During our Design and Technology lessons, the boys and girls in Year 3 were given a brief of designing a Christmas decoration strong enough to hold an object. They began by learning about a tale from many years ago which some people believe started the tradition of hanging up stockings on Christmas
This week, the children really enjoyed a festive music workshop, courtesy of the live band from Gateshead Music Service. They have visited the school annually for a few years to help us celebrate, sing and dance our way to Christmas with lots of games, songs, activities and fun. Plus, it is great
A busy term has culminated in a very busy, but positive, couple of weeks. This time is always a lovely period ion school as we have the pleasure of seeing children build towards the feeling of how special Christmas is, in a way only a child can experience. The organisation of Christmas lunch, perf
The school choir were delighted to be able to go and perform again this year for the congregation at St Ninians Church. The choir sang a selection of traditional carols and some more upbeat Christmas hits. We invited our friends from Angel Court and Craigielee Care homes to come and join in the fest
The much-loved, children’s book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is coming to Newcastle’s Theatre Royal. Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the less
Gateshead Library have an exciting Christmas workshop on Monday 23rd December. It should be a fun event that gives the opportunity to children to visit the library and also engage in some Christmas crafts. Let’s get creative with Gateshead Libraries Children’s Team this Christmas. Reindeer acorn tr
This week, the children in Years 3 and 4 enjoyed putting on their performances of Christmas Around The World for their parents, grandparents and carers. They were brilliant! It is so important for the children to have the chance to perform and share their talents and celebrate Christmas with our c
Throughout the term, Year 3 have been exploring the 3 times tables, looking at multiplication and division in many different ways. This week the boys and girls played 3 times table games, helping them to gain further confidence in the area and to consolidate their understanding. While playing the ga
Our Christmas celebrations have officially begun in school. Yesterday, we all enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch of roast turkey, roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, carrots, sprouts, peas, stuffing, chipolatas and gravy, followed by a Christmas biscuit or cake. The tables were decorated and the
This week, classes from Reception to 6 have enjoyed an assembly and a classroom workshop with Rachel and Ted from The Dogs Trust. The workshops vary in each year group and support the children in understanding how to be safe around their own dogs, dogs that belong to others and what they should do i
