Demonstrating C.A.R.E & Enrichment
At Banham Primary we are proud of all of our children and encourage them to reach their full potential. We want our children to have access to experiences that enrich their lives and inspire them to try new things. Our C.A.R.E values underpin all we do as we encourage our pupils to be Confident, Able to meet future challenges, Responsible members of the community and Effective learners.
At Banham Primary School, our enrichment activities are underpinned by our C.A.R.E values. We strive to ensure these activities support our curriculum and expand experiences for all of our children. This page captures some of the activities children at Banham experience but is not an exhaustive list.
We have taken part in a range of sporting events such as our annual Trust Cross Country competition, netball, and tag rugby events as well as cricket and Norwich City Football Club community activities. We then extend this into experience days including various types or dance and bounce fit and local football games. We are proud that these experiences have encouraged children to join clubs outside of school such as netball, cricket, rugby and football but also take part in larger sporting events.
Regular sports and physical activities help improve our cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles and bones, reduce stress and anxiety, boost immune function, enhance mental health and cognitive functioning, builds confidence and self-esteem, promotes teamwork and leadership skills, lets children enjoy themselves and more!
All children take part in regular Forest School sessions in our own Forest School area.
These sessions involve:
• exploring the natural environment by exploring materials and the area around them.
• provides opportunities for children to take risks and challenge themselves in a safe setting through tree climbing, using tools or sometimes a campfire.
• helps to fosters independence and self-confidence in our children allowing them to design and create wonderful child led creations.
• promotes physical activity and a love of nature through movement games, insect hunting and caring for our special area.
• And, helps children to develop social skills and to cooperate with each other through den building and sharing ideas.
Our Year 5 and 6 children have the opportunity to take part in our biannual residential trip. Our latest one was to Eaton Vale. The children enjoyed various activities such as crate stacking, raft building, go kart building, archery and more.
The alternative year they take part in specific enrichment days.
Class trips are picked to support the learning in class and strengthen knowledge around a topic or to develop a particular skill set.
The whole school have enjoyed a trip to the pantomime at Christmas to experience a real theatre.
We also ensure we reap the benefits of a zoo in the village which we can walk to, link to our learning and enjoy!
The choir have also performed at the ‘Zoo Do’ to a sold out evening of 2000 tickets! And, confidently sang to a packed theatre in the Corn Hall as part of an evenings musical entertainment.
Forest Schools
Gardening Club
We are proud of our garden!
We have to check for insects that can help a healthy garden but also those that may damage our produce.
Some plants need help to grow and we may use canes or string..
Weeding is an important part of the process.
We try to remember to shake off the extra soil.
Kneeling pads and gardening gloves help keep us safe and comfortable.
Sports Day
School Choir
Banham Choir sang as part of a special show at the Corn Hall in Diss.
They performed a song that they had written themselves!
And performed with others to sing the War is Over.
The youngest performers on the stage!
They sang beautifully in a sold out performance!
Warhammer Club
We have used our characters to create games.
We have explored different techniques to carefully paint our characters.
We have explored different tools to create.
We have learnt about different rules in the games.
Pokemon Club
We compare cards and share what we like about them.
We consider what is a fair swap.
We love sharing our collections with our friends.
Bikeathon
We were keen to get started!
We listened carefully to the instructions.
We are picked our chosen method of transport.
Secured our helmets to keep us safe.
And off we went!
We wanted to complete as many laps as we could.
We had lots of fun!
Trust Cross Country Competition
Every child in Key Stage Two took part in our 'Trust Cross Country Competition'.
Warm up activities allowed us to make friends from other schools.
Each year group ran for a set distance.
Rain and hail did not stop us!
We were all very proud and gave it our best.
12 children across the trust placed for a medal.
We were proud to bring home the first shield of the tournament! Will it return with us next year? 7 of them from Banham. This has inspired children to take up athletics outside of school and run in further competitions across Norfolk!
New Climbing Equipment
Strength
Imagination
Balance
Coordination
Cooperation
Determination
Encouragement
Bravery
Skill
Resiliance
Bold
Proud
Core strength
Creative
Team work
Persistance
Transfering of skills
Social skills
Gross motor skills
Problem solving
Achievement!
Football
Our Year 3 & 4 excited for a game against another school. The children shared tips before they played about team work and setting up assists.
14 goals secured a win but the other school commenting on behaviour, sportsmanship and care for the other team were what made us proud!
Netball Tournament
Our netball enjoyed the tournament they took part in.
Many of our children have now been inspired to join a large town netball club. We are proud to have helped them find and develop a love for the sport.
Performing the Haka & Flamenco
