FAMILY STARGAZING @ THURLBEAR!
Start: 26th Nov 2025 6:00pm
Duration: 2 hours
Over this school year, we will be working together as a school on a project that is 'out of this world'! We are hoping to be awarded a Quality Mark for Space Education. This has already involved several training sessions for teaching staff on how to access brilliant resources that will enrich our existing curriculum offer to your children in all year groups. We've had the support of Jo Richardson from Space Detectives who are based in our local area. All of our usual learning topics will still be covered but you may find your child telling you about a space theme to some of their lessons. We hope to use the fascinating topic of Space to inspire and motivate children in many different areas of learning. This will also involve trips, visitors and other opportunities for classes throughout the year. We have already purchased some Space themed books to be used across the school and next week Year 5 will have the opportunity to take part in a workshop on rockets linked to their science topic of forces. Part of the evidence that we need to collect to achieve the Quality mark at the end of year includes feedback from children or families so if your child has been inspired by something space related at school then please do let us know!
As part of this work we are especially excited to announce that we will be holding a Family Stargazing Event on November 26th at our school so please do put this date in your diaries as it will be an event not to be missed! Expert astronomers will be here at Thurlbear to share the wonders of the night sky with you and your children, making the most of the beautiful open countryside we have around our setting. More information and tickets to follow soon. We expect the timings to be 6-8pm.