Today, the children of West Meon School were sadly unable to make their planned trip to West Wittering beach due to the extreme heat. 🌡️ But not to worry,  we decided that if we couldn’t go to the beach, we would bring the beach to us!

Our playground was transformed into a seaside paradise, complete with paddling pools, sand, and plenty of refreshing ice lollies. 🍦💦 The children had an amazing time splashing in the water, building in the sand, fishing in rock pools, blowing bubbles, and enjoying the chance to cool off with their friends.

It may not have been the trip we planned, but it certainly turned into a day full of laughter, fun, and unforgettable summer memories. 😊

Well done to all the children for making the most of the day, and thank you to everyone who helped create such a special experience! 🌊💛

🐣 Exciting News from Our School! 🐣

We are thrilled to be hosting a wonderful egg‑to‑chick experience right here at school! Our pupils have been learning all about the life cycle of a chicken — from egg, to hatching, to fluffy chick — and it’s been amazing to watch this process up close.

🥚➡️🐥 We’re delighted to share that six eggs have successfully hatched, and the chicks are doing well!

If anyone is interested, the chicks will be available for sale at £5 per chick. Please get in touch if you’d like more information or would like to give one of these lovely chicks a new home.

 

Take a look at what Foxes Class have been up to!

They have begun their Design & Technology project and today explored bridge building using trusses made from art straws. The challenge was to design and construct a bridge strong enough to hold 500g, and the children showed great teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills.

Yesterday, Thursday 12th March, Foxes Class had an amazing day out in London as part of their learning about  the Egyptians and their way of life! 🇪🇬✨

The journey itself was an adventure — they travelled by minibus, overhead train and even the Tube! The excitement was sky‑high, especially because some children had never been on the Tube before. Their faces lit up as the train whooshed through the tunnels! 🚇💙

On the way into London, the children loved spotting all the famous tourist sights from the train — a little sightseeing tour before the real learning even began! 🏙️👀

It was a big day too: they set off at 8am and didn’t arrive back until just after 5pm. But despite the long journey, everyone agreed it was a fantastic day filled with fun, learning, and unforgettable moments. 🎒📚

A huge well done to Foxes Class for being such brilliant explorers! 🦊✨

🌟 Hedgehogs & Hoglets’ Marwell Adventure! 🌟

On Wednesday 11th March, our Hedgehogs and Hoglets had an absolutely fantastic day out at Marwell Zoo! 🦓🦒🐅

The children were thrilled to discover so many amazing animals — from graceful giraffes and cheeky meerkats to roaring big cats and waddling penguins. Their excitement grew with every new creature they spotted!

One of the highlights of the day was hopping aboard the Marwell train, chugging around the zoo and spotting even more animals along the way. 🚂🐾 Laughter, curiosity, and big smiles filled the whole journey.

We’re so proud of how enthusiastic, kind, and curious the children were throughout the whole trip. They all had a brilliant time exploring, learning, and enjoying the adventure together. 💛