Personal Development

 

At Shiney Row Primary School, personal development is an integral part of our curriculum and wider school life. We are committed to providing children with a rich range of opportunities that enhance their learning beyond the classroom, helping them to develop confidence, resilience, independence and a strong sense of responsibility. Through educational visits, enrichment activities, sporting events, leadership roles, community projects and cultural experiences, our pupils are encouraged to broaden their horizons and develop the knowledge, skills and values needed to thrive. 

Some of our children from Years 4, 5 and 6 have been taking part in the Back on Track Programme, where they have been learning how to become positive ambassadors within school, promoting safety when riding bikes, motorbikes and scooters. To end the programme, the children were able to take part in a go-karting experience, where they could put their skills and knowledge to the test. It was a fast-paced afternoon, filled with fun and excitement and the children throughly enjoyed it. They represented the school brilliantly and we are very proud of them all.
 
 
Working with the Fire Service
 
 
 
Karting was so much fun/
 

Our Visit to the Grange Care Home

 

We were delighted to take a group of children to visit The Grange Care Home as part of our commitment to building strong links within our local community. The children were exceptional ambassadors for our school, demonstrating kindness, confidence and respect throughout the visit. They enjoyed chatting with residents, playing games together and sharing refreshments, creating lots of smiles and meaningful conversations along the way. Experiences like these help to strengthen connections across generations and provide valuable opportunities for our children to develop empathy, communication skills and a sense of community. We are incredibly proud of how they represented our school.

 

The School Council worked alongside the Community Teams within Sunderland Council, to create posters to be displayed in Herrington Country Park.

 

 

 

Year 6 visited Safety Works!

This week, our Year 6 children visited the Safety Works Centre. 🚒🚓🚑 During the visit, they learned all about the different public services and took part in activities that helped them understand how to stay safe in a range of everyday situations.  The session was very beneficial, particularly as the children continue to become more independent in preparation for their move to secondary school.

 

 

 

Derwent Hill

What an unforgettable adventure at Derwent Hill!  Our children embraced every challenge with enthusiasm, resilience and plenty of smiles as they took part in a range of exciting outdoor activities. From conquering a challenging hike and enjoying water sports, to scrambling through the gorge and taking on the all-time favourite – the famous Death Swing – every child showed incredible courage, teamwork and determination. We are so proud of how they supported one another, stepped outside their comfort zones and created memories that will last a lifetime. A huge thank you to the fantastic staff at Derwent Hill for making it such a special experience!

 

 

 

 

School Football Team - What an incredible achievement by our primary school football team! For the second year running, the team have completed the league and cup double — and finished the entire season unbeaten, without losing a single game!  A huge well done to every player for their hard work, teamwork and determination throughout the season. We’d also like to say a massive thank you to all the parents who have attended each game, supported from the sidelines and cheered the team on every step of the way. Your support means so much. Back-to-back League Champions ✅ Back-to-back Cup Winners ✅ Unbeaten Season ✅An achievement to remember. We are so proud of you! 

 

 

 

Netball Team - Our Year 5/6 netball team played at the Beacon of Light and enjoyed success in several matches. It was great to see their confidence growing with every game. Well done, team!