Year 2 had so much fun at St Mary’s Lighthouse. We created art using a range of natural materials on the beach. Next, we observed the seals soaking up the sun and having a little swim. Then we climbed all of the 137 steps to reach the top of the lighthouse for an amazing view. Finally, we explored the rock pools and identified different sea creatures.
We had a fantastic Christmas party. We played various party games, sang songs and danced. We also had some lovely food and a delicious cupcake!!!
This week in Year 1 we have been writing our own poems all about fireworks. The children have spoken confidently about the sounds fireworks make and shared their experiences of watching fireworks with their families this week.
After writing our poems we worked hard to read them aloud, thinking carefully about how to use volume and expression to entertain the listeners. We even added actions!
Have a look at our performances on our school Facebook page! We hope you enjoy them.
Over the past two months, our choir has worked incredibly hard to learn a wide variety of new songs. They were fortunate to collaborate with the Durham Cathedral Music Programme and take part in a wonderful performance at the Cathedral, alongside other schools from South Tyneside. The event featured songs themed around animals and the beautiful message of All Things Bright and Wonderful.
Just last week, the choir took to the stage again—this time at The Glasshouse in Newcastle—performing with several other schools in a concert themed around space. As always, our choir members demonstrated maturity, poise, and a true passion for music, representing our school brilliantly. Well done!
This week Reception had lots of fun designing and creating ocean vehicles. We talked about the variety of jobs people do around the ocean. We showed fantastic teamwork, and improved our thinking and problem solving skills. We also learned lots of interesting facts about how to keep our oceans safe for all living things. Look at some of our amazing creations!!!
Year 3 art club have been inspired by artist, Iris Scott and her “Shakin’ wet dogs” collection. They created their own amazing interpretations of the art work using finger painting techniques, layering colour to create texture. Finally, they used a paintbrush to add splashes of blues and greens showing the water flying from the dog’s fur.
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The children were so proud of their finished pieces of work!
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This week we were lucky enough to have a visit from the writer, rapper and teaching sensation- Christian Foley.
Christian made a big first impression on the children, wowing us with his freestyling skills in a whole school assembly. The children loved his performance and joined in with his nursery grimes and other freestyles.
He then worked with all children from Reception to Year 6 in workshops to develop their poetry skills. The children got to hear stories that Christian has written and also come up with their own ideas.
It has been amazing to see how inspired the children have been following this visit and I know they enjoyed it.
His books can be purchased online.
If you want to know more about Christian Foley please look at his website https://www.christianfoley.co.uk/
This week the children completed our annual egg competition. There were some fantastic ideas and the children had a ‘CRACKING’ time making them. We were very impressed with their creativity and how independent they were.
Check out some of the amazing enteries!
We hope you all have a lovely Easter!
Some of our Y5 and Y6 girls had a very exciting opportunity today to visit Dance City in Newcastle as part of South Tyneside’s School Sport Network. The girls learned a dance routine and then they had the opportunity to choreograph their own routine and perform it. It was a fantastic morning!
The children have made some special poppies for Veterans at Ease in South Shields. They look amazing in their window display!
