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Newts at Forest School
<p>Last week at Forest School, we went pond dipping. The pond at Scotswood Community Garden have crested newts, which are a protected species. Harriet, who works at the garden, helped to show us the newts and explained a little bit about their life cycle from egg to adult. Thank you Harriet! </p>
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Year 6 Transition workshop at Into University.
<p>This morning Year 6 visited Into University for a workshop all about transition into high school. We learned all about different worries that Year 6 children may have going into high school, but that there are also lots of exciting things that come with this transition! We participated in different activities to get us feeling […]</p>
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Whole-school First Communion celebration Mass
<p>After celebrating their First Holy Communion with their families on Sunday, our six children who received the Sacrament had an opportunity celebrate with their friends today. All the children from Years 2-6 celebrated today’s Mass at St Lawrence’s church. The children all sang beautifully, participated in the responses and took part in moments of very […]</p>
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Y1 Visit to Shipley Art Gallery
<p>As part of our art curriculum, we have been learning about sculpture. We booked a trip to the Shipley Art Gallery to find out more! We spent the morning finding out about the sculpture, ‘The Angel of the North’ by the artist, Antony Gormley. We then went on to create our own using different materials. […]</p>
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Online Safety Talk for Pupils and Parents
<p>Pupils and carers from Year 5 and 6 listened to a talk in the hall about how children can stay safe online. Internet safety consultant Daniel Tolan explained how families can best to keep youngsters safe and what children should do if there is a problem. The event was very well attended and made everyone […]</p>
Jun 7, 20231 min read
First Communion 2023
<p>Today 6 of our St Lawrence’s Family received the Sacrament of Eucharist after 6 months of preparation in school and after school. The children joined with their families and parish family during the Sunday mass led by Fathers Shaun and Jude, they were very well supported. This was a beautiful celebration. The children joined their […]</p>
May 21, 20231 min read
Y4 help redesign Hadrian’s Square
<p>Y4 met architect Imogen today, who is completing her project to redesign Hadrian’s Square in Byker as a new Roman Forum. As well as learning all about what an architect does, and how to become one, the children also had a chance to design their own stalls for the forum. </p>
May 19, 20231 min read
Y4 help redesign Hadrian’s Square
<p>Y4 met architect Imogen today, who is completing her project to redesign Hadrian’s Square in Byker as a new Roman Forum. As well as learning all about what an architect does, and how to become one, the children also had a chance to design their own stalls for the forum. </p>
May 19, 20231 min read
Bishop Bewick CET Art Exhibition-‘Stronger Together’
<p>As a school we were delighted to take part in the first Bishop Bewick Art Exhibition. The event is to help celebrate our key values of being stronger together and greater than the sum of our parts. Each class took part and spent a day working together to produce some fabulous pieces of work for […]</p>
May 19, 20233 min read
Bishop Bewick CET Art Exhibition-‘Stronger Together’
<p>As a school we were delighted to take part in the first Bishop Bewick Art Exhibition. The event is to help celebrate our key values of being stronger together and greater than the sum of our parts. Each class took part and spent a day working together to produce some fabulous pieces of work for […]</p>
May 19, 20233 min read
Year 3 Skipping Festival!
<p>Yesterday our Year 3 class joined lots of other Year 3 classes from across Newcastle to gather at St Cuthbert’s High School to take part in a fantastic Skipping Festival!The children had a fabulous time, learning new skipping techniques and gaining confidence.</p>
May 19, 20231 min read
Year 3 Skipping Festival!
<p>Yesterday our Year 3 class joined lots of other Year 3 classes from across Newcastle to gather at St Cuthbert’s High School to take part in a fantastic Skipping Festival!The children had a fabulous time, learning new skipping techniques and gaining confidence.</p>
May 19, 20231 min read
Planting Sweetpeas in Year 3!
<p>Today we all planted a sweet pea seed. We placed the seed in compost and made sure it had plenty of water to drink. Our seeds need sunlight, water and warmth to survive so we will make sure we look after our seedling every day. We also placed one seedling in a dark cupboard, one […]</p>
May 19, 20231 min read
Planting Sweetpeas in Year 3!
<p>Today we all planted a sweet pea seed. We placed the seed in compost and made sure it had plenty of water to drink. Our seeds need sunlight, water and warmth to survive so we will make sure we look after our seedling every day. We also placed one seedling in a dark cupboard, one […]</p>
May 19, 20231 min read
Money Maths in Year 3!
<p>Today we began our Maths topic of Money in Year 3. We introduced the topic by taking part in a Money Carousel. We thought about using practical resources to recognize coins, work out certain amounts, find change and even tried a bit of reasoning.</p>
May 19, 20231 min read
Money Maths in Year 3!
<p>Today we began our Maths topic of Money in Year 3. We introduced the topic by taking part in a Money Carousel. We thought about using practical resources to recognize coins, work out certain amounts, find change and even tried a bit of reasoning.</p>
May 19, 20231 min read
Nursery celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
<p>The Nursery children had a great time celebrating our new King and Queen. They enjoyed learning about our Royal Family and taking part in lots of ‘royal’ activities, including pretending to be the King! They made their own crowns and we had a picnic and played party games. ‘God save the King!’</p>
May 19, 20231 min read
Nursery celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
<p>The Nursery children had a great time celebrating our new King and Queen. They enjoyed learning about our Royal Family and taking part in lots of ‘royal’ activities, including pretending to be the King! They made their own crowns and we had a picnic and played party games. ‘God save the King!’</p>
May 19, 20231 min read
Year 3 Trip to Seven Stories!
<p>Year 3 had a wonderful trip to Seven Stories this morning!It was a trip to celebrate our attendance success – well done Year 3!We arrived at Seven Stories and spent sometime in the gallery exploring the interactive exhibits. We then went up to the attic to enjoy story time with Charlotte. Finally, we enjoyed a […]</p>
May 19, 20231 min read
Year 3 Trip to Seven Stories!
<p>Year 3 had a wonderful trip to Seven Stories this morning!It was a trip to celebrate our attendance success – well done Year 3!We arrived at Seven Stories and spent sometime in the gallery exploring the interactive exhibits. We then went up to the attic to enjoy story time with Charlotte. Finally, we enjoyed a […]</p>
May 19, 20231 min read
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