On behalf of all the primary staff and children we would like to say a great big THANKYOU to each and everyone of you for your support and kind donations that will be delivered to the local food bank at the Annfield Plain community centre by the end of the week. …
During our History lessons this term we are focusing on Anglo Saxons and during this afternoon Rowan, Hazel and Oak worked through a carousel of activities including preparing and making broth with fresh vegetables which the Saxons would eat to sustain their energy to work on the farms ploughing and growing the crops of the…
Yesterday Birch visited Seaham Beach for a trip out and were surprised by some very friendly guests of Dolphins, which was amazing. Once we were at the beach we found a lovely secluded safe spot and set up for our adventure with some pop up tents for shade and beach blankets for our picnic. During…
During Outdoor learning today Birch class embedded their knowledge and understanding for Environment and the need to keep it clean and tidy. The class discussed the importance of littering and the impact this has on our society following last weeks PHSE lesson. All pupils adhered to personal safety whilst out litter picking around the school…
What an amazing experience our lovely year 6 children had to celebrate their end of year achievements with a visit to Wagamama, which is a Japanese style restaurant. The manager of the restaurant was called James and he went through all the safety aspects of our visit to ensure our safety whilst onsite and in…
On Monday morning our lovely year 6 pupils were invited to an exclusive cinema viewing of The Minions “Return of Gru” to celebrate their end of year achievements. Everyone listened and followed safety instructions when travelling on the mini bus and adhered to personal safety when in the Metro Centre, walking up to the ODEON. …
During Cookery in Enrichment on Friday afternoon the pupils followed a set of visual instructions to support them to collect all the ingredients and utensils they needed to make a cream of vegetable soup and chocolate chip cookies. The pupils adhered to health and hygiene in the kitchen and health and safety in the kitchen.…
During PE today primary took advantage of the sunshine and went onto the big playing field where Birch joined up with Beech and a few pupils from Hazel to play Cricket. The pupils and staff were split into two team with one team practicing, turn taking, waiting, hitting the ball, running from bay to bay…
Today in Birch everyone has thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Queen’s Royal Jubilee. We took part in activities from designing cakes, a quiz, a colouring competition, to making a Union Jack flag from recycled clothes and donating the rest of the clothes to Connect the clothing bank to compete in the competition to win funds…