In English this week, Year 3 took on the role of detectives to make predictions about their English text for this term. They took part in a treasure hunt around the school grounds where they followed a map to find clues about the story. The children discussed the clues and made excellent predictions
All of the children in Year One have made an amazing start to their new class. This week, we introduced our class English reader ‘Tyrannosaurus Drip’. We started by going on a dinosaur hunt. We even sang a song We’re going on a dinosaur hunt We’re going to catch a big one What a beautiful day We’re
This week in Year 4, the children were given clues to try and decipher what their new reading book in English would be. The first clue was a metallic egg. There were many different predictions as to what this could be. Some children thought it might be a chocolate egg, whereas others thought it migh
This week, Year Two were set the task of making a mask similar to a character in their new book. First, they had to cover their paper plate with brown tissue paper. Next, they added eyes, teeth, a nose and horns to their mask. The children had lots of guesses as to who the character could be. Some s
A final reading corner for the 2021-2022 academic year. It has been brilliant to see and talk to the children this year about the books they have read and the authors they love. Next year, we have a few exciting things coming involving reading – including a closer link with Gateshead Library Service
Year One were so excited to be introduced to their new text in English. As it is set in Africa, firstly everyone went on a jungle safari. The children made safari name badges and then we all took our pretend binoculars and clipboard outside to see which animals we could spot. Hidden amongst th
Reading continues to be a key focus in school – it opens so many doors and allows the children to explore other curriculum subjects. But, perhaps more importantly, it allows them to immerse themselves in book, magazines, comics and newspapers simply for the pleasure of reading. Our two, KS2 reading
Gateshead Libraries have a range of workshops and activities over the summer. Look at the website below for anything that might interest you. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom–gateshead/gateshead-library/ The Summer Reading Challenge is back in Inspire libraries this summer! This year
With lighter nights, I’m finding even more time to read at the minute and am loving the range of new books that are available in bookshops at the moment. For anybody who hasn’t ever been, Seven Stories in Newcastle is now free entry and it is a magical world of books and stories that can provide hou
Today, Early Years and Key Stage One, were lucky enough to listen to a magical story performed by professional storyteller Chris Bostock. We heard the story, ‘The Tree Of Life’, which tells the story of Tiny Tortoise. He had a wonderful dream of a tree that grew every kind of different fruit. Ow
