A new term is well underway at Stepaside CP School. Pupils have returned looking very smart in their uniforms and ready to learn. The attendance and behaviour for the first few weeks has been excellent. Staff are excited to welcome pupils back and to see new faces in their classes too. There are exciting topics and activities planned for the term both in school and with extracurricular club and trips.
The infants have booked their outdoor learning sessions at Penderry Woods and the Nursery class have a block of outdoor Thursdays this term, visiting the beach and the forest.
Nursery pupils are also enjoying their Messy Wednesdays where they play and learn in a sensory way. New pupils in the Nursery were also joined by class pets this year, two friendly guinea pigs called Flame and Roxy. Pupils in Year 2 are studying plastics pollution, and are hosting a mini version of Bertie the Sea bass as he visits local schools. The children have written a persuasive letter home to their parents outlining the problems of using and disposing of plastics.
Dosbarth Wiwer are also planning trips to the woods later this term.
Year 6 pupils have secured funding from Arts Council of Wales to make an expedition to the Egypt Centre at Swansea University where they will take part in workshops and handle genuine artefacts. “This is the second time we have accessed funding for this trip, it is so beneficial to the pupils learning on this topic in our history curriculum. The Centre is a great resource for us and we are very grateful for the support we have received from Arts Council of Wales to make this trip possible.” commented Mr Richard Adams, class teacher.
Dosbarth Draenog are working hard on their topic of Space and are preparing to teach each other what they have learned from their research.
Afterschool clubs have restarted too with pupils involved in cooking, cross country, Welsh and French alongside ball skills, netball and football. Our ever popular Buzz Club has gone down well this year with pupils watching reviewing films.
“All in all, a fantastic start to the new school year. It good to see everyone engaged in their learning and we are delighted with the support we are receiving from parents with regard to uniform and attendance. We look forward to making the most of the opportunities we have as members of the Stepaside CP school community.” Commented Mr Paul Harries Headteacher