The Durham Dales Federation is a federation of small rural primary schools, which was formed in September 2023. Staff from all schools work together to share expertise and to plan and deliver the curriculum. Our subject leaders co-ordinate their subjects across all the schools within our federation, which ensures that we can offer the same high-quality experiences to all pupils in our schools.
The Upper Dales schools of Wearhead and St John’s Chapel work together on a regular basis each week. At the start of the week, each school works in their own building and on Thursdays and Fridays, the schools come together on the St John’s Chapel Primary School site. On Federation days, we take advantage of the opportunities to work in larger groups with other children of the same age, and we often arrange visits and visitors for these days so that everyone can participate.
Wearhead Primary School Today, Class 2 have been looking at the different climate zones around the world.
View this PostWearhead Primary School Class 2 have been creating their own piece of artwork inspired by Rembrandt using an ink wash and experimenting with various types of pens, pencils and charcoal. They used these to add tone, shade, perspective and detail.
View this PostWearhead Primary School Class 1 have been working with primary colours in their art lesson to create secondary colours. We also experimented with paper marbling.
View this PostExciting news at St John's Chapel Primary Our new outdoor classroom for Class 1 has been built today! We can't wait to start using it and making the most of our outdoor area!
View this PostHamsterley Primary School This afternoon in Forest School Class 2 have had a great time cutting and painting signs to put up around our Forest School area. We have also enjoyed preparing and eating veggie kebabs in the sunshine
View this PostSt John's Chapel and Rookhope Primary Class 1 made the most of the warm weather during our Forest School session today. We used clay to make the life cycle of a frog, before toasting some marshmallows on the fire. We spent the rest of the session exploring and creating some minibeast land art.
View this PostHamsterley Primary School In computing this week, the Year 5 & 6s studied the history of some computers that changed our world and presented it to the whole class. They produced very informative and well structured presentations!
View this PostWearhead, SJC and Rookhope Schools Congratulations to our special certificate winners!
View this PostAre you looking for a fun and stimulating environment for your toddler? Do you know that we offer a range of childcare provision for 2 to 4 year olds in our governor-led pre-school? Contact us now to find out more. 01388 537 332 stjohnschapel@durhamlearning.net www.durhamdalesfed.co.uk
View this PostSt John's Chapel and Rookhope Primary This afternoon, we were learning all about costal erosion. We demonstrated the physical process of costal erosion, practically, using key vocabulary to talk about what was happening. We talked about the importance of sea defences and how they help protect our coastlines from erosion. We then drew our own labelled diagrams to document our learning.
View this PostChapel Tots is on today at St John's Chapel Primary School from 1.30pm - 3.00pm. It is open for all children aged 0 - 3 years old and is FREE! Refreshments will be available for all. We hope to see you there!
View this PostHamsterley Primary School Our Star Award winners for last week. Well done and keep up the amazing work!
View this PostHamsterley Primary School This afternoon in Art, Yr1/2 have delved deeply into the visual elements of flowers. We have printed flowers using ink, made spiral flowers out of paper plates, cut out flowers to make a collage and flower printing. We have looked closely at the shape and form of a flower Reception have made some incredible sea creatures using clay!
View this PostRookhope, St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Well done to this week's special certificate winners!
View this PostWearhead Primary School This week, children in class 1 made flowers using different techniques. They discussed shape, form and texture.
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