Wearhead and St. John's Chapel Primary School KS1 children have begun their science topic about everyday materials. They have been on a material hunt and have used the digital microscopes to look at materials in more detail.

Hamsterley Primary School Class 2's art topic this term is Distortion and Abstraction. Today we've been exploring abstract art by representing objects using shapes. Using their imagination and creativity, the children have created some amazing pieces that are bold, unique, and full of personality. Well done, Class 2! #AbstractArt #CreativeKids #ClassroomArt

Hamsterley Primary School EYFS had so much fun exploring the outside area this morning!

Hamsterley Primary School Reception Maths Magic! Today our Reception children wowed us with their brilliant maths skills! From confident counting to clever pairing, they showed just how much they know and had so much fun doing it! It was a joy to see their enthusiasm and teamwork shine through during our activities. Well done, little mathematicians! #EarlyYears #ReceptionClass #MathsFun #LearningThroughPlay #DurhamDalesFederation

Hamsterley Primary School It was such a joy to welcome our wonderful cooks back to Cookery Club tonight! While the ovens stayed off, the creativity was sizzling . We explored healthy eating and crafted vibrant rainbow wraps packed with colour, crunch, and carefor the children to take home. We hope they enjoy devouring them just as much as they loved making them!

Hamsterley Primary School After sharpening their arithmetic skills yesterday, Class 2 spent today's maths lesson collaborating in groups to refine their reasoning and problem-solving abilities. We were incredibly impressed by their thoughtful mathematical discussions, systematic approaches, and fantastic teamwork. Well done, everyone you really shone today!

Hamsterley School What a fantastic start to the school year! Our Reception children settled in beautifully today and had a brilliant time exploring all the exciting activities in their new classroom. This afternoon, they took part in their very first fundamental movement skills sessionand absolutely loved it! We're so proud of how confident and curious they've been already. Here's to a wonderful week ahead! #ReceptionClass #FirstDayFun #EarlyYears #DurhamDalesFederation #LearningThroughPlay

St. John's Chapel & Wearhead Primary School Today we said goodbye to a much-loved and highly valued member of staff. Mrs Fenton has been a dedicated part of St. John's Chapel Primary School for over 20 years and will be greatly missed by staff, pupils, and parents alike. We wish her all the very best in her future adventures thank you for everything, Mrs Fenton!

What a brilliant day of adventure for the children of St John's Chapel and Wearhead! Today's Forest School session was all about teamwork, confidence, and getting stuck into nature. The children showed fantastic skills using real tools safely and sensibly and exploring all the wonders of the wild around them. The highlight? Toasties cooked on the open fireoozing cheese, crispy bread, and proud little chefs! There's something truly magical about sharing stories around the flames and watching young minds grow in the outdoors.

Splashtastic Fun at St John's Chapel and Wearhead! Yesterday, our amazing children from St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools celebrated all their hard work with a well-deserved afternoon of water games and a brilliant water fight! There were squeals of laughter, soaked socks, and lots of smiles as the children cooled off and let loose in the sunshine. It was the perfect way to reward their fantastic efforts this term and a reminder that learning and fun go hand in hand!

Hamsterley Primary School Class 2 have been busy snapping their entries for the Hamsterley Hoppings. I'm sure you'll agree we have some talented photographers in our school.

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools The countdown to the Weardale Show is onand our amazing pupils have been busy preparing their entries! Every child has created two fantastic pieces to showcase, and the variety is truly inspiring. Our youngest artists have wowed us with vibrant hand and finger paintings and imaginative collages, while KS1 and KS2 have impressed with beautiful handwriting pieces and stunning artwork. Expect to see: Striking paintings of birds of prey Serene Weardale landscapes Intricate still life pencil drawings of food The children have poured so much effort and creativity into their work, and we couldn't be prouder. Come and see their masterpieces on display at the Weardale Show on Saturday 30th August 2025you won't want to miss it!

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools Over the past half term, our talented KS1 pupils have been busy designing and crafting their very own bag tags! With creativity and care, they've explored techniques like appliqué and added eye-catching embellishments to make each tag truly unique. Their hard work and artistic flair shine throughevery bag tag looks absolutely fantastic!

Hamsterley Primary School Celebration Assembly Yesterday, we celebrated another amazing year of learning, laughter, and friendship and gave our incredible Year 6 pupils the heartfelt send-off they truly deserve. Thank you to everyone who was able to come!

St John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools Classroom Calm: Celebrating a Year of Hard Work! As we wrap up a fantastic school year, it's time to slow down and celebrate all the effort, growth, and resilience our pupils have shown. Today children from Y3-Y6 have chosen various activities which help them to relax including Coding, Hama beads and drawing.