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Pupil-led Celebration of the Word in Y4 – Bede House

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Gather

The children decided to gather on the field behind the Year 4 classroom and sit in a circle.  They held hands in a moment of silence and reflection.

Prepare to listen to the Word of God

One of the children placed a candle in the centre of the circle, saying, ‘We light this candle to remind us that Jesus is the Light of the World’.  The children then passed a Bible around the group.

Listen to the Word

The Scripture chosen was from last Sunday’s Gospel John 21:1-19.

Response

Pupils reflected on the Word as they passed a wicker heart around the circle with each child being invited to hold it for a moment and think of someone that might need Jesus’ help.

Mission

The Mission was to make a promise to find an opportunity to follow Jesus’ example and share kindness with others this week.

Summer Term House Captains and Vice Captains

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Introducing our new House Captains and Vice Captains for the Summer term.

Y3 District Tennis Champions 2025 & 3rd Place!

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Congratulations to our two Y3 tennis teams who enjoyed a great afternoon at Boldon Lawn Tennis Club today. Not only did our B team win brilliant bronze medals, but our A team were simply unstoppable and were crowned District Champions 2025- an outstanding achievement!

The children have only had access to tennis rackets over the last three weeks, but have really enjoyed developing their tennis together, both in PE and during lunch time practises.

It was great having two squads at Boldon for the finals and it was wonderful to see the children  play with such skill and enthusiasm.

Congratulations once again to brilliant tennis players and thank you to our fantastic parent helpers at Boldon who gave the children wonderful support.

Y3 Botanists Dissecting Flowers

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Our young botanists in Y3 have been carefully dissecting the different parts of a flower. They’ve investigated the functions of the petals, stamen, carpel and sepal. The children discovered that tulips, chrysanthemums and carnations had more petals than sepals. As we move through Spring, I’m sure they’ll be identifying all of beautiful flowers growing in our local area!

Y3/4 District Gymnastics Champions 2025 & 4th Place!

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Both of our Y3/4 Gymnastics teams enjoyed a special day in the District Finals today; where our B team claimed a superb fourth place finish while our A side became South Tyneside Champions 2025!

 

Our children should be very proud of themselves for their performances and the dedication they showed in preparing for the event. It was wonderful to see the team spirit in our teams as they really supported each other throughout.

 

Meanwhile, all of our gymnasts had a great day exploring a variety of activities at the brilliant Urban factory.

 

The A team will now have the wonderful opportunity to represent South Tyneside in the County Finals at Royal Grammar School in Newcastle.

 

Thank you to our fantastic parent helpers who really encouraged our children at the Finals.

Burning St Bede’s Pudding Lane Year 2

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Today, Year 2 had an unforgettable experience with Forest Ed as part of their learning journey through history. Our session centered around the Great Fire of London, and the children had the opportunity to burn their own model of Pudding Lane, bringing history to life in an engaging and interactive way.

The day began with a crucial lesson on fire safety, where the children learned the importance of being careful around fire and the correct procedures to follow. Once the safety measures were in place, the children excitedly set up their very own Pudding Lane models. They then witnessed the fire spread from Thomas Farriner’s bakery, just like it did in 1666 when the Great Fire broke out.

As the fire grew, the children explored their senses, imagining what it would have been like to experience the fire first-hand, from the sights and sounds to the smells and heat. It was a powerful way for them to connect with history and understand the scale of the event.

To end the session on a sweet note, the children enjoyed toasting marshmallows and toffee apples over the fire, bringing the day to a delightful close.

We had an incredible time today, and it was wonderful to see the children so engaged and excited about learning in such a hands-on way. Thank you for your continued support in making these memorable learning experiences possible!

Cricket Celebration Day in Partnership with Durham CC & South Shields CC!

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Our school enjoyed a wonderful Cricket day to start our term in partnership with Durham CC and South Shields CC. Laura Trotter who represents Durham Cricket Academy delivered an inspiring assembly, before providing coaching for all classes from Y1-Y6 throughout the day.

At the end of the day, Miss Trotter handed out flyers alongside South Shields chairman Patrick Powlett advertising fantastic cricket opportunities this summer at our local club. The children had a great day experiencing cricket in the sunshine; thank you to Laura and Patrick!

 

Easter Sport & Well Being Club 2025!

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Well done to the children who launched themselves into a variety of sports and arts activities this week. They were all amazing and the images from the week  show their fantastic efforts! Enjoy the rest of the holidays and of course your well deserved Easter eggs!

Year 6 DT Vegetable Curry

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In DT, the children researched the typical ingredients that go into a curry. They also learnt about food allergies and which ingredients people may be allergic to or have a reaction to. We then did a vote of which vegetables the children wanted in their curry. They chose: onions, peppers, potatoes and cauliflower.

On Wednesday, the children first learnt about food safety and how to prepare, cook and store food safely. Lisa the cook then demonstrated how to safely peel, chop and slice the vegetables.

Children worked together to prepare the veg and Lisa and the kitchen staff kindly cooked the curry in the school kitchen.

In the afternoon, the children then got to taste and evaluate their curry with an extra little treat of poppadoms.

All the children tasted the curry and some even went back for seconds…..and thirds!!

Silver Medals for Cross Country Stars!

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Our Cross Country squad received their silver medals in our Celebration Assembly today after their success at the recent event. The Y3 and Y4 boys also received their winners medals for being victorious in the team event in their respective races. Our athletes were great role models at the competition and I’m sure their performances will help inspire our next generation of athletes who gave them a big Easter cheer today!

Congratulations to all of our fabulous runners!

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