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Monthly Archives: October 2021

CAFOD Eyes of the World Campaign at St Lawrence’s

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Mr S. Moore • 0 Comments

This week everyone at St Lawrence’s has been learning about the Cop26 Climate Change conference which takes place in Glasgow in November. To remind world leaders that they are making decisions which affect all of our children’s futures we joined with children all over the country and decorated pairs of eyes. These show that the eyes of the world’s children are firmly on Cop26, and that we will continue to watch them to make sure that people everywhere stick to the important promises they are making to us and our world.

Times Tables Stars in Year 3!

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Mrs L. Garforth • 0 Comments

Year 3 have been working so hard with their tables this half term. We have revised our 2s, 5s and 10s and started looking at our 3s. We have found division facts particularly challenging! In a recent test of these tables, children were able to earn stars on their own flower times tables tracker when… Continue Reading

We Are All Unique – A Liturgy to celebrate our RE topic, Ourselves

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Miss J. Davidson • 0 Comments

Today we took part in a liturgy to celebrate our RE topic, Ourselves. Over the topic, we have thought about the question ‘Who Am I?’ We have learnt that we are all different, with different qualities and talents that make us unique. We gathered in a circle, with a cross and candle at the centre.… Continue Reading

Jesmond Dene

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Mr P. Brown • 0 Comments

Reception enjoyed learning about autumnal changes on their first school trip to Jesmond Dene. The weather was definitely true to the season but everyone had fun! The children collected objects such as leaves, conkers and twigs and brought them back to school to create some fabulous art work! Well done Reception! Mrs Bickle and Mrs… Continue Reading

Moon Models in Year 5!

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Miss J. Davidson • 0 Comments

Today we thought about how the moon moves in relation to the Earth and Sun. We know that the Earth orbits around the sun, which is at the centre of the Solar System. The Earth also rotates on its own axis, causing night and day as we face towards and then away from the sun.… Continue Reading

Nursery Visit Jesmond Dene

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Mrs B. Russell • 0 Comments

The Nursery children enjoyed their first educational visit to Jesmond Dene! We explored the area for signs of Autumn and collected leaves of different colour, shape and size. The children were excited to have snack in the woods before visiting the animals in Pets Corner. Even the bus journey was a highlight! A wonderful morning… Continue Reading

Angellina makes a difference

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Mr P. Jeffrey • 0 Comments

Year 6 student Angellina proved she is an amazing member of the community when she helped to breath some fresh life into our local area. She joined forces with Newcastle City Council and a range of churches to help paint the benches along Chillingham Road. Angellina said, “i was painting the benches with some friendly… Continue Reading

The Laing visit Year 2

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Mrs A. Hagon • 0 Comments

Year two enjoyed an exciting visit from Emma from The Laing Art Gallery. This was part of our art work this term about portraits. This time we were looking at the abstract artist; Pablo Picasso. We learnt how to draw facial features in the style of Picasso. We created a portrait in the style… Continue Reading

Year 2 – Portraits

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Mrs A. Hagon • 0 Comments

Year 2 have been learning all about portraits this term in art as part of our work around Ourselves. We enjoyed drawing self portraits in class and portraits of one of our favourite characters; Mr Bear. We visited The Portrait Gallery at the Laing Art Gallery and looked at portraits painted by famous artisits. We… Continue Reading

Comparing Numbers

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Mrs R. Woodley • 0 Comments

In Maths this week we have been using some new vocabulary such as ‘greater than’ and ‘less than’. We were also introduced to the ‘greater than’ and ‘less than’ signs as well as ‘equal to’ and have worked hard all week with lots of practical activities. We have really impressed our teachers with our clever… Continue Reading