NEWS & EVENTS BLOG

<p>Year 6 were incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to see &#8216;Holes&#8217; 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&#8230; &#8216;The acting was excellent &#8211; I loved the characters.&#8217; &#8216;The funniest part was when Stanley was in [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As part of our music curriculum this term, we have been focusing on the work of Lin-Manuel Miranda, in particular his use of Hip-Hop music in his musicals, Hamilton and In the Heights. Mr O visited us to help us explore the genres further through the use of Garage Band. We began by using the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Year 2 are really enjoying learning all about The Great Fire of London. Today we used pastels to create pictures of the great fire, We learnt how to blend the pastels together to make the flames. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; We were really proud of our end products. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; We [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Year 2 are really enjoying learning all about The Great Fire of London. Today we used pastels to create pictures of the great fire, We learnt how to blend the pastels together to make the flames. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; We were really proud of our end products. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; We [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Yesterday we began our new RE topic, Listening and Sharing. To explore our topic, we read and used drama to act out the story of &#8216;Stone Soup&#8217; using props. We discussed and thought about what it takes to be a good listener.</p>

<p>Yesterday we began our new RE topic, Listening and Sharing. To explore our topic, we read and used drama to act out the story of &#8216;Stone Soup&#8217; using props. We discussed and thought about what it takes to be a good listener.</p>

<p>Since January, children in Year 3 have been working independently at home on a project of their own chosen subject about the Victorian era. They chose a topic, researched it and produced a fact file. The project could be about anything; schools, medicine, the royal family, food, hospitals&#8230;even football! Children were very brave and stood [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Since January, children in Year 3 have been working independently at home on a project of their own chosen subject about the Victorian era. They chose a topic, researched it and produced a fact file. The project could be about anything; schools, medicine, the royal family, food, hospitals&#8230;even football! Children were very brave and stood [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Since January, children in Year 3 have been working independently at home on a project of their own chosen subject about the Victorian era. They chose a topic, researched it and produced a fact file. The project could be about anything; schools, medicine, the royal family, food, hospitals&#8230;even football! Children were very brave and stood [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As a part of Children’s Mental Health Week, and thinking about the motto, ‘Find Your Brave,’ Year 3 looked at the story ‘The Wolf’s Colourful Coat,’ by Avril McDonald. The story encourages children to find their inner strength and to try to be brave when something worries them. In the story, the character Spider showed [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As a part of Children’s Mental Health Week, and thinking about the motto, ‘Find Your Brave,’ Year 3 looked at the story ‘The Wolf’s Colourful Coat,’ by Avril McDonald. The story encourages children to find their inner strength and to try to be brave when something worries them. In the story, the character Spider showed [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As a part of Children’s Mental Health Week, and thinking about the motto, ‘Find Your Brave,’ Year 3 looked at the story ‘The Wolf’s Colourful Coat,’ by Avril McDonald. The story encourages children to find their inner strength and to try to be brave when something worries them. In the story, the character Spider showed [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Today we visited The Shipley Art Gallery to look at their collection of artefacts made with a variety of materials as part of our Science unit about changing materials.. We looked at the purpose of the artefacts and the suitability of the materials used to make the different artefacts. We also looked specifically at wool [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Today we visited The Shipley Art Gallery to look at their collection of artefacts made with a variety of materials as part of our Science unit about changing materials.. We looked at the purpose of the artefacts and the suitability of the materials used to make the different artefacts. We also looked specifically at wool [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Today we visited The Shipley Art Gallery to look at their collection of artefacts made with a variety of materials as part of our Science unit about changing materials.. We looked at the purpose of the artefacts and the suitability of the materials used to make the different artefacts. We also looked specifically at wool [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In Year 3, we have been enjoying reading Hansel and Gretel by Anthony Browne. We split the story into three parts; the beginning, the middle and the ending. We have discussed in small groups the features of a fairytale and how Browne’s version also includes these conventions. Over this topic, we have developed our skills [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In Year 3, we have been enjoying reading Hansel and Gretel by Anthony Browne. We split the story into three parts; the beginning, the middle and the ending. We have discussed in small groups the features of a fairytale and how Browne’s version also includes these conventions. Over this topic, we have developed our skills [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Tuesday Key Stage 1 enjoyed a wonderful day making a variety of super Christmas crafts. It was a great day and we practised all of our art skills.</p>

<p>On Tuesday Key Stage 1 enjoyed a wonderful day making a variety of super Christmas crafts. It was a great day and we practised all of our art skills.</p>

<p>On Wednesday 11th December, children from Year 4, 5 and 6 entertained residents of St Joseph&#8217;s retirement home. We have visited the home in the summer term and spring term and it was a pleasure as always to be back. Miss McDonnell conducted the school orchestra which consists of children in Year 4, 5 and [&hellip;]</p>