Coxhoe Primary School

Summary of what you did : We learned different skipping skills such as butterfly, red arrows, infinity and double bounce. We really enjoyed being active and have showed some of our family and friends our new skills. 

What did you like about the visit?: We liked being active and learning things we had not done before. It was fun playing games. I didn’t know we could do so much with a skipping rope. Being outside was fun.

What new knowledge have you gained from this experience? How do to do different skips, play games and how to make skipping more fun. You don’t just have to skip – you can do so much more.

What will you tell others about the visitor? It was really good and active. Anybody could do it, you should push yourself to be more active.  

Which careers/jobs did you see? a skipping teacher, PE teacher, Athlete, Boxer, gymnast 

Summary of what you did : There was an Inflatable planetarium in the hall from Centre for Life Newcastle. We went on a space themed mission and worked as a team to get safely back to Earth. 

What did you like about the visitor?: It was all around you when you were inside the dome – 3D Lots of discussion about what was happening Nice atmosphere inside Seeing scout the robot Resources we could get our hands on Loved the adventure and problem solving Multi-sensory – listening, looking and smelling 

What new knowledge have you gained from this experience? What the moon is made out of Asteroid was over 4,000,000 years old Morse code What it was like being in a space ship in space 

What will you tell others about the visitor? We explored the atmosphere We went to the moon in space We held an asteroid We learnt morse code

Which careers/jobs link to your visitor? Astronaut Museum workers Space scientists Geologists Astro physicists 

Summary of what you did : We went on the little yard and we did different skipping skills (paired skipping, butterfly, big jump rope, beat the rope, red arrows, keep the pot boiling)

What did you like about the visit?: Different games with the long rope. The lady did a demo before we had a go

What new knowledge have you gained from this experience? Butterfly skipping. The skipping rope doesn’t hurt when it hits you. How to use a skipping rope correctly 

What will you tell others about the visitor? It is really fun and it is a really calming experience 

Which careers/jobs did you see? Skipping instructor Skipping judge Personal trainer Business owner Supply teacher

Summary of what you did : We learned how to recognise if someone could be having a heart attack. Then, we learned how to perform CPR to different songs. The songs help you remember how long and how many times. 

What did you like about the visit?: I liked being able to learn on a mannequin. I liked how it could help us learn to save a life in case we ever need to.

What new knowledge have you gained from this experience? We learned that how to ring for an ambulance and what we need to say. We learned that if someone is choking, you should hit their back to try and get it out or you could wrap your arms around them and squeeze. We saw a defibrillator and learned how to use it.  

What will you tell others about the visitor? It is really good and it could help you save someone’s like one day

Which careers/jobs link to your visitor? Lifeguard Paramedic Nurse Doctor Ambulance drive / first response

Summary of what you did : We started by moving to shapes in space like moon, sun, earth, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. We made a routine using the shapes and then we had the watched the dancers perform all of the shapes we had learned.

What did you like about the visit?: I liked the dancing. The people doing it were really nice. I liked that it was different to the normal kind of dancing I have seen. The screen the dancers danced behind made it feel really space-like.

What new knowledge have you gained from this experience? It helped me learn more about science and space. I learned lots of new dance moves. I didn’t know you could dance for a job.  I learned there were lots of different planets and that Venus was the god of love. 

What will you tell others about the visitor? You can learn about space through dancing. Even if you don’t like dancing, you should try it, It is surprising. I could watch it for hours

Which careers/jobs did you see? Dance teacher Actor Acrobat  Performer Dancer in a show Gymnast

Summary of what you did : We learned how to do CPR on adults, children and babies. We looked at equipment and wore uniforms. 

What did you like about the visit?: I liked wearing the uniforms It made me think I could help my grandad who has had heart problems Everybody got to have a turn I like how they taught us They were friendly They used people as examples 

What new knowledge have you gained from this experience? How to help someone with heart problems How to perform CPR How to save a life Anyone can help with the right training How to help someone choking 

What will you tell others about the visitor? It was really good and it could save someone’s life.

Which careers/jobs link to your visitor? Nurses Trainers NHS Jobs 

Summary of what you did : We did a range of different movements and watched two ladies dance. The abstract dance was about the solar system

What did you like about the visit?: I liked watching the ladies dance. I liked how they picked their lighting and it changed colours. I liked how they made the sounds of the moon. I like the effects and the light changes. The shadows were amazing. It was very emotional. They were physically impressive. 

What new knowledge have you gained from this experience? I have learned that dancing is for anybody. I learned new dance moves. You can dance at any age. I learned about flexible dancing. 

What will you tell others about the visitor? I would tell people that it was inspiring. 

Which careers/jobs did you see? Dancer Dance teacher Performer