Life Skills (PSHE, SMSC, British Values)
In this section of the gallery, you will see the work we do to prepare our amazing children to become confident, caring adults. We can't wait to show you what we have been up to!!
Our Curriculum
You can find out more about what we will be looking by clicking on the link below!
Reviewing our Life Skills Curriculum
We are very proud of the work we do to teach Life Skills at Westerhope Primary School. This includes promoting British Values, developing the children's Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural awareness and teaching them Personal, Social, Health, Economic skills and discussing how these are used in the wider world. We constantly review and update our curriculum as a whole school team, listening to the views of our children, staff and leaders and informing our governors. Here are some reviews of this work:
Making a difference with a sprinkle of kindness in Year 3
Class 7 have been such kind, thoughtful learners creating lovely, positive messages to two children in need of an extra smile...
Your incredible messages of love and support will be sent in the post to the wonderful 52LIVES charity - thank you so much!
Air quality monitor- Year 3 used our monitor to interpret some graphs. They then made their own experiment to find out where exactly is most polluted in school.
Smart Scoot Training Today our Year 3 children loved taking part in Smart Scoot training. They learnt how to safely ride their scooters - we can't wait to see them travelling actively to school! Well done everyone!
Good To Be Me Day
Wow! What an a amazing day this has been! We Celebrated Children's Mental Health Day with our Good to Be Me Day. We got to have so many activites during this day:
Tae Kwan Do
Yoga
Therapy Dogs
Boxing
Chartwells Food and Mood
Mindfulness drawing
All of these activities helped us be mindful and think about our mental health. Well done Westerhope! 
We are excited to celebrate our first mental healh day- Good to Be Me Day :)
Our lovely Year 3 children have shown such kind hearts today by creating beautiful pictures and writing wonderful, positive message to a young lady in need of lots of kindness after a really tough time in her life.
Thank you for making a difference to someone in need of a sprinkle of your kindness - you are such little superstars!
The wonderful bundle of pictures and messages will be sent in the post 52LIVES charity.
Reception and KS1 had a visit from Jo from Newcastle council telling us all about road safety. Children should have brought home their certificate and sticker after the session 😀
Making a difference with a sprinkle of kindness...
Class 13 have shown such care, thought and kindness for two young people who are in need of lots of kindness in their lives just now.
Thank you for having such wonderful, kind hearts and making a difference 
Your incredible positive messages and drawings will be sent in the post to 52LIVES charity!
A sprinkle of Christmas kindness by Year 2 ...
Class 6 have been busy, kind elves making Christmas crafts, cards and writing kind messages to those who need a little extra kindness at Christmas.
All ready for the 52 LIVES charity Christmas post!
Such kind hearted learners! ❤️
Children in Need
We gathered lots of our small change and created lots of different Pudsey faces
Well done Westerhope- we raised £372!! Amazing!
Secret Buddy Week
We had a super Secret Buddy Week and it was lovely to hear how kind everyone was! Different year groups celebrated kindness in lots of different ways
Anti Bullying Week is finally here! We celebrate this by taking part in Secret Buddy Week. Throughout the week, everyone is given a 'secret buddy' and their mission is to be extra kind to this person. You can share books, draw pictures, give your secret buddy a smile or whatever you want to make your secret buddy's day 
We were visited by Gillian Bell from the Parliament outreach team. She told us about the Government and how they run the country.
Year 3 became MPs and created our own laws. We were the government and opposition and had to debate to see if a law should be passed. We debated whether homework should be banned for children.
Sprinkle kindness like confetti ... and Year 2 certainly did today! 
Thank you to our thoughtful, caring and kind learners in Class 6 who made lots of beautiful drawings and messages for a poorly young boy who is in need of being cheered up.
What a fantastic job they did! Such inspiring, kind little people who were so keen to brighten someones day up! Well done
A sprinkle of 'School of Kindness' in Year 5 and 6...
We have explored the meaning of 'kindness', sharing thoughts and feelings of what being kind looks like and the impact kindness has on other people.
Our incredibly kind learners in Year 5 and 6 made their own act of kindness for a seven year old girl who had a difficult start to her young life and was in need of lots of kind messages to brighten her day.
What an incredible job they did! The children's messages were so thoughtfully written, expressing care, kindness and positivity from start to finish. Our young friend will be so happy and appreciative to receive them, I have no doubt!
The word inspirational springs to mind!
Bikeability
Year 4 had a brilliant time today learning how to look after their bikes, follow the Highway Code and most importantly how to stay safe on their bikes on the road. Well done everyone!
World Mental Health Day - 10th October 2019
Our children's mental health is very important to us. If you have any concerns at all, please let us know. Here you can find information to support you.
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8.10.19 ⭐️⭐️POSSIBILITIES & LIVING IN THE WIDER WORLD⭐️⭐️
Ada Lovelace Day
Westerhope had a fantastic day celebrating Ada Lovelace Day. We used the day to promote women in the STEM industries. We loved finding out about some of our most revered female scientists! Fantastic learning everyone!!!
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Year 3 were lucky enough to have a workshop about anger. We talked about what it might look like and how to deal with anger.
20.6.19 Living in the wider world
Clean Air Day
We have been completing lots of activities to promote Clean Air Day! We know the importance of looking after the air to help all living things.
18.6.19 Healthy Eating
Warburtons Workshops in Year 4
Year 4 were very lucky to be visited by Warburtons. They found out about Healthy Eating and created their own nutritious sandwiches! Well done everyone!
17.6.19 Living in the Wider World
Food Awareness Week
Mr Outson has been carrying out a Food awareness week in school. We want to reduce how much food we waste in a week. We love looking for ways to help the world.
24.4.19 Happy St George's Day
26.3.19 MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The Big Battery Hunt
The Eco-Warriors and Year 4 have been very busy getting ready to launch the Big Battery Hunt. We want to see how we can make a difference to the world by trying to get everyone to recycle their used batteries.
⭐️🔋 Happy hunting 🔋 ⭐️
The Big Battery Hunt
17.3.19 BRITISH VALUES AND LIVING IN THE WIDER WORLD
Happy St Patrick's Day
Find out more about St Patrick's Day by clicking on the link below!
15.3.19 LIVING IN THE WIDER WORLD
Happy Comic Relief
Thank you so much to everyone for supporting Comic Relief and sending our donations into school. We raised lots of money to support this fantastic charity!
12.3.19 LIVING IN THE WIDER WORLD
Peace Talk
Today, Year 4 were very lucky to be joined by Owen and Bob from the CND. They talked to them about peace and discussed what it means to them. They then listened carefully to each other's views and the story of Sadako. Then they wrote down our wish for peace and created our own oragami crane. Then they thought about whether children can change the world.
⭐️Fantastic work everyone!! ⭐️
5.4.19 LIVING IN THE WIDER WORLD
Rights and Responsibilities
In Year 4, today we thought about what rights every child has and if a child can make a difference to the world. Find out more by watching the video below.
4.3.19 RELATIONSHIPS
The School Nurse visits Year 4
Year 4 were very lucky to be visited by Jill, our school nurse, today who discussed the importance of relationships. Relationships are bonds and connections. We thought who we have relationships with, how we can respect and look after each other. We know it is important that we share different personal information with different people.
1.3.19 BRITISH VALUES Happy St David's Day!
15.2.19 STAYING SAFE AND RULE OF LAW
Smart Walkers
Today the Year 6 children learnt how to become Smart Walkers. They talked about the dangers and the importance of the Green Cross Code. Excellent work everyone!
5.2.19 STAYING SAFE & RULE OF LAW Safer Internet Day - Today we had a fantastic day celebrating how to stay safe online. We focused on the importance of giving consent. Well done Westerhope!
16.1.18 STAYING SAFE - Today we were visited by the NSPCC who told us how important it is to speak out if we are worried. Fantastic listening everyone!
16.1.19 DEMOCRACY
Brexit
After yesterday's vote in the House of Commons, we have been watching Newsround with our KS2 children to give them an awareness of the UK's current affairs. Here are some websites which you may like to use to help you talk about this important issue with your children.
15.1.19 Some examples of our amazing Life Skills work
15.1.19 STAYING SAFE & RULE OF LAW
Road Safety Assembly
Today we were visited by PC Skjaerstad and Petra from Co-operative funeralcare. They told us all about how to cross roads safely and the importance of being seen. We even received badeges to help keep us safe. Fantastic learning everyone!
5.12.18 Well done Westerhope!! We have received Healthy School Status again for another 2 years!!!
5.12.18 & 6.12.18 MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Money Sense Workshops
We have been very lucky to be joined by our school governor, who has supported us taking part in Money Sense workshops. The children have loved finding out about money through planning and budgeting a party, talking about wants and needs and even carrying out a fraud investigation. Well done everyone!!
5.12.18 STAYING SAFE & ADVENTURE
Smart Scoot Training
Today our Year 3 children loved taking part in Smart Scoot training. They learnt how to safely ride their scooters - we can't wait to see them travelling actively to school! Well done everyone!
4.12.18 STAYING SAFE
Road Safety Training
Today the children in Reception, Year 1 and 2 had a brilliant time finding out about how to cross the roads safely. Well done everyone!!
3.12.18 MAKING A DIFFERENCE & RELATIONSHIPS
Random Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar
Our School Councillors have been very busy organising a special advent calendar for all the children. Each day different children will be challenged to do something kind for their classmates. We can't wait to hear what everyone has been up to!
30.11.18 Happy St Andrew's Day!
Today we celebrate the Patron Saint of Scotland. Click on the link below to listen to BBC Schools Radio and find out more about his life!
12.11.18 - 17.11.18 RELATIONSHIPS & STAYING SAFE
Secret Buddies to promote Anti-bullying week
We loved seeing all the children doing such kind acts for their friends! It had been brilliant, here is some cross-curricular work from our Year 2 children- they are superstars!!!
15.11.18 MAKING A DIFFERENCE
It's Children in Need!!!
Thank you very much to everyone for supporting Children in Need and wearing your pyjamas to school. You are making such a difference to the lives of others. Happy Secret Buddy Week!
14.11.18 BEING HEALTHY
Year 1 Teeth Talk
Today Year 1 were visited by the School nurse who told them all about how to keep their teeth healthy and the importance of brushing their teeth twice a day. Well done everyone!
Making a difference
Last years school councillors were awarded with the Bronze Modeshift award for promoting active travel! Well done!
7.11.18 MAKING A DIFFERENCE & RELATIONSHIPS Today we talked to the children about our Secret Buddy week. We watched an amazing video by Mr Thoburn and children from the Outer West Learning Trust. It told us about cyber bullying and how to stay safe. Amazing work everyone!
5.11.18 STAYING SAFE
The Fireworks Code
We love Bonfire Night but remember you always need to follow the fireworks code:
Westerhope Stays Safe with Fireworks
22.10.18 ⭐️ MUTUAL RESPECT AND TOLERANCE ⭐️
Premier League Writing Stars
As part of our Reading Week, which this year is focused on Poetry, our Year 4 pupils are taking part in a very exciting competition. They are writing poems all about Diversity to be entered into the Premier League's Writing Stars competition. There are lots of amazing prizes to be won - good luck everyone!!
22.10.18 🌍MAKING A DIFFERENCE🌎
The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy
We are very excited to let you know that we have been selected as one of five schools by Catherine McKinnell MP to be part of this very exciting project. We will soon be recieiving a Hazel tree to plant in our garden. This project is to show the Commonwealth's commitment to protecting the forests of the world. Find out more by watching the link below:
RULE OF LAW & LIVING IN THE WIDER WORLD
Reception have two special visitors
Our Reception classes were very lucky to be visited by two special visitors- a firefighter and police officer. They found out about the important work they do to look after everyone. What fantastic learning!
18.10.18 KEEPING HEALTHY
The School Nurse visits Year 5
Our wonderful school nurse, Jill Williamson, visited Year 5 today to talk about hygiene and some of the changes everyone's bodies go through. Well done everyone!😊
15.10.18 🌍MAKING A DIFFERENCE & BOOKS BUILD BRAINS 📚 We love seeing life skills being taught across the curriculum.Here Year 4 have been using their reading to find out about Theresa May's plans to deal with pollution caused by plastic. Fantastic learning everyone!!
12.10.18 KEEPING SAFE & BEING HEALTHY Class 10 loved taking part in their Level 1 Bikeability. They know about the Highway Code, how to signal and stop safely.
9.10.18 ⭐️⭐️POSSIBILITIES & LIVING IN THE WIDER WORLD⭐️⭐️
Ada Lovelace Day
Westerhope had a fantastic day celebrating Ada Lovelace Day. We used the day to promote women in the STEM industries. We were very lucky to be visited by Marie, a marine biologist who bought in lots of things for us to look at. And we loved finding out about some of our most revered female scientists! Fantastic learning everyone!!!
4.10.18 ⭐️RULE OF LAW & STAYING SAFE ⭐️
Year 2 visited Safety works
The Year 2 children had an amazing trip to Safty Works today. they found out about how to make emergency phone calls, the role of the police and fire service, how to stay safe around dogs and how to safely cross a road. Fantastic learning everyone!
1.10.18 - 5.10.18 STAYING SAFE & KEEPING HEALTHY
Year 6 have been very busy this week undertaking their Level 2 Bikeability training. They now know how to ride safely on the roads. Well done everyone!
26.9.18🌍 MAKING A DIFFERENCE, DEVELOPING MUTUAL RESPECT AND TOLERANCE🌍
Diversity Day
Wow! We had the most amazing day 'making a difference.' We had lots of fantastic visitors in school and found out about their culture, beliefs and skills. All the children know the importance of treating others with tolerance, respect and kindness. We are very proud of you Westerhope!!
Bollywood Dancing
African Drumming
Learning the Jewish Days of the Week
26.9.18 STAYING SAFE & KEEPING HEALTHY
The School Nurse Visits Reception
Today the school nurse visited Reception to show them how to wash their hands and answer any questions they had about their bodies. Fantastic learning everyone!
20.9.18 STAYING SAFE & KEEPING HEALTHY
Feelings
This half term, everyone in school is focusing on ways to stay Healthy in their Life Skills sessions. Understanding their own feelings, others' feelings, how they can cope with difficult feelings and how their feelings can be affected by the media. We feel emotional health is very important to the development of everyone of our wonderful pupils. Here are some videos used to support their understanding and links to give advice to parents about developing emotional health.
19.9.18🌍 MAKING A DIFFERENCE, MUTUAL RESPECT AND TOLERANCE 🌎
Our Assembly
Today in assembly we discussed what it is like to feel different. We know the importance of being kind and respecting everyone for who they are.
17.9.18 STAYING SAFE & BEING HEALTHY
Bikeability
Class 9 had a brilliant time today learning how to look after their bikes, follow the Highway Code and most importantly how to stay safe on their bikes on the road. Well done everyone!
4.9.18 Brain Facts
The children in Year 5 investigated their brains to help them understand how they learn. Check out their brain facts video on their class page!
5.9.18 Growth Mindset
In Year 4, the children have been learning about how we learn and how our attitude to learning can affect the progress we make. They decided on ways to train their brain.
Our Previous Learning
If you would like to see our Life skills work from previous years, please click on the link below. We are very proud of our children's learning.