St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools Well done to this week's special certificate winners!

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools Key Stage 2 had so much fun at our English Café with DurhamLearn getting stuck into activities that helped them practise their reading, writing, and grammar skills in a really enjoyable way! A big thank you to all of our parents/carers who came along.

Hamsterley Primary School Everyone, meet Jim the Gardener! We had so much fun creating and stuffing our very own scarecrow to guard our fruit and veggie patch. Let's see if he can keep those cheeky birds in check!

Hamsterley Primary School Today in Cookery Club, the children rolled up their sleeves and got busy in the kitchen making Welsh Rarebit Muffinsa deliciously cheesy twist on a traditional favourite! Everyone worked carefully and confidently, measuring out ingredients, mixing the batter, and spooning it into muffin cases with great care. The recipe combined mature cheddar, mustard, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce to give the muffins that classic Welsh Rarebit flavour, all baked into a golden, savoury treat. The children were full of excitement and pride as the muffins baked, filling the room with a mouth-watering aroma. Even Mr. Todd said he'd love to try onehigh praise indeed! We can't wait to hear what everyone thinks when they take them home. Well done, chefs!

St John's Chapel & Wearhead Primary Schools What a brilliant morning at our English Café with DurhamLearn! Key Stage 1 and Reception children, along with their parents, joined in fun, hands-on activities to build their reading, writing, and speaking skills. It was wonderful to see families learning togetherand a big thank you to all the parents and carers who came along and made it extra special!

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Creative hands at work! On Tuesday, the children in Year 5 & 6 from St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into the art of wet felting! With warm water, soap, and bundles of wool, they crafted beautiful, textured pieces bursting with colour and imagination. Their fantastic creations will become part of a larger felted meadow panel, showcasing their hard work and creativity in a collaborative display. It was a brilliant day of hands-on learning, artistic expression, and teamworkwell done, everyone!

Hamsterley Primary School Class 1 had a great time at Forest School today! We explored the grass area to find wildflowers for our Japanese art flags the 'Hapa Zome' method. Then we tried using flint and steel to make a fire, and the best partmelting chocolate to dip our apples in!

Year 3 & 4 pupils from St. John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools had a fantastic wet felting session with local artist Claire Priestly. The hands-on art activity linked to last Friday's visit to Bowlees, bringing their experience full circle. So proud of our young artists and their amazing work!

Hamsterley Primary School Well done to all of the star award winners!

Nature Explorers in Action! On Friday, the brilliant children from St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools took a wonderful trip to the hay meadow at Bowlees! Our KS2 pupils explored the vibrant meadow to identify wildflowers and spot bumblebees in their natural habitat. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, learn about local biodiversity, and enjoy the beauty of our countryside. The children were buzzing with excitement (just like the bees!) and showed great enthusiasm and knowledge. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this outdoor learning adventure possible!

The children had great fun in cooking club last night making gooey meringues with cream and fruit. They tasted even better than they look!

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools As the children in Years 5 and 6 have been learning about religious rituals in RE this term, this week they re-created the Seder Plate which is used by many Jewish families to remember an important event in the history of their religion.

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools In RE this week the children in Year 3 and Year 4 visited the St John the Baptist church in the village to explore how the church building and objects inside can help Christians to worship. The Rev Heather challenged the children to find different items in the church and explained how important symbols are

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools Well done to this week's special certificate winners