With Christ at our side to guide us,
we shine in all that we do.
Well done to all of our children who enjoyed taking part in our Sports Day in such a positive spirit in the South Shields sunshine. It was great to see them supported by our wonderful school community with so many warm smiles on the day. Congratulations to Bernadette who retained their title by a narrow 3 points with the event going down to the final race. Thank you once again to everyone who made this a lovely community event.
Congratulations to Roman who has been selected to represent South Tyneside Football team next season. He will play alongside and against the best footballers in the north east region. Roman performed superbly progressing through several trials in the summer term, before being selected for the final District squad – an incredible achievement! We are all very proud of you at St. Bede’s Roman and hope you enjoy every moment of the experience; personally I look forward to following your exciting journey next season.
During their time at St. Bede’s, Year 6 have contributed so much to school sport and it has been lovely getting to know them and seeing them grow. Looking back nostalgically at these photos, there have been many wonderful memories of the children enjoying physical activity together. It is sad that Y6 wll be moving on this week; but good luck in your new schools where I’m sure you will thrive and thankyou for many magical moments at St. Bede’s.
Mr. McVittie
Congratulations to the many children who have represented St. Bede’s during the summer term in athletics, cricket and gymnastics. We also had the pleasure of presenting a trophy to Sam who has represented the District football team this season. Everyone has shown a lot of determination in their performances and I look forward to seeing your development next year. Thank you for your great efforts!
Our Y3/4 & Y5/6 athletes were presented with their gold medals today which were kindly provided by the South Tyneside School Sport Network. Earlier this month they sensationally both became South Tyneside Champions at Monkton Stadium. Both teams then went on to represent our District in the County Finals where they again performed superbly. Congratulations on your golden performances!
Last week Y3 were presented with their Orienteering certificates after their brilliant teamwork and problem solving skills helped them to navigate around Marine Park recently.
I look forward to presenting more certificates and medals on Tuesday for recent events.
We have many keen artists in Y3 and they have really enjoyed their Patterns in Nature unit. The inspiration has been the brilliant Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Art Nouveau era (1890’s to the eve of World War One). The children have explored using a wide range of art and design techniques using colour, pattern, tone, line and shape. They have especially loved painting with watercolours to control tone in their pantings. They have produced some wonderful art that they should all be proud of- well done everyone!
Our new Active Lunchtime team have made a great start to encouraging the Infants to stay active during thir breaks. Thank you to all of the team and well done to the infants who keep active during playtimes and lunchtimes.
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!
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!
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