We have our 2nd Half Millionaire of 2025-2026! Congratulations to Isaac in Year 4! Isaac has been enjoying the Harry Potter series so much which has helped with his reading success. Well done Isaac, we are very proud of you.
A huge congratulations to Sophie in Y5T. We have never had a Half Millionaire so early into the academic year! Sophie’s photo will be the first to grace our prestigious ‘Millionaires Row’ display and we are sure we will have her photo as a Millionaire very soon. Keep up the amazing reading Sophie!
We’ve had another lovely haul of produce from our allotment which proved popular at home time tonight. Even Lucas and Lexi’s bunny, Snowy, has been enjoying our home-grown Kale! A big thank you to our Year 3 Breakfast Club, who have been so helpful watering the plants every morning. We look forward to continuing our work with Kaye and Danielle from Williby Rocs, and as always, a huge thank you for their help this term. We have loved our allotment sessions!
We have had a busy couple of weeks in Y2A! We loved taking part in a workshop with Richard as part of our history topic, Great Fires. We have been comparing the Great Fire of London in 1666 to the blaze that struck Gateshead and Newcastle in 1854. Today in our history lesson, we used artefacts to tell the story of the fire and how it spread across the River Tyne. We had a wonderful time taking part in sports day, thanks for all of your support! Last week, as part of our STEM week we enjoyed building our lego project ‘submerged’. We designed and constructed a new marine creature and habitat and also a vehicle to enable scientists to discovered it. We coded our builds to allow them to move and light up.
AI can be an amazing tool for education and creativity – sadly, it’s also become a tool for online scammers 
This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide shines a light on the dark side of using AI, including phishing emails, fake voice calls, and influencer-based frauds targeting younger users 
From deepfake videos to romance scams powered by chatbots 
the tactics are getting more convincing – and the consequences more serious. If you’re looking to help children and young people navigate the online world with confidence and caution, this guide offers key insights and practical advice to keep them safe 
AI isn’t just transforming the way we learn and work, it’s also reshaping the tactics scammers use online. From generating convincing phishing emails to fabricating influencer videos, criminals are using AI to make their scams more convincing than ever. Young people, who often embrace new tech quickly, can be especially vulnerable.
This guide highlights several AI-enabled dangers – including romance scams, deepfake audio and video impersonations, and fake job offers – and explains how to spot and report them. With clear tips for verifying content, thinking critically, and using trusted platforms, it’s essential reading for parents and educators to help young people stay one step ahead of the scammers.
South Tyneside Council’s Summer Reading Challenge 2025 begins this week on Saturday 5th July. We have shared information about this with the children in assembly this morning. It would be wonderful to see them continuing to read and enjoy books over the summer holidays while visiting our local libraries.
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This week, why not help yourself to some of the delicious, fresh vegetables we’ve been growing in our allotment? We’ll have a table set up at home time so please pop along and take what you fancy!
We have loved the weekly sessions in our allotment and our Thursday Gardening Club have been busy too! As always, a huge thank you to the fantastic Kaye and Danielle from Williby Rocs CIC.
We’ve loved:
- sowing our seeds and transplanting them into our raised beds
- caring for our heat loving plants in the poly tunnel
- being outdoors building bug hotels and making wild flower seed bombs for our buzzy friends!
- creating colourful signs and of course our garden maintenance
YouTube Kids is designed to be the safer cousin of the regular YouTube app; however, built-in risks continue to pose concerns 
From targeted advertising to addictive design, there’s more going on behind the scenes than many realise. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide breaks it all down.
Whether it’s inappropriate content slipping past filters or tech-savvy kids bypassing parental settings, YouTube Kids still needs careful oversight. Our guide provides clear, easy-to-follow tips to help adults keep young users protected while still enjoying their favourite videos 
YouTube Kids promises a safe, child-centric experience with colourful visuals, age-filtered content, and robust parental controls. Designed to appeal to younger viewers, the app has grown rapidly, being used by tens of millions of children worldwide. But is it as safe as it seems?
Despite YouTube Kids’ safeguards, reports have highlighted worrying issues, such as inappropriate content slipping through filters, subtle advertising, and the use of manipulative design to keep children engaged. Our guide explores how to navigate these pitfalls, offering practical advice for making sure children get the most from the platform – without the risks.
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Well done to our latest batch of AR Half Millionaires!
Summer, Luka, Grace, Kyle, Ellie, Sama and Kayden in Y6 have reached this fantastic milestone! Keep up the amazing reading!
Generative AI can be a brilliant tool for creativity and learning 
– but it’s not without its hazards. With 3 in 4 pupils now using generative AI (up from just 2 in 5 last year!), it’s more important than ever for parents and educators to understand the risks 
This week’s free #WakeUpWednesday guide breaks down the key safety concerns around generative AI tools and offers expert advice for keeping young users safe. From encouraging critical thinking to safeguarding their privacy, find out how to help children use AI safely and smartly 
The remarkable growth of generative AI tools like ChatGPT has opened up exciting new opportunities for young learners. Used wisely, AI can be a powerful ally in boosting creativity, learning and problem-solving skills. However, without proper guidance, young people may stumble into challenges including inaccurate information, data security risks, and a growing reliance on AI over their own critical thinking.
From setting clear usage boundaries to teaching digital hygiene and promoting independent thought, this guide offers parents and educators practical advice on the safe, positive use of AI. With the right understanding and guidance, you can ensure that generative AI becomes a positive influence, rather than a potential pitfall in young people’s digital lives.
