As part of their studies into how people lived in the past, pupils from Class 2 at St. Oswalds VA School enjoyed a busy, informative day at Scolton Manor last week. They discovered how people in the past used different devices to organise their daily lives.
Of special interest was the larder where the curved ceilings prevented the mice from accessing the hams and cheeses hanging overhead. The children thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the house and greatly appreciated listening to the detailed information provided by their guide, Mr. Williams.
The photograph shows all of the children from Class Two standing beside the steam train at Scolton Manor, with Mrs. Pauline Scott, class support assistant.
BUILDING PROGRESS
Members of St. Oswald's building committee met this week with Mr. David Glennenster and Mr. Julian Mansel-Thomas, of Pembroke Design, to view the progress of the new school building.
Significant developments have been made on the site since the end of August when building began. The metal framework for the hall is in place, while brick and block work are well in hand. The next stage will be putting into place the steel framework for the classrooms and Early Years areas.
Mr. Glennester was also able to report that during the last week the grass had been sown onto the playing field in order to maximise growth in preparation for use by the school next September.