--- title: "Blog by Tag: Personal Development" url: "https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/tag/personal-development" school: "Mary Howard CE Primary School" --- # Blog by Tag: Personal Development [![Image of Bikeability](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/BC4177B7-C797-4A19-B026-809F1B0A4683.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-10-12-bikeability) 12 November 2026 #### [Bikeability](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-10-12-bikeability) Oak Class children completed their level 1 and 2 of bikeability this week! The children developed their cycling and road safety skills when riding a bike around our village. [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-10-12-bikeability) [![Image of Driver Training!](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/89387019-E8E2-4E73-B2A6-B756FBD3C7FA.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-21-14-25-driver-training) 21 May 2026 #### [Driver Training!](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-21-14-25-driver-training) Oak Class we’re joined by Dr Allen, who led a driver training workshop for us in preparation for our Greenpower Race Day! We learned a lot and had lots of fun too! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-21-14-25-driver-training) [![Image of Spring has arrived!](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/96CBFDEE-B30E-4F1D-83A5-B743DDCEBD78.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-05-08-17-spring-has-arrived) 5 March 2026 #### [Spring has arrived!](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-05-08-17-spring-has-arrived) With the arrival of Spring we have taken the opportunity to be learning outside. There are so many skills we can develop outside the classroom so we look forward to the warmer weather! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-05-08-17-spring-has-arrived) [![Image of Making biscuits](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/3E788114-6A99-41A8-8CDA-BE9CC1E7F11A.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-25-18-27-making-biscuits) 25 February 2026 #### [Making biscuits](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-25-18-27-making-biscuits) Pig the Pug watched us completed our final task for “Travelling Tales.” We decorated some special Pug biscuits ready for Ralph’s visit later this week! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-25-18-27-making-biscuits) [![Image of Teeth](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/4C4C473A-8A4E-4745-99C1-D3B2B883B1C8.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-29-10-43-teeth) 29 January 2026 #### [Teeth](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-29-10-43-teeth) In Science we looked at carnivores, herbivores and omnivores and the teeth they have for their diets. This led us to thinking about our own teeth and how we should care for them! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-29-10-43-teeth) [![Image of Oak Spelling Bee](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/BB2CC6A1-8CE3-48D3-B49C-7137A778076E.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-12-19-02-21-oak-spelling-bee) 19 December 2025 #### [Oak Spelling Bee](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-12-19-02-21-oak-spelling-bee) Congratulations to our winners of the Autumn heats! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-12-19-02-21-oak-spelling-bee) [![Image of Oak Water Workshop](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/B77D1992-8E40-44F8-808A-3CD2A1135A9D.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-14-11-39-oak-water-workshop) 14 November 2025 #### [Oak Water Workshop](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-14-11-39-oak-water-workshop) Oak Class enjoyed a visit from South Staffs Water, who led a water workshop. The children identified parts of a river and participated in a river basin project! We hope that the children take their learning away with them and consider ways we can reduce our water wastage and protect our… [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-14-11-39-oak-water-workshop) [![Image of Water workshop](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/818F18AC-F080-4A21-B2D1-E3820ABC5F0C.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-12-03-39-water-workshop) 12 November 2025 #### [Water workshop](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-12-03-39-water-workshop) Today we had a visit form Mrs Cole from South Staffs Water. She told us the story of Little Drop and we found out all about the water cycle. Then we talked about ways water can be wasted and the things we can do at home to save water. [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-12-03-39-water-workshop) [![Image of Wellbeing Day](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/AC29BE1F-F9A1-4BAC-8C0B-B30C8CA71DE3.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-23-15-06-00-wellbeing-day) 23 October 2025 #### [Wellbeing Day](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-23-15-06-00-wellbeing-day) We had a fantastic wellbeing day at St Andrew’s. We met Steel from Gladiators who told us how he stays mentally strong and positive. It gave us lots of motivation to always try our best! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-23-15-06-00-wellbeing-day) [![Image of Oak Lego Workshop](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/A8047BE3-831E-45F8-9B5D-5B33A9EE11C7.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-17-14-32-00-oak-lego-workshop) 17 October 2025 #### [Oak Lego Workshop](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-17-14-32-00-oak-lego-workshop) Oak Class absolutely loved their Lego workshop! We had the challenge of working together to create: a day at the park, a beautiful garden and a dream house! Super teamwork demonstrated - thank you FOMH! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-17-14-32-00-oak-lego-workshop) [![Image of Kindness Week at Mary Howard!](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_9118.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-09-16-29-00-kindness-week-at-mary-howard) 9 October 2025 #### [Kindness Week at Mary Howard!](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-09-16-29-00-kindness-week-at-mary-howard) Kindness week at Mary Howard! After discussing acts of kindness, the children of Mary Howard decided to flood the school with positive post-it notes! Some are for everyone, others are for our dedicated members of staff. 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