We had a fantastic day learning about the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We created portraits inspired by Julian Opie, with a royal twist. In the afternoon we performed dances across the decades and ended with a tea part.
British Values
Y4: Sponsored Walk for CAFOD’s Walk Against Hunger
Y4 took part in a Sponsored Walk Against Hunger for CAFOD. We walked through Heaton Park and Jesmond Dene! Continue Reading
Children’s Mental Health Week
Each class received a lovely new story to read during Children’s Mental Health Week. They shared the book in story time with their teacher and discussed how the story encourages us to ‘grow together.’ Continue Reading
KS2 Playground Leader Training
30 KS2 children recently completed their Playground Leader training with Newcastle Services to Schools. They will be putting their training to the test in January on break and lunchtimes! 😁🏃♀️🏃⚽️🏀 Continue Reading
Anti-Bullying Week
During anti-bullying week Year 2 heard the stock ‘Have you filled a bucket today. A guide to daily happiness’. They we thought of all the ways we can ‘fill a bucket’ with our actions. Continue Reading
Year 5 Anti-Bullying Week
Year 5 took part in a range of activities to raise awareness of anti-bullying this week. They watched an online anti-bullying assembly, wore odd socks to school on Monday and learned about the negative impact that unkind words can have. Continue Reading
Black History Month in Year 4
In October, every class celebrates Black History Month. Year 4 looked at lots of significant black figures of the past and present. We paid special attention to Emperor Septimius Severus; a black Roman Emperor whose greatest achievement was the rebuilding of Hadrian’s Wall. We spent a lesson researching him as we try to incorporate diversity in… Continue Reading
Mental Health Awareness Week
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. Continue Reading
Year 2 – STEM Week
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
Black History Month
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
