Lowrys trip to Castleshaw 

The children explored different habitats and identified  clues to determine which animals lived there. They had fun pond dipping and found a variety of living things. The day ended with a bug hunt by inspecting micro habitats in the Castleshaw grounds.

Careers Day - Inspiring futures

Today all children have spent the day exploring different careers and thinking about their future aspirations as part of Curriculum Enrichment Day. The children looked at how our school curriculum helps to develop their skills and knowledge that they need for the future. We had a variety of guests speaking to the children about their role and other roles in their sector, alongside a variety of activities including writing a CV and how to conduct themselves in an interview.

The guests varied from…

Police

Chef and Restaurant owner

Health Visitor

Musician

IT Consultant

Sports coach

Accountant

Community Project Leader

Mental Health Nurse

Cabin crew

Tattoo artist

Project Manager

Train Engineer

HGV Mechanic

Wire artist

World Book Day

The children spent the day celebrating books and reading for pleasure. They engaged in a variety of fun reading activities and enjoyed the Book Swap Bonanza. 

Newton's River Study 

Year 5 had a brilliant experience visiting Lords Brook. As Geographers, the children studies the course of the river and learnt how to sketch it. They explored the meaning of a meander, explored river mapping and carried out tests to investigate the speed of the river. 

Dog in the playground performed by musical theatre club. 

This is the place performed by musical theatre club. 

World Thinking Day 

A day where we express thanks for our community of Scouts and guides from around the world. 

Love is in the air!

The school councillors hosted a valentines themed tuck shop. The children loved their sweet treats! 

Elgar's Local Walk 

Elgars explored Failsworth as part of their Geography topic on locality. They visited the Failsworth pole, the state of Ben Brierley and recognised human and physical features in the local area. 

Drakes participated in balance bike training.

The training actively challenges them to maintain balance and aids the in developing the skills required to cycle independently.

Some children in Elgars took part in a multisport event at Higher Failsworth Primary School. They participated in a range of sports activities and developed new skills targeted around agility and coordination.