In our Design and Technology work this term, the boys and girls in Year 3 have been designing and creating a medieval catapult. Our work began with research into attacks on castles and methods that would have been employed such as mining or undertaking a siege. As part of our research, the childre
As part of Gateshead Council’s promotion of the new Calderwood park, Harlow Green Rights Respect Officers were invited to visit for a photo shoot. On a beautiful summer’s day, our children took the short walk ready to have some fun! It was brilliant to have the opportunity to test out the apparatu
In year 6, the children have been learning about the Romans and the use of chariots as a form of entertainment and in warfare. There was great excitement when wood was finally delivered to school and the children had the opportunity to use the hacksaws and glue guns to produce a model of a chariot.
What a fantastic day we had for our annual Sports Day! With the sun shining brightly and temperatures climbing, children from Years 1 to 6 showed incredible energy, enthusiasm and team spirit throughout their events. All pupils took part in a wide variety of activities and races, from sprints to s
What a wonderful day we had for our Reception Sports Day! The weather was absolutely perfect – warm and sunny, setting the stage for an exciting morning filled with fun, laughter, and fantastic effort from all our young athletes. We’d like to say a huge thank you to all the parents and carers wh
In our Forest School the children learn how to confidently find and use natural materials. They recognise the properties of the living world around them so that they can then use it to their best advantage. They do this by gathering materials whilst still ensuring that the plants are protected and n
This week we have been studying design and technology. It all started by investigating which foods are healthy and which are unhealthy. The pupils all decided that fruit was a healthy option and we used this as a basis for our design for fruit kebabs. Everyone primarily designed their kebab us
During Art, the boys and girls in Year 3 have explored the work of artist Julia Lidell. She is a textile artist who produces woven designs. They began by comparing pieces of her work and commenting on which pieces they liked best. They identified how her work made them feel before sketching one of h
In RE, Year Two have been learning all about the Islamic celebrations of Ramadan and Eid. To begin, the children learned that Ramadan takes place in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and starts at the sight of a crescent moon. During Ramadan, Muslims fast which means they do not eat from dawn
ITV news visited Year 6 this week to talk about the work that they do when presenting the news and the opportunities that are available as a future career. The children were very excited to hear how the ITV news team had reported Newcastle’s Carabo Cup victory parade into the early hours of the morn
