Our Wider Curriculum

Fab Fridays

At Treales CE Primary School, we believe learning goes far beyond the classroom. Our Fab Fridays curriculum gives children the chance to take part in a wide variety of exciting, hands-on activities that help them to develop confidence, creativity, resilience, and life skills.

It also provides valuable opportunities for children to access National Curriculum learning with external coaches or members of staff who bring specialist expertise, making learning engaging, purposeful, and fun.

What’s included in Fab Fridays?

Every Friday, pupils rotate through a programme of enriching experiences, such as:

  • Gymnastics & Dance – developing balance, coordination, flexibility, and self-expression (National Curriculum PE).

  • Commando Joes – promoting teamwork, leadership, resilience, and problem-solving through outdoor challenges.

  • Food Technology – encouraging independence and healthy habits while learning the joy of cooking (National Curriculum Design Technology).

  • Mindfulness – supporting wellbeing, focus, and positive mental health.

  • Forest Schools – inspiring curiosity, confidence, and a love of nature through outdoor exploration.

  • KidSafe sessions – teaching children how to keep themselves safe, make good choices, and know who to turn to for support.

  • Archbishop of York Young Leaders Award – inspiring pupils to become active citizens and make a difference in their community and beyond.

  • STEM Challenge – applying knowledge and skills from across the curriculum to work together and solve real-world problems.

  • Ball Skills & Invasion Games – developing fundamental sporting skills and teamwork with the support of expert AFC coaches (National Curriculum PE).

Why Fab Fridays matter

We know that children learn best when they are engaged, inspired, and given opportunities to shine in different ways. Fab Fridays are carefully designed to give every child the chance to:

✅ Discover new interests and talents
✅ Develop teamwork and social skills
✅ Build resilience and confidence
✅ Support physical and emotional wellbeing
✅ Gain valuable life skills for the future

By offering such a rich variety of experiences, our Fab Fridays curriculum enhances children’s education and ensures they leave Treales not just with strong academic foundations, but also with the confidence, independence, and curiosity they need for life.

Parents receive their child's Fab Friday timetabel for the year via School Spider.