Year 6

Please see the weekly HG News bulletins below. Friday 26th April 2024 Friday 19th April 2024

Visualising shape is a tricky area of maths – sometimes children are just able to see how a net will be folded, or a reflection has happened, but sometimes it’s about having the chance to be practical and find out! In this investigation, the children were given parts of different nets to create shap

Before the Easter holidays, during the author visit, we were introduced to the story of Macbeth when Chris Connaughton acted out the whole play single-handedly. The children enjoyed the performance and got an insight into the story . Over the last two weeks, we have looked at the opening scenes wher

We continue to learn about the trees we have in our Forest School and the more we know about them, the better we can understand why they have such importance. The trees and hedgerow that the children have recently planted are already starting to bud and blossom, this is very rewarding and immediate

Since Christmas, the choir have not stopped – rehearsing for two major projects. Firstly, they’ve learned 10 songs for the Spring Sing performance at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead.  They had a great time singing on the stage with other schools in front of a large audien

The children immersed themselves in the Forest School this week. Enjoying spending time with the hens, which of course the hens love. They are a very friendly flock and the children are getting confident in handling them. Such an exciting moment to hold a hen for the first time. Meanwhile the childr

During our Forest School sessions this term we will be turning our focus to the importance of trees. With our ever changing climate it is vital that our children understand how we can behave positively to protect our planet. In the media the focus is often on the damage that the human race is having

The school has three easy to remember rules: READY, RESPECTFUL and SAFE.  In recognition of those who have been following these rules to a high degree, on a daily basis, as well as trying their very best in all that they do, teachers nominate children to have time with Mr Malik where they can have

This week, the children had the fantastic opportunity to have PE and healthy lifestyle sessions delivered by players of the Newcastle Eagles. The children were taught all about the importance for water, a balanced diet and who are the ‘superstars’ in the life. The main highlight for the children was

Dear parents/carers, As we enter the end of our Easter break, we are now moving into our last term of the academic year after what has been a very short but jam-packed spring.  Over the last three months, in addition to the continuous day-to-day teaching and learning, the staff worked tirelessly to