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Zoolab Visit
<p>Reception class loved taking part in the ‘Winter Animals’ workshop delivered by Zoolab. They had the opportunity to hold a range of animals and learn about different ways that animals survive winter including hibernation, migration and even how cockroaches freeze for months on end. We were all very impressed with how brave the children were, […]</p>
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Exploring Primary and Secondary Colours
<p>This week in art, Year 1 has had fun exploring primary and secondary colours. We began by recapping primary colours and then discussed how we can mix the primary colours to get secondary colours. Then we experimented by mixing the primary colours to create a colour wheel. Next, we explored the work of the artist […]</p>
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Exploring Primary and Secondary Colours
<p>This week in art, Year 1 has had fun exploring primary and secondary colours. We began by recapping primary colours and then discussed how we can mix the primary colours to get secondary colours. Then we experimented by mixing the primary colours to create a colour wheel. Next, we explored the work of the artist […]</p>
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Year 3 have started a new topic in Art…
<p>We looked at the artist Julian Opie and how his work is people with a thick outline and sometimes with no eyes or neck! We tried our best to draw the outline of a body in the style of Julian Opie. Can you see the similarities? Throughout the term we are going to be working […]</p>
Jan 19, 20241 min read
Year 3 have started a new topic in Art…
<p>We looked at the artist Julian Opie and how his work is people with a thick outline and sometimes with no eyes or neck! We tried our best to draw the outline of a body in the style of Julian Opie. Can you see the similarities? Throughout the term we are going to be working […]</p>
Jan 19, 20241 min read
John the Baptist Drama in Year 2!
<p>Today we role played the Gospel of Matthew 3:13-17, the story of John the Baptist. We realised we had kind of met John before, when we learned The Visitation story before Christmas, and John’s mum Elizabeth was pregnant at the same time as Mary was with Jesus! Today we talked about Matthew 3:13-17, when John […]</p>
Jan 19, 20241 min read
John the Baptist Drama in Year 2!
<p>Today we role played the Gospel of Matthew 3:13-17, the story of John the Baptist. We realised we had kind of met John before, when we learned The Visitation story before Christmas, and John’s mum Elizabeth was pregnant at the same time as Mary was with Jesus! Today we talked about Matthew 3:13-17, when John […]</p>
Jan 19, 20241 min read
Parish Community visit Year 4 RE
<p>Year 4 were lucky to be visited by St Lawrence’s parishioner Mrs Ford, who answered the children’s questions about the different roles and responsibilities of lay people in the parish as part of our Community topic. Mrs Ford told us about some of her own responsibilities and those of others. We even learned that some […]</p>
Jan 17, 20241 min read
Parish Community visit Year 4 RE
<p>Year 4 were lucky to be visited by St Lawrence’s parishioner Mrs Ford, who answered the children’s questions about the different roles and responsibilities of lay people in the parish as part of our Community topic. Mrs Ford told us about some of her own responsibilities and those of others. We even learned that some […]</p>
Jan 17, 20241 min read
Identifying and Grouping Materials in Year 2!
<p>We worked in groups today to identify some everyday materials. We had to think about what the materials were made of, were they natural or man made and what are their uses.</p>
Jan 17, 20241 min read
Identifying and Grouping Materials in Year 2!
<p>We worked in groups today to identify some everyday materials. We had to think about what the materials were made of, were they natural or man made and what are their uses.</p>
Jan 17, 20241 min read
The Royal Opera House Project in Year 2!
<p>We are really excited in Year 2 as we are starting a project with The Royal Opera House! For our first lesson, we were introduced to the world of opera, as well as some of the characters from The Magic Flute. We looked at the song, Papageno’s Aria and consider how the body can impact […]</p>
Jan 17, 20241 min read
The Royal Opera House Project in Year 2!
<p>We are really excited in Year 2 as we are starting a project with The Royal Opera House! For our first lesson, we were introduced to the world of opera, as well as some of the characters from The Magic Flute. We looked at the song, Papageno’s Aria and consider how the body can impact […]</p>
Jan 17, 20241 min read
Newcastle Libraries Spring Term Newsletter
<p> Libraries Spring Term 1 2024 Newsletter We have attached the latest newsletter from Newcastle Libraries. There are lots of exciting events happening over the spring term which you can attend! More detail can be found by following these links Children and Young People | Newcastle City Council Newcastle Libraries Events | Eventbrite </p>
Jan 12, 20241 min read
Newcastle Libraries Spring Term Newsletter
<p> Libraries Spring Term 1 2024 Newsletter We have attached the latest newsletter from Newcastle Libraries. There are lots of exciting events happening over the spring term which you can attend! More detail can be found by following these links Children and Young People | Newcastle City Council Newcastle Libraries Events | Eventbrite </p>
Jan 12, 20241 min read
KS2 Christmas Concert
<p>Key Stage 2 ended the school term with our annual Christmas Concert this afternoon, retelling the story of the Nativity in Scripture and song. There was a wonderful turn-out of adults and even an former pupil or two to support the children, who read and sang beautifully. Wishing you a very merry and safe Christmas […]</p>
Jan 8, 20241 min read
KS2 Christmas Concert
<p>Key Stage 2 ended the school term with our annual Christmas Concert this afternoon, retelling the story of the Nativity in Scripture and song. There was a wonderful turn-out of adults and even an former pupil or two to support the children, who read and sang beautifully. Wishing you a very merry and safe Christmas […]</p>
Jan 8, 20241 min read
Year 1’s Christmas Activities
<p>This week Year 1 have taken part in lots of great Christmas activities. On Tuesday, we went on a trip to the Live Theatre to watch ‘Wintry Tales.’ In the show actors performed several short Christmas stories inspired by the ideas of children. We then returned to school to enjoy a lovely Christmas Dinner. On […]</p>
Jan 8, 20241 min read
Year 1’s Christmas Activities
<p>This week Year 1 have taken part in lots of great Christmas activities. On Tuesday, we went on a trip to the Live Theatre to watch ‘Wintry Tales.’ In the show actors performed several short Christmas stories inspired by the ideas of children. We then returned to school to enjoy a lovely Christmas Dinner. On […]</p>
Jan 8, 20241 min read
KS1 Christmas Play 2023, The Little Red Robin
<p>KS1 have spent this half term learning and rehearsing the Christmas play, ‘The Little Red Robin.’ Every child had a role, either with lines to learn, a dance to perform and songs to sing. Some children played percussion instruments as part of the performance too. Children took part in all aspects of rehearsing and learned […]</p>
Dec 22, 20231 min read
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