Branching Databases
As part of our Computing lesson we had to explore the difference in closed and open ended questions. The children then had to generate their own questions to create their own branching database.
Year 3/4 Visit the Great North Museum
Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic visit to The Great North Museum! We extended our knowledge of The Egyptians. We learnt about the different classes in Ancient Egypt and this was brought to life by exploring the artefacts!
Science Day in Year One
The children had a great day on Science day! They got to enjoy a visit from Newcastle University street scientists and they got take part in some fascinating science activities throughout the day. The activities the children took part in included making rocket mice, exploring shadow puppets. creating their own moon dough and making and … Continued
Knight School!
The children in Key Stage One have visited Newcastle Castle as part of their History topic. The children enjoyed a tour of the castle and were amazed by the beautiful views of Newcastle from the top of the castle keep. They also took part in a ‘Knight School’ workshop where they learnt all about the … Continued
Great North Museum Visit
The children in Years Three and Four have enjoyed visits to the Great North Museum over the last couple of weeks. This is what they got up to….
Year 1B’s Visit to Kirkley Zoo
We had a fantastic day at Kirkley Zoo! Our day started by meeting some of the reptiles at the zoo. We got to meet a wide reptiles inclusion a bearded dragon a cockroach and a corn snake called Susan. Next, we got to visit the aquarium and the walk of life area of the zoo. … Continued
Key Stage One Athletics Festival
Last week the children in our Year 1B class took part in an athletics festival at Gateshead College Academy for Sport. We had a great time taking part in a range of activities including long jump, high jump, hurdles, throwing and sprinting. Each activity involved us learning a skill, playing a game and then competing.
Key Stage One Beach Day
Yesterday, we enjoyed an amazing visit to Long Sands beach in Tynemouth. We started our adventure by travelling on the Metro to Cullercoats, which for many of our children was their first experience of travelling on the Metro. The sun was shining and we enjoyed building sandcastles, playing cricket and football and having our picnic … Continued
Exploring West Bolden Lodge!
Our Key Stage One pupils have enjoyed visits to West Bolden Lodge over the last few weeks. The children used this visit to consolidate their learning about habitats and enhance our science curriculum. We had the opportunity to explore micro- habitats. The children searched for bugs in the forest and went pond dipping in the … Continued