--- title: "Avoid the Crocodiles!" url: "https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-13-15-18-avoid-the-crocodiles" school: "Brookside Primary School" --- # Avoid the Crocodiles! ![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/blog/1f818a63-e82d-431e-853f-dc907f0d0ee5.jpg) 13 January 2026 [Ms Kendal](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/author/CarolineKendal) [Year 4](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-4) This week, children have been working one their team work skills with one clear mission: Cross the River and Avoid the Crocodiles! With only two PE mats to stand in for 'safe islands', children had to think carefully, communicate clearly, and support one another every step of the way. It was fantastic to watch them experiment with different strategies: passing mats to teammates, sharing ideas, and making sure nobody was left behind. The challenge really highlighted how important co-operation, patience, and problem‑solving are when working towards a common goal. A brilliant display of teamwork from everyone involved! ### Avoid the Crocodiles [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/avoid-the-crocodiles/0876fce9-625d-4a7d-b751-ae63ec7a4fcc.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/avoid-the-crocodiles/0876fce9-625d-4a7d-b751-ae63ec7a4fcc.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/avoid-the-crocodiles/638a73b8-f31a-4595-91a7-c4c26b7a7d1a.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/avoid-the-crocodiles/638a73b8-f31a-4595-91a7-c4c26b7a7d1a.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/avoid-the-crocodiles/1f818a63-e82d-431e-853f-dc907f0d0ee5.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/avoid-the-crocodiles/1f818a63-e82d-431e-853f-dc907f0d0ee5.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/avoid-the-crocodiles/9c40086b-2da8-489a-a4a3-e45211cafe8f.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/avoid-the-crocodiles/9c40086b-2da8-489a-a4a3-e45211cafe8f.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/avoid-the-crocodiles/cbe9af60-0b52-41bb-926a-46339959162c.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/avoid-the-crocodiles/cbe9af60-0b52-41bb-926a-46339959162c.jpg) [Year 4](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/tag/year-4) [PE & Sport](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/tag/pe-sport) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/100x100c/blog/thumbnail_IMG_0546.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-12-10-19-celebrating-mistakes) Previous ### [Celebrating Mistakes](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-12-10-19-celebrating-mistakes) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/100x100c/blog/IMG_3942.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-13-15-30-y2-science-and-materials) Next ### [Y2 - Science and Materials](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-13-15-30-y2-science-and-materials) ### School Life - [Brookside Blog ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog) - [News](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/news) - [Events](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/events) - [Photograph Galleries ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/photo-galleries) - [School Council](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/school-council) - [After-School Clubs ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/after-school-clubs) - [KIDZ Club](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/kidz-club) - [Calendar](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/calendar) - [Newsletters](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/information-for-parents/newsletters-2026-2027) - [Mental Health ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/mental-health) ##### Location Rostherne Avenue Great Sutton Cheshire CH66 2EE ##### Contact Us 0151 558 1123 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/brooksideprimary/) © Copyright 2014–2026 Brookside Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)