With Christ at our side to guide us,
we shine in all that we do.

Sportshall Athletics County Final 2026 Qualifiers & District Team Silver!!

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The Sportshall Athletics team achieved a brilliant team silver in the District Finals today in an event containing 24 teams!

Consequently, we have qualified to represent South Tyneside in the County Finals on Friday 9th January – what an exciting start to the new year this promises to be! Our children will compete against the best schools from Newcastle, Sunderland, North Tyneside and Gateshead.

Our athletes have shown great dedication to train for the competition and everyone performed superbly at today’s event. There were many fantastic performances, which saw many of our children produce personal bests!

I was so proud of how everyone supported each other; congratulations to everyone in our squad! Thank you also to our fantastic parent helpers today who supported the children so well throughout.

Year 2 Sandwich Making with Mavis and Tracey from Asda

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Yesterday, the children in Year 2 enjoyed a fantastic visit from Mavis and Tracey from Asda as an exciting hook for their DT Kitchen unit. This term, they’ll be learning all about making healthy sandwiches, and what better way to start than with expert guidance?
Mavis and Tracey kindly donated a variety of healthy ingredients and showed the children how to create a delicious, nutritious sandwich. We were so proud of the children for trying something new! They discovered that you don’t need butter to make a tasty sandwich and enjoyed experimenting with both white and brown bread.
It was a wonderful hands-on experience that has inspired the children to think about healthy choices in their own meals.

Y1 Science Investigation: Exploring Our Senses

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Year 1 have been busy scientists this week, putting their five senses to the test through a series of exciting investigations! The children explored their sense of smell by trying to identify different fruits just by their scent, and tested their taste buds in a crisp-tasting challenge. They also carried out hands-on activities using sight, hearing, and touch to discover how each sense helps us understand the world around us.
Alongside the fun experiments, we also discussed why our senses are so important for keeping us safe and alive. The children thought carefully about the difficulties we might face if we lost one of our senses—and shared some brilliant ideas!
It’s been a fantastic way to learn how amazing our bodies are!

Year 2 Art: Exploring Shade, Tone, and Cezanne

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This term, Year 2 have been learning how to add shade and tone to their drawings as part of our art unit. Inspired by the work of Paul Cezanne, the children studied his still-life compositions and discussed how he used light and shadow to create depth.

This week, they created their own observational setup featuring Cezanne-inspired items such as fruit, a metal jug, a tablecloth, and flowers. To make the arrangement personal to our school, they added a cross as a central element. The children thoroughly enjoyed observing the details and completing careful drawings of what they could see, applying their new skills in shading and tonal variation.

Alongside this, the children have been developing their sketchbook skills, using them to record ideas, practise techniques, and reflect on their own work and the work of others. This reflective process has helped them think critically about their artistic choices and celebrate progress.

Mini Police at Armistice Day remembrance event

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On Tuesday 11th November, the Mini Police were invited to attend the Armistice Day assembly taking place at Mill Dam, South Shields. A service was held at the Cenotaph where one of our pupils was asked to lay a wreath.

Accompanying staff commented on the wonderful level of respect shown by the pupils. Well done, Mini Police!

Our Year 5 Mini Police!

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A big ‘well done’ to the ten Year 5 pupils who were inducted into the Mini Police this week. It was so hard to pick only ten children as the whole of Year 5 submitted wonderful applications. PC Steven and PC Darren agreed that they would have taken the entire class if they could!

We had a special assembly to let the rest of the school know who had ben chosen and the Mini Police were presented with their uniform. Don’t they look amazing?

Y1 Remember – Remembrance Day

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Year 1 have been learning about Remembrance Day and why it is such an important time to pause and reflect. The children explored the meaning behind the poppy and how it reminds us of those who gave their lives for peace.

As part of our learning, the children created beautiful poppies and a class poppy wreath. We then used our wreath during a special Celebration of the Word, where we prayed together and shared a moment of silence to honour all those who have died in wars and conflicts.

It was a thoughtful and creative way for Year 1 to show respect and learn about peace.

School Council Launch ‘Switch Off Fortnight 2025’

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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 10th 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.

How Was It Launched?

The campaign was officially launched during a whole school assembly this morning, where the School Council presented the aims of the initiative and inspired pupils and staff to take part. Their message was clear: small actions lead to big changes, and together we can make a real impact.

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 3 Class Celebration of the Word

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Well done to Year 3 who shared a lovely class celebration of the word together today.

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