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Holtspur School is celebrating. part, and there were lots of others playing small parts too which have added up to something huge. “Again?” I hear you say. “What now?” Well, we have been awarded the Silver LOTC Award which is a huge achievement for our little school. LOTC stands for Learning Outside the Classroom in case you were wondering what on earth I was wittering on about. We do a lot of it here. And it works wonders. We can take all aspects of the curriculum beyond our classroom walls. Research has shown that children learn better through real life experiences and it enables us to appeal to their different learning styles. And the children love it! Obviously, my gardeners are thrilled, but this isn’t just their achievement, it belongs to the whole school. We played our small CHILTERN ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS Kung Fu based self defence for the whole family All ages (6+) and abilities welcome Classes in Amersham, Bourne End and High Wycombe Phone 01494 702407 or email [email protected] www.chilternacademymartialarts.co.uk 16 | hiyabucks.com • Miss Weatherstone our Reception teacher and Outdoor Learning Coordinator • Mrs Davies who can usually be found in Year 5 but on an LOTC day morphs into our very own culinary Masterchef • Mr. Medcraft who teaches Maths Club In fact there are too many to name as every member of staff and child are involved. Parents too, we couldn’t do it without our volunteers. May has always been my favourite month, but now it just got better. Well done everyone. Happy Gardening Laura Barton x SHARLEY DOMESTICS SERVICE REPAIRS Cookers • Ovens Washing Machines • Dryers Dishwashers • Fridge Freezers Vacs • Hobs built-in appliances also repaired MICROWAVE REPAIR SPECIALIST Tel 01494 485926 www.sharleydomestics.com