St John's Chapel & Wearhead Primaries Adder Workshop Fun! Yesterday, the children took part in a fantastic adders workshop! They learned all about these amazing native snakes from their habitats to how they stay safe in the wild. The children then designed their very own adderthemed tiles and printed them onto fabric. We're very excited to share that these beautiful fabric prints will soon be transformed into lanterns! We can't wait to see them lit up and shining brightly.

Butterknowle Primary School Ladybirds class had a brilliant time at Locomotion on Wednesday, learning about the history of the railway and how it is closely connected to our local area, and about significant historical people such as George Stephenson. They enjoyed joining in with workshops and visiting the cab of an old steam train.

Squirrel Class at Woodland Primary had an amazing time at Locomotion this week. We learned a lot about George Stephenson and the railways. We were really well- behaved and had a lot of fun whilst learning.

Squirrel Class Woodland Primary have been learning about still life artists. We found out about some artists and then we copied their paintings. Nursery and Reception saw us and wanted to join in.

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools Shape Hunting in the Great Outdoors! Our Reception children had a fantastic time exploring the outdoor environment today, hunting for squares and rectangles in the world around them. From windows and paving stones to signs and play equipment, the children were amazing at spotting and naming these 2D shapes. Their excitement and curiosity made the activity even more special! It's wonderful to see their confidence growing as they learn to recognise shapes in everyday life. Well done, Reception!

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Congratulations to all of our certificate winners this week!

St. John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary A belated well done to all of last week's super stars!

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools EYFS Trip to the Locomotion Museum What an amazing day we've had at the Locomotion Museum in Shildon! The children loved stepping into the role of train conductors and drivers, using their imaginations as they explored the carriages and talked about where their trains might travel. We also discovered how the engine works, learning that the old steam trains needed lots of coal to make the wheels turn. The children were fascinated watching how steam power helped the trains move. Most importantly, we had a wonderful time learning, exploring and having fun with our friends. A brilliant day full of curiosity, teamwork and big smiles.

Hamsterley Primary School Tonight in cookery club we have made chocolate flapjack

Hamsterley Primary School Week 2 – Mini Police This week with the Mini Police, we learned about the dog support unit, the air support unit, and how the control room works. We also had great fun dressing up and trying on the police uniforms.

Frosterley, St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primaries Exploring Hamsterley Forest! Yesterday, our children had an amazing adventure at Hamsterley Forest as part of our topic "Misty Mountain, Winding River." They enjoyed a scenic walk and identified key features of the river. We even carried out investigations into the depth, flow rate, and width of the riverturning nature into our classroom! It was a fantastic hands-on learning experience that brought our topic to life.

Hamsterley Primary School Our KS1 and EYFS children had a brilliant day at Locomotion! They loved learning more about George Stephenson, exploring the fascinating history of the railways and looking at all the different trains. The children also took part in a range of hands-on activities, making it a fun and memorable day full of learning and discovery!

Year 3 and 4 enjoyed looking at different mountainous landscapes in art. They answered the question 'How do landscape artists use different techniques to show mood or atmosphere?' Some of the suggestions were that they used different materials to create different effects and colours for emotions and feelings.

St John's Chapel Primary - Chapel Tots Update Unfortunately, Chapel Tots will not be running this week. We're sorry for any inconvenience and hope to be back up and running next week. Thank you for your understanding

Hamsterley Primary School Forest School fun this afternoon! Class 2 took part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026, exploring the garden, KS1 and EYFS areas, and the playground to spot which birds are visiting our school grounds. We even built our own hideout den to help us observe quietly. After that, we decorated a pallet with lard and bird seed to leave out in the garden a tasty treat for our feathered friends. And of course, we finished the session by toasting waffles over the fire.