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• STEM Week

  Fri 15 Mar 2024

  This week we have been celebrating STEM week alongside British Science week. The theme was ‘Time’ and it was fantastic to see pupils having fun and learning great skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

   

  Pupils had a very exciting visit from Professor Sulphur Nitrate to celebrate STEM week. He

  created fire, fizz explosions and popping rockets. We certainly finished STEM week

  off with a BANG!

  

• Early Years Spare Clothes Plea

  Thu 14 Mar 2024

  Early Years are in need of spare clothes, if you have any clothes your children have grown out of, ages 3-5 years, please could we have them. 

   

  We are in particular need of underwear and trousers. Any spare shoes/wellies would also be very helpful, sizes 9-12. Please either drop them to a member of the Early Years team, or to the office. Thank you! 

• Easter STEM Tech Camp

  Wed 06 Mar 2024

  Next Thing Education are excited to announce an Easter STEM Tech Camp on 2nd – 5th April at St Mark’s C of E Primary School, BR2 0QR & 8th – 12th April at Trinity C of E Primary School, BR2 8LD from 9 am to 4 pm each day.

   

  The aim is to inspire, engage and empower the next generation of creators, coders, and inventors. An action-packed Activity Schedule with something for every child to extend their learning in a fun and unique way using the latest and greatest tech.

   

  Activities include:

  • 🤖 ROCKING ROBOTICS - Meet our robots and learn visual coding and programming skills that make them come to life!
  • 🚀 INGENIOUS INVENTIONS- Create electronic wonders, while exploring the world of circuits and invention with so many possibilities to explore.
  • 🎨 3D CREATIONS - Unlock your inner Tech Artist and create mesmerising three-dimensional creations
  • 🎥 MEDIA MADNESS - Enthusiastic directors, actors, and content creators will delve into the captivating realms of photography and filmmaking.
  • 🌟MINECRAFT & LEGO ENGINEERING - build incredible structures and learn circuitry creation complex Redstone contraptions. Bring creations to life with Lego sensors motors, building fun for everyone.
  • 🥽 VR or Lasertag – As our Tech fun activity for the week will be swimming with dolphins or team building in a lasertag quest.

   

  All staff are DBS Checked and Qualified to run the best sessions in the safest environment. For more information check out our flyer (on the "Letters" page), visit our website below or watch our video to see what to expect at camp https://youtu.be/VWqFyudd9oU

   

  Our camps cater to ages 5-11. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out and book online today or by the 15th March using code EARLYEASTER10 to receive 10% off, simply visit: https://www.nextthing.education/product/st-marks-church-of-england-primary-school-easter-camp/ OR https://www.nextthing.education/product/trinity-c-of-e-primary-school-easter-camp/

   

  There are a limited number of HAF places available for eligible children on Free School Meals to attend the camp funded by the council. If you are eligible, please click on our HAF page to book.

   

  

• Being a Parent

  Fri 01 Mar 2024

  Downderry Children’s Centre is running a course to help parents and carers learn practical communication skills to bring up confident and happy children. The course aims to help improve parents' wellbeing and parenting techniques.

  Every Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm, from 1st May for 8 weeks.

   

  The course is free, however places are limited. If in need of childcare to attend, please speak to a member of staff.

   

  Click here for booking form.