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Fruit tasting in the Dragonflies
The children have had another super week, this time exploring fruit through the story of Oliver's Fruit Salad By Vivian French. They loved the story and could share their own experiences of growing fruit, naming fruit and sharing lots knowledge about where fruit...
VE Day in UKS2
This morning UKS2 participated in a webinar in which Leigh from Historic Workshops discussed the importance of VE Day. He will answer the following questions such as: What is VE Day? How was VE Day celebrated? How is VE Day celebrated today? Why is VE Day celebrated...
Seeing The Light in LKS2
This term, LKS2's art topic is called 'See The Light.' One artist that we have studied is Vincent Van Gogh. In his later work, he produced work with a lot of light. One of his most famous paintings, 'Starry Night,' uses interesting colours and techniques to represent...
Owl Babies
Nursery have been focusing on the story, Owl Babies by Martin Waddell. We have learned that owls hunt for food during the night,eat small animals, can fly silently, have sharp talons and make live in holes inside of trees. We all produced some beautiful owl collages...
Ladybirds exploring and tasting fruit
The children have been reading 'Oliver's Fruit Salad' story by Vivian French. They thoroughly enjoyed the story and shared their own experience of growing fruit and naming fruit. The children then made a shopping list ready for their tasting session. On Friday, the...
ATTENDANCE and PUNCTUALITY
ATTENDANCE and PUNCTUALITY Dear Parents and Guardians, Well done and thank you for supporting your children throughout our lockdowns and in getting them back into school. I must say it is a pleasure to hear children’s voices and laughter around school and seeing them...
Job Vacancy
The Local Authority have been unable to recruit a school crossing patrol and have asked us to see if any one in the local community would like to apply for the job. See the attached advert. This job could run alongside the lunchtime assistant post we currently have...
Brilliant Balancing in Year 2
This term in year 2, our second PE lesson is Gymnastics. The last 2 weeks we have been looking at different balances. Last week, we tried a number of 3 and 4 point balances and this week we went on to challenge ourselves to do a 2 point balance. The children have been...
Beanstalks growing up to the castle
The Dragonflies re-read the story Jack and the Beanstalk before they helped plant out their beanstalks in the Reception Class garden. The children discussed all of the changes made over time from planting the beans to the healthy plants we have now. In particular...
Guess How Much I Love You
This week we have focused on the book, Guess How Mush I Love You, Which is about two hares. We looked at the difference between hares and rabbits. We learned that rabbits sleep underground in warrens and hares sleep above ground. Therefore, hares can run as soon as...
Geography Week in LKS2
This week, Lower Key Stage 2 have been learning all about how we use water and the ways in which we can save this precious resource. The children have learned how to save water in lots of different areas of the house; they investigated how much water is wasted if the...
Gateshead Music Service Parent Consultation
Gateshead Music Service is seeking parent/carer views for Music Education for all children across the Local Authority Dear Parent/Carer, Gateshead Music Service delivers instrumental tuition in over 50 schools across the Local Authority and we are seeking the views of...
Windy Winners!
This week we've had a Geography focus in school. The children have learned some amazing information about the water cycle and the increasing awareness of water efficiency. So, it's a huge well done to all our winners this week. Geography Dragonflies - Yomna Ladybirds...
Rounders!
This term UKS2 are learning how to play rounders. We've already covered a multitude of skills when playing, including throwing and catching the ball. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest...
Tulips Spellings 30.4.21
Both spelling groups have new spelling lists this week. Miss Hogg's group will have this spelling rule for two weeks, with their next spelling test on 14th May. Mrs Boyle's group will have their list for one week and have their spelling test on Friday 7th May....
Bluebells Homework – 30.4.21
Hello Bluebells, your homework is on Google Classroom and below: ENGLISH: Please complete pages 60-61 in the English Homework Book MATHS: Please visit conquer maths to complete the tasks set for this week. You may have seen these tasks before but it will be a good...
Athletics club is off to a speedy start!
This week the Nightingales had their first after school athletics club session. The children were all so enthusiastic to learn new skills and play new games. We played some well known warm up games like dishes and domes but also a new one called smugglers. When we...
Job Vacancy
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant Fixed term for 1 year, linked to the secondment of the substantive post holder Part Time 5 hours 25 minutes per week term time only Grade B, SCP 3 £2,510.38 per annum The Head teacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint an...
Gardening Club in the Bees
Look at the tulips and daffodils that were planted by Gardening Club in the Autumn term! This term we have planted lots of seeds: nasturtiums, marigolds and sunflowers and potatoes are growing right outside our classroom! Article 24: You have the right to the best...
Saving Water in Year 2
Year 2 have been finding out about water conservation. They sorted facts into saving water and wasting water. Then they made fact files to explain how to save water. They know lots of facts! Did you know that the average person in the UK uses 142 litres of water a...
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