Joanna Swain, Author at Stanborough Primary School

‘Socks and Chocs’

Posted on 2nd December 20197th October 2020Comments 0

As a supporter of New Hope, the school council wanted to let you know about their upcoming Christmas initiative ‘Socks and Chocs’. While the anticipation...

We became GALILEO GALILEI!

Posted on 26th November 201911th November 2022Comments 0

Today we became GALILEO GALILEI! We thought like him, we acted like him and we viewed the world through his perspective. We discussed his inventions and discoveries, we researched and analysed fascinating facts about his life but most of all, we understood why today he is considered the father of modern science!

Stanborough School Tree-Planting Ceremony – by Natalie Davison

Posted on 22nd November 20197th October 2020Comments 0

On Tuesday 12 November, the Stanborough Primary School Council invited the rest of the school and various dignitaries to a tree-planting ceremony in the school...

BBC Children in Need

Posted on 15th November 201915th November 2019Comments 0

On Wednesday 13th November, the School Council organised a pyjama day to raise much needed money for Children In Need. Everyone came to school in...

What is a Government?

Posted on 8th November 201911th November 2022Comments 0

Students engaged with democracy, during UK Parliament Week. Activities involved the development of in-school political parties, political debates, writing manifestos, which culminated in students voting...

What Parents Need to Know About FIFA 20

Posted on 6th November 201911th November 2019Comments 0

FIFA is one of the biggest and most successful football games in the world. Children love the game due to the fact that they can...

Suggested Apps and Games for Early Years, 7-11 Years and 11-14 Years

Posted on 30th October 201911th November 2019Comments 0

In an ever-evolving online world, sometimes it’s difficult to make sense of the huge selection of apps and games available to young minds. The choices are almost...

Roman Day

Posted on 24th October 201911th November 2022Comments 0

On Thursday 24th October 2019, we had a Roman day at school and dressed up as Romans. The children looked spectacular as they paraded their...

What Parents Need to Know About Sadfishing

Posted on 23rd October 201911th November 2019Comments 0

‘Sadfishing’ is described as a behavioural trend where people make exaggerated claims about their emotional problems to generate sympathy and attention. It was a term...

Tooth Decay

Posted on 21st October 201911th November 2022Comments 0

We carried out an experiment to see which liquid would cause the most damage to eggshells (which represents the tooth enamel). We tested water, Ribena,...