Friday 11th July
Well, we're nearly there! Our last week looms very close, but we still have a final show to perform, not just to our families on Monday, but also to the rest of the school on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rehearsals have been going very well, particularly the songs, and our practice today went better than ever.
Of course, the big news this week was the arrival of our SATs results, and our teachers could not be more proud of us. We've all done really well, and many of us have done better than we could ever have expected - all that hard work has certainly paid off! :)
Friday 27th June
On Friday, we had a visit from Northumbria police to discuss staying safe online. The session aimed to help students understand how exploitation can occur through social media platforms and the consequences of posting negative/inappropriate posts. It also included age-appropriate discussion of the sharing of inappropriate images via digital messaging and social media. We all left with really powerful messages about what was appropriate, and what was not, and I hope we will all think carefully about our online activity and digital footprint.
Friday 20th June
This week, 48 of our lovely Year 6s embarked on a wonderful residential trip to London. The sun shone, and we had the most amazing time.
Check out the residentials section of our school website here to read all about our adventure.
Some of us, though, had a great week back here up north. The beautiful weather was a bonus, particularly when we took a trip to Saltwell Park in Gateshead on Thursday. We spent time messing around on the park rides, playing a little football and rounders, feeding the ducks and picnicking on the grass in front of Saltwell Towers. An ice cream in the sunshine topped the day off - what a fantastic few hours we had!
Friday 13th June
On Wednesday, we had our annual sports day event, hosted by the Gateshead School Sports Partnership. This is always a brilliant morning, where children have the opportunity to take part in competitive and fun events, including classics like the egg and spoon race, as well as events such as the howler and the long jump. The children showed great teamwork and sportsmanship throughout, and a great morning was enjoyed by all.
Friday 23rd May
On Thursday 22nd May, Mr Harrison and I had the privilege of taking three teams of Year 6 children to Ryton Cricket Club to take part in a cricket tournament. There were a total of 13 teams taking part, and many great displays of batting, bowling and fielding were showcased throughout the day. As well as this, our children displayed brilliant sportsmanship and teamwork, and a wonderful spirit where the successes of all teams were celebrated. All of our teams did themselves and us proud, but an extra special mention has to be made to Team A who were undefeated on the day, and ran more than 450 runs throughout their 5 games! All children came away with well-earned certificates, and Team A proudly sported gold medals as they successfully progressed through the semi-finals, and then came out victorious in the final. They would have progressed to the Gateshead finals, but unfortunately, the date clashes with our residential visit to London. We wish all the other teams good luck and great success on this day!
We also had a great day at the Metro Centre on Tuesday, for our post SATS celebration. We went to NAMCO for a day of fun, with two games of bowling, a ride on the dodgems and lunch together, and of course, the obligatory fun on the arcade machines. The smiles on the photos below say it all; a well deserved treat for a great bunch of children!
Friday 9th May
This week's update is dedicated to the work ethic, determination and positive mindset of all of Year 6 children. They approach everything they do to their best of their ability, whether this is being a top class buddy, creating works of art with watercolour paint or of course preparing for their end of Key Stage 2 SATS. We have spent time this week making little felt good luck mascots to keep in our pockets, and painting quotes of positivity for each other. We know that you will do us proud as ever next week Year 6, but for now, enjoy the sunshine and have a lovely weekend relaxing.
Friday 2nd May
What a great week back after what sounds like a glorious Easter break for everyone, and indeed a well deserved rest after working so hard in school. We had two great visits in school to enjoy; on Wednesday, we had our termly visit from the Gateshead music team to deliver the music workshop. As ever, there was lots of audience and participation, and some great sing a long performances.
Then, on Thursday, we were privileged to have a visit from Gateshead's mayor, Kathleen McCartney and members of her team. They told us lots of interesting information including what the role involves, and facts about the traditional dress, including the long pockets and the mace. It was really informative, and we are thankful to them for giving up their time.