This year every class is experiencing at least one Forest Schools afternoon with a qualified Forest Schools teacher. Our Forest Schools sessions develop teamwork, self-confidence and a love of the outdoors. It is really interesting to see which children excel in this environment.
Due to the coronavirus, Foxes performed their assembly to an audience of 1 person and a video camera! Well done to all of them and to Mrs Brown.
Every year, Northgate GCSE and A-level French students join us to run a French café. Sidegate pupils write their own menus in French, order their drink and pastry using full sentences and pay in Euros. The Northgate students wait on the tables, taking the orders, responding in French and serve the food to Year 6's. This is a great learning experience for all involved - a big thank you to Mrs Sergeant, Sidegate's Languages Coordinator, for facilitating this event.
Every year, pupils are visited by professionals who use STEM knowledge and skills in their work. We are extremely fortunate to be supported by the Sidegate community and beyond to give pupils this wonderful opportunity to learn about the world of work and inspire them for future careers in the STEM industries.
In their geography lessons Year 4 are studying the country of Brazil and the Amazon Rainforest. Links to this topic are made across the curriculum, including the writing and performing of rainforest inspired poetry.