The arts company Every Picture Tells came to work with the Early Years children to produce some art and craft work related to traditional stories. Firstly, the children listened to an alternative version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. A storyboard was used to help to tell the story and afterwards, the children had the opportunity to produce a baby bear picture. To finish off the visit, the children took part in a mini quiz: Guess the traditional story. The children were excellent at the quiz and guessed all the answers correctly! A fabulous time was had by all.

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During our Be Healthy week, Stephen Turnbell, a professional footballer from Hartlepool United, came into Year One and Two to discuss with the children the importance of a healthy diet and doing plenty of exercise. He also delivered some coaching, wowed the children and staff with his tricks and skills, and refereed some 7 a side matches. The children had a great afternoon and discovered how much hard work and dedication it takes to be an elite athlete.

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On the 29th February 2008, our very own Robinson Crusoe found himself shipwrecked at Wardley Primary School.

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Key Stage One and Foundation Stage children have enjoyed a fantastic arts themed week based around the continent of Africa.

The week was planned and designed in order to enable the children to gain an insight into different cultures and customs of the African people. The children learned about the geography of the continent, foods, animals, clothing and jewellery, music, singing and dance, as well as the different forms of African artwork.

Read on to find out more about our visiting artists for the week, see more photos and find out more about the types of activities that took place.

Continue reading "African Arts Week- A Huge Success!" »

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After six months of hard work, the Year six pupils finally staged their performance of Disney’s Jungle book at Heworth Grange in the summer term and it was an outstanding performance from the children, who put all their effort into the show.

Read on to find out more details and see more spectacular photos.

Continue reading "Wardley’s production of Jungle Book at Heworth Grange- absoloutely out of this world!" »

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Wardley Primary School has been working in partnership with Heworth Grange Comprehensive School Arts College staff to develop the skills of some of our pupils here at Wardley.

Mrs Park, the art teacher at Heworth, came in one morning per week for six weeks, to work with our gifted and talented artists from Nursery to Year Six. The children looked at and discussed artwork by Henri Matisse, as a stimulus. The children did still life sketches, painted; sponge printed and did collages of various fruit and vegetables, for a Healthy Eating Display now situated in the dining hall.

Mrs Park also worked with all of the Year Two pupils in order to support the children with their transition from the Infants to the Juniors, by producing artwork to be displayed in the Junior Hall. The children looked at multicultural art and used aboriginal style techniques to re-create a map of Wardley.

Thank you to the children and to Mrs Park for their hard work producing the wonderful displays.

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Tuesday 19th June did not bring a typical Literacy lesson for most KS2 children; instead it provided them with the opportunity to meet another author, this time Dutch Children's author, Jose Hofstede.

Jose has written five books in the Brave Hunter series and is currently touring England. The children were given an insight into the writing and publishing process before being given the opportunity to ask any reading and writing questions they thought she could help them with.

Visit the website at www.Brave-Hunter.co.uk

To read more about the experience Nicole Dunlop and Dylan Cook had, click on the link below
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Jose asked the teachers to choose three children from each session who deserved to recieve a personalised signed book from her. They were chosen because of their listening skills and involvement in the session.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOOK WINNERS

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On Thursday 19th November pupils in Year One to Six took part in a Tennis Fun Day. Local coach, Jonathan Newton, worked with each class teaching a range of basic tennis skills. The focus of the session was to develop the pupils’ racket skills while promoting fun and enjoyment through a range of games. Jonathan is continuing to work closely with the school by providing weekly tennis lessons with pupils throughout Key Stage 2.

Should your child be interested in attending local tennis clubs please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Riches for telephone numbers of local coaches.

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