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Feb 1st

Cycle Awareness Training

Posted In Curriculum

We were delighted to welcome back colleagues from North Yorkshire ‘Bikeability’ this week. Bikeability is the government’s national cycle training programme. It helps children learn practical skills and understand how to cycle on today’s roads equipping them with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads, Children undertake two days of training beginning on the […]

Feb 1st

Shared Learning

Posted In Community, Curriculum

We are blessed to have a dedicated and expert staff team at St Peter’s who work incredibly hard for the children at St Peter’s and beyond. Miss Crankshaw is NCETM Accredited Professional Development Lead Teacher NCETM Mastery Specialist Teacher. We regularly welcome Teacher Research Groups (TRG) to St Peter’s to discuss best practice in maths […]

Jan 27th

Young Leaders Award

Posted In Curriculum

We are delighted to be delivering the Archbishop of York Young Leaders Award programme to a group of our Year 6 children. They meet every Friday after school. The Young Leaders Award (YLA) is a fully resourced leadership and character education programme that helps children realise their potential as leaders challenging them to ‘be the change […]

Jan 26th

‘Wonder’ful Writing

Posted In Curriculum

In English children in Upper Key Stage Two have been reading and studying the moving and touching novel ‘Wonder’ by R.J Palacio. The book tells the story of August Pullman, born with a facial difference that, up until now,  prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants […]

Jan 25th

Key Stage 1 Geography Walk

Posted In Curriculum

Children in Key Stage One have been enjoying their Geography learning over the last few weeks exploring ‘Why is our school location so special?’. This week they went on a local walk to explore seeing and learning about and from the local features and landmarks. It was also an opportunity to put into use the […]

Jan 18th

Fire Engine Visit

Posted In Curriculum

We were delighted to welcome fire fighters from Harrogate Fire Station to school today. Following their visit last term to talk about fire safety in the home they followed this up with a further visit today along with their fire engine which we learned is called an appliance. The children all listened superbly as they […]

Dec 12th

Children Shine in Nativity Performances

Posted In Curriculum

Children from Early Years and Key Stage One have shared their shine this week in three wonderful performances of their nativity, Don’t Be Afraid! In this joyous nativity full of hope and resilience, and of course the essential nativity characters – fluffy sheep, wise kings, stressed innkeepers and funny shepherds the children re told the Nativity story […]

Nov 16th

‘Bikability’ Cycle Training

Posted In Curriculum

We were delighted to welcome back into school this week the North Yorkshire Bikeabiity Team. Over the course of a number of weeks they will be working with children in year Six to deliver the ‘Bikeability’ award which helps children understand how to use their bikes safely. After instruction and assessment on the playground children […]

Nov 13th

Year 5 Residential

Posted In Curriculum

Children from Year 5 enjoyed two nights and three days at one of North Yorkshire’s outdoor learning centre’s last week. As well as experiencing being away from home and staying overnight at Bewerley Park in the wonderful surroundings of Nidderdale they had the opportunity to challenge themselves in a range of different activities including scrambling, […]

Nov 8th

Residential Day 1

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Children in Year 5 have enjoyed a busy and productive first day of their residential at Bewerley Park in the beautiful surroundings of Nidderdale. After settling in and getting their bearings in and around the centre they have had a busy afternoon of activities including groups visiting Brimham Rocks, high ropes, canoeing and river walking. […]

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