Tree recognition can be tricky, so many varieties and so difficult to remember new names. This activity helps the children begin to recognise and match, shape, colour and textures. First each child was given a collecting bag, then into the woods we go to find their favourite leaf shape. They collect
In preparation for their Forest School adventures, Reception children practiced turning waterproofs out the right way and putting them on. Such a useful skill that so that they can be independent and we can maximise our time outside no matter what the weather. For some it took a lot of perseverance,
As we move towards some sort of normality and restrictions are eased, schools still must manage various aspects for their large communities. Within Gateshead, Covid-19 management is done in conjunction with the Council’s Public Health Team so that there is a common approach across all our schools.
This week we continued with the boat building theme, linked to The Vikings. The children were taught how to make a timber hitch, used to move wood and to create a starting point for securing other more complex hitches. Knot work can be very challenging, so using big ropes on large logs helps the chi
On Friday 10th September, the Rights Respecting Officers attended the Tour of Britain on behalf of Harlow Green. Gateshead played host to the finishing line of stage six of the event where the cyclists ended their Carlisle to Gateshead race under the shadow of Sir Antony Gormley’s iconic Angel of
This week, lots of boys and girls came back to school and started their new year group. In Year 2, we have been amazed at how sensible, hard-working and cheerful the children have been. We have been delighted to see their wonderful writing. The children wrote sentences all about their Summer holiday
Our mission was to find the missing, deadly dinosaurs hidden in the school grounds. First the children all joined in with a dinosaur chant. “We’re going on a dinosaur hunt, we’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day, we’re not scared!” Everyone searched high and low for the missing dinos
Year 5 have had a great start to the new school year! They have settled back into the school routines really well, and have enjoyed being back with their friends again. We have begun work on our topic this term with the study of forces in science. The children showed off their already excellent kn
The children in Year 3 enjoyed finding clues around the school grounds. We discussed each of the six clues and thought about the books that might link to each one. The children’s ideas were impressive and we enjoyed talking about characters that wear a tiara and wave a wand as well as books that
Well done to the children for a busy week 1 in Year 4! We have worked on our Science, PE, PHSE, English, Maths, Reading, Spellings, Outdoor Learning, French and Music! They have been brilliant in getting to know new times and timetables and we can’t wait to get stuck in on Monday again. The chil
