Y11 Visit To Derwentside College
Some of our Y11 students have had an amazing day visiting Derwentside College today for some college taster sessions. Many Thanks to Michelle, Claire, Patrick and all of the other staff who looked after us so well.
Sports Relief P7
Lets get physical with P7 During sports relief day P7 participated in the sports hall with a healthy competition against other classes, however they thought why stop there. P7 arranged other games in the classroom such as Ping Pong cups and table tennis to keep active throughout the whole day. At the…
PESSPA (PE)
Evening Everyone We are introducing some changes starting next week to do with breaktimes and playtimes. This is part of developing emotional and physical well-being in schools across County Durham. PESSPSA stands for Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity and as such all pupils will be taking part in some form of physical activity…
Fairtrade Trip – P7
The marvellous class. P7, have been learning about fair trade and why learning about it opens up a fascinating world of discovery. The pupils have been learning where food comes from and who benefits from it to make it fair, is it the producers (farmers) or suppliers. The class walked to the local Tesco supermarket…
Year 11 Careers workshop
All year 11 pupils took part in the first part of their careers workshop today. Mrs Severs from the Department of Work and Pensions came into school to deliver a session on jobs today, past and future. Pupils discussed job roles and the importance of choosing a job that is right for you and makes…
Computer walk & sandwich making
P3 went on a walk to Tesco this week. On the way we had to look out for different types of computers in the environment. Once at Tesco’s we used our shopping lists to check we had all the ingredient needed for school. The next day Miss Robson really wanted a…
P3’s Mindfulness March
P3 shared the story ‘The Princess and the Fog’ by Lloyd Jones. We had a big discussion on what we thought the story was about and came to the decision that when the princess was talking about fog she meant she was feeling sad. In the story the princesses friends and family tried different ways…
BREAKING NEWS!
Fantastic work P3 and a HUGE thank you for everyone who bought treats at the bake sale.
Year 11 Taster College Trip to New College Durham
Yer 11 students visited New College Durham to look around the facilities, meet the staff and find out about the wonderful courses are available. Pupils looked at car maintenance, engineering courses, plumbing and electrical courses, sports, hair and beauty, ICT, Painting and decorating and learning support.
Changes this week
Evening Everyone Changes this week are: Miss Robson not available Monday Girls football Wednesday World Book Day Thursday costumes for Primary and Secondary/book swop/Adults reading with pupils. Mrs Franklin not available Friday Mrs Henderson not available due to Science exams Science – P13 off timetable to complete practical science tests (2nd march) Science P14 off…