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Year 2 worked with local artist Pui Lee on their entries for the Spirited Art Competition

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Yesterday, Year 2 had an incredibly busy and exciting morning working alongside the talented local artist, Pui Lee! The children were absolutely buzzing with creativity as they teamed up in small groups to design and build stunning sculptures of butterflies and dragonflies.

With Pui Lee’s expert guidance, the classroom was transformed into a hive of artistic activity. The children explored different materials, shared ideas, and brought their imaginative visions to life through sculpture. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn new techniques and express themselves through art.

These beautiful creations are being prepared for entry into the Spirited Art Competition, and we couldn’t be prouder of the effort and teamwork shown by everyone involved.

We’re even more excited to announce that these wonderful works of art will be showcased in our school exhibition this autumn term. Keep your eyes peeled for the exhibition date — we can’t wait to share our masterpieces with you all!

 

When Tom Palmer came to St Bede’s!

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We were thrilled to welcome award-winning author Tom Palmer to our school this week for an exciting and inspiring visit with our KS2 children.

Tom spoke passionately about his journey as a writer and the importance of reading, captivating pupils with stories from his books and real-life experiences.

The children had the opportunity to ask thoughtful questions about writing, books, and what it’s like to be an author. Tom’s answers were both insightful and encouraging, sparking curiosity and creativity across the room.

One of the highlights of the visit was a lively penalty shootout quiz, where pupils tested their knowledge in a fun and interactive way, combining sport and storytelling in true Tom Palmer style!

It was a fantastic morning that left our young readers and writers feeling motivated and full of ideas. A huge thank you to Tom for visiting and sharing his love of books with us!

Year 6 Production of, “I’m an 11 Year Old, Get Me Out Of Here!”

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On Thursday, Year 6 performed their end of year leavers’ production of “I’m an 11 Year Old, Get Me Out Of Here!”

The children worked very hard to learn their lines, the songs, dances and stage directions. They did a morning and an afternoon performance and I am very proud to say both of their performances were outstanding.

For those of you that attended, I think you will all agree that the production was excellent and very funny!

I would like to thank Mr Richardson for his amazing piano skills, our children in years 4 and 5 who made up our amazing choir, Mrs Hill for practicing the songs with the choir for weeks on end, Mrs Molenda who was in charge of adding the sound effects throughout the play, Mr Maratty for his exceptional artistic skills creating the stage sign and for helping backstage and Mrs Wilson for all her hours of hard work with the endless practices, creating dances, organising props and costumes and ensuring the children were ready back stage for their scenes!

And lastly, I would like to thank the parents and adults who unknowingly were going to take part in the Grammar challenge on stage and having various items tipped over their heads! You were all a great sport and I appreciate your braveness! Thank you!

Y3 Art Visit – The Spirit of the North East Exhibition by Richard Hobson & Patterns in Local Nature Workshop

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Year 3 enjoyed a great morning at South Shields Museum viewing an exhibition by local artist Richard Hobson entitled, ‘Spirit of the North East.’ The exhibition captures the changing landscapes and communities of our local heritage; the bustling shipyards, remnants of past industry and his fantastic paintings of our beautiful natural world.

The children learned all about Richard Hobson and re-enacted some of his most famous paintings. Our children were truly inspired by Hobson’s passion for art and our local area.

We also enjoyed an exciting workshop using watercolours, where the children demonstrated real skill to paint a natural landscape from our local area.

Road Safety in Reception

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This afternoon, the students took part in an exciting and educational Road Safety Workshop, designed to teach them the importance of staying safe while walking, cycling, or travelling near roads.

Led by Melissa from South Tyneside Council, the workshop included interactive activities, real-life scenarios, and practical demonstrations. The children learned how to:

  • Cross the road safely using the Green Cross Code
  • Use a zebra crossing correctly
  • Follow the directions of a LollyPop Person
  • Be alert and aware of their surroundings

The session was both fun and informative, and the children showed great enthusiasm and curiosity throughout.

A big thank you to Melissa for teaching the children how to stay safe!

🚜 Year 2’s Fantastic Farm Adventure at Hall Hill Farm! 🐑

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Year 2 had an absolutely amazing day at Hall Hill Farm, filled with fun, learning, and unforgettable animal encounters! 🐾

As part of our Science topic on animals and their habitats, the children explored how different animals are suited to their environments. They learned lots of fascinating facts and saw these ideas come to life all around the farm.

Here are just some of the highlights from our day:

  • 🍼 Bottle-feeding lambs – a hands-on experience the children loved!
  • 🐣 Holding fluffy chicks and learning about their life cycle
  • 🐐 Feeding sheep and goats – some were very eager for snacks!
  • 🐇 Petting soft rabbits and talking about their habitats
  • 🐄 Milking pretend cows – lots of laughs and great technique!
  • 🐹 Holding guinea pigs – gentle and adorable!
  • 🦘 Seeing wallabies up close and learning about their unique features
  • 🐴 Meeting horses and alpacas – a big hit with everyone!
  • 🚜 Enjoying a tractor ride tour of the farm – a brilliant way to see even more animals and the beautiful surroundings

It was a day full of smiles, curiosity, and hands-on experiences that brought our Science learning to life. We truly had the best day!

   

Reception Visit Hall Hill Farm

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Despite the grey skies and a bit of rain, our trip to the farm turned out to be a fantastic adventure! The children were full of excitement as we explored everything the farm had to offer. We had the chance to feed and hold a variety of friendly animals—from fluffy chicks, and hungry lambs to curious goats!

The highlight for many was the tractor ride, which gave us a bumpy but fun tour around the fields to see the Highland Cows and Llamas.

Afterwards, the rain eased off just enough for us to enjoy some time in the play park.

A big thank you to the farm staff for making us feel so welcome, and to everyone who helped make the day such a success!

Year 1 Visit to Hall Hill Farm

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Year 1 had a fantastic day out at Hall Hill Farm! The children loved meeting all the different farm animals – they held fluffy chicks and guinea pigs, and even fed a baby lamb with a bottle, which was a real highlight of the day.

The children also enjoyed a bumpy but brilliant tractor ride around the farm, taking in the countryside views and spotting even more animals along the way.

It was a fun-filled, hands-on experience that helped bring their learning about animals and life on the farm to life.

Year 6 visit to South Shields Surf School

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As an end of year ‘leavers’ trip, year 6 visited South Shields Surf School for an afternoon of surfing.

After a battle getting into their wetsuits, the children braved the cold North Sea to learn how to surf. The children embraced this opportunity, and it was fantastic to see them enjoying themselves, having fun and learning something new.

Their behaviour and attitude were outstanding and as you can see from the pictures, they had a great time!

County Athletics Finals 2025 – Team Silver & Individual Successes!

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Before we even started today, I was very proud of our two teams to be in the County Finals alongside the best 20 teams from the 400 plus sides which had been involved in recent District Athletics competitions.

Our teams put in their usual determined performances and achieved so much, despite being one of the smallest schools to qualify for the finals.

Firstly, our Y3/4 team were in incredible from as they jumped, threw and sprinted their way to silver medals as they finished County Runners up 2025!

Meanwhile, the Year 5/6 put their heart and soul into their athletics and finished a highly creditable 6th in the County; they should be very proud of themselves – especially after becoming District Champions only a few days ago.

We also collected individual accolades as Harvey & Ralph achieved joint silver in the Y3/4 boys competition, while Robyn was the highest scoring County girl – an outstanding achievement!

Today concluded an exciting and highly successful athletics summer season where a lot of children have grown and flourished.

It has been great to see the children developing their skills and teamship together and the whole school community coming together as one to support each other.

Thank you to everyone who supported our amazing children at Monkton Stadium today and to all of our brilliant athletes – I am so proud of you all!

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