After 4 weeks of climbing, we have all been able to improve and make progress. It may be that we are feeling more confident, more prepared to have a go, or that we can reach the top of a wall or even come first in a challenge (either traversing or climbing up)....

After another rescheduled tournament due to poor weather, Tuesday afternoon was calm and sunny. We took the largest cohort possible (a team of 9) and every single person played a match. We had worked hard in our class lessons and had some extra practice at break and...

On the 3rd November 2023, Seatown Class visited Bridport to explore how the railway developed and the impact it had on the town and nearby West Bay. We began by recording and mapping the buildings in the main streets. This proved tricky to record without tables and...

At the beginning of the new school year, everyone completed a PE questionnaire that asked pupils what they thought of PE and what improvements could be made. Many voices suggested trying out climbing as a new sport to try. So, we listened and arranged some climbing...

On a beautiful late summer's day, the school spent the day thinking about our dash - the symbol found between birth and death dates but represents a whole lifetime.  We were reminded by Mrs Moss, one of our governors about our school vision, ethos and values and how...

As time at Powerstock draws to a close, Y6 visited Salisbury Cathedral to mark this significant turning point in their lives. Some had never travelled by train before, so it was a day full of firsts. We enjoyed the  cathedral...

For the 1st time in over a decade, Powerstock decided to enter the local swimming gala organised by Primary Sports and Education. It involved a number of schools across a large area of West Dorset and we were nervous! But, one of our school values is perseverance and...

It was a hot, hot day as the year 5s and 6s from local schools gathered together for an afternoon of competition. Quadkids involves pupils competing in 4 disciplines: sprint, long distance run, throwing and jumping. [gallery...

It was perfect weather for a morning on the water. Some of Seatown had been before but it didn't stop the nerves and the excitement. We got ourselves kitted out and headed for the boats. [gallery...

Although it had been a term since we had studied the Ancient Greeks, Seatown were given the opportunity to experiment with their paper clay puppet heads that they had created and produce a scene using their own scripts, iMovie and greenscreens. They're not perfect but...

Books and stories are fantastic! That's the message we want to share with you all. Although World Book Day was just one day, we have really enjoyed books and stories in many ways over the past week. We began by listening to an audio book during each daily mindfulness...

As part of our literacy work, we have recently been studying a wonderful book by Mordicai Gerstein called The Man Who Walked Between The Towers.   It is based on a true story about a tightrope walker, Philippe Petit.  Was he remarkable, reckless or responsible?...