by Mr McKay | Jun 12, 2026 | Events and Visits, English, Owls, Robins
Key Stage 1 were delighted to welcome visitors from the Gateshead Library Service for a special session focused on empathy through storytelling. The children listened carefully to a range of stories and explored how different characters might feel in a variety of...
by Amanda Clough | Jun 5, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Computing, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Music, News, Outdoor Learning, Science, Sport
This week we have introduced our new focus on transport, and the children have been exploring this theme in lots of creative and hands-on ways. During snack time, we enjoyed reading a range of transport-themed books, which sparked discussion and curiosity about...
by A Thompson | May 22, 2026 | Ladybirds, English, Nightingales
In Year 2, we’ve been busy diving into the story Goldilocks and Just One Bear—and what a fun twist it is on the traditional tale! The children absolutely loved spotting the differences and talking about what made this version so funny and unique. After enjoying the...
by Amanda Clough | May 22, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Outdoor Learning, Science
This week, we concluded our It’s Not a Stick focus with a creative and highly engaging playdough activity. The children worked collaboratively to follow a simple recipe, carefully measuring, pouring, and mixing ingredients to make black playdough. They were fascinated...
by Miss Smith | May 19, 2026 | English, Oaks, Outdoor Learning
In our reading lesson today, Oaks took part in a reading comprehension relay, working in pairs to read a text before running to the teacher for their first question. They then ran back to their partner to find the answer in the text and write it on a whiteboard before...
by Amanda Clough | May 15, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Computing, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Music, News, Outdoor Learning, PSHE, Science
This week the children enjoyed a lovely mix of group time and learning through play. During a Circle Time we began with a short songs warm‑up using familiar action songs such as Let’s Go Walking and Funky Monkey, helping to build confidence, relationships and a sense...
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