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Lord Lawson Football
Year 3 had a great morning at Lord Lawson. They took part in some football skill activities alongside other schools from the local area. The children were able to use the skills to challenge themselves and work as part of a team and in small groups.
Ruler Rules! 📏
Year 2 have been learning to measure objects to the nearest cm with a ruler. The children watched carefully how to use a ruler correctly then practised measuring different objects round the classroom with a friend. They then tried hard to use a ruler independently and...
Exploring Artwork!
Year 2 became art critics today and looked closely at the the world famous painting ‘Surprised’ by the French artist Henri Rousseau. The children took a walk around the painting and discussed in detail what they noticed and saw. First of all they noticed lots of...
Where does our food come from?
In our geography unit this term, we are answering the question, ‘Where does our food come from?’Today, we looked at where lots of our fruits and vegetables come from when they are not grown seasonally in the UK. We found the countries listed using an atlas and google...
The Smartest Giant in Town
Today we read the story of George and his friends in the ‘The Smartest Giant in town.’ After reading the story, to become more familiar with the characters, we carried out some hot seating where we could really get into character and explore the characters...
Measuring length and height
Today Year 1 have been using cubes to help them learn how to measure correctly. We began by measuring different size worms then moved on to bigger objects around the classroom such as whiteboards, water bottles and desks.
Moving Vehicles 🚗🚌🚑🏎
In DT Year 2 were given the challenge to design and make a moving vehicle. After investigating different types of vehicles and learning about wheels, axles and chassis, everyone designed their own. There were cars, lorries, ice cream vans, racing cars, buses - so many...
Statement from Gateshead Council
Northumbria Police have shared the following update with us about messaging sent out last week: On Friday, March 22, communication was shared about a report of a group on a social media messaging app containing inappropriate content aimed at young people. Although...
An Easter Eggstravaganza!
We've been wowed in school by the fabulous entries for this year's Easter Egg Competition. It was incredibly hard to choose winners from each class because there were so many imaginative, creative designs. Well done children (and of course the parents who supported...
Thank You Onestop
Everyone at Barley Mow Primary School would like to say a huge thank you to Onestop, Barley Mow for their tremendous and very generous donation of Easter eggs. The eggs were used as mystery prizes at our Easter Fair today.
SPRING
Reception have enjoyed learning all about the season, Spring. We have been on a Spring hunt in our outdoor area, created spring paintings of blossom trees and flowers, explored our farm shop role play area and lots more! Reception have been focusing on the story ‘Jack...
Design and Technology Club
The Year 1, 2 and 3 children were able to design, make and evaluate when taking part in this club. The children designed their own bird feeders and discussed ways to make them useful and purposeful. They then spent a few weeks creating their bird feeders and...