The whole school have enjoyed watching the eggs hatch and the chicks emerge and grow.Woodpecker group have had great fun handling and looking after the chicks, including hunting for worms in the school grounds as a tasty treat. We were … Continue reading
Category Archives: Woodpeckers (Class 1)
Children had a great time at the Autumn disco. Here are some photos of the creative designs for the pumpkin competition. There were some amazing ideas including unicorns,a panda,an owl, beef burger, pirate ship and autumn scenes as well as … Continue reading
Thank you to Chris from the Derbyshire Fire Rescue Service, who visited school on Tuesday 2 October to lead workshops with the whole school about Fire Safety. Woodpeckers watched a demonstration video about fire safety at home and learnt lots … Continue reading
The children had a fantastic time at the Zoolab workshops on Tuesday 9th July. Woodpeckers learnt all about exotic pets and KS2 had a virtual journey through the layers of the rainforest. The children were able to handle and stroke many of … Continue reading
Woodpeckers and Y3 had a great day out at Crich Tramway museum on Monday 8th July. They had a ride on a selection of different trams and were complimented on how well they changed the seating position of the trams … Continue reading
Thank you to all the parents who brought in a pet during our ‘Paws, Claws and Whiskers’ topic. Woodpecker class have learnt so much about lots of different pets, and the importance of keeping them happy and healthy. We also … Continue reading
Children worked in family groups and rotated round a series of egg-citing Easter workshops, egg-sploring the Easter Story: designing an Easter garden; making unleavened bread; creating Easter crosses and Palm leaves and learning about Easter Week. They enjoyed an Easter … Continue reading
The China Celebration Day was a great success and enjoyed by all the children in Woodpecker Class. Highlights included: Tai Chi;Chinese food tasting using chopsticks; making Chinese lanterns; building ‘The Great Wall of China’ and creating miniature clay models of … Continue reading
INSET Dates (School closed for pupils) Monday 3 June Monday 17 June Monday 22 July Last day of summer term Friday 19 July. Year 6 Leavers’s service at 1.30 pm. Polling Day – school closed Thursday 2 May May Day … Continue reading
Great Fire of London! Woodpeckers used cardboard boxes to make some houses for their Great Fire of London topic. We carried out an exciting experiment in the playground. The buildings were set on fire and we could see for ourselves … Continue reading
We are very proud that Stretton Handley Primary has, for the fourth year running been awarded School Games Mark Gold Award! Well done everyone and a special thank you to Mr Cooke for leading our school PE/sport programme and for his work coordinating … Continue reading
Have a look at these photos of this year’s fantastic school well dressing. The theme is Children’s TV. Can you spot your favourite characters? We would like to say a special thank you to Mrs Mahadevan for organising and coordinating … Continue reading
There’s lots of information on the CEOP site for you about the fun things you can do using the internet and mobile phones, as well as some advice on how to stay safe when you are having fun. Have a … Continue reading
Children led the Easter Service with readings, prayers and singing before having refreshments and taking part in an Easter Egg Hunt in the school grounds. Peregrine Class also shared their “Walk Like an Egyptian” Dance which they had performed at … Continue reading
Balance bikes have no pedals and are designed to help children to learn to balance on their own and ride a bike without the need for stabilisers. The children had a great time and took part in an afternoon of … Continue reading