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NEWS & EVENTS BLOG
Year 4 DT- The Lighthouse Project
Year 4 recently went over to the lighthouse project to complete a DT cooking project. We planned out our recipes and measured all of our own ingredients. We worked in our groups of 3 to make delicious cookies.
Feb 51 min read
Year 4 painting Winter Scenes
On Friday as part of our Art lesson. Year 4 created winter scenes using colours associated with winter. We linked our paintings into our new book, Narnia. We created pictures based on what we think Narnia looks like.
Feb 51 min read
Y5 DT project, "Farm to Fork",
Last week, Y5 were at the Lighthouse project cooking Spaghetti Bolognese for our DT project, "Farm to Fork", we have investigated how food begins in farms and fields then ends up on our plates. The children chose and cut all of their ingredients, cooked it and ate it! We had so much fun and Mrs Chiru has even had pictures from home where children have shown their parents what we did and cooked a whole family meal!!
Feb 51 min read
Year 2 Interview Mr Moore
We invited Mr Moore into our classroom and asked him questions about the different books that are used at Mass. He talked to us about the hymn book, the Bible, the lectionar
Feb 21 min read
YEAR 2 - SCIENCE - MATERIALS - SUITABLE MATERIALS
In Year 2 we had a problem! Mrs Woodley had ripped her umbrella so we had to test different materials to find a suitable one to fix it. We decided that the material had to be light, flexible, strong and waterproof so we got to work to test each of the materials to see which one would be most suitable.
Feb 21 min read
A Wild Afternoon in Nursery: Our Visit from Zoo Lab!
This week, Early Years had a very exciting visit from Zoo Lab, who brought a wonderful collection of animals for the children to explore up close. The session was filled with curiosity, bravery, and lots of wide‑eyed wonder as the children learned about creatures big and small. The children had the opportunity to look at, stroke, or even hold a range of amazing animals, including a snake, a snail, a gecko and a cockroach. They also viewed a tarantula, kept safely in its prote
Feb 21 min read
Bringing Ancient Egypt to Life in Year 3
Year 3 enjoyed taking part in an immersive Ancient Egyptian day led by Durham University Oriental Museum. They handled original artefacts as mini archaeologists, using observation and enquiry skills to form theories. Later, they used x‑rays to investigate a mummy, discovering clues about life, beliefs and culture. They learnt about protective amulets and made their own from clay. The experience ended with a dramatic Weighing of the Heart ceremony, where a member of the class
Jan 301 min read
Year 1 - Object hunt
This week in science we have been learning all about objects and materials. The children learnt about 6 different material types and what an object is. We found out that an object is made from a material. After sorting different objects into the material they are made from, the children went around the classroom on an object hunt. They were looking for an object that is made from a material we have looked at. This opened up interesting discussions and the children realised th
Jan 231 min read
Year 2 Go on a Materials Hunt
To begin our Science topic, we went on a materials hunt around school. We thought about the materials that we see inside and outside of the classroom and the properties of each material. We plan on doing some invesigations on the suitability of different materials as our topic goes on.
Jan 231 min read
Making Healthy Wraps in Year 2
This week, we made wraps using lots of healthy ingredients. We practised different skills, including snipping, cutting, spreading and grating as part of our work in Design and Technology. This also linked in with our work in Science on choosing foods to keep us fit and healthy. Our wraps were delicious and we plan on making more at home!
Jan 231 min read
Year 5 - Cinema Attendance Treat
During the four weeks before Christmas, the whole school were in a competition to have the best attendance. Y5 won and were awarded with a trip to the cinema! We had the whole screen to ourselves and watched Zootropolis 2! It was so much fun, we laughed, danced and cheered on the heroes! Let's hope we win the next one!
Jan 141 min read
Reception - Winter
What perfect timing! As we’ve been learning all about winter weather and the clothes we need to keep warm, the real winter chill arrived – and even brought snow! The children were thrilled to explore the snowy outdoors. They felt the crunch under their boots, noticed how cold the snow was, and shared brilliant ideas about why we wear coats, hats, scarves, and gloves in winter. Back inside, the creativity continued as the children made their own beautiful snow-themed pictures.
Jan 91 min read
Year 5 - Long multiplication!
Year 5 have started the year reminding ourselves about long multiplication! We have worked in trios each remembering a vital part of the steps and working out where our part needs to go.
Jan 91 min read
Year 5- Science
Our current topic in science is forces. This week we got into groups of 5 carry out a fair test to answer the question: "Does the shape of an object influence water resistance?"
Jan 91 min read
Christmas Craft Day
Everyone in school has taken part in craft day today. All of the children have created different cards, calendars and decorations. All pupils have really enjoyed spending time in different classrooms and their crafts are beautiful! They will go home ready to decorate their own houses over the Christmas holidays.
Dec 17, 20251 min read
Launchpad Carol service at the Lighthouse
Year 6 were delighted to cross the road to take part in a carol service run by the veterans' charity Launchpad, hosted by St Michael's Parish and The Lighthouse. Year 6 joined in both with their excellent singing and their reflections on the theme of 'What Christmas means to me.' It was wonderful to hear their thoughtful responses to this theme, and play a small part in supporting the work of this wonderful charity which does such wonderful work in the heart of Byker and beyo
Dec 16, 20251 min read
KS2 Carol Singing at Care Home
Our KS2 choir were invited to Lawson House Care Home on Monday 15 January. They performed a variety of Christmas Carols and songs to the residents. Their singing was so brilliant that they were treated to a hot chocolate afterwards! All of residents were very impressed and moved with the singing. Mrs Robson and Mrs O’Hara were incredibly proud of all of the singers. Afterwards, the choir handed out Christmas cards which they made and spent some time with the residents. They d
Dec 16, 20251 min read
Early Years Nativity
Our Early Years children were amazing in their Nativity! Each one sang, acted, and shared their lines with confidence and joy. We are so proud of their hard work and teamwork in creating such a special celebration.
Dec 16, 20251 min read
Play in a Day: A Christmas Carol
Years 3,4 and 6 had a fantastic day developing their own version of A Christmas Carol with Rachel from Barefoot Arts. Each year group took responsibility for a scene before we cae together to perform our play for teachers and adults. Thanks to the wonderful Lighthouse Project for lending us such a wonderful rehearsal and performance space.
Dec 15, 20251 min read
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