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Feb 7th

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 6th

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 […]

Feb 6th

Happy Safer Internet Day 2024

Posted In Curriculum

Tuesday 6 February marks Safer Internet Day. We marked the day with a special collective worship looking at keeping safe online. We also welcomed PCSO Martin Powel in to school on Friday to work with children in Year 5&6 exploring this topic. We have published a special Safer Internet Day online safety parent newsletter on […]

Feb 5th

Herons History Study

Posted In Curriculum

Children in Herons have recently completed a learning sequence thinking about Ancient Egypt. The children developed their knowledge and understanding of chronology by looking at a world timeline and locating the Egyptian time frame. They were able to say what happened before and what came after and also what was happening in different countries at […]

Feb 1st

Staffing Update and Office Vacancy

Posted In Notices

Mrs Goold our wonderful office manager has secured a new position working with young adults. We will be very sad to see her leave us at the end of February but wish her well in this exciting new chapter. As a result, we are recruiting for a new officer manager. The details of the role […]

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 31st

February Online Safety Newsletter

Posted In Uncategorised

We are pleased to have published our February online safety newsletter. Online Safety Newsletter Primary February 2024 All previous editions can be found on our dedicated online safety page.

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 […]

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