Have a look at what we’ve been learning…
Story Train
Story Train This morning, Class 5 and 6 welcomed the ‘Story Train’ project into school to do a workshop celebrating the 200th anniversary of the passenger steam train. They listened to the impact of having railways and discussed their own experiences of trains. The...
Soil Project
Soil Project Year 6 have been continuing their Durham University soil project. Working with Rachel from OASES, they learned why the Earth’s soil is so important, about the structure of plants and what edible crops can be planted at home. They planted their own cress...
Easter Egg Decorating
Easter Egg Decorating There were many fabulous entries to our annual Easter Egg decorating competition. In Year 6, Josie won 1st place for her SpongeBob SquarePants scene and Chester was runner-up with his Sausage (and egg) Dog.
Locomotion in Weardale
Locomotion in Weardale Year 6 walked to Wolsingham Station to see a replica of the 1825 Locomotion in steam. Izzy in Year 6 said, “It was fascinating to see Locomotion as it was 200 years since passenger rail began. The smoke billowed and it was exciting!”
Shakespeare Workshop
Shakespeare Workshop Year 6 have started their work with the Elysium Theatre Company on Shakespeare’s play, The Tempest. Their first session involved a selection of drama games, such as an instruction-based acting game and freeze frames based on a poem. We look...
Shakespeare by The Time Bandits
Shakespeare by The Time Bandits Year 6 had a fantastic afternoon with the Time Bandits. They learned about period weapons and costume in Tudor times. The sword demonstrations were fascinating and we learned that life 400 years ago was certainly very different to today.
Handball Festival
Handball Festival Class 6 had an excellent trip to Parkside Academy to take part in the annual Handball Festival. After a morning of matches, our Yellow team won the A League (winning every match) and our Green team placed 2nd in the B League. Well done Class 6 for...
Autumn Walk
Autumn Walk KS2 had great weather for their walk and were able to see many autumn colours and enjoy clear views – seeing across to the elephant trees.