To celebrate Mental Health Awareness week we took time to get closer to nature. We went for a relaxing walk to Jesmond Dene then did some observational drawing and painting of flowers. It is importnant to take time to appreciate the beauty in the world and the benefits of nature on our wellbeing.
Year 2 have been busy designing and building a brilliant balloon powered vehicle for STEM week over the last few days. The goal was to engineer a balloon powered car from plastic waste – in this case, a used plastic bottle. The children have focused on the design process and considered different methods on how… Continue Reading
Year 3 enjoyed learning about the life of Martin Luther Kinf Jr. We listened to his inspirational speech and reflected on the importance of equality. Then we wrote acrostic poetry and letters of thank to show our appreciation for his work in the field of civil rights. Continue Reading
We had a fantastic time taking part in Buddy’s Big Workout for the NSPCC. We discussed the importance of staying fit and healthy and also how taking part was helpful to the NSPCC. Continue Reading
Last week, twenty children from Year 6 travelled to Belgium as part of their topic work on the World Wars. Led by the ‘Explore4all’ company, the children visited a whole host of places including: both commonwealth and German cemeteries; the Passchendaele Museum and the In Flander’s Field Museum; authentic and original German trenches and Lockangar… Continue Reading
Reception Class have established a link with the sheltered living community, Jack Common House. Last week they went on their first visit. They introduced themselves to their new friends and shared photographs of their families. Continue Reading
International Week: Malta Year 2 had a great afternoon learning all about Malta, courtesy of Ms Claire-Marie Agius. Children learned all about this interesting country through factual information on culture and tradition. The children also sang Maltese songs and played games before drawing the Maltese flag and the George Cross, which was awarded to Malta… Continue Reading
Year 2 – International Week and Tea Party Celebrations Year 2 children worked wonderfully this morning and made two peach tarts as part of our International Week and Tea Party celebrations. Children worked with various kitchen utensils and carefully measured out ingredients to make these delicious tarts! Continue Reading
Year 5 recently took part in a Premier League Primary Stars Writing Competition to write a poem all about diversity. They began by working in small groups to create their own goal celebrations, and then watched some videos and took part in discussions about diversity. They made their own Wordles using lots of new and ambitious vocabulary and… Continue Reading
