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 during morning break and play time. On Monday in assemblies pupils will be asked to choose the activity that they want to take part in. If your son or daughter cannot take part could you please provide either a note or a phone call to school explaining why. I have attached a document to this blog with more information but if you still require any more information or have a question please don’t hesitate to contact the school.

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 with their research sheets in hand to investigate.  During the research they discovered that although the fair trade items were a little bit dearer they did get a good deal for their money.  Whilst researching in the supermarket pupils discussed their views and opinions on why it was better or not.  They reached the decision that it is beneficial for the fair terms trade for the farmers and the local sustainability but the bananas were wrapped in plastic wrapping. As one learner pointed out, they already have their own skin to protect them.  Whilst the group were out  they demonstrated excellent road safety skills and respect for others in their local community.

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 you happy.

 

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.

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 timetable all day to complete science practical tests 3rd March
Science P15 off timetable all day to complete Practical test 5th March
If your child has science on these days they will be taught by P13/P14/P15 teachers
Mr Davies not available all week- lessons covered by Miss Davison(supply)

On a chilly Friday morning P4 were set with a challenge of creating some environmental art. They rose to the challenge and went into the outdoor area to carefully select some natural objects. On their return to class they used their imagination and even made their own paintbrushes using sticks and foliage. They even used their writing skills to write about what they had created. What a creative team!

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UNICEF Article 29: We all the right to develop our talents and abilities

What an amazing time we had competing at a Table Top Cricket Festival at Durham Riverside Cricket Ground.
Both of our teams had tough competition, but we used great skill to score many runs.
It was great meeting new friends from different schools in our region and most importantly we had brilliant fun!
Well done everyone who competed.

UNICEF Article 29: We all have the right to develop our talents and abilities.