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.
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 ham sandwich for dinner but she had forgot how to make one. We took it in turns to give Miss Robson instructions on how to make a sandwich, this was a harder job than P3 first thought it would be.
We had to make sure our instructions were clear and precise or Miss Robson got it wrong.
“Put the ham in and the butter in”                                                      “pick the butter up”
“put the ham on the bread”
This has helped P3 to understand the importance of clear instruction especially when using computers and coding.
Miss Robson finally got herself a lovely ham sandwich.
Thank you P3!
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 to cheer her up.
As a class we spoke about ways in which we could help each other feel better if we were feeling sad.
“talk to someone” “Play with lego”
“Play with a friend” “Sensory time”
We then thought about ways in which we could help others to be happy when they are feeling sad. P3 thought they could make a display for everyone to see that had strategies on we use as a class to feel happier.
We have also introduced ‘Action for Happiness’ each day we have a different mindfulness activity to think about and complete. This a also a good way to help us think positively. Today’s was to ‘get outside and notice five things that are beautiful’.
“I think the holly looks beautiful”
“Because the tree is nice and leaves and branches”
“I like the birds tweeting”
P3 had returned to class after a cold spring walk we decided to help with our well being, warm us up and make us all smile we would have a nice warm drink of juice or a hot chocolate with squirty cream and marshmallows.
As you can see from the photos below this made us all smile.
If anyone would like to join P3 in their mindfulness month of activities please visit www.actionforhappiness.com it has a different mindful calendar on for each month full of activities that could be completed at home or school.
Fantastic work P3 and a HUGE thank you for everyone who bought treats at the bake sale.
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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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.
P3 have been on another adventure to Beamish Wild. We went on a walk looking for different animals and possible habitats.
Today we saw lots of birds in the trees and insects hiding in the mud.
We decided to use modelling clay to make our own animals that we thought might be living in Beamish Wild woods.
We made a fox, snail, worm, bird, squirrel and a rabbit.
We then went into the adventure area and moved like different animals.
Swinging across the tyres like “monkeys”, crawling through tunnels like “spiders”,
climbing like “gorillas” and balancing like “birds” on a branch.
We are excited to go back next month to see what types of animals we might find in the spring months.
On Tuesday some Year 11 students visited East Durham College at Houghall campus to have a taster day and look at the courses and facilities they offer. Pupils heard about foundation, animal care, equine, dog grooming and farming courses that the college has for young people.
