FUNDRAISING
Repeated pattern designs
In computing we have been using Turtle Academy to program repeated patterns. We have been using count controlled loops. We have called on procedures to simplify our programs and have debugged our designs to make them look better.
If anyone needs anything mending, I know a class.
Even with such a short half term the year 3 and 7B have applied their sewing knowledge and have designed and made their own Anglo-Saxon wallets and purses. [gallery...
Oobleck- solid or liquid?
The children were characterising solids and liquids today but there were definitely ones that stumped them. They just didn’t fit the regular patterns.
Monitoring the wind
We have been learning all about the wind and how it is measured using the Beaufort Scale. We made our own wind socks to see the direction of the wind.
Blazing the Trail Success
We have been awarded our final certificate in the Blazing the Trail P.E Project, making us the FIRST school to achieve the diamond standard this year! Well done to all of our children- they have worked incredibly hard to achieve these certificates. It's been a...
Using a thesaurus to up-level our vocabulary
A DfE webinar for parents on the COVID-19 vaccination
We have been asked to share this information with parents. The COVID-19 vaccine is available for all children from 5 years-old. To help carers, guardians and parents decide what’s best for their children, we are partnering with the NHS in London and the National...
What is wind?
Today we made wind socks to help us figure out which direction the wind was coming from. We discussed what wind is and when wind can be useful - did you know that wind energy can be used to generate electricity?! Over the coming weeks we will be observing if there are...
Bye bye butterflies. Fly high
Reception and Nursery have cared and nurtured butterflies since they were caterpillars. We have watched them change and grow discussing the life cycle as we observed it happening. We have now set them free into the world.
The Healthy Relationships within Gateshead’s Early Help and Children’s Social Care Teams have a new resource available to parents/carers which is completely free and can be completed digitally via a QR code. All three of the courses are online and parents who wish to...