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We are just completing our Y6 RE Topic which is called Vocation and Commitment. In pairs, we carried out research into the lives of people who answered God’s call in a special way and lived out their calling through their chosen vocation. Then we used our speaking and listening skills to present our findings to the rest of the class.
We created a whole school art display to celebrate Remembrance Day and brighten up the exterior of our school. Every child in school created their own poppy using a range of media and techniques. The Nursery children made collage poppies using assorted paper and pva glue, they also experienced print making for the first time… Continue Reading
Year 6 have started an incredible new literary project thanks to Seven Stories – and Minecraft! The class has started to dive into legendary local author David Almond’s book ‘The Boy Who Climbed Into The Moon’ with the help of the computer game. The Byker Wall has been constructed in Minecraft, along with a large… Continue Reading
At St Lawrence’s we will be holding our Friendship Week from the 16-20th November, as part of the national Anti-Bullying Week. We will start the week by taking part in Odd Socks Day on Monday 16th November. Children can wear the weirdest and wackiest odd socks they can find to celebrate that we are all… Continue Reading
As part of our WW2 topic, Year 6 have been researching the life of Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill was one of the most influential leaders of all time. He was the prime minister of Britain during World War II and was also involved in the government during World War I. Churchill was a leader, a… Continue Reading
We would like to share a link to our Y6 Leavers’ Movie. They have been a fantastic Year 6 and we wish them the best of luck in their new schools. Enjoy… Continue Reading
Today we held a small ‘socially distanced’ Liturgy in school, to celebrate out time at St Lawrence’s. We laid all our names, including those of the children who are not currently attending school, around our focal area and Father Shaun blessed each and everyone of us. It’s important to reflect on our time at St… Continue Reading
Hi everyone Some fantastic work being done at home – here are some great examples. Be lovely to see some more – please email them in. Continue Reading
Year 6 were incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to see ‘Holes’ at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle. This is the text we have been studying this term. This is what some children had to say about it… ‘The acting was excellent – I loved the characters.’ ‘The funniest part was when Stanley was in… Continue Reading
Hi, my name is Lily and my name is Learnna. We are in Y6 and have set up our own Mindfulness Group. We run it every Tuesday lunchtime with some help from Cath – our family support worker. Our goal is to help children relax and forget about their worries. We make sure children enjoy… Continue Reading
