Year 3 have been learning how to ink up a slab and use a roller to create different effects. The boys and girls etched into a slab to create a monoprint and they rolled over different surfaces and textures. The children will apply these skills next week to create a monoprint inspired by the Ancient
In Year 3 the boys and girls have been learning about addition and subtraction using 3 digit numbers. The children used Base10 apparatus to support their learning.
During plan, do and review, the boys and girls made a bus in the outdoor area. It even had stairs as it was a double decker bus. The children said it was the number 10 bus and it was going to Newcastle. They made signs and tickets for the bus. Everyone worked together as a team.
The children in Year 2 have been finding out lots of interesting fact about some of their favourite local landmarks. Some of these included: The Angel of the North, Saltwell park, St James’ park and The Millenium Bridge. They created a presentation in pairs to present to the rest of the class. Fanta
Year 6 are planning to write the diary of an evacuee child, David, during World War II. To prepare for this, they used props and artifacts to generate discussion and ideas for writing. They enjoyed the activity as it helped them imagine what events might have happened in his life.
Year 6 were lucky enough to be invited to Joseph Swan to carry out some Forensic science work. They didn’t feel quite so lucky when they were told they would be carrying out tests on the teachers’ ‘urine’ to see who had stolen all of the biscuits. despite this, the children enjoyed using chemicals t
Our Computing Club is extremely popular. The children have enjoyed visiting websites and creating posters and powerpoints with Mr Hewett.
Our choir meet with Mrs Reynolds every week. They have been practicing the following songs: ‘Try everything’ ‘One in a Million’ ‘No wars will stop us singing’ ‘Remember Me’ Their enthusiasm and singing talent is fantastic and the sound of their singing brightens up our school on Thursday lunchtime
Our fantastic musicians meet on a Wednesday lunchtime to practice guitar. Mr Nicholson enjoys working with the group and they have learnt many new tunes over past few months.
Last spring, the Nursery children planted lots of vegetable seeds in our vegetable patch. This week the Nursery children have been very excited to dig them up. We found lots of delicious vegetables that we are going to use to make soup.
