Events and Visits
The Wildlife Trust Visit Nursery
Nursery have had a wonderful morning working with the Wildlife Trust who came to visit us. Alex from the Wildlife Trust spoke to us all about mini-beasts! We were able look at pictures of different types of mini-beasts, some of them we had never seen before! We...
Online Safety
The children in Year 6 enjoyed a visit from police officer Steve and contributed excellent ideas to discussions about bullying and staying safe online. All of the children were able to identify how bullying can make people feel and how they can seek help if they are...
Year 4 Class Assembly
Today, Year 4 delivered their class assembly on the effects of WWII on the men, women and children of Britain.They worked very hard to remember their lines and deliver them loudly and clearly, and sang their hearts out for their songs. Thank you to everyone who came...
Virtual Author Visit – Francis Durkin
On Wednesday 1st May, Year 5 enjoyed a virtual visit from historical author Francis Durkin. She gave us a fascinating insight into how she writes her books, from her initial inspiration to the finished product. We were able to ask her questions at the end of her talk...
Our Area
As part of their geography topic, Year 2 have been investigating the local area around our school. First, they looked at maps and planned a route of areas to walk around and explore. Then they walked around the areas to look at the positive features in our...
D-Day 80th Anniversary
Year 3 were lucky enough to have another visit from the Birtley Heritage group who joined us to talk about the up coming 80th anniversary of D-Day on 6th June. The children were able to learn about D-Day and why it was significant during World War 2. The children...
Durham Castle
Year 1 had a fabulous time on our visit to Durham Castle today. We began the morning with a guided tour around the castle, looking at the features of the castle and learning about its history. Some of the children dressed up as King William and the Prince Bishop of...
Hall Hill Farm.
Nursey and Reception have had the best day at Hall Hill Farm today. Early years enjoyed feeding lambs, holding chicks, rabbits and guinea pigs. As well as meeting lots of other animals including ponies, goats, donkeys and highland cows. We were all very gentle with...
Dance Festival 2024
Year 3 took part in the dance festival at the Glasshouse International Centre for Music (the Sage) alongside other Gateshead schools. They were absolutely brilliant! Remembered all their moves and made us super proud of their confidence in front of a huge audience!...
Year 5 Science Week Workshop at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
As part of Science Week, Year 5 were invited to a transition workshop at Lord Lawson. Our lesson was all about cells and how they appear when magnified using a microscope. First, we prepared our own slides using onion slices and drops of iodine. Next we placed our...
Year 1 Disney Fitness 🤸🏻🥊🏆
Year 1 visited Lord Lawson Comprehensive School today to complete a Disney fitness afternoon with other Year 1 children from the area. They completed circuits that linked with different Disney characters. The children especially enjoyed being brave like Moana and...
Year 5 Girls Football Festival
On Friday 1st March our girls took part in a 5-a-side football tournament, competing against other Gateshead schools. Our A and B teams played 3 matches each on the outdoor pitches at Gateshead Powerleague. The girls were so enthusiastic and a real credit to the...