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This week, the Y5 children have been learning key cycling skills on the playground and on local roads.  They have shown great determination and self belief to become independent and safe cyclists. Bikeability Forge SSP  @CycleNorthUk

As part of their DT learning, Y5 children have been tasting a range of healthy pizza toppings.  They discussed the food and described the textures, smells and tastes. Eat Smart Sheffield

Children across school have been learning about VE Day.  They have discussed the importance of VE Day, designed medals and have honored those who died during World War II with a 2 minute silence. #VEDay80

As part of their DT learning, Y5 children designed and made their own healthy pizzas.  They enjoyed kneading the dough, chopping the ingredients, weighing the ingredients and most of all eating their delicious creations! Eat Smart Sheffield

One of our amazing Y4 children has been selected as a gold winner in the city wide 2025 Windrush Poetry Competition.  She has been invited to join the Lord Mayor at an event to Celebrate the Anniversary of Windrush at Sheffield Town Hall. Daughter of Freedom Learn Sheffield

In Y5 Science, children have been learning about asexual reproduction in plants E.g. potatoes can reproduce asexually by growing roots and shoots from their "eyes" which develop into new potato plants.  They are looking forward to seeing their results! Eat Smart Sheffield

We’re immensely proud to announce that we’ve achieved the Platinum School Games Mark!  A huge well done to all our children, staff & community for their dedication to school sport, teamwork, and staying active.School Games  Forge SSP

Y5 held a special parental engagement afternoon.  Children shared their writing based on Beowulf with some persuasive battle speeches.  The children also shared their music learning by singing a selection of songs. Sheffield Music Hub

To celebrate walking and wheeling to school, we held a special active travel breakfast.  Children who walked, cycled or scooted to school were treated to a healthy breakfast and a meeting with a special clean air mascot.Team Modeshift South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Forge SSP

As part of our commitment to physical activity, a group of Y6 children have made a 5 minute walking zone around school.  This allows those who live far away the chance to receive all the benefits of active travel through park and stride.Team Modeshift South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority  Forge SSP

The children were very excited to hear that Ballifield have been awarded the SILVER Food For Life award for all our work on promoting healthy eating within school and creating a positive culture around food. Food for Life Eat Smart Sheffield

This afternoon, our Junior Road Safety Officers met representatives from the council to discuss good and bad parking outside of school.  They created posters and tickets to promote good parking and to encourage active travel where possible SCC Active Travel STARS South Yorkshire

Y4C have safely arrived at Thornbridge and are straight into their activities Thornbridge Outdoors

After a good nights sleep Y4C are raring to go for their next day of activities at Thornbridge Thornbridge Outdoors

Y5 had a fantastic science visitor from Sheffield Family Hubs.  They explored the science of mammal milk – learning about different mammals, life cycles and how milk meets the needs of different animals.

After a busy day of activities Y4C are enjoying the sun and having a bit of downtime before dinner and another activity Thornbridge Outdoors

Y4C are all packed up and out of the farm house ready for Y4S to take over. On to their final activities before heading home. They had another good nights sleep and are raring to go. Thornbridge Outdoors

Y4S are having a great time at Thornbridge. We've been so busy enjoying ourselves we forgot to post a picture. They are all raring to go for their afternoon activity of either exploring the mines or completing the Thornbridge challenge. Thornbridge Outdoors

Y4S are all packed up and ready for their last activity before heading home. Thornbridge Outdoors

We had a special visit from Councillor Ben Miskell to discuss active travel and pollution around school.  He was interviewed by Y5 children about the benefits of active travel.  This was followed by an energetic assembly about pollution Team Modeshift  Cllr Ben Miskell