Physical Education

Our first Forest School session after the holidays is when we re-establish confidence and independence by using our small steps. First the children run ahead to the nursery gate and wait for adults there, then to the ladder, (waiting, excited and chattering all lined up), then to the gazebo where th

This afternoon, Reception parents and carers came along to cheer on Reception in their annual sports day.  The children had so much fun showing off the many physical skills they have been developing over the past year.  They demonstrated their speed and agility in the running and beanbag races, th

Plenty to do this week at Angel Court, firstly weeding some of the flower beds. Despite soaking the ground the night before, it was dry and hard which made tough going but with perseverance they got the job done. This is work the residents simply can’t do without help, they were very pleased and now

In this weeks Forest School session the children took the photos. Learning how to identify trees can be a tricky matter, this activity helps children to really look at leaf shapes whilst linking to our pshe scheme looking at family. In class we discussed what family means to us, everybody’s interpre

Over the next few weeks, as well as continuing our creative project with printmaker Hannah, we will be helping with the big gardening jobs at Angel Court. They are lucky to have such a beautiful space but strength and energy is required to keep it maintained. Well that’s an easy fix when you have su

  The younger children in school have been learning about Spikes and Stings and Sticky things this term. This encompasses slightly more risky plants; stinging nettles, brambles, thistles etc. Insects that may cause harm if provoked; bees, wasps, the occasional earwig, and Stick Safety; how we move

The first task of the morning was to check if the wild flower seeds we sowed are starting to sprout. Difficult at this stage to see which are flowers and which are weeds, but nothing goes to waste as we’ll pick the weeds out and give them to the hens. The children were excited to see how quickly t

Nursery had a very busy morning, in class we looked at plants that may be a bit “risky”. Thistles, nettles, brambles etc. Miss Rowe showed the children which insects only live on these plants and why it’s so important we allow areas for these habitats to thrive. We watched a short film about all the

This week, we had a special visitor in school.  Nurse Wendy, who works at the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Gateshead, visited Reception and Year 1 to talk about what happens if you have to visit the hospital.  She reassured the children that there is nothing to worry about if you have to visit the

One of our PE sessions every week starts with skipping.  This is great for cardio exercise and for coordination.  The children have made great progress this term. Along with Cricket, we also have enjoyed Boccia and Golf in PE.  Boccia is an inclusive sport, similar to bowls, where the children ha