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Monthly Archives: February 2022
Year 5 become iPad composers!
As part of our music curriculum this term, we have been focusing on the work of Lin-Manuel Miranda, in particular his use of Latin music in his musical, In the Heights. Mr O visited us to help us explore the genres further through the use of Garage Band. We began by listening to music from… Continue Reading
Head Teacher Secondment News
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Graduation Day!
Year 6 had a fantastic ‘Graduation Day’ to round off a wonderful week working with IntoUniversity. The children had a tour around Northumbria University’s futuristic City Centre campus before putting on their mortar boards and gowns. Dozens of families were there to celebrate with them and listen to their presentations about famous engineers: Brunel who… Continue Reading
Nursery learn about Islam
As part of our RE topic on Islam, Nursery have been learning about prayer mats. We made our own mats using scissors to cut a fringe and then paints to create some beautiful patterns. Well done Nursery, what a fantastic effort! Continue Reading
Children’s Mental Health Week – ‘growing together’
This week as part of Children’s Mental Health Week, Nursery have been learning about how we change and grow physically as well as emotionally. We listened to the story ‘Titch’ by Pat Hutchins and discussed all of the things that we can do now that we couldn’t do when we were babies. We even thought… Continue Reading
University Challenge
Year 6 spent a fantastic morning thinking about their ideal university course and where they might study when they are older. The children looked through dozens of prospectuses from sites across the UK to get a feel for the 52,000 different subjects that are now available to be studied in Higher Education. They discussed the… Continue Reading
Year 2 visit the Quayside
Year 2 took part in a fabulous experience yesterday; we visited The Heritage Centre in Gateshead to learn more about The Great Fire of Gateshead and Newcastle. We walked along the Quayside on the Gateshead side of The River Tyne and saw the exact spot where the fire began in the Warehouse. We looked at… Continue Reading
Year 2 visit St Lawrence’s Church
Year 2 visited St Lawrence’s Church today to look at all of the books which are used in church as part of our work in RE this half term about books. We found out that there are over ten books used in church and that they all have special names and uses. Father Shaun… Continue Reading
Spring Bulbs
This week, Year 4 Nurture Group have been working with local gardeners to plant Spring bulbs in the Key Stage 1 and Reception garden. Whilst planting snowdrops, the children were learning about the different parts of a plant and their functions. We were blessed with beautiful sunshine! Continue Reading
