P5 and P14 conducting a heat investigation
Year 11 students in P14 worked together with year 7 pupils in P5 to conduct a heat investigation to test different Bunsen Burner flames and how they raise the temperature of water.
P5 English presentations
In English P5 have been looking at racism and the history of slavery linking to the text we are studying in class. This morning P5 gave their presentations on what they have learned speaking to the class and working together. Well done P5!
Wellies and Waterproofs
We all love to go outside and our OPAL area has some fabulous spaces for us to explore. We are much happier when we wear our wellies and waterproofs and we will be needing them more as the weather changes. All of our children do go out in all types of weather.
Sorting
We have been thinking of different ways to sort some of the toys in P1. We thought about sorting by colour and by type of toy. We then tried some trickier ways of sorting and we helped each other to figure them out. There were some good ideas with some great ways to explain our…
P1 Flapjack
We very carefully followed the instructions to make some flapjack. We were very good at taking turns.
Wellbeing Wishes
As part of staff wellbeing, one member of staff came into work this morning with this waiting for her from her secret wellbeing buddy. It certainly made her Monday morning!
P4 Athletics competition
P4 attended an athletics competition at Consett Leisure Centre and I think you can tell by the smiles on their faces, had a lovely afternoon!
Attention all Aldi shoppers!!
If you shop at Aldi, or you know anyone that does, please make sure you ask for the stickers at the till. We need to fill this poster with stickers to have the chance to win £20,000 for sports equipment. Even if we don’t win the money, they send resources for a full sticker chart!!…
P10 Science practical
P10 enjoyed learning about evolution and adaptation. They used different tools (spoons, tweezers and a cocktail stick) to represent different beaks and how birds could adapt to their environments in order to survive and get food.
World Mental Health Day
To celebrate world mental health day a group of our primary and secondary students engaged in some active listening training by ‘time to change’ organisation. They focussed on developing their role in school as ambassadors for positive mental health and getting the message across that it’s ‘ok to talk’. This is our school pledge, promising…