (amongst many) with our pupils is their fascination with Nature in all its guises.

They may find it cute and fluffy or smelly and repulsive but the reactions that are provoked when they encounter something unexpected always lead to a host of interesting conversations, usually  interspersed by a flurry of questions.

As you can see by the accompanying pictures, the tactile nature of some of their encounters leave an indelible impression.

This little green caterpillar hitched a ride after one of the pupils had brushed through some low branches on an oak tree.

When spotted by one of his classmates, they were both excited to see who could

let it crawl along their hand the longest.

This was spotted on the branches of an oak and the pupils were amazed to be told that they are formed by the tree around the egg of a small wasp, allowing the larvae to develop in a safe and sheltered environment.

After seeing the first, they proceeded to scan the surrounding foliage and were amazed by how many more they could see.

*As expected, thorough guidance is given on anything that is poisonous or may be an irritant and hygiene afterwards is always stressed.