Hamsterley Primary School Bikeability Week 7 Now we are masterning our sessions, we are enjoying playing fun games. This afternoon for our warm up session we played 'pass the parcel'- great for building our grip and core strength. Then we played 'Grandmothers Footsteps' and 'Musical bikes'. This helps with control, stopping and starting.

St. John's Chapel Primary School and Wearhead Primary School More first aid training in Class 2 today with Laura Newby from Bishop Auckland College

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools EYFS and nursery had fun in the sun today, playing with the water and making soup

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools Puzzle time

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools Ukulele Vibes from Key Stage 2! Our amazing Key Stage 2 pupils all brought sunshine and smiles to the school today with their fantastic ukulele performance! From catchy tunes to confident strumming, they showed off their musical skills and teamwork in style. A huge well done to all - you rocked it!

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools Musical Magic from Key Stage 2! Today, our talented Key Stage 2 violinists took to the stage and filled the school with beautiful music! From confident solos to harmonious group pieces, they performed with passion, poise, and plenty of pizzazz. It was a joy to see their hard work and dedication come to life in front of their peers. A huge well done to all our young musiciansyou made us proud!

Hamsterley Primary School This morning was very special for our Year 6 children as they received their leavers hoodies!

KS2 Residential! On Thursday evening, the children took part in PGL games. The children had to work together to complete 4 different activities. Their favourite part was throwing water balloons at Mr Todd and Miss Woods!

Lifesavers in the making! This morning, the children in Year 5 & 6 have been busy learning vital first aid skillsfrom how to stay calm in an emergency to the basics of treating injuries and helping others safely. It was inspiring to see their enthusiasm and care as they practised their new knowledge. These young learners are now feeling more confident and prepared to step up when it counts! Amazing work, future first responders!

Hamsterley Primary School Well done to all of the star award winners!

KS1 Scientists at Work! As part of our Animal Survival topic, KS1 have been diving into the fascinating world of life cycles. Today, we launched an exciting investigation into the four-stage transformation of the darkling beetle from egg to larva (also known as the mealworm), then pupa, and finally adult beetle. Using hand lenses, we closely observed the larva stage, describing how the mealworms move and what they look like. Their curiosity sparked some fantastic scientific questions and thoughtful discussions. We can't wait to continue observing over the next few weeks to see what changes unfold.

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools This half term, our budding designers in KS1 have been getting creative with our DT topic: Cut, Stitch and Join! We kicked things off by exploring how different tools suit different jobs an important first step for any designer. The children then put their cutting skills into action to create bag tag templates, learning how sewing patterns help guide the making process. Next up: stitching! Using binca fabric, we practised basic running stitches, growing in confidence with every loop and line. This week, we have been exploring the wonderful world of embellishment. We have practised appliqué, sewing buttons and gluing sequins to add personal flair and decoration to our fabric. We are now working hard on our bag tags for our Innovate Challenge. Stay tuned for our final creations!

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools This week, Reception and KS1 had the fantastic opportunity to learn vital life-saving skills during a First Aid workshop led by Laura from Bishop Auckland College. The session began with a discussion on the importance of First Aid and what essentials belong in a First Aid kit. The children then got hands-on experience practising CPR, learnt how to respond if someone is choking, and tried their hand at applying bandages. To round off, they discovered how to put someone into the recovery position and recapped the emergency numbers to call when someone needs urgent help. It was an informative session that gave our pupils valuable knowledge they can carry with them for life. A huge thank you to Laura for her timewe all learnt so much!

St. John's Chapel Primary School and Wearhead Primary School EYFS and our KS2 guests have had a fantastic time working together this morning.