With Christ at our side to guide us,
we shine in all that we do.
The children attended Robinwood and had a fantastic time taking part in the numerous activities. A great few days away!
The children attended Robinwood and had a fantastic time taking part in the numerous activities. A great few days away!
The children attended Robinwood and had a fantastic time taking part in the numerous activities. A great few days away!
Year 3 are beginnng to learn about telling the time on both analogue and digital clocks. To become more confident with the concept of time children will try and keep readng the clocks and watches around them each day. Great work Y3!
Year 3 enjoyed their Celebration of the Word together today. It was lovely to see the children offering each other the sign of peace ; and also being so determined to go on their mission to be kind to others.
The young historians in Y3 took part in an oracy session, where they challenged the misconception that early man were mere hunter-gatherers who were solely interested in consuming food. During the debate, we discovered how cave men had a great passion for producing painting; so much so that they cleverly made their pigments from charcoal and colourful minerals. They also had beliefs in the animal Gods and loved their families that they organised respectful burials showing their emotional side; very much like modern day humans.
Well done to the children who bravely stood up to articulate their arguments to a respectful group. They listened, understood and then responded to the view of their fellow historians.
It proved to be a great session, where the children not only thought like historians but also spoke like ones too. They then went on to write a response to their enquiry question with the disciplinary knowledge they had developed from the debating lesson.
On Tuesday, Year 2 enjoyed a fantastic trip to the local library filled with stories, creativity, and exploration!
The children were captivated by a selection of Halloween-themed stories, which sparked lots of excitement and imagination. After the storytelling session, they got crafty and made their very own ghost decorations to take home—each one unique and wonderfully spooky!
There was plenty of time to explore the library shelves, and the children loved sharing books and reading with their friends. It was lovely to see their enthusiasm for stories and their growing confidence as readers.
Before heading back to school, we had a little time to visit the wonderful exhibition on the first floor. The children were fascinated by the displays and enjoyed discussing what they saw.
A big thank you to the library staff for making us feel so welcome. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!
The children planning and leading the Celebration of the Word this week chose the theme of Joy. Here are some images of them planning and celebrating with their friends.
In our most recent writing unit, our writing has been inspired by the delightful book Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper. The children have been learning how to write clear, step-by-step instructions — and what better way to practise than by writing a recipe for pumpkin soup!
On Monday, Mrs McHugh followed the children’s instructions to make a big pot of pumpkin soup, filling the classroom with the warm, comforting smells of autumn. The children then had the exciting opportunity to taste the soup they had written about. For many, it was their very first time trying pumpkin soup — and their reactions were a joy to see!
Now, the children will be using this experience to write a diary recount of their first taste of pumpkin soup. We’re looking forward to seeing how they capture their thoughts, feelings, and sensory experiences in their writing.
Thank you for your continued support — a
nd don’t be surprised if your child asks to make pumpkin soup at home!
Today, the children attended the RAP event at South Shields Fire Station.
They discovered that RAP stands for ‘Reducing Accidents at Play’ and as they are becoming older, they will be wanting to go out with their friends more and become more confident in social situations and become more independent.
The RAP event, discusses ways in which they should stay safe in a range of scenarios from water safety, road safety and safety around the metro and train lines. They also discussed what antisocial behaviour was and what that looks like in their local areas.
The children attended 6 different workshops hosted by Nexus, Northumbria Police, RNLI Lifeguards, , South Tyneside Council Road Safety, Northern Power Grid and the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.
The children were engaged throughout the morning and asked (and answered) some very important questions.
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