Autumn Term

Basketball whole school festival

On Monday 2nd October, the whole school participated in a Basketball festival with Andy from the South Ribble Active Health Team. The children participated in lots of games and mini-competitions whilst learning the skills of this sport. 

Dance whole school festival

On Monday 20th November, the whole school participated in a Dance festival with Beth from the South Ribble Active Health Team. The children learnt a routine to a piece of music which gave them the opportunity to practise a variety of skills including projection and musicality. 

Outdoor Learning training

In October, all of the staff at Cuerden participated in an Outdoor Learning training day with Emma from Hedgehog Woodland Adventures. Everybody learnt the skills needed to lead our Outdoor Learning sessions. 

Spring Term

Dodgeball whole school festival 

On Friday 12th January, Andy from the South Ribble Active Health Team led a Dodgeball festival for the whole school. The children learnt the skills of this invasion game and joined in with mini-competitions and games.

Yoga whole school festival

On Tuesday 6th February, the whole school participated in a Yoga festival which was led by Tanya from the South Ribble Active Health Team. The children participated in calming and peaceful activities to practise yoga and mindfulness for their wellbeing. Tanya also led the children in chants and positive affirmations. 

Year 5 Playtime Leader's training

The children in Year 5 have had the opportunity to work alongside Andy from the South Ribble Active Health Team this half term to learn and develop their skills so that tehy are able to run mini activities for children across the school at lunchtimes. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed this session and they are looking forward to launching their lunchtime club after half term! 

Swimming pool

In February, we welcomed 'Pools for Schools' back to Cuerden to lead some top-up swimming sessions. The children have thoroughly enjoyed working alongside the coach, Georgia and have all made great progress.