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University Challenge
<p>Year 6 spent a fantastic morning thinking about their ideal university course and where they might study when they are older. The children looked through dozens of prospectuses from sites across the UK to get a feel for the 52,000 different subjects that are now available to be studied in Higher Education. They discussed the […]</p>
Feb 11, 20221 min read
Year 2 visit the Quayside
<p>Year 2 took part in a fabulous experience yesterday; we visited The Heritage Centre in Gateshead to learn more about The Great Fire of Gateshead and Newcastle. We walked along the Quayside on the Gateshead side of The River Tyne and saw the exact spot where the fire began in the Warehouse. We looked at […]</p>
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Year 2 visit St Lawrence’s Church
<p> Year 2 visited St Lawrence’s Church today to look at all of the books which are used in church as part of our work in RE this half term about books. We found out that there are over ten books used in church and that they all have special names and uses. Father Shaun […]</p>
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Year 2 visit St Lawrence’s Church
<p> Year 2 visited St Lawrence’s Church today to look at all of the books which are used in church as part of our work in RE this half term about books. We found out that there are over ten books used in church and that they all have special names and uses. Father Shaun […]</p>
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Spring Bulbs
<p>This week, Year 4 Nurture Group have been working with local gardeners to plant Spring bulbs in the Key Stage 1 and Reception garden. Whilst planting snowdrops, the children were learning about the different parts of a plant and their functions. We were blessed with beautiful sunshine! </p>
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Spring Bulbs
<p>This week, Year 4 Nurture Group have been working with local gardeners to plant Spring bulbs in the Key Stage 1 and Reception garden. Whilst planting snowdrops, the children were learning about the different parts of a plant and their functions. We were blessed with beautiful sunshine! </p>
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Year 6 Science Trip
<p>Year 6 spent a wonderful day exploring the Centre for life. The children, who went as part of the IntoUniversity project, looked at different aspects of science, in particular Space. They had the opportunity to visit the Planetarium as well as look at how the human brain functions. The scheme, sponsored by Newcastle and Northumbria […]</p>
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Year 6 Science Trip
<p>Year 6 spent a wonderful day exploring the Centre for life. The children, who went as part of the IntoUniversity project, looked at different aspects of science, in particular Space. They had the opportunity to visit the Planetarium as well as look at how the human brain functions. The scheme, sponsored by Newcastle and Northumbria […]</p>
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Building Bridges
<p>Year 6 had an interesting day building bridges and creating impressive displays about some of the World’s greatest engineers. Pupils spent the morning, as part of the school’s partnership with Intouniversity, learning about different types of bridges and looking at those that span the Tyne. They then used recycling to create their own structures and […]</p>
Feb 8, 20221 min read
Building Bridges
<p>Year 6 had an interesting day building bridges and creating impressive displays about some of the World’s greatest engineers. Pupils spent the morning, as part of the school’s partnership with Intouniversity, learning about different types of bridges and looking at those that span the Tyne. They then used recycling to create their own structures and […]</p>
Feb 8, 20221 min read
Listening and Sharing in Year 3
<p>For our new RE topic, we are thinking about Listening and Sharing in relation to the Eucharist. To begin our topic, the children worked in groups to perform the story of ‘Stone Soup.’ We discussed the themes of the story and the advantages of listening and sharing.</p>
Feb 8, 20221 min read
Listening and Sharing in Year 3
<p>For our new RE topic, we are thinking about Listening and Sharing in relation to the Eucharist. To begin our topic, the children worked in groups to perform the story of ‘Stone Soup.’ We discussed the themes of the story and the advantages of listening and sharing.</p>
Feb 8, 20221 min read
Year 6 Start University Challenge
<p>Year 6 had a fantastic 1st day as part of a week-long project with IntoUniversity Newcastle East. The scheme – in partnership with Newcastle University and Northumbria University – is designed to give children a glimpse into life at Further Education. Year 6 are following an engineering syllabus this week, which includes a trip to […]</p>
Feb 7, 20221 min read
Year 6 Start University Challenge
<p>Year 6 had a fantastic 1st day as part of a week-long project with IntoUniversity Newcastle East. The scheme – in partnership with Newcastle University and Northumbria University – is designed to give children a glimpse into life at Further Education. Year 6 are following an engineering syllabus this week, which includes a trip to […]</p>
Feb 7, 20221 min read
Chinese New Year 2022 in Year 3
<p>We have had a fantastic time learning about Chinese New Year! We learnt about the country of China, and located it on a map of the world. We learnt about Chinese culture, played with Chinese Tangrams (jigsaws) and finally learn about the classic story of the Race of the Animals. We had so much fun […]</p>
Feb 7, 20221 min read
Chinese New Year 2022 in Year 3
<p>We have had a fantastic time learning about Chinese New Year! We learnt about the country of China, and located it on a map of the world. We learnt about Chinese culture, played with Chinese Tangrams (jigsaws) and finally learn about the classic story of the Race of the Animals. We had so much fun […]</p>
Feb 7, 20221 min read
School Newsletter: Friday 4 February 2022
<p>Newsletter 4 February 2022</p>
Feb 4, 20221 min read
School Newsletter: Friday 4 February 2022
<p>Newsletter 4 February 2022</p>
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Handa’s Surprise
<p>This week Reception have enjoyed exploring our key text Handa’s Surprise. They used cooking tools to prepare the fruit themselves and loved tasting the fruit! They then used the experience to complete some fantastic writing to describe the fruit! Well done Reception!</p>
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Handa’s Surprise
<p>This week Reception have enjoyed exploring our key text Handa’s Surprise. They used cooking tools to prepare the fruit themselves and loved tasting the fruit! They then used the experience to complete some fantastic writing to describe the fruit! Well done Reception!</p>
Feb 4, 20221 min read
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