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Switch Off Fortnight 2024

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School Council Launches ‘Switch Off Fortnight’ Campaign

We are excited to share some fantastic news that our School Council is leading an inspiring initiative called “Switch Off Fortnight,” aimed at promoting energy conservation and environmental awareness throughout our school community.

What is “Switch Off Fortnight”?
“Switch Off Fortnight” is a campaign designed to encourage everyone at St Bede’s to be mindful
of their energy consumption. For two weeks, starting from Monday 11th November, we will focus
on switching off lights, computers, and other electronic devices when they’re not in use. This
small change can make a big difference in reducing our carbon footprint and helping the
environment.

Why Are We Doing This?
The School Council believes that everyone has a part to play in protecting our planet. By
reducing energy consumption, we can not only help the environment but also save on electricity
costs, which can be redirected towards other school needs. This campaign is a great
opportunity for students, staff, and the whole school community to come together for a common
cause.

Year 1 Remembers

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Year 1 took time to learn about Remembrance Day and reflect on why it’s important. The children created beautiful poppy handprints using paint to honor those who have served and sacrificed. Alongside the poppies, they made prayer butterflies as a symbol of hope and peace.

We gathered together to say a short prayer, showing our respect and gratitude. Their thoughtful artwork is now displayed outside, ready to be seen by everyone in our school community. It’s a meaningful reminder of the importance of remembering and honoring others.

West Boldon Lodge Year 2

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Yesterday, Year 2 had an unforgettable day at West Boldon Lodge, diving into literacy and science in the beautiful autumn outdoors! Our day began with a Goldilocks and the Three Bears workshop, the perfect hook for our new writing unit, sparking creativity and storytelling. The children used the natural autumn treasures they collected to make their very own bear masks, bringing the beloved characters to life. They also crafted bear faces on the trees using clay, much like the bears from the story appeared in the illustrations. To make the experience complete, everyone gathered around to make porridge over an open fire – just like Goldilocks!
In the afternoon, our focus turned to science with a hands-on life cycle workshop. The children set off on a “treasure hunt,” searching for clues related to different stages of life cycles and collecting life cycle poems along the way. Working in teams, they pieced together the stages of various life cycles and proudly presented their findings to their classmates in a fun competition.
The day wrapped up with pond dipping – a thrilling adventure as the children discovered a variety of creatures in the water. This activity wasn’t just exciting but also educational, as they learned about the different needs animals have to survive.
Our Year 2 students came away with new knowledge, wonderful memories, and even a few muddy boots! Thank you to West Boldon Lodge for hosting such an enriching experience!
What a great start to the half term!

 

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Year 1 Visit to St. Bede’s Church

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This week, our Year 1 class had a wonderful visit to St Bede’s Church, where they met with Father Bill. As part of our RE topic on baptism, Father Bill explained the importance of baptism and how it welcomes people into the Church. The children were fascinated as he showed them some of the special signs and symbols used in the ceremony, including the font where the baptism takes place, the holy water, and the shell used for pouring it. They also learned about the significance of the baptismal candle and the oil of chrism. It was a meaningful experience that helped the children understand the role of these symbols in the sacrament of baptism.

The School Nurses Visit Reception

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The school nurses came into reception this morning to talk about the importance of washing our hands, eating healthy food and brushing our teeth.

Reception Visit ‘The Word’

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Reception had a very exciting visit to The Word this week. They listened to some farm themed stories, took part in farm themed arts and crafts, sang songs and even got to choose their own books to bring back to school! It was so lovely to see the children so excited about choosing and sharing stories with each other, developing their love of reading for pleasure!

Reception Visit Church

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Yesterday we walked to church to meet Father Bill who talked to us about baptism. He showed us all of the symbols used in a baptism including the font, baptismal candle and the holy oil. The children then asked Father Bill some excellent questions like, “Why do you light the candle?” We would like to say a big thank you to Father Bill for a lovely morning!

Thank you to our New Lunchtime Sports Leaders!

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Thank you to our new playtime sports leaders who have worked tirelessly to support the Infants to keep active at lunchtimes. You have also been  great role models for them and a friend  – thank you for being fantastic!

Year 5 Dodgeball Event

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This week, Year 5 attended a dodgeball event at Temple Park Centre. 13 schools attended and played a range of matches in teams of 6. Our Year 5 teams put in great effort and demonstrated good teamwork during the event. Here is a gallery containing some photos of them in action:

School Councillors 2024-2025

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Meet our new school councillors for 2024-2025. The children are looking forward to working together to make our school the best it can possibly be. Watch this space for exciting updates…

 

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