Tag: outdoor learning
Holy Island Visit Creates Lasting Memories For St Teresa’s Pupils
The Year 4 class from St Teresa’s Catholic Primary spent three days on the island, where they stayed in the St Vincent de Paul Camp, and took part in a host of different activities, as well as learning about the island’s spiritual history.Headteacher Vinny Turner was among the staff accompanying the…
New Outdoor Spaces Mark Jubilee Year Of St Francis At English...
The Peace Garden and St Francis Cabin at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary were created to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St Francis, which was designated by Pope Leo XIV to mark the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death in 1226.Headteacher Maria Elliott was among those welcoming Bishop Stephen to t…
New Woodland Shelter Extends Outdoor Learning At Ponteland Primary
A wooden shelter donated by local housebuilder Bellway is helping pupils at Ponteland Primary School connect more closely with the natural world.
The large structure...
School Community Comes Together for Fun-Filled Health Week at St Aidan’s...
Children from Nursery to Year 6 at St Aidan’s Catholic Primary took part in Health Week, which began on Monday 18 May with the school’s annual Sports Day, before continuing the theme with whole-school circuits on Tuesday, a rounders tournament on Wednesday, and a skipping competition on Thursday. Th…
Pupils Bring Nature to Life with New Forest School Initiative
Pupils from Nursery through to Year 6 at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary helped to plant a range of different trees in the grounds, as part of the school’s progression towards becoming an accredited Forest School.“This is an exciting project, and a very exciting time for the Star of the Sea, as it …
Newcastle Pupils Challenge Themselves with Outdoor Activities in the Yorkshire Dales
The 31 Year 5 pupils from St Teresa’s Catholic Primary in Heaton spent three days at Marrick Priory in the Yorkshire Dales, where they tested their nerves with a range of challenging activities, which included archery, abseiling, canoeing, and climbing, as well as a night walk.It was the second time…
‘Very best start’ for pupils in Walker
There’s the ‘very best start’ for young learners in Walker, after the Early Years provision at St Alban’s Catholic Primary received a state-of-the-art makeover.
“Our...
Lovell Lights Up Winter at Alnwick Garden and Supports Young Gardeners...
Next year, members of The Alnwick Garden’s Young Gardeners group will be cultivating plants in a new polytunnel — thanks to sponsorship by Lovell...
New Outdoor Zones Bring Fun, Focus and Friendship to Playtime at...
Playtime at St Alban’s Catholic Primary has been transformed, with pupils now enjoying a variety of zoned outdoor activities that encourage creativity, teamwork and...
Top Honours for Mowden Hall at Independent Schools of the Year...
Mowden Hall School in Stocksfield, Northumberland, is thrilled to have been named Independent Prep School of the Year at the Independent Schools of the...