Janet Ulman from Amphibian and Reptile Conservation visited the school to undertake a pond dipping exercise with a view to engaging the pupils in the promotion of amphibian conservation by surveying our school pond. The pupils dipped using nets and tubs and surveyed what they had found. Among other things, they recorded finding: newts, palmates, waterslaters, frog tadpoles, leeches, sludgeworms, diving beetle nymphs and water beetles. Our school pond is not only a good breeding site for amphibians but also an important habitat for many other species. It is aptly named the ‘Dragonfly Pond’ and it provides the perfect location for a wide variety of animal and plant life from very small invetebrate species to larger pond animals such as frogs and toads. We hope to continue to work closely with the SSAAR Education Officer (Janet) to get an overview of our pond life over the course of the year, collecting data and recording our results. Some of the work will cover the eight curriculum areas and in a relevant and enjoyable context.