Author: Rachel Jupp
Brendan, Buzzards and Beasts
Storm Brendan came crashing into the school last week. It felt like the scene in the Wizard of Oz where whole houses go zooming past…
A Guide to Separation Anxiety
We all experience anxiety from time to time, some more than others, but did you know there are different types of anxiety? One type our…
Teaching and Learning: Seating Plans
There’s more to a child’s academic success than just being taught; the environment in which they learn has a major impact on their progression. Effective…
And we’re back…
Welcome back to all, and the warmest of welcomes to our new families. It is great to have you here with us at St Peter’s….
Teaching and Learning: Concentration on Inspection
Concentration on Inspection. Experts believe that, typically, a child can concentrate hard for three to five minutes for every year of their life. This means…
Teaching & Learning: The Importance of Handwriting
Teachers generally do not relish a staff meeting. They are usually full of information. Quick-paced. A lot to get through in a short space of…
The Benefits of Indoor Play
We are all aware of the advantages of being outside and participating in outdoor activities; enjoying time outside is commonly recognised as being beneficial for…
The Benefits of Computer Games for Children
While the media tends to focus on the negatives when it comes to children playing computer games and using technology, it’s important to remember that…
Seven Christmas Activities to Do this Winter!
Christmas is a fantastic time for everyone to get together and enjoy some activities! It’s cold and wet outside, and Jack Frost is slowly but…
Entrepreneurial Flair
Ben S (Year 7) has raised £111 from a charity plant sale at the Christmas Fair and will donate the money to the school charity…