Posts From Curriculum Category

Apr

St Peter’s Shines in Recent Ofsted Inspection

Posted In Community, Curriculum

Reading, maths and highly inclusive culture praised by Ofsted inspectors. Impact of new library recognised by Ofsted inspectors. Following a visit by Ofsted on 12 and 13 March 2024, St Peter’s CE Primary School, which is part of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, is judged to be ‘Good’ by inspectors. The report celebrates St Peter’s as […]

Apr

First Book Donations Arrive In School

Posted In Community, Curriculum

As we begin the new term we were delighted to unpack the first box of books donated through or Book Wish List campaign. It has been lovely to add these new books to our ever growing library selection as well as read the messages on the book labels from the donors. A big thank you […]

Mar

World Book Day Celebrations

Posted In Community, Curriculum

We have all Shared our Shine today in so many ways during an absolutely fantastic World Book Day 2024. We are delighted to share some of the highlights. The day began with a focus on sustainability and recycling with the St Peter’s Book swap. Children brought in their pre-loved books and in exchange received a […]

Mar

Mastering Number at Key Stage 2

Posted In Curriculum

We are pleased to be one of a handful of schools in North Yorkshire who are part of the Key Stage Two Mastering Number pilot. This project enables pupils in Years 4 and 5 to develop fluency in multiplication and division facts, and a confidence and flexibility with number that exemplifies good number sense. This […]

Feb

Art and Design in KS2

Posted In Curriculum

Upper Key Stage Two Art and Design Children in Upper Key Stage Two have been developing their knowledge and skills of sculpture in their Art and Design Learning (Ancient Egyptian Canopic Jars). Using their designs, children have learnt pinch pot techniques to sculpt and inscribe. They have also learnt about the importance of scoring and […]

Feb

Book Wish List Campaign

Posted In Community, Curriculum

To celebrate the opening of the new St Peter’s School library the school and FOSP have launched a ‘wish list’ campaign in partnership with local independent bookshop Imagined Things which aims to restock the school library with additional books. Anyone can support St Peter’s and its children by stopping by Imagined Things Bookshop on Montpellier […]

Feb

Sharing our Singing Shine

Posted In Curriculum, Music

Young Voices Concert 2024 We were delighted to a large number of our Key Stage Two choir to perform as part of the Yong Voices concert in Sheffield on Monday. The choir have ben busy rehearsing for many weeks learning a number of songs in preparation for this wonderful event. After a morning of final […]

Feb

Library Refurbishment

Posted In Curriculum

We are delighted to share some pictures of our new library in action. We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to FOSP who made a significant contribution from their funds they raised last year. Thank you to everyone who supported and donated to a FOSP event. Your contributions made this possible. Thank you […]

Feb

Debating

Posted In Curriculum

Children in Year 5/6 are currently learning how to construct a balanced argument. To prepare for this, they have been holding formal debates in class by putting Goldilocks on trial to debate the motion: Is Goldilocks guilty of a crime? The children put together some sound arguments and every child took part, articulating their arguments […]

Feb

Tchoukball Club

Posted In Curriculum, Sports

Children from Year 3 & 4 have very much enjoyed working with Mr Crooks this term in their after school tchoukball club. Tchoukball is a fast-paced and fun-filled sport suited for all ages and abilities. It’s uniquely positioned as one of the few mixed-gender sports in the UK and is perfect for school settings. Check […]