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Home / Year 5 News

Year 5 First Aid Workshop

1st October 2025 By lusher

Today, our Year 5 pupils took part in an exciting and hands-on First Aid workshop! They explored the contents of a first aid bag, learned how to check their pulse, and were introduced to the DRABC steps (a method for assessing emergency situations).

The highlight of the session was practising CPR on training dummies and learning how to use a defibrillator safely and effectively.

Well done, Year 5!





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Anglo Saxon History Workshop

30th September 2025 By lusher

Year 5 recently enjoyed a wonderful history workshop with Richard (‘That History Bloke’).

We explored the lives of Anglo Saxon monks and discovered how important they were. Richard really brought the past to life as he shared many aspects of Anglo Saxon times with us. The pupils loved learning sign language that was use by Anglo Saxon monks and handling different artefacts. Just as Richard intended, we learned lots and we had lots of fun!

Here is a selection of photos of the children enjoying their brilliant afternoon:


























 

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A New Opportunity for Year 5: Mini Police at St Bede’s

29th September 2025 By lusher

A New Opportunity for Year 5: Mini Police at St Bede’s

We were excited to welcome Darren and Steven from Northumbria Police to our school last week to introduce the Mini Police scheme to our Year 5 pupils.

This fantastic initiative offers a fun and interactive volunteering opportunity for children aged 9–10. Through engaging activities and positive interaction with local police officers, pupils will learn about citizenship, community responsibility, and the role of the police in keeping us safe.

The scheme aims to:

  • Build trust and confidence in the police
  • Encourage community participation and problem solving
  • Promote self-esteem, teamwork, and responsibility
  • Deliver important messages in a positive and engaging way

Ten pupils will be selected to join the Mini Police team this year. If your child is interested, they need to write a short letter explaining why they would like to take part and what they hope to gain from the experience. We will spend some time working on this together in class so anything else completed at home is a bonus!

We’re looking forward to seeing our pupils grow as confident, responsible citizens through this exciting opportunity.

 

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Y5 Bikeability

29th September 2025 By lusher

Congratulations to our Year 5 cyclists!

Well done to all of our Year 5 pupils who recently completed Bikeability Level 2 training with the Bikeability instructors. This programme helps young cyclists develop the skills and confidence needed to ride safely and responsibly on the road.

During the training, pupils learned how to:

  • Start and stop with greater control
  • Safely pass parked vehicles
  • Understand road signs, signals and markings
  • Navigate junctions, crossroads and roundabouts
  • Share the road with other vehicles

This is a fantastic achievement and an important step towards becoming independent and safe road users. We are very proud of your hard work and focus throughout the sessions. Well done!

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Year 5’s visit to The Word

15th September 2025 By lusher

Year 5 visited The Word last week for our termly library visit. Pupils took part in a scavenger hunt and then spent time choosing new books to loan. It was lovely to hear them chatting to their friends about their favourite series of books and authors.






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St Bede’s Art Gallery

8th September 2025 By Samantha McHugh

🎨 Our First St Bede’s Art Gallery!

We’re delighted to invite you to explore our very first St Bede’s Art Gallery, a celebration of creativity, reflection, and faith. Over the past academic year, children from Nursery to Year 5 have taken part in the Spirited Arts competition, exploring the theme “All God’s Creatures.”

Each piece of artwork has been thoughtfully linked to words from Scripture, helping our pupils reflect on the beauty and meaning of God’s creation. From colourful collages to intricate sculptures, the children have poured their hearts into expressing how animals and nature connect to faith, care, and wonder.

🖼️ The gallery is on display for you to enjoy from Monday to Wednesday this week on your way to and from the curriculum meetings. We hope it brings you joy, inspiration, and pride in the incredible work your children have created.

This is our first time hosting an art gallery, and we hope to make it a yearly tradition—not only to showcase our children’s talents, but also to help raise funds for the school.

📖 Before you leave, please take a moment to share your feedback or ideas in the book provided at the door. Your thoughts will help us grow and make future exhibitions even more special.

Thank you for your continued support.

Filed Under: News, Year 1 News, Year 2 News, Year 3 News, Year 4 News, Year 5 News, Year 6 News

When Tom Palmer came to St Bede’s!

8th July 2025 By lusher

We were thrilled to welcome award-winning author Tom Palmer to our school this week for an exciting and inspiring visit with our KS2 children.

Tom spoke passionately about his journey as a writer and the importance of reading, captivating pupils with stories from his books and real-life experiences.

The children had the opportunity to ask thoughtful questions about writing, books, and what it’s like to be an author. Tom’s answers were both insightful and encouraging, sparking curiosity and creativity across the room.

One of the highlights of the visit was a lively penalty shootout quiz, where pupils tested their knowledge in a fun and interactive way, combining sport and storytelling in true Tom Palmer style!

It was a fantastic morning that left our young readers and writers feeling motivated and full of ideas. A huge thank you to Tom for visiting and sharing his love of books with us!













Filed Under: News, Year 3 News, Year 4 News, Year 5 News, Year 6 News

Incredible Illustrations with Liz Million

16th June 2025 By lusher

We were thrilled to welcome Liz Million to our school this week for a fun and inspiring visit. The day began with a whole-school assembly where Liz introduced herself and shared the story of how she became a professional illustrator. Liz’s energy and enthusiasm were infectious, and the children were fascinated to hear about the books she’s worked on and the creative process behind her illustrations.

Throughout the day, each class took part in hands-on workshops led by Liz, where they learned some of her top tips for drawing. With a theme of ‘All God’s Creatures,’ the children explored how to bring animals to life on the page using simple shapes (like tacos, potatoes, and door arches) as the building blocks for their drawings. It was incredible to see how quickly Liz could create a character and even more exciting to see the amazing artwork the children produced using her techniques.

The day was a wonderful celebration of creativity, and it was clear from the smiles and laughter that Liz inspired a lot of budding young artists!















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Easter Mystery

10th April 2025 By carolinekennedy

On the last day of term, children in EYFS and KS1 will be given a copy of The Easter Story to share with their families at home.  KS2 children will be given a copy of the Stations of the Cross, with images drawn by the Mini Vinnies, to take home to share with their families also.


By sharing the Easter story and the Passion of Christ, we remember the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.  As a family, please take time to stop and think about the true meaning of Easter.

We wish you all a happy, healthy and holy Easter!

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Year 5’s Shakespearean Library Visit

8th April 2025 By lusher

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!






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