--- title: "Blog Author: Nicola Porter" url: "https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/author/nporter" school: "St. Andrew's CE Primary School" --- # Blog Author: Nicola Porter [![Image of Visit from our school chaplain.](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0981.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-05-14-43-visit-from-our-school-chaplain) 5 June 2026 #### [Visit from our school chaplain.](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-05-14-43-visit-from-our-school-chaplain) Oak class had a visit from our school chaplain, Kevin. He worked with the team on discussing friendships and what are friendship makers and friendship breakers. This was good preparation for our year 6 who can use the lessons learnt in the next chapter of their lives when they move to high… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-05-14-43-visit-from-our-school-chaplain) [![Image of Viking visitor](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0986.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-03-10-00-viking-visitor) 3 June 2026 #### [Viking visitor](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-03-10-00-viking-visitor) Oak class welcomed a Viking visitor into school. This gave us an opportunity to explore Viking artefacts that we have been learning about. The children were very surprised at how heavy the shields were that they carried in battle and enjoyed looking at all of the swords and axes that we… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-03-10-00-viking-visitor) [![Image of Green power car.](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0964.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-15-40-green-power-car) 22 May 2026 #### [Green power car.](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-15-40-green-power-car) Oak class had great fun learning how to drive our Greenpower car ready for our race day in June. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-15-40-green-power-car) [![Image of Viking museum ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0948.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-14-42-viking-museum) 22 May 2026 #### [Viking museum ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-14-42-viking-museum) Oak created a Viking museum using their knowledge they have gained throughout our history topic. The rest of the school came to visit and were amazed by the Viking artefacts on display. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-22-14-42-viking-museum) [![Image of Standon Bowers ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6454.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-17-12-48-standon-bowers) 17 May 2026 #### [Standon Bowers ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-17-12-48-standon-bowers) Some of the children in Oak class had a great time at Standon Bowers on residential.While we were there, they took part in a variety of different activities such as, bridge building, caving, climbing, orienteering and archery. This helped us to develop our team work skills and encouraged us to… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-17-12-48-standon-bowers) [![Image of Green power project ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0683.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-13-06-green-power-project) 20 March 2026 #### [Green power project ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-13-06-green-power-project) Our Green power project is well underway in Oak class. This week we have been measuring the frame of the go-kart so that we can begin to make the bodywork. We have decided our theme will be the rainforest. Watch this space to see how it turns out. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-13-06-green-power-project) [![Image of Science ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0648.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-10-09-04-science) 10 March 2026 #### [Science ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-10-09-04-science) Oak class have been exploring electricity and resistance in circuits. The children were set several challenges to see who could make their bulbs the brightest. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-10-09-04-science) [![Image of Traditional South African song.](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0639.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-04-14-10-traditional-south-african-song) 4 March 2026 #### [Traditional South African song.](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-04-14-10-traditional-south-african-song) Oak class have been learning how to sing a traditional South African song called Shosholoza. This song was originally sung by men who were working in the diamond and gold mines. It was sung in rhythm of the men swinging their axes to make the hard work feel easier. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-04-14-10-traditional-south-african-song) [![Image of High 5 tournament ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0637.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-10-16-00-high-5-tournament) 10 February 2026 #### [High 5 tournament ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-10-16-00-high-5-tournament) Some of the children from Oak class took part in a netball tournament at Richard Crosse. They worked so well as a team and it was amazing to see them put their skills into action, to compete against children from other schools. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-10-16-00-high-5-tournament) [![Image of Reading buddies ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0627.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-29-13-08-reading-buddies) 29 January 2026 #### [Reading buddies ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-29-13-08-reading-buddies) Oak and Maple class enjoyed some quality time reading together. The reading buddies worked together to explore different books. Whilst the children in Maple practised their fluency and phonics, Oak class were great mini teachers helping the younger children to understand and explore… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-29-13-08-reading-buddies) [![Image of Bikeability ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0615.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-20-09-30-bikeability) 20 January 2026 #### [Bikeability ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-20-09-30-bikeability) Oak class enjoyed their level 2 bikeability training. They developed their skills for cycling on single lane roads such as observing, communicating and maintaining safe riding positions. The instructors were particularly impressed with the behaviour of all our children. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-20-09-30-bikeability) [![Image of Create and calm session.](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0521.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-12-03-09-30-create-and-calm-session) 3 December 2025 #### [Create and calm session.](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-12-03-09-30-create-and-calm-session) Some of the children have taken part in a create and calm session today led by Kapella. They all enjoyed making their worry boxes which will be useful to help them manage their feelings. Great fun was had by all. 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