This week is Children’s Mental Health Week. In assemblies, pupils will learn more about this year’s themes, including belonging, expressing yourself and building confidence. The focus will be on developing self-help strategies, emotional development and fostering connections. There’ll also be continued signposting of available support both in and out of school, as well as form time activities. Last week, I
Winter returned overnight and we woke up to an exceptional amount of snow. The teachers were worried about the visibility as the fog closed in, however, the conditions got better and better as the day went on! All groups ventured off piste and into the deep snow today. Mr Gaines’ group skied it smoothly and gracefully. Mr Whitfield’s group attacked
We are thrilled that Sam Sedgman will be visiting us on Wednesday 11th March to launch his latest book, The Galileo Heist, to Year 6. Following The Clockwork Conspiracy and The Forbidden Atlas, this is the third book in Sam’s action-packed series featuring aspiring inventor Isaac Turner. Isaac’s love of science and fascination with how things work make him well-suited
Ski Trip Day 5 – Views of Mont Blanc! Yesterday was the group’s penultimate day on the slopes and the morning light on the mountains was amazing! The morning session gave some of the best skiing of the week – a joy all round! All groups went to the highest points of the resort today and saw Mont Blanc standing
In the Autumn term a group of key stage three pupils worked with Dr Batchelder on a research project looking at nature based solutions to climate change. The pupils worked hard over a six week period to produce some excellent scientific reports. Their hard work was recognised today when they were presented with a Crest Award Certificate. Congratulations to all
16 girls travelled to Corbridge Middle school for the Northumberland Schools Table Tennis Competition yesterday. This was a very well organised event providing an opportunity for the girls to play competitive matches in a progressive format. Not only did they play well, but they also umpired and scored their own games showing excellent independence. They came up against some excellent
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Well done to our Y5’s who enjoyed the BEE netball event on Tuesday at the Wentworth. They had the opportunity to take part in lots of skill activities as well as some competitive games. They were excellent in their attitudes and performed with big smiles on their faces! Also a huge thank you to our fabulous Year 8 leaders who ran
It was an exciting day with a birthday celebration in the group – Finn S was lucky enough to experience a birthday on the slopes – what a memory for him! India and Mia had been working hard behind the scenes to make flags and buy a birthday cookie – great fun all round! Yesterday was another day of sun
