With Christ at our side to guide us,
we shine in all that we do.
Our Year 2 children have finished their African masks today! The creativity and effort they put into each mask is truly impressive. The children had so much fun throughout the process, and their excitement and joy are reflected in their amazing creations. 🌟
Well done, Year 2! 👏
This morning Reception performed a wonderful Easter Celebration of the Word for their families. They said their lines so confidently, sang beautifully and shared some lovely messages about the meaning of Easter and new life.
Did you know?
Shakespeare Week is celebrated during the spring term, 24-30th March, while Shakespeare Day takes place on 23th April each year, considered by many to be the anniversary of both Shakespeare’s birth and death.
Year 5 took part in a Shakespeare scavenger hunt at their recent visit to The Word, where they explored the library to find clues and answers to quiz questions about the famous playwright. The helpful staff also told us some fascinating facts about Shakespeare’s life and works, including some of the many phrases he introduced to the English language that we still use today. The visit sparked a real interest in his stories and some children even chose to borrow Shakespeare-themed books to enjoy back at school!
Our Year 2 students have truly embraced the use of sketchbooks, transforming them into a vital tool for reflection and creativity. These young artists are not only documenting their own progress but also thoughtfully engaging with the work of others. This reflective practice is helping them to develop their ideas and refine their artistic skills.
This term, our art topic has taken us on a vibrant journey through the diverse marks and patterns found in different African countries. The children have been inspired by the rich cultural heritage and unique artistic expressions from across the continent. Their sketchbooks are filled with explorations of these marks, showcasing their growing understanding and appreciation of African art.
Using their sketchbooks, the children have been able to reflect on their own work and the work of others. This process has encouraged them to think critically about their art, make improvements, and develop their ideas further. It’s wonderful to see how they are learning to articulate their thoughts and make connections between different pieces of art.
We are incredibly excited to see the final pieces that will emerge from this creative journey. The sketchbooks have been a fantastic way for the children to experiment and refine their ideas, and we can’t wait to see how these will translate into their final artworks. Stay tuned for a showcase of their amazing work!
One of our classmates shared her family’s experience of fasting during Ramadan and celebrating Eid, and we joined in the celebrations together in class today with a delicious feast of watermelon, melon, pineapple, mangoes, brownies and cakes.
We enjoy exploring other religions in school and are very respectful of each other’s faiths. All the children were keen to find out more about Ramadan and Eid and asked our friend lots of interesting questions. She brought in some activity books that she had received as a present from her auntie to help her learn more about Ramadan, Salah and Miracles performed by Allah. She also shared some stories with us, and we drew parallels with the story of Yusuf and Joseph being put in the well by his brothers. As part of the preparations for Eid celebrations, many people have their hands intricately decorated with beautiful Mehndi designs using henna – aren’t they beautiful?
Thank you for sharing your faith with us!
This morning the children in reception headed to the Urban Factory to take part in a Gymnastics Festival. The children had a great time balancing on beams, learning how to do forward rolls and climbing and moving around on a variety of apparatus.
Our talented basketballers were edged out of the District Grand Final on penalties last night after an excellent performance in Newcastle!
The St. Bede’s players immediately imposed themselves in the final and scored in the opening minute. We continued to play with a lot of attacking flare and created numerous opportunities, but couldn’t quite find a crucial second basket.
With just over a minute to go the opposition created a rare chance, which was clinically finished to bring parity. The St Bede’s players responded instantly, to wrestle back the initiative. We mounted several waves of attacks, as we searched for a winner with several shots bouncing away off the rim of the basket; including a final effort on the buzzer.
The final dramatically went to penalties, where two brave St. Bede’s children stepped up, but it was the opposition who were to triumph 2-1 from the free throw line.
Our players should be incredibly proud of how they played in a great sporting arena, enjoying lots of possession and playing a great final. You represented your school superbly and showed great ability and character that made everyone so proud of you all!
Thank you to our amazing parents and staff who supported the team so positively on a wonderful sporting night in Newcastle.
Year 5 made some delicious bread rolls as part of their DT unit recently. They carefully considered which additional ingredients they wanted to add to a basic bread recipe to give their design a flavoursome, well-balanced taste. Year 5 worked very well with our wonderful kitchen team, leading to fantastic results. Many pupils rated their design 10 out of 10!
Good work, Year 5!
As part of our topic, ‘Toys Through Time’ we made a visit to the Discovery Museum. We had great fun exploring the museum, going on a toy hunt and participating in a workshop where we got the opportunity to handle a range of old and new toys. We then had to be toy detectives and solve clues to find the hidden toys around the museum! What a lovely way to end our topic!
This morning, Year 2 had an exciting and educational outing to Open Zone, where they had the chance to explore the fascinating world of digital music and coding!
The children were first introduced to the basics of digital music production, learning how to create their own unique tracks using a variety of sounds, beats, and rhythms. They worked with user-friendly music software, experimenting with different instruments and effects to compose their own little masterpieces. It was amazing to see their creativity in action as they discovered how sound can be manipulated and arranged to create something truly special!
Next, Year 2 explored the world of coding through interactive activities. They were guided through fun and engaging tasks that introduced them to the fundamentals of coding. From sequencing simple commands to solving puzzles with logic, our young learners got a real taste of the problem-solving skills that come with coding. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm as they worked together, learning how coding can be used to bring ideas to life.
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