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Potential Phased Reopening of Schools in Gateshead Dear Parent/Carers. I wrote to you all last week in relation to the potential reopening of school to greater numbers of pupils beyond those from priority groups who have been accessing childcare over the last few weeks.  This was in light of the go

There are many aspects of being in lockdown that can be seen as worrying, difficult and challenging.  Being with our loved ones 24/7 will have tested everyone’s patience, at various times.  However, this has also been a time when parents and carers have had the opportunity to spend a greater amo

It is essential that we seek the views of parents/carers in relation to the potential of opening to greater numbers of children.  I would ask all parents/carers to complete the survey via the link below (one survey per child).  However, for an understanding of the current situation please do so af

Task – Newspaper Report Write a  fake newspaper report on something that has happened whilst you have been off – however I would like you to make it bigger and better and most probably fake!  Feel free to bring in some extra characters, events, add some fun things to it or exaggerate.  For exam

Task – Descriptive Setting This week, your challenge is to write two contrasting, descriptive settings. During lock down, many places that would normally be busy, have been quiet and empty. We would like you to choose a setting and describe it when there is nobody there and also when it is full and

Task – 10 Things I Would Take to Space Read Back to Earth with a Bump. Write a list of 10 items you might take with you if you ventured into space. You can either print off the sheet (10 Things I Would Take to Space.pdf) and write your list on the lines provided or, if you do not have access to a

This week, your writing task will be based on something that you have made/baked/created. Remember you can write this in one sitting or over the course of the week -whichever works best for you! Email us your finished piece to [email protected] Task – Instructions This week, you are going to

This week we would like you to share the story ‘Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs’  on the link below. You then may like to try some of these activities.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTjQeCspMkY   Writing Ideas: In the story, Harry loses his dinosaurs after he accidentally leaves

This week, as inspiration for your writing task, we are asking you to watch a video on Literacy Shed. This will be used to form part of a short narrative piece of writing. Remember, it can be done in one sitting or over the course of a few days, it’s up to you! We will include guidance – as always –

Task- Informal letter You have won a dream holiday in the magical world of Story Land. You will stay in the Gingerbread Cottage and Mrs Witch will be your hostess (see Fairy Tale Holiday letter) Too good to be true? Think about what your holiday will be like. Will Mrs Witch be welcoming? Why? Think