Year 1

Potential Phased Reopening of Schools in Gateshead Dear Parent/Carers. I wrote to you all last week in relation to the potential reopening of school to greater numbers of pupils beyond those from priority groups who have been accessing childcare over the last few weeks.  This was in light of the go

There are many aspects of being in lockdown that can be seen as worrying, difficult and challenging.  Being with our loved ones 24/7 will have tested everyone’s patience, at various times.  However, this has also been a time when parents and carers have had the opportunity to spend a greater amo

It is essential that we seek the views of parents/carers in relation to the potential of opening to greater numbers of children.  I would ask all parents/carers to complete the survey via the link below (one survey per child).  However, for an understanding of the current situation please do so af

Task – 10 Things I Would Take to Space Read Back to Earth with a Bump. Write a list of 10 items you might take with you if you ventured into space. You can either print off the sheet (10 Things I Would Take to Space.pdf) and write your list on the lines provided or, if you do not have access to a

This week in school, children were involved in investigating light and mixing coloured lights to make secondary colours.  Some children spent time making a maze for the bee-bots to navigate once the programme was entered.  As you can also see, a little more baking took place – this time it was mak

Well, that’s the end of our eighth week of home learning and its great to end it with some sunshine.  Yet again we have been receiving so many amazing pictures and stories from your time at home.  We’ve enjoyed looking at the many ways you have celebrated VE Day and the various ways you are keep

Task – Descriptive Writing Read A Monster Surprise. Using the words provided, write two sentences describing the monster from the story. You can either print off the sheet and write your sentences in the box provided or, if you do not have access to a printer, you can display a picture of the mons

I’m sure most of the nation watched the Prime Minister’s statement on Sunday evening wanting to understand the next steps that were to be implemented to support the country in the battle against COVID-19 whilst attempting to move forward as a society. From an education perspective, it was announced

On Friday 8th of May 2020, the majority of the country took time to celebrate VE Day.  On this occasion, things were different from the usual anniversary of the day when Germany surrendered in 1945; firstly, this time the day marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day and, secondly, this was the first t

Dance has a significant part to play in improving the health and well-being of us all.  Dance combines healthy physical activity, the engagement of the creative spirit, the promotion of emotional expression and encourages social interaction.  In recent history, has there been a time when this has