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All the latest news from Stannington Infants School
We would like to share all the news from our school with you. There is a lot going on at Stannington Infants School and this is the place to keep up with all the latest events and information.
Pasta cooking – Year 2
Last week, Year 2 had the opportunity to make a delicious pasta bake. The children chopped vegetables and added them to a pasta sauce before mixing it with pasta and adding some grated cheese. The children were able to take their pasta bakes home to enjoy with their...
Busy Bees Club
The children in Busy bees breakfast and after school club have been carrying out bee inspections with Mrs Grayson and Mrs Turner this week. They even managed to find the queen!
Year 2 trip to the Botanical Gardens
This term Year 2 are learning about the Congo River Basin Rainforest in Africa. As part of our learning we went on a trip to the Botanical Gardens to explore the tropical plants that grow in the gardens and inside the Glasshouse. The children had a lovely time...
Tropical Butterfly House
On Friday we visited the Tropical Butterfly House where we explored the rainforest environment. The children were immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of a tropical habitat and got to see some of the animals who live there including butterflies, macaws,...
#WakeUp Wednesday – What Parents and Educators Need to Know about Energy Drinks
Close to a third of children in the UK consume energy drinks at least once every week š²š„¤While these high-caffeine beverages might be touted as a shortcut to a boost in focus and productivity, even a moderate intake can lead to significant impacts on the heart,...
~WakeUp Wednesdays – What Parents and Educators Need to Know about Shopping Platforms
Quality merchandiseĀ š Fair pricesĀ š Whatās not to love?Ā š¤ The possibility of bagging a bargain and theĀ ability to sell your own unwantedĀ items have made online marketplacesĀ like Vinted and Depop into an attractive optionĀ for anyone looking to saveĀ money or make a...
Year 2 Art Week
This week has been Art week across school. The children in Year 2 have learnt all about the French artist Henri Matisse and still life art. They have learnt lots of new and interesting facts. The children have learnt many new observational skills when looking closely...
Eco Club – Tree Planting
Today Eco club have worked with Mrs Platts and Barry to plant some Hawthorn's on the school field. The children planted around 150 trees. . Ā
Year 1 Art Week
This week has been Art week across school. The children in Year 1 have learnt all about a French artist Henri Rousseau. They have learnt many new facts. The children in Year 1 have learnt many new observational observational skills when looking closely at "Surprised!...
Foundation Stage Art Week
Foundation Stage has had a great Art Week! We learned about the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. She is inspired by nature and uses dots to show texture and pattern in her work. We went outside to see what patterns and textures we could find in nature and then looked...