Today we had a visitor from Nexus called Deborah who talked to us about railway safety. We learned the ‘5 Golden Railway Rules’ to keep us safe on and around trains.
Year 2 Cricket Festival
Today, our Year 2 pupils s had the incredible opportunity to participate in the All Stars Cricket Festival, where they joined other local schools for a day filled with fun and friendly competition! The event was a fantastic way for the children to experience the joy of cricket and develop their teamwork, coordination, and sportsmanship skills.
Throughout the day, our budding cricketers took part in a variety of exciting cricket-based games. They learned new techniques, practiced their batting and bowling, and enjoyed playing alongside their peers from other schools in the area. It was a brilliant chance for them to work together as a team, and discover their passion for cricket.
Our pupils showed outstanding enthusiasm and determination, and we couldn’t be more proud of their participation. The event was a great success, and it was wonderful to see our children engaging with a sport that promotes not only physical fitness but also positive social interaction and teamwork.
A big thank you to the organisers and volunteers who made today’s festival possible. We look forward to more opportunities for our children to get involved in local events like this in the future!
Well done, Year 2! 🌟 🏏
County Final Ten Pin Bowling Success!
Today our Ten Pin bowlers were very proud to be representing South Tyneside in the County Finals against 16 other District winners. The children’s recent practises of playing skittles or visiting bowling alleys were certainly rewarded, as they achieved a brilliant fourth placed County finish! There were initially over 270 schools involved in the competition, so the children should all feel very pleased with their efforts! It was great to see the children embrace the occassion, show great sportsmanship and interact so positively with the other children involved. Well done everyone!
Nexus Travel Visit Nursery
We talked about metro and train safety and the colour of traffic lights. We discussed how to behave on the platform and on the train. We completed a train puzzle too!
Y3 at the Word!
Y3 enjoyed their final Spring trip to the library this morning. They changed their library books and enjoyed hearing a wonderful story, before completing some lovely activities.
Diorama Competition Winners!
Wow! We were overwhelmed by the number of entries we had into the diorama competition for World Book Day. A huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who got involved. Every single creation was fantastic! We could really see the time and effort that had been spent on the dioramas. After much consideration, some winners were chosen. Our winners got a special preview of the Book Fair and free choice of a book to take home. Well done everyone!
Smoothie Making Fun in Yr 1!
Year 1 had a fantastic time making a variety of smoothies in class. The children explored different types of fruit, discussing their colours and flavours. Working together, they measured ingredients, chopped fruit, and used blenders, developing their teamwork skills. Afterwards, they enjoyed tasting their colourful creations and shared their thoughts on what they liked or disliked about their smoothies.
Yr 1’s Celebration of the Word – Meals
Year 1 led a beautiful Celebration of the Word on the theme of Meals, reflecting on the special meals we share and the most important meal of all – the Mass.
Through prayers, songs, and scripture, the children thought about how Jesus shared meals with his friends and gave us the gift of the Eucharist. They shared their own memories of special meals with family and friends, reminding us of the joy of coming together.
Big Biscuit Dunk for British Science Week
This week, the whole school has been celebrating British Science Week with a fun (and slightly soggy!) investigation into biscuit dunking. From Nursery to Year 6, every class has been getting hands-on with exciting science experiments, all based around one important question—which biscuit is the best for dunking?
Our youngest scientists in Nursery and Reception explored what happens when a biscuit gets wet, linking their learning to The Gingerbread Man. In Key Stage 1, children tested different biscuits to see which would have been the best choice for the Gingerbread Man to cross the river safely!
Moving into Key Stage 2, the investigations became even more scientific. Some classes explored how temperature affects biscuit strength, while others investigated whether biscuit thickness or sugar content makes a difference to dunking durability.
Throughout the week, the children made predictions, tested their ideas, recorded results, and discussed their findings—all while developing their scientific enquiry skills.
We’ve had a fantastic time exploring science in a way that’s practical, engaging, and (most importantly) delicious!
A big well done to all of our budding scientists! 🧪🍪💡
Year 5 Raingarden Sessions with Durham Wildlife Trust
Climate Change & Raingardens @ Durham Wildlife Trust
John from Durham Wildlife Trust recently visited us for two days to work with Year 5 on a practical solution to surface flooding from heavy rainfall. The project led to the building of a raingarden on our school site. You can spot it near the main entrance of our school. Year 5 pupils worked well to learn the instructions and follow them successfully.
What is a Raingarden?
A raingarden is a simple and effective way to help avoid surface flooding due to heavy rain. It also provides a micro wetland habitat for wildlife.
How does it work?
Rain water run-off from the down pipe of a gutter is diverted to a container which houses layers of filtration materials. The rain water works its way through the layers and then returns to the drainage system via an exit pipe.
Why do we need one?
This process slows down the rate of water flow into the drain system, thereby reducing the risk of sewers becoming overwhelmed and flooding the surface during times of very heavy rain.
Take a look at Year 5 in action:
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