Welcome to Robins
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School Bags: Children should bring their school bag every day.
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Toys: Please check that your child is not bringing toys into school.
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Reading Diaries: These should be brought in daily along with their ditty or reading book.
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Reading Rewards: On Fridays, we count how many times your child has read at home.
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3 times = 1 reward point
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More than 3 times = 1 reward point and a dip in the prize box
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Please make sure reading is recorded in their diary.
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Spellings: Children are given a set of spellings to learn each week.
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These are displayed on the classroom window and in homework books.
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Key Words: Your child has a set of key words to learn in their bag.
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Once they can read the words fluently, we celebrate their achievement and they are given the next level of words.
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Homework Books: Sent home on Fridays and should be returned by the following Wednesday.
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PE Day: Friday
Children should wear: -
Black shorts or joggers
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White t-shirt
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Trainers
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School jumper
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Labelling Clothes: Please ensure all jumpers, cardigans, and coats are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
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Lunch: If your child is having a school lunch, please ensure that payment is now done on Arbor. Please check Arbor for regular updates and information.
NumBots – KS1
We’re excited to let you know that ks1 are using NumBots, a fun and interactive online programme designed to help children build strong foundations in number sense, addition, and subtraction. NumBots is all about helping children develop quick recall of number facts...
KS1 explore the Torah
KS1 have been exploring a very special book in Judaism — the Torah. We began by learning that the Torah is the most sacred text in the Jewish faith. It contains stories, teachings, and laws that guide how Jewish people live their lives. We discovered that the Torah is...
London’s burning, London’s burning!
Key Stage One had an amazing (though slightly wet) day when we saw first hand how destructive fire can be. We listened to Mark's safety talk and knew how to stay safe around fire. Mark then set up our houses to recreate Pudding Lane before we watched from a safe...
National Poetry Day 2025!
Let me be first to say, What a fabulous way! To have fun with rhymes And have a wonderful time On National Poetry Day! It was great to see the whole school enjoy National Poetry Day, with lots of fun activities going on in different classes. We even had poetry recital...
KS1 Athletics
Well done to our amazing KS1 students who recently took part in an athletics event! They played brilliantly, showing fantastic teamwork, effort, and enthusiasm throughout the day. We’re especially proud to share that the school was awarded the Self-Belief Award — a...
KS1 get programming
During KS1 Computing this half term we have been looking at creating our own algorithms. We have had great fun programming Bee Bots to move around the classroom and navigate obstacles. They worked in groups to give each other positional directions and then key in the...
“Once Upon a Time…” Owls and Robins Retell a Classic!
This week, our talented Owls and Robins have been showcasing their storytelling skills with a delightful retelling of The Three Little Pigs. Using expressive voices and traditional story language, they brought each character to life — from the brave little pigs to the...
KS1 Enter 1666
KS1 got their first taste of what life was like in 1666 when they looked at different jobs. They looked at different jobs from the past and thought if we still had them in 2025. They then chose a job that they wanted to do and one they didn't. At first being a 'gong...
Gateshead Family Hubs Information
Gateshead Family Hubs Gateshead's Family Hubs provide a welcoming space for families and the wider community. Our Family Hubs support families from conception to the age of two to give all children the best start in life. We continue to support families of children up...
Summer Activities in Gateshead- Brighten the Day
Plaese click on the links below for Summer activities for children who receive free school meals. https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/28369/Brighten-the-Day-holiday-clubs-SEND-provision https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33171/Brighten-the-Day-summer-2025...
Banksy Art at Windy Nook
This term, KS1 have been diving into the fascinating world of Banksy, the mysterious street artist known for his powerful imagery and thought-provoking messages. The children have explored how Banksy uses stencils to create bold and striking images, often with a...
Gateshead Secondary School SEND Offer
Please click on the links below for more information. XPG - Primary SENDCo Network Whickham School-Offer for Addtional Needs Thorp SEND Offer 2025 Presentation St Thomas More Primary School Information for SEND Transition (1) Lord Lawson Primary presentation Emmanuel...