We love our pets. 

They help us to learn about animals, how we need to look after them, feed them and keep them clean. They help us develop a sense of responsibility. We take it in turns to look after them. We also find that the animals help us when we feel anxious or upset, they are very good listeners! Our NEW school cat is called Aloysius O'Hare. He arrived just as the summer break started and so was happily at home when the children came back in September. He is getting used to lots of cuddles, strokes and hugs and he LOVES IT!

He has his own Twitter account @Outwood

Mario is a delightful guinea pig who lives in our Year 1 classroom. Mario is a very friendly little guy who loves a cuddle and a carrot. Mario also has his own page, full of photos, on the Sombrero class page! 

Luigi lives in between our two Reception classes. Luigi is a shy guinea pig who likes to hide under his bridge! He loves to eat broccoli and kale, and likes watching what the people around him are doing. He has a very loud squeak! 

Pebbles is a ginger guinea pig who is living his best life in between our two Reception classes. Pebbles does not like to be ignored and he will squeal at the top of his voice to get attention.

Pumpkin is a friendly guinea pig who lives in Reception. He is also very lazy, and is often sleeping amongst the hay - even whilst in a classroom of reception children!