Primary Times North and East Yorkshire February 2018

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Harrogate Stagecoach has just had
some exciting news
This year Stagecoach Performing Arts is celebrating its 30th Anniversary and part of the celebrations is the performance of
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Musical by over 250 Stagecoach Schools at the same time, on July 1st, for a Guinness Book of
Records attempt at the most simultaneous performances of a musical by any group. The main event will be a performance
at the prestigious Birmingham Symphony Hall, for which Harrogate Stagecoach has successfully auditioned. We heard
the news this week and we are very excited to have been chosen for what will be a fantastic experience and memorable
performance. You can get a FREE copy of the digital flipbook: visit us at: www.theadventuresofbedlamb.com
Dark Skies Festival 2018
Join us this February for Dark Skies Festival 2018! Once again we’ve teamed up with the
Yorkshire Dales National Park to celebrate all things celestial. For 17 days, the National
Park will be filled with over 50 events and awe-inspiring adventures to get you out and
exploring our night sky. The stellar line-up includes stargazing events, star-domes,
ghost walks, owl prowls and for adrenaline junkies – a pitch black night zip! For little
stargazers, as well as watching the Dark Skies’ star-studded cast, youngsters will be able
to get crafty making rockets, telescopes and planet lanterns.
Find out more and book your event today www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk
Eagle-eyed school
children to look
out for the nation’s
favourite birds
The RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch – which takes
place during the first half of the spring term (2
Jan – 23 Feb) – is a chance for children to put
down their books and get outside to experience
and learn about the nature that lives in their local
community. The Birdwatch involves children
spending an hour watching and counting the birds
that visit their outdoor space, before sending the
results to the RSPB. The Big Schools Birdwatch is a
free activity and only takes an hour to complete.
Teachers can pick any day during the first half of
the spring term to take part, with the flexibility
to run it as a one off or as the centre piece of a
cross-curricular study, project work or a way for the
children to improve their outdoor space.
To take part in the Birdwatch and help the next
generation of children start their own wildlife
adventure, visit rspb.org.uk/schoolswatch
Duracell’s The Big Battery Hunt
Hundreds of schools have registered their interest in Duracell’s Big Battery Hunt and
you can too!
Register your school to be part of Duracell’s FREE education programme and
recycling challenge. Students will learn about battery recycling and win fantastic
prizes. The free educational programme contains fun curriculum linked maths
activities and homework sheets.
All participating schools and students will be entered into a draw for great prizes
including: a 3-year MyMaths subscriptions for schools, educational trips for students
and teachers to a sustainability centre, iPads and more!
It has never been easier to get your school involved in recycling. Simply sign-up now
to receive a kit. Kits will be posted directly to your school so make sure to register
your school as soon as possible so you don’t miss out!
www.nationalschoolspartnership.com
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