With Christ at our side to guide us,
we shine in all that we do.
Did you know you can stand on eggs without breaking them?
This week in Science Club we tested this theory and found a dozen eggs could support our weight. We discovered that the curved design of an egg spreads our weight evenly which means the eggs won’t break when we stand on them.
For the first time since opening, St. Bede’s and all of Y3 enjoyed the Urban Factory experience. Cheer-leading, Tumbling, Gymnastics, Free-running and Dance were all packed into a fun-filled morning.
It was uplifting to see the children cooperatively work together on routines and produce a final, polished whole class performance on the floor. Everyone also enjoyed, using the wide range of equipment that helped them to develop an exciting variety of skills!
I will be sending out further information to all parents about the opportunities on offer at the Urban Factory before half-term. Who knows, this might be the sport that your child develops a passion and aptitude for in the future.
Throughout the Autumn term, Year 5 discovered who Leonardo da Vinci was and explored his great works. They had great fun creating their own amazing flying machines and tasting ‘Italy’ when they made their own traditional Margarita pizzas.
The children learned all about the importance of password security and how to create a website. They put this new skill to good use and created their own websites to help other children and adults have fun while staying safe online.
A great time was had by all, as the children discovered and investigated the forces at work in the universe and of course those on the ice rink!
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Year 5 have loved learning all about Space in the Autumn Term and enjoyed creating a Space Project to end their topic. They put a great deal of effort into them and it has been lovely to have them displayed in the classroom over the last few weeks, Mrs Devine and Year 6 came to view our display and were very impressed!
The children thoroughly enjoyed discovering how to use navigational techniques to find geocaches and orientate themselves from the coach house to the play park!
The basketballers enjoyed their unique experience of playing at the new Eagles Community Arena in Newcastle on Friday night. We dominated our semi-final after playing some wonderful team basketball against a resolute Holy Trinity. Our opening basket involved a fluent passing move that involved the whole team. Unfortunately we couldn’t add to our slender lead, despite countless shots and near misses which bounced agonisingly around the rim of the basket.
Dramatically, against the run of play the opposition showed great spirit to salvage a draw with a last gasp equaliser. Holy Trinity’s good fortune held up in the penalties, as they put us out from the free throw line.
Nevertheless, I was delighted with the team’s wonderful performance in Newcastle. They gave a wonderful account of themselves, despite ‘lady luck’ deserting us. The team showed a lot of good sportsmanship to immediately praise Holy Trinity for their efforts, and wish them luck for the final. Thank you to all of the families who supported our children in Newcastle.
After achieving District success in November, St. Bede’s represented South Tyneside for the fourth consecutive year in the Sportshall Athletics County Finals today. Despite having a squad made up of Y4 and Y5’s, the children showed incredible character and produced many determined performances. They valiantly encouraged and cheered for each other, displaying wonderful togetherness throughout.
Miss Moffett and I were very proud of everyone’s contribution to the team. Thank you to the parents who supported our children at the event.
The 3 basketball teams from St. Bede’s thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the South Tyneside Hoops4Health tournament at Temple Park. They all performed superbly on the day, with two of our sides making the Play-offs. The A team prevailed, and they will now play in the Grand Final at the brand new Eagles Community Arena, in Newcastle next Friday.
Good luck to Saul Connor (Captain), Layla Dowson (Vice-Captain), Mahad Uzair, Katy Longstaff, Jack Murphy, Holly Gaunt and Ryley Wardale.
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