Y3 have enjoyed exploring both 2D and 3D shape this week. The children have identified the number of faces, edges and vertices in 3D shapes and have also produced their own 3D shapes from a variety of nets. Meanwhile, the children showed excellent oracy skills as they asked questions to guess the shape in the bag!
Odd Socks Day in Year 4
Here are our Year 4 children supporting Anti Bullying Week wearing their odd socks!
Year 5 visit to The Word
Year 5 were excited for their library visit to The Word today. The children enjoyed browsing for their next book, and I particularly enjoyed hearing them discussing their favourite authors and making recommendations to their friends. We used our book bags which were designed by our Reading Ambassadors to safely carry our chosen books back to school. What a lovely morning!
Year 1 Remembers
Year 1 took time to learn about Remembrance Day and reflect on why it’s important. The children created beautiful poppy handprints using paint to honor those who have served and sacrificed. Alongside the poppies, they made prayer butterflies as a symbol of hope and peace.
We gathered together to say a short prayer, showing our respect and gratitude. Their thoughtful artwork is now displayed outside, ready to be seen by everyone in our school community. It’s a meaningful reminder of the importance of remembering and honoring others.
Y4 Youth Village Retreat
We arrived safely at the Youth Village with everyone in high spirits. The Youth Ministry team welcomed us, then we met the other schools and got to know them with some ice breakers. The children were put into teams with their friends plus some children from other schools. The evening meal was lovely then we got settled into our lodge (Bishop Ambrose). There was a fun filled night with lots of high jinx and eventually we all settled down to sleep.
After a breakfast of fruit, yoghurt and toast we headed to base camp to complete a carousel of activities.
The theme of the retreat for the Jubilee year is ‘Pilgrims of Hope’.
Pope Francis asked people to make 2024 a year of prayer and preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year, with the theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. The opening of the Jubilee Door marks the beginning of the Jubilee Year. The children will consider how God opens doors in our lives, encouraging us to ‘Ask, Seek, Knock’.
In the carousel of activities, the children enjoyed a selection of craft, social justice, chapel, outdoor, and team building challenges. They explored what ‘hope’ means for us, each other, our communities, and the world as they completed their Pilgrim Passport!
The lunch was amazing. Here are the children tucking in. Spot our surprise visitor!
The children enjoyed some free time before our nature walk.
We had a bracing walk through the woods then played football and rounders.
Our next activity was an Escape Room.
After the activities, the children watched a movie then went to bed. No high jinx tonight just 27 tired children and 2 tired teachers. Silence!! Everyone was super organised this morning – bags packed, beds stripped, breakfast eaten.
There was a final activity where the children shared their ideas about what a planet they designed might look like.
Our last photograph before leaving the Youth Village! A great few days was had by all!
Year 6 Trip – SCRAN Art Exhibition
Year 6 enjoyed an afternoon at the South Shields Museum and Art Gallery to take part in the SCRAN Art Exhibition workshop.
The children took part in an activity which gave them the opportunity to look around the exhibition and answer questions. This linked excellently with out Art unit in school about Propaganda Posters and also introduced them to our upcoming DT unit involving food.
They then went into the learning room where they designed their own poster and slogan based on food.
The children could show off their creativity and their final posters were impressive.
Year 6 Trip to the library at The Word
Year 6 enjoyed their second visit to the library this term.
They took part in a Harry Potter quiz then had time to choose their next library book…..some bookworms even chose two books!
West Boldon Lodge Year 2
Yesterday, Year 2 had an unforgettable day at West Boldon Lodge, diving into literacy and science in the beautiful autumn outdoors! Our day began with a Goldilocks and the Three Bears workshop, the perfect hook for our new writing unit, sparking creativity and storytelling. The children used the natural autumn treasures they collected to make their very own bear masks, bringing the beloved characters to life. They also crafted bear faces on the trees using clay, much like the bears from the story appeared in the illustrations. To make the experience complete, everyone gathered around to make porridge over an open fire – just like Goldilocks!
In the afternoon, our focus turned to science with a hands-on life cycle workshop. The children set off on a “treasure hunt,” searching for clues related to different stages of life cycles and collecting life cycle poems along the way. Working in teams, they pieced together the stages of various life cycles and proudly presented their findings to their classmates in a fun competition.
The day wrapped up with pond dipping – a thrilling adventure as the children discovered a variety of creatures in the water. This activity wasn’t just exciting but also educational, as they learned about the different needs animals have to survive.
Our Year 2 students came away with new knowledge, wonderful memories, and even a few muddy boots! Thank you to West Boldon Lodge for hosting such an enriching experience!
What a great start to the half term!
Year 1 Visit to St. Bede’s Church
This week, our Year 1 class had a wonderful visit to St Bede’s Church, where they met with Father Bill. As part of our RE topic on baptism, Father Bill explained the importance of baptism and how it welcomes people into the Church. The children were fascinated as he showed them some of the special signs and symbols used in the ceremony, including the font where the baptism takes place, the holy water, and the shell used for pouring it. They also learned about the significance of the baptismal candle and the oil of chrism. It was a meaningful experience that helped the children understand the role of these symbols in the sacrament of baptism.
The School Nurses Visit Reception
The school nurses came into reception this morning to talk about the importance of washing our hands, eating healthy food and brushing our teeth.
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