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Year 6 Geography fieldwork at Seaton Delaval Hall
<p>Year 6 had a fantastic day at Seaton Delaval Hall today all linked to our current humanities unit on map skills. We practised 4 and 6-figure grid references, tried a bit of orienteering and started work on the 16-point compass. What a fantastic way to kick off our module in beautiful surroundings!</p>
Nov 14, 20241 min read
Year 3 learning film music with Mr O!
<p>Year 3 loved their workshop with Mr O today. We listened to film music by Danny Elfman, such as the music from Batman! We thought about what instruments we could hear. We learned all about ‘mood music’, thinking about what emotion the music makes us feel. We learned what a motif is and had a go at […]</p>
Nov 14, 20241 min read
Year 1 Visit Seaton Delaval Hall
<p>We had a fantastic visit to Seaton Delaval Hall today. On arrival, we met with Molly who was our tour guide for the day. She took us to a special room where we made three different Autumn crafts. Everyone worked really hard and had fun completing the activities. After all of our hard work, […]</p>
Nov 7, 20241 min read
Year 4- Democratic vote
<p>In our history lesson we split the class in half, one side was Athens and the other Sparta. Each city state argued their case of which was the best place to live. We then completed an anonymous vote. Athens was voted the best place to live!</p>
Nov 4, 20241 min read
Year 4- That History Bloke
<p>Before half term Year 4 had the pleasure of spending the morning with Richard. We held artifacts from Ancient Greece and tried on armour that would have been worn by Greeks! We had a great time!</p>
Nov 4, 20241 min read
Year 5 – Autumn 1 Music
<p>Year 5 are learning the song ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’, by the American Rock Band, Bon Jovi. The class have been listening and appraising other songs in the Rock genre. These have included ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Rocking All Over The World’ and many more. We have looked at several types of Rock such as […]</p>
Oct 25, 20241 min read
Autumn 1 Music in Year 2
<p>This half term, Year 2 have been learning the song, ‘Hands, Feet, Heart’ by Joanna Mangona. This song celebrates South African music.. Whilst listening to this music we have been moving our bodies, creating our own dances and expressing how the music makes us feel. We have also been learning about what voices and instruments […]</p>
Oct 25, 20241 min read
Year 3 visit Broxfield Farm
<p>This week we were lucky enough to visit Mr. Thompson’s farm, which has been very beneficial for our Animals including Humans science topic. We learned all about how farmers like Mr. Thompson grow food that is essential for our diet such as wheat, and how seeds can be milled to make flour. We also learned […]</p>
Oct 25, 20241 min read
Bishop Stephen visits St Lawrence’s
<p>We were delighted to welcome Bishop Stephen to St Lawrence’s today. He spent his time with classes throughout the school, and children in all class were able to ask him interesting questions, from how he became a bishop, to questions about our recent and current RE topics, including the Sacrament of Baptism in Year 2, […]</p>
Oct 24, 20241 min read
Year 2 visit Broxfield Farm!
<p>We had an amazing trip to Mr Thompson’s farm, Broxfield, near Alnwick. We started off our trip by exploring our way through his brand new pumpkin patch. It was fascinating to see the seeds inside a pumpkin and to find out how they grow. We then visited the cows in their shed. We learnt that […]</p>
Oct 24, 20241 min read
Year 6 Music: Autumn 1
<p>Year 6 have been learning the song ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams. The class liked this song from the start of term and are very enthusiastic when performing this together. Alongside this song, we have also been learning about other songs that make us happy or have happiness as their theme. For example, ‘Top of the […]</p>
Oct 22, 20241 min read
Year 4 Music – Autumn 1
<p>This half term, Year 4 have been learning the song ‘Mamma Mia’ by Abba. Whilst learning this song, we have been exploring other Abba Songs such as ‘Dancing Queen,’ ‘The Winner Takes It All’ and ‘Waterloo’. We have been discussing similarities and differences each week as we are introduced to a new Abba song. Some […]</p>
Oct 22, 20241 min read
Year 1 – Autumn 1 Music
<p>This half term, Year 1 have been learning the song, ‘Hey You!’. It involves rap verses as well as singing verses. Year 1 learnt this song really quickly and have been very enthusiastic whilst performing this song. This term were have also learnt how to play the glockenspiel. We have learnt where the notes are […]</p>
Oct 22, 20241 min read
New Members of Our School Council
<p>Our first School Council and Eco meeting went very well. The children were full of ideas to make a positive difference in school. We have some exciting events coming up so watch this space….</p>
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Year 1 Celebration of the Word – Families
<p>We gathered together in prayer to celebrate the end of our unit. We thought about our families and talked about how they love and care for us. We listened to psalms which told us of God’s love and care and read the prayer we had written together. Talking about our families has been really special.</p>
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Year 2 Trip to Live Tales!
<p>Today we enjoyed a fabulous story writing workshop. We worked with a team of writers, illustrators, directors and playwrights to create our own story. We had such a wonderful time and impressed the editor! He even published our book!</p>
Oct 18, 20241 min read
World War II visitor for Y6
<p>Year 6 had a fantastic morning looking at WWII thanks to ‘The History Bloke’. The children had the opportunity to handle lots of original artefacts from the period and work out what some of the more mysterious items would have been used for. Richard also gave them the chance to discuss what life would have […]</p>
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Year 6 enjoy trying French drinks
<p>Year 6 were given the opportunity to try some French soft drinks in class. Mdme Hewson provided a variety of boissons including homemade lemonade (citron pressé), Orangina and a number of drinks using mint cordial. Diabolo menthe – a mixture of mint cordial and lemonade – divided opinion, with some people loving it whilst others […]</p>
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Reading with Our Year 6 Buddies
<p>Year 1 have met up twice this half term to read with their Year 6 buddy. Year 1 shared their favourite stories with their buddies and listened to their buddy read to them. On both occasions, it has been an enjoyable and relaxing end to the day!</p>
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Meet Our New School Councillors and Eco Squad Members
<p>All St Lawrence’s children were given the opportunity to be selected as either School Councillors or Eco Squad members. After a tight vote, our new members were elected. They are excited about new their roles and are looking forward to doing great things in our school!</p>
Oct 18, 20241 min read
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