Today our budding Year 5 artists had the opportunity to revisit DNA and glaze their clay fish. They are really looking forward to receiving their fully glazed fish after they have been fired.

Last Thursday we had the opportunity to visit David Nieper Academy for an exciting day of Science. Four pupils from year 5 along with 5 other local primary schools took part in a variety of chemical experiments mixing and testing various liquids with acid and alkali to see what different reactions t...

During the holidays, Shirland Primary School became the third school to join the Christopher Nieper Education Trust. We have always had a strong link with the Trust and neighbouring schools, but this strengthens the way in which we work together to enhance opportunities for our children. Dr Hobbs...

This afternoon, 2 of our local PSCOs came to talk to the children about anti-social behaviour. KS1 children talked about the following: - What is ASB?        - Examples of ASB        - Understanding how a victim of ASB might feel - Who does it impact...

What a fantastic experience some of our Year 5 and 6 pupils had at our annual visit to the Duke's Barn at Beeley near Chatsworth. The children were able to participate in a variety of outdoor pursuits including caving, abseiling, rock climbing, canoeing and a night walk into the woods. They roun...

On Wednesday, it was Science Day at our school. As part of this day, Reception-Year 4 children had the incredible opportunity to learn about some fantastic animals. We had 'Animals In Hands' bring some of their creatures for the children to hold, touch and learn about. We learnt about their...