With Christ at our side to guide us,
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Year 1 @ The Word

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Our Year 1 children enjoyed a delightful visit to children’s library, within The Word. During their trip, they gathered to listen to a football themed story, linked to the Euros, which captivated their imaginations.

Following the story, the children participating in a football craft activity. They had a wonderful time making their very own paper football players.

Each child then had the opportunity to explore the library and choose one special book to bring back to school and help foster a love for reading.

Thank you to staff at The Word for hosting our students and providing such an enriching experience!

Y1 Dance Festival

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🎉 Last night, our talented Year 1 students shone brightly at the South Tyneside Dance Festival! Dressed in vibrant, colourful outfits, they performed a fantastic dance routine to ‘Waka, Waka’ by Shakira at the Customs House. Their confidence and energy lit up the stage, captivating the entire audience!

A huge congratulations to all of you. We are bursting with pride for our incredible young dancers! 🌟👏

Y1 Outdoor and Adventure

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The Year 1 children showcased their map reading skills by tackling various orienteering challenges at South Marine Park. Working in teams, they searched for clues and gathered materials. After completing the course, they used the collected materials to construct a home for their team’s bear.

Year 1 Smoothie Making

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Year 1 have been showing off their culinary skills by concocting a ‘Very Berry’ Smoothie. The children eagerly measured and cut berries, adding a splash of yogurt and milk. These budding chefs, not only learnt about healthy eating, but also developed motor skills and teamwork.

Y1’s Celebration of the Word

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Year 1 welcomed their families to join them for their Eucharist Celebration of the Word. The children presented a beautiful performance, showcasing their impressive reading and singing talents. They also shared heartwarming stories about the cherished meals they’ve enjoyed with their families and friends.

 

Y1 @ The Open Zone

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The Year 1 children immersed themselves in coding and animation at the Open Zone @ The Word. Guided by Mrs Chippendale, they explored the ‘Puppet Pals’ and ‘Scratch Jr’ apps, creating fun animations. They also enjoyed a peek at the Lego exhibition within The Word.

The mornings interactive experience ignited a passion for technology and digital literacy.

Y1 Cheerleading Fesival

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Year 1 showed off their impressive gymnastic skills during the KS1 Cheerleading Festival. The children immersed themselves in a variety of engaging activities, showcasing their skills through spirited cheerleading routines. They also delved into the intricacies of mastering cheerleading holds, demonstrating remarkable balance. The event was a celebration of both fun and skill for the children.

Christmas in Year 1

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Year 1 have had lots of fun this December! Here are a few photos of what we have been up to.

Y1 Christingles

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Year 1 have been learning about Christingles, a symbolic representation of Christ’s light. The children carefully followed the instructions on how to make them and worked in teams to create them.

With oranges representing the world, red ribbons symbolising the blood of Christ, sweets and dried fruits signifying God’s creations, and a candle as the light of Christ, the children gained a deeper understanding of the religious meaning behind the Christingle tradition.

We then went into the hall and had a small liturgy where we lit the candles on the Christingles and said some special prayers.

How to make a Christingle Video

 

 

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