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Year 2 Library Visit

10th October 2025 By Samantha McHugh

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!

Filed Under: News, Year 2 News

Pupil-led Celebration of the Word in Y4

9th October 2025 By carolinekennedy

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.




Filed Under: Prayer & Liturgy News, Year 4 News

Year 2 Pumpkin Soup Writing Opportunities

8th October 2025 By Samantha McHugh

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!

Filed Under: News, Year 2 News

Year 6 RAP Event at South Shields Fire Station

7th October 2025 By vickidavis

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.

Filed Under: Year 6 News

Exploring Shade and Tone in Year 2

3rd October 2025 By Samantha McHugh

This week, Year 2 have been diving into the world of shade and tone as part of their art learning. The children explored how artists use light and dark to create depth, mood, and contrast in their work.

Yesterday, they experimented with a variety of techniques to build their own tonal ladders. Using pencils, they practised:

  • Hatching and cross-hatching for textured shading
  • Stippling to explore tone through dots
  • Pressure control and pencil hold to vary the darkness of their marks

It was wonderful to see the children so engaged, carefully observing how small changes in technique can make a big difference in their artwork. Their tonal ladders are now proudly displayed in the classroom, showing off their growing skills and creativity!

Filed Under: News, Year 2 News

Reception Celebrate National Poetry Day!

2nd October 2025 By katiedixon

Reception had a wonderful time celebrating National Poetry Day this week! As part of our learning about our bodies, we listened to the poem, “We Can” by Michael Rosen.

The children were captivated by the rhythm and movement in the poem, which encouraged us to think about all the amazing things our bodies can do — from jumping and stretching to clapping and dancing! We joined in with actions, explored new words, and celebrated how unique and capable we all are.

Well done, Reception — you certainly showed us what you can do!



Filed Under: News, Reception News

Year 2 First Aid Workers

2nd October 2025 By Samantha McHugh

Yesterday, our Year 2 children had a fantastic time taking part in a First Aid workshop! They learned lots of useful and interesting information, including how to give CPR and the importance of items like bandages, gloves, and wipes when helping someone in need.
The children were enthusiastic and engaged throughout, and it was wonderful to see them developing such valuable life skills in a fun and interactive way.
Well done, Year 2!

Filed Under: News, Year 2 News

Year 5 First Aid Workshop

1st October 2025 By lusher

Today, our Year 5 pupils took part in an exciting and hands-on First Aid workshop! They explored the contents of a first aid bag, learned how to check their pulse, and were introduced to the DRABC steps (a method for assessing emergency situations).

The highlight of the session was practising CPR on training dummies and learning how to use a defibrillator safely and effectively.

Well done, Year 5!





Filed Under: News, Year 5 News

Year 3 Bookworms Explore the Word!

30th September 2025 By bmcvittie

Year 3 enjoyed a wonderful visit to our local library this morning. The children enjoyed an interesting story, before designing a creative card connected to the exciting tale. Afterwards, the children keenly browsed the array of books before selecting a favourite they could read back at school. All of the children enjoyed their visit and showed lots of respect to the staff and other library users. Well done Year 3 – let’s make every day a reading day.






 

Filed Under: News, Year 3 News

Anglo Saxon History Workshop

30th September 2025 By lusher

Year 5 recently enjoyed a wonderful history workshop with Richard (‘That History Bloke’).

We explored the lives of Anglo Saxon monks and discovered how important they were. Richard really brought the past to life as he shared many aspects of Anglo Saxon times with us. The pupils loved learning sign language that was use by Anglo Saxon monks and handling different artefacts. Just as Richard intended, we learned lots and we had lots of fun!

Here is a selection of photos of the children enjoying their brilliant afternoon:


























 

Filed Under: News, Year 4 News, Year 5 News

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