Foxdale School

A happy, safe and inclusive school at the heart of the community, where pupils are empowered to reach their full potential and become lifelong learners.

eayn - lamb
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The children in Year 4 & 5 have been learning about animals in Manx. Mrs Quayle brought in a gorgeous little lamb to show the children. Eayn in Manx in Lamb. Bailey is sheep is Manx.

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International Penguin Day!
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Monday, the 25th of April, was International Penguin Day, which evolved into Penguin Week in Cronk Vane! We enjoyed lots of lovely learning and activities based around these beautiful birds, culminating in mask-making and a Penguin Dance!

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Cross Country
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The children ran in the Inter Schools Cross Country Championships on Thursday 28th April at Nobles Park. They ran so well and really were a credit to the school! The result can be found: Girls : https://my.raceresult.com/146264/results#2_3123D8 Boys : https://my.raceresult.com/146264/results#1_1685…

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Cornelly : Venture Centre Day 5
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Our last day! There were some very quiet faces at breakfast this morning! Today we completed : Breakfast - Cereals, Bacon, Beans and Toast - Operation Phoenix (team building and collaboration game) - Crate stacking Lunch - Cheesy Pasta Bake - Pack up our dorms - Crossbow - Home to Foxdale The child…

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Cornelly : Venture Centre Day 4
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Today had the potential to be a washout, but the children performed absolutely admirably and made the very best of the weather Breakfast - Cereals/Porridge, Croissants - Bushcraft - Axe-throwing - Firelighting - Shelter making Lunch - Cowboy sandwiches (which we made and cooked ourselves) - Gorge w…

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Cornelly : Venture Centre Day 3
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April showers! It was a day of rain and sunshine today! Today the children have largely been together doing : Breakfast - Cereals, potato waffles and beans - Canoeing - Kayaking Lunch - Sandwiches - High ropes course - Ziplines - Predator - an amazing game of "What's the time Mr Wolf" that is waaaa…

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Cornelly : Venture Centre Day 2
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Another damp day, combatted by bright spirits after the inevitable broken first nights sleep. The children have really done well today, from personal organisation of their clothing to manners while eating they have been a pleasure to be with. Today we split into our 2 groups for : Breakfast - Cerea…

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Cornelly : Venture Centre Day 1
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A fantastic first day and start to the residential. We've had an action packed day: - Low ropes assault course - Caterpillar Walk Lunch - Cheese pasta - Raft building and racing - Crazy golf Tea - Beef Stew & Dumplings - Coastal Walk We haven't stopped for 10 minutes all day! …

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Manx Utilities Water Butt
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We are delighted to be working with Manx Utilities on rain harvesting. As the seasons change and we are looking at developing our outdoor learning provision, we are very excited to be working with Manx Utilities to reuse the waste water from our roof! "We are pleased to be able to announce on #worl…

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