Wearhead Primary School The children in Y6 have worked so hard this SATs week so we decided to celebrate by walking to Wearhead Park. We took our picnic lunch and made the most of the fresh air and sunshine, playing in the park and then back at school. A great way to relax our minds and bodies!

Hamsterley Primary School Gardening Club was full of activity this afternoon! The children tackled the weeds, freshened up the poly tunnel, and crafted tea cup bird feeders. To top it off, they enjoyed a tasty bite of chives!

Hamsterley Primary School Cookery Club Creations! This week in Cookery Club, we had a fantastic time making mini ham and cheese quiches! The children loved getting hands-on in the kitchen, and their delicious creations are ready to take home. But parents, be warned... they might not be in the mood to share!

Hamsterley Primary School Head Teacher Award Alert! A huge congratulations to James for his incredible dedication to improving his presentation skills this year! His main goal has been to ensure his work reflects his outstanding attitude and enthusiasm, and his progress since September has been truly remarkable. James' work is now looking fantastic, and his commitment has not gone unnoticed. Mr. Sains was absolutely blown away by his improvement and awarded him the much-coveted Head Teacher Award and prize! Well done, James!

St John's Chapel Primary School KS2 have been exploring mixed media in Art, and today they unleashed their creativity with stunning photo collages!

St John's Chapel Primary School Forest School After School Club This week the children build dens and put shelters up using tarpaulins. The children also toasted Starburst on the fire and enjoyed climbing in the trees.

St John's Chapel Primary In Forest School this week, the children in KS2 spent some time litter picking. We also cooked beans on the fire. We finished the session by listening to a chapter of our class text and playing a game of Ninja Squirrel.

Hamsterley Primary School EYFS have been focusing on athletics this term which consists of running, jumping and throwing. This afternoon we practiced long-jump and races that included jumping over obstacles. Well done

St John's Chapel Primary Fun in the sun this afternoon

Hamsterley Primary School Little Pig, Little Pig, Let me in! This afternoon, the children got creative in Forest School, building houses from sticks, straw, and bricks! They planned together, constructed their homes, and put them to the testhuffing and puffing like the Big Bad Wolf!

Hamsterley Primary School Class 2 enjoyed using the village MUGA this afternoon for their PE lesson. The children are currently working on their tennis skills. Today, we focused on ball control as well as the different types of passes.

Hamsterley Primary School Bikeability Session 1 - Back to Basics! Our first Bikeability session was a great success! We focused on the essentialshelmet safety, bike checks, and mastering balance through striding and gliding. This can build our core strength and confidence! We are already looking forward to the next session.

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools Today, we hosted our very first Maths Café with DurhamLearn, where children teamed up with their parents and carers to explore maths through games and puzzles. It was wonderful to see everyone engaging, learning, and having fun togetherwhat a brilliant way to build confidence in maths!