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We would like to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS! to all of the kitchen staff who have received an award for resilience.
They work super hard to make sure all the children have healthy meals on a daily basis even when they have faced problems with equipment and during illnesses.
WELL DONE EVERYONE!
We would like to say a huge WELL DONE! to the Cook and all the staff in the school kitchen.
They were recently inspected by the Environmental Health Officer and received a 5 star rating, which is the highest grade available for cleanliness and hygiene.
Keep up the great work!
Reception look forward to their weekly visits to West Boldon Lodge where they take part in a wide range of Forest School activities.
Hunting for Minibeasts.
Identifying plants.
Learning to chop the firewood.
Building the fire.
Pond dipping – what did we discover?
Building friendships.
Using our pond dipping nets.
Time to enjoy tasty fruit kebabs.
Using art to capture our experiences.
Exploring the natural world.
STEM Week theme: To explore the connection between human actions and climate change.
What does STEM mean?
STEM stands for Science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
This week, the whole school were involved in STEM Week. The children from Reception to Year 6 took part in a variety of exciting and informative STEM activities throughout the week linked to the theme of climate change and human connections. The activities included:
- STEM challenge (science / design technology).
- A litter pick- doing our part to help the local area and community.
- Coding using Lego WeDo 2.0- using modern technology to help combat climate change.
- Professor Bubbleworks Workshop – science and connections.
Why is STEM important?
STEM-based education focused on hands-on learning with real-world applications and helps develop a variety of skill sets, including creativity and 21st-century skills. STEM Teaches Critical Thinking and Innovation and gives children the skills to tackle problems confidently.
Watch the video below to see a showcase of all the STEM activities the children have been involved in this week:
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