History Van

History Van

Year 1 enjoyed a visit from the history van. We wanted to find out about homes long ago. Kathryn from the history van showed us how household chores were carried out long ago. We had to use a posser, a dolly peg and washboard to do the washing. It was hard work! Then...
Diwali Dance

Diwali Dance

Today we have been learning about Diwali which is the “festival of light”. We have been learning about how people celebrate Diwali. As part of our leaning we have learned some Bollywood dance moves. We practiced the dance moves and then put all the moves...
Skipping Workshop

Skipping Workshop

Today we had a skipping workshop with Adam from Jump Rope UK. We have been learning the basics of skipping forwards/backwards and how to skip with a long rope. We had such fun and Adam showed us some of his skipping tricks. We will be continuing to practise our...
A fabulous first week in Year 1!

A fabulous first week in Year 1!

We have really enjoyed our first week in Year 1. We have been getting to know our new teachers and classmates as well as making our Class Charters. We have especially enjoyed exploring our new classrooms.  
Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Reading Challenge

This year’s reading challenge begins on Saturday 17th July and runs till Saturday 18th September. Full details are on Stannington Library’s website – stanningtonlibrary.com – or you can call into the library. Registrations are being taken immediately. To be able to...