This afternoon all the children had a visit from the fire brigade who came and talked to us about fire safety. The children enjoyed asking questions and finding out more about the job of a firefighter. We then looked at all the equipment that they have on a fire engine and experienced the blue lights and loud siren along with the EXTRA loud horn !!!! Thank you to White Watch from Bishop Auckland fire station for coming to visit.

Woodland Primary School The Owls had an exciting visit from Durham Constabulary learning all about the role of our local police in ensuring community safety through a Mini-Police workshop.

St. John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary School Year 1 and 2 were thoroughly engrossed in our science lessons this morning! We discovered what we are as humans and learnt about different parts of our body. We created our own life size labelled body whilst we talked about the different body parts. We had lots of laughs while we were learning this morning including discovering that humans are actually mammals.....not mammoths , we are human beings.....not human beans covered in tomato sauce, humans have forearms.....not four arms and that a calf is a part of our body.....not just a baby cow . Fantastic work today! Well done!

St John's Chapel & Wearhead Class 1 are on the move in PE! This week, the children have been developing their ball skills by learning three key types of passes: bounce passes, chest passes, and shoulder passes. They practised aiming, timing, and working together and showed fantastic focus and teamwork throughout! It's been brilliant to see their confidence grow with every pass. Great job, Class 1!

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary School This morning, Class 1 has been very busy! We talked about the story of Guy Fawkes, discussed what fireworks look and sound like in the dark sky. The children also did some great pencil control/colouring and mark making in the tuff tray. We even made firework pictures using watered down paint and straws which was great fun. Well done EYFS

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary schools Pattern play in the great outdoors! The children had great fun exploring and collecting natural materialsleaves, twigs, stones, and moreto create beautiful patterns outside. Their creativity shone through as they worked together to turn nature into art. A wonderful way to learn through hands-on discovery!

St John's Chapel & Wearhead Mini Police in Action! Today marked the exciting launch of our Mini Police project for Year 5 & 6! The children began their journey by learning all about the role of the police from keeping communities safe to helping people in need. They asked brilliant questions, explored the different jobs officers do, and learnt about the different vehicles that the police use! It was a fantastic start to a project that's all about responsibility, teamwork, and making a positive difference. We can't wait to see what they get up to next!

Hamsterley Primary School Mud, water, and endless smiles! EYFS outdoor fun at its best.

Hamsterley Primary School Spike and Prickles are all set for winter thanks to our amazing Garden Club helpers! Their cozy homes are ready, and the children have been busy worm hunting to help them fuel up for hibernation

Butterknowle Primary School Key Stage 1 pupils have been working on their agility this week in PE. They played lots of fun games that involved quick changes of speed and direction. It was quite tricky to avoid bumping into each other! They also incorporated some maths into the lesson by counting in 2s and 5s when working out points in a team game.

Hamsterley Primary School After School Cookery Club: Chocolate Fireworks! This week at Cookery Club, the children had a sparkling time making their very own chocolate fireworks! Using melted chocolate as the base, they carefully decorated their creations with colourful sprinkles to look just like fireworks bursting in the night sky. The activity was a wonderful way to combine creativity with practical cooking skills, and the results were very eye-catching. The children were very proud of their tasty treats and are looking forward to sharing them with their families!

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools Class 1 had a blast creating their own mini fireworks in a jar today! Using warm water, oil, and food colouring, the children watched in awe as bursts of colour danced and swirled like magic. A fun and fascinating way to explore science and creativity all at once!

Hamsterley Primary School KS1 DT Topic: Exploring Shelters in Our Village Class 1 are beginning to learn about shelters as part of their Design and Technology topic. To bring their learning to life, they went on a walk through the village to spot the different types of shelter all around us. On their walk, the children noticed: ~ Houses with porches and conservatories ~ Sheds and garages in gardens ~ The bus shelter ~ A gazebo providing shade and cover ~ Some fascinating entrances to community buildings The children discussed what makes each shelter useful, how they are built, and the different purposes they serve. This walk has given them lots of inspiration for their own DT projects later this term!

St John's Chapel & Wearhead Forest School Adventures! This week in Forest School, our young nature explorers got crafty and caring they made their very own bird feeders! The children created tasty treats to help our feathered friends through the colder months. After hanging them up, we went on a peaceful bird-spotting walk and were thrilled to see robins, blackbirds, and even a cheeky blue tit or two! It was a wonderful way to connect with nature and learn about the wildlife around us. Well done, Forest School crew your kindness to nature is inspiring!

St John's Chapel & Wearhead Slime time in Science Club! Our budding scientists had a blast this week in Science Club as they got hands-on and made their very own slime! From mixing ingredients to experimenting with textures and colours, the room was full of excitement, curiosity, and a little bit of mess (the fun kind!). It was a fantastic way to explore chemical reactions and learn through play and the results were ooey, gooey, and totally awesome! Well done, Science Club!