Bill Quay Primary School

Physical Activity Policy

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:31:04 +0000

Friday Letter

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:26:05 +0000

5th March 2010

Safer Recruitment Policy

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:56:57 +0000

Whistle Blowing Policy

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:53:21 +0000

Child Protection Policy

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Extended Schools Policy

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E Safety Policy

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Equality and Diversity Policy

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:38:40 +0000

Code of Conduct Policy

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Assessment Policy

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Anti Bullying Policy

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:32:23 +0000

Let's Create and Animate

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:06:31 +0000

Lucy, Caleb, Matthew, Beth and Willow from Year 2, had a great day out when they took part in 'Let's Create and Animate' at the Dryden Centre. They had the opportunity to work alongside Oscar Stringer animator and filmmaker. The children shared their ideas and worked together to plan for their own stop motion animation. They created models, using simple bold designs, with large features making it easier for them to animate. Using software program 'I Can Animate' and a web cam, the children created their own animation. Oscar encouraged the children to preview their animation and evaluate their work as they went along. After they had created their animation they added sound using software program 'Movie Maker' bringing their animation to life. Being creative and hands-on learning, the children had great fun and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Children working together creatng their own animation.

Children working together to add sound to their animation.

Great North Museum

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:20:45 +0000

Year 4, 5 and 6 visited the Great North Museum to look closely at the Ancient Egyptian Exhibits housed within the museum. They studied the different art work and sketched the designs which they found interesting. These sketches were then used to create an Ancient Egyptian wall art.

Children sketching their designs.

Dryden Centre

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:10:07 +0000

Year 2 went to Dryden to attend a Music Celebration Day. They played a variety of Gamelan instruments including a giant going. Holly said 'The going was very loud.' Children experimented with stringed instruments, Rio played the Double Bass! Finally we learned all about pitch, pulse, rhythm, chords and how to identify musical scores.

St Mary's Heritage Centre

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:02:41 +0000

As part of our topic 'Eye of the North' Year 3 visited St. Mary's Heritage centre and worked with Richard. He took us on a historical tour of the Quayside and told us all about the bridges and how the Tyne Bridge was originally where the Swing Bridge is now. We also sketched the different bridges from the Quayside to go on display in school. We had a fantastic day even though it was very cold!!!

Children on a historical tour of the Quayside.

Bowes Museum

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:46:19 +0000

Year 6 went to Bowes Museum to take part in an Art Workshop based around People in Action. They sketched each other in different poses and then took these as inspiration to create models. Using wire, pupils made a frame of their person then covered it in rolled strips of newspaper. Using Modroc, plaster of Paris bandage to finish their sculpture, giving them a hardened finish. Once back at school, children painted their sculptures to produce a person.

Children working hard creating their models.

Friday Letter

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:31:41 +0000

26th February 2010

Friday Letter

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:42:11 +0000

12th February 2010

Fire Safety Talk

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:31:13 +0000

Year 5 and Year 6 met with a fireman from the local Fire Station to learn about Fire Safety within the home. The fireman talked to the children about what to do if a fire broke out in their home, reminding the children of the does and don'ts to stay safe.

Communication Diaries

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:19:43 +0000

3rd March 2010

Friday Letter

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:07:24 +0000

5th February 2010

Out and About

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:01:08 +0000

Year 3 were out and about in the local area this week. They had great fun when they visited the Skate Park and the Methodist church to do some sketching in their sketch books.

Children having great fun sketching in the Skate Park in their sketch books!

Fire Safety Talk

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:03:57 +0000

Year 1 met with Firemen from the local Fire Station to learn about Fire Safety in the home. They took part in a wide range of activities including watching a short Fireman Sam DVD , playing Guess the Hazard and learning rhymes to help them remember the main fire safety messages, The talk was delivered in a fun way which enhanced the children's knowledge about fires and fire safety. The rhymes were catchy and the children were still chanting them on exit of the classroom!

Children having fun taking part in the activities!

Life Centre

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:34:36 +0000

Children from Year 2 visited the Life Centre to take part in a Materials Workshop. They carried out practical investigations to test the hardness of materials and to sort materials according to their properties. Renee said 'I loved doing the experiments'.

Children carrying out practical investigations!

Friday Letter

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:10:08 +0000

29th January 2010

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Multi Skills

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:02:16 +0000

Year 4 children visited Heworth Grange Comprehensive School to take part in a Multi Skills Challenge on Tuesday 26th February. This involved competing against other schools in a variety of P.E activities such as throwing, catching, dribbling and balancing skills. Well done everyone for completing the tasks and taking part in the games.

Children taking part in the tasks!

Centre for Life

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:44:42 +0000

Year 1 enjoyed a Body Workshop at the Centre for Life. They got the opportunity to and compare finger prints as well as looking at hot and cold effects on the body.

Children enjoying building skeletons!

Children having fun while visiting the centre.

Hula Hop Event

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:05:23 +0000

Year 6 children had a fun afternoon when they visited Gateshead Stadium to take part in a Hula Event. The children learnt a range of tricks with Miss Kellee from LA, who has set up a charity to combat childhood obesity, mainly through hula hop.

Year 6 children learning a range of tricks!

Year 6 children with Miss Kellee.

Friday Letter

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:07:42 +0000

22nd January 2010

Teesdale Dance

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:51:01 +0000

Keystage 2 had a very exciting day on Tuesday when they were visited by one of the dance teachers from Teesdale Dance and took part in a Dance Workshop. The teacher focused on different dance styles taken from around the world including Irish, Indian, Russian, Spanish and Brazilian. Providing an inspiring day that was both educational and fun and allowed the children to perform as part of a team.

Children performing different dance styles!

Heritage Centre

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:19:38 +0000

Year 1 stepped back in time on Wednesday with a visit from Richard, from St. Mary's Heritage Centre in Gateshead. As part of a Victorian workshop, Richard give them the opportunity to guess the use of a range of household objects. He went on to talk about toys they play with today and showed them the different kinds of toys that children in the Victorian times would have played with including the Jacob's ladder, pick up sticks and the top and whip. The children had great fun playing with all the toys and learning about them!

Children having great fun playing with all the toys!

Friday Letter

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:43:47 +0000

15th January 2010

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Weather Situation Update

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:57:16 +0000

School will be open as usual, however if the weather conditions change this decision will be reviewed at lunchtime.

Weather Situation Update

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:03:00 +0000

School will be open as usual today, however if the weather situation changes this decision will be reviewed at lunchtime.

Friday Letter

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:50:38 +0000

8th January 2010

Christmas Fayre

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:55:36 +0000

A big thank you to everyone who came to our Christmas Fayre to be part of the fun and help to raise approximately £570 towards our school fund.

Guess the weight of the Christmas Cake

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:18:20 +0000

The Christmas cake weighed 7lb and the winner was Jack Todd.

Christmas Raffle Winners

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:16:39 +0000

Christmas Hamper (Yellow 261) Morgan Evans
Gordon Ramsay Book (signed) (Orange 49) Janita Morrison
Bottle Champagne (Blue 671) Jay Herald
Bottle Whisky (Yellow 256) Morgan Evans
Christmas CD's (Yellow 389) Euan Bradley
Christmas Baubles (White 987) Jack Todd
Milk Tray (Orange 306) Jack Corr
Bottle Wine (Yellow 559) P. Forster
Dairy Box (Yellow 442) E. Fay
Cuddly Teddy (Yellow 551) P. Forster

Football Julian Tomlinson

Thank you all for buying and selling our raffle tickets.

Have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year!

A Big Thank You

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:29:05 +0000

We would like to say a great big 'Thank You' to all the dancers from Heworth Grange Comprehensive school who came into our school on Wednesday morning and performed a variety of superb dance routines. Our children were truly impressed with the talent you all exuded.

Special Visitor

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:06:49 +0000

Bill Quay Primary School had a very special visitor who popped into school just before Christmas.

Can you guess who it was?

Christmas Shows

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:18:09 +0000

This week our pupils have been performing their Christmas Shows and they have all been a great success.

There are certainly some budding stars in the making!

Reception Class performed 'Jesus in a Manger' a traditional nativity play, their acting and singing was tremendous!

Year 1 and Year 2 performed 'A Creepy Crawly Christmas' a thoroughly entertaining show along with brilliant acting and singing from all of the children!

Year 3 performed 'A Tale of two Birthdays'. This tale had action, adventure, magical characters, lots of laughs along with a superb performance from all the children!

Year 4 & 5 performed 'Dick Whittington and his Cat' a popular and well-loved story about Dick, who was down on his luck and decided to head for the city of London to see if the streets were really paved with gold. The show had catchy songs, lots of laughs and of course a 'happy ever after' ending. Providing a great recipe for a thoroughly entertaining show along with fantastic acting and singing from all of the children.

Year 6 performed 'Hansel and Gretal an adaptation of the popular fairytale. Hansel was imprisoned while Gretal 'force fed' him in order to, as the old witch put it 'fatten him up for the Christmas pot! It was great fun to watch with its witty script, catchy songs and some real 'character acting' from the children.

Children rehearsing for their shows!

A Space Odyssey

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:06:19 +0000

This term, Year 4 pupils have been working with artist Susan Warlock to create some wonderful 2D canvas paintings based on the topic of space. Pupils drew what they imagined they could see outside of a spaceship. These drawings were then transferred to canvas and pupils used acrylic, 'glow in the dark' and glitter paints. Andrew Adams said, "We learnt how to mix paints and create nice colours."

Children using acrylic, 'glow in the dark' and glitter paints!

Zoo Lab

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:33:46 +0000

This term, Year 2 pupils were treated to an alternative Nativity when Zoo Lab visited school! Pupils were given the opportunity to hold some of the animals which may have been in the stable in Bethlehem, but are often forgotten. These included: cockroaches, snakes and rabbits! Lucy Strophair said, "It was really good, because the man brought in some creepy animals. We got to hold a few and learnt about the story of Jesus. My favourite animal was the bunny rabbit, but I was scared of the tarantula!"

Year 2 pupils getting the opportunity to hold some of the animals.

Year 1 were also treated to a visit from Zoo Lab, they learnt in a fun way about the animals that live on the forest floor in the Rainforest.

The children enjoyed touching and holding everything from millipedes to snakes!!!

Multiskills Challenge

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:32:06 +0000

This term, pupils from Years 1-3 have taken part in multiskills challenges within our Heworth Cluster of schools.

Pupils did really well and had a fabulous time completing the activities.

Autumn Newsletter

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:55:18 +0000

18th December 2009

Friday Letter

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:34:43 +0000

11th January 2009

Friday Letter

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:52:07 +0000

4th December 2009

Friday Letter

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:34:33 +0000

27th Novembeer 2009

Centre for Life

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:33:55 +0000

Children in Year 4 and Year 5 visited the Centre for Life where they took park in an Astronaut Workshop which explored the problems faced by astronauts as they live and work in space. They also visited the planetarium where they explored the night sky and its constellations, travelled through the solar system and took a closer look at the moon and found out where shooting stars come from!! They also learnt about night and day, phases of the moon and why years are different lengths on other planets.

Children having fun taking part in the workshop.

Anti Bullying Week

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:12:42 +0000

16th - 20th November 2009

This week the whole school has been looking at Anti Bullying and our whole school assemblies have focused on why people bully and what can be done to stamp out bullying in Bill Quay School. PC Dixon joined one of our assemblies to talk to the children about cyberbullying and Key Stage 2 children took part in cyberbullying workshops with Miss McMullen, from Heworth Grange School.

Newsreel Project

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:46:20 +0000

Year 4 and Year 5 have been working for many weeks on the Newsreel Project and the day of filming finally arrived on the 12th November. Each of the production company had responsibility for their own Space related newsreel This has involved a lot of hard work for each and every member of the team in Pre-production by the creation of the scripts , rehearsal and practising. In addition the children were responsible for the collection and creation of the prop's which were going to be used. The day of the filming was a very enjoyable experience for all the children. Most were able to take on and perform different roles from being the camera person to sound operator, director and even Boom operator. All of our actors and actresses were outstanding (I can see Oscars from some in the future!) and were able to use some green screen technology. The final part of the day saw each Production team helping to edit the film and by adding in some sound and special effects. Most were able to see a rough cut of their final Newsreel by the end of the day. Overall the project was a great success as the children have a good understanding of the whole film making process. We are now looking forward to seeing the final versions in all of their glory as a screening at the Tyneside Cinemais being arranged.

Children working alongside the Newsreel team!!

Friday Letter

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:52:03 +0000

20th November 2009

National Book Week

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:34:35 +0000

To celebrate National Book Week we had a visit from Alan Durant 'the author', a book fair and on Friday, we all dressed up as a book character.

Can you spot the different book characters?

Alan Durant

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:27:13 +0000

On Tuesday 10th November author Alan Durant visited school and worked alongside each year group throughout the day. He told stories, read poems and answered our questions about being an author, which were sometimes rather tricky!!! He also explained where he got his inspiration from when writing his books such as Burger Boy, Flying South and Spider McDrew. He even found time at the end of the day to autograph a selection of his books.

Children enjoying one of Alan's stories.

School Council

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:21:18 +0000

Our school council invited P.C. Dixon along for a cup of coffee and a chat this week. They asked him lots of questions ranging from How long has he been in the job?, What would he be if he was not a P.C? to How many criminals have you caught?

They had a lovely morning, thank you P.C. Dixon.

Friday Letter

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:17:19 +0000

13th Novermber 2009

Broomhouse Farm

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:00:28 +0000

Year 1 visited Broomhouse Farm and thoroughly enjoyed picking turnips, feeding the pigs and even collected free range eggs for the farmer!!!

Children having fun picking turnips.

Children collecting free range eggs for the farmer!

Children enjoying riding around on the farm

Multi Skills Challenge

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:54:54 +0000

Year 2 visited Heworth Grange and completed a number of PE activies with the help of Heworth's Year 9 pupils. Our Year 2 children enjoyed the obstacle activity the best!

Heritage Centre

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:45:17 +0000

On Friday 23rd October, Year 2 visited the Heritage Centre at St. Mary's Church in Gateshead, where the children had the opportunity to learn lots of interesting facts about the Great Fire of Gateshead. They also enjoyed the role play and dressing up in clothes belonging to 1854!

A great day was had by all.

School Council Trip

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:15:38 +0000

On Wednesday 4th November Mrs Wearmouth took school councillors Holly, Lewis, Alice Freya, Ethan and Harrison to the Bewick Suite at Gateshead Civic Centre for a 'Power Breakfast' (working while eating). The children joined Highfield Community Primary School and Harlow Green Community Primary School, Gateshead Youth Council along with invited delegates such as the Mayor of Gateshead John Eagle, local MPs, Chief Constable of Northumbria Police Mike Craik, Cabinet Members and other Group Directors and Directors, in addressing the Group Director of Learning and Children and the Director of Children's Services at Gateshead Council, Dr Maggie Atkinson, "How are you listening to young people?".
The event was held to mark the second ever National 11 Million Takeover Day, on Friday, November 7th and of course to let the children's voices be heard and to enjoy a good breakfast.

Freya with the Mayor of Gateshead, John Eagle,

School Council News

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:04:56 +0000

On Friday 9th October Mrs Wearmouth and some school councillors went to the Lancastrian Suite for a Junior Conference with Gateshead Community Network. There were 17 school attending on the day, from the Gateshead area. They heard from speakers about Komatsu and Fair trade and were told about why Gateshead was chosen for their headquarters. The children were involved in workshops, questionnaires and presentations. At the interval the children were entertained by the magician 'Magic Mick' overall, they had a very interesting and fun day.

Children sharing their ideas.

Mia helping Magic Mick with one of his tricks!

Friday Letter

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:54:54 +0000

6th November 2009

Harvest Festival

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:11:05 +0000

Harvest Festival took place in the hall this year, at the end of half term. Children in both Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 took part singing and performing to the community. Reverend Ranson spoke to pupils about thanking God for food at harvest time. Thanks to all the parents who attended and who donated food, which was given to the residents of Cromwell Court.

Friday Letter

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:17:44 +0000

23rd October 2009

Everybody Writes Day

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:25:14 +0000

To celebrate 'Everybody Writes Day' on Friday 16th October, an alien spaceship landed in the school garden! The day involved children writing newpaper articles about the incident and presenting them in an assembly at the end of the day. The children interviewed PC Dixon about the incident and his job. Clues such as an alien spaceship, a letter from the aliens and footprints were used to stimulate pupils' writing.

The forensic scientist examining the spaceship!

The alien footprint!

Children interviewing PC Dixon about the incident and his job.

National Schools Film Week

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:01:42 +0000

Every year Film Education organises a nationwide film festival called National Schools Film Week (NSFW) which takes place this year on 19th-23rd October. National Schools Film Week is the biggest event of its kind in the world for young people, it is a unique festival which provides schools across the UK with free trips to the cinema with the aim of exposing children to a wide range of films. This years theme is Creativity and Diversity and our Key Stage 2 children have had the opportunity to take part. They have visited Sunderland Empire Cinema and The Customs House, South Shields where they have enjoyed watching a film.

Autumn Term School Disco

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:34:52 +0000

A big 'Thank you' for the huge support on Wednesday night at the Autumn Term School Disco - it was fantastic to see so many children and adults attending which helped to raise £330 towards our school funds.

Friday Letter

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:42:37 +0000

16th October 2009

City Learning Centre Heworth

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:16:56 +0000

Yesterday, Year 6 children had the opportunity to visit Heworth CLC where they were shown how to use a software program called 'Movie Maker'. They learnt how Movie Maker can help them to build their own movie using videos, photos and music. They were also shown how to include titles and transitions to help make their movie fit together. Year 6 children had great fun trying out this new program which they will be using over the next few weeks during their ICT lessons, to create a movie all about Superheroes, linked to their Literacy topic.

Children working hard creating their movies.

Visit to Chiquitos Restaurant

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:08:24 +0000

Year 3 are studying Mexico this term and were lucky enough to be invited along to Chiquito's Restaurant in the Metro Centre to sample a range of traditional Mexican food and drink. They were allowed behind the bar to mix their own cocktails made from fruit juice and fizzy pop. They were also shown how traditional Mexican cocktails such as a Pina Colada and a Margarita are made (non alcoholic versions of course). They also got the opportunity to make their own tortilla wrap which they thoroughly enjoyed.

A brilliant time was had by all!!!!!

Ethan busy making his cocktail

George enjoying the Mexican food!

Friday Letter

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:26:15 +0000

9th October 2009

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Macbeth

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:11:50 +0000

On Thursday Year 6 visited Sunderland Empire to watch Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' performed by the Shakespeare 4 Kidz Theatre Company. Shakespeare 4 Kidz used the most famous lines from the original texts, weaved them into modern language, added some songs and dances into the mix, to tell the blood-soaked story of the murderous Scottish warrior. The children thoroughly enjoyed the performance brought to life in a vibrant fun filled way, by the Shakespeare Company.

Friday Letter

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:48:39 +0000

2nd October 2009

Friday Letter

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:25:19 +0000

25th September 2009

Gateshead CLC

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:59:12 +0000

Children in Year 4 and Year 5 visited Gateshead CLC on Thursday where they got the opportunity to work alongside well known children's author Shoo Rayner. Shoo has written over 100 children's books such as Little Horrors, Dark Claw and Ricky Rocket. During the workshop Shoo explained to the children how he gets his inspiration for his stories then, went on to suggests ways to plan stories before you begin to write them. Shoo then encouraged the children to take part in planning a story with him using drawings and key words. The children had a fantastic time sharing their thoughts and ideas freely and generating some fantastic ideas for their story thus, enabling them to produce a plan with a beginning, middle and end.

Children working alongside Shoo sharing their thoughts and ideas for their story plan!

Friday Letter

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:37:52 +0000

18th September 2009

Calculation Information Booklet

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:18:25 +0000

Click on the link below for a Calculation Information Booklet.

Friday Letter

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:09:34 +0000

11th September 2008

Opening of Woodgate Park

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:29:17 +0000

The whole school got the chance to visit Woodgate Park for it's official opening by the Mayor of Gateshead, John Eagle, on Friday 19th June. The Park has received a massive makeover by Gateshead Council as part of a £1.2m scheme to transform 22 parks across the borough by 2011. The children enjoyed an adventure packed afternoon (as did the staff) as they got to grips with some of the parks new play equipment. A pirate ship, a huge climbing tower, a big sand pit and an aerial slide being just a few of the parks new attractions.

Children getting to grips with the new equipment!

(Can you spot Mrs Messenger?)

Bill Quay's Got Talent

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:00:18 +0000

In order to boost our school funds on Wednesday 8th July we hosted a Bill Quay's Got Talent Night. Throughout the night we saw outstanding performances from all the acts who took part in fact, the judges were so overwhelmed by the talent they were unable to choose an overall winner and declared everyone a winner! Our special guests 'Girls Aloud' also gave us a fantastic special performance. Well done to everyone who took part, a fun packed evening was definitely had by all.

A Big Thank You to everyone for their support in making the night a great success raising £288 towards our school funds.

Path Head Landfill

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:13:46 +0000

Year 3/4 had a very interesting morning when they visited Path Head Waste Management site to learn about how the waste is managed in Gateshead. They learned that the waste is sorted and then packed tight before being covered over. The site in Path Head is expected to last for 8 years. Gateshead try to encourage as much recycling as possible.

City Learning Centre Heworth

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:00:37 +0000

Year 3/4 were lucky enough to visit Heworth CLC on 10th July 2009 to work on the latest ICT technology. They had great fun exploring digital music by creating a short film about an action hero called Jonni Star. They went on to compose the soundtrack and lyrics for the film as well as selecting different sound effects to add to it using a software program called Garage Band. They also had lots of fun using a program called Junior Insight Control to create their own dream bedroom.

Sports Day

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:53:38 +0000

Everyone enjoyed taking part in our annual sports day this week, representing different countries around the world. Key Stage 1 children had to complete a circuit of PE activities where they accumulated points as they moved from one activity to another with, America winning overall.

Key Stage 2 children took part in a more traditional sports day based on athletic-type competitions with France hopping their way to victory in the sack race.

Well done everyone!

NASA Space Shuttle 'Astronauts Land in Gateshead'

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:00:33 +0000

Children in Year 5 & Year 6 had a real treat when they visited Gateshead Stadium on 9th July 2009 as they got the opportunity to meet five real-life astronauts. In spectacular style, the team-of-five from Space Shuttle STS119 landed by helicopter at the stadium and were whisked to the sports arena in a limo. The children heard astronaut Mission Commander Lee Archambault and crew members John Phillips, Steve Swanson, Tony Antonelli, and Joe Acaba, dressed in their blue mission jump suits, talk about how they flew to the International Space Station in March to carry out assembly work on board, how they survived in space and how they completed three space walks. The Children had a great day and were very lucky to have met the astronauts, as the space shuttle retires in 2010, this could be the last visit to the UK.

The astronauts arriving in the limo.

The school has a stunning memento of the event - a photograph of everyone with the crew.

Friday Letter

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:58:26 +0000

17th July 2009

Robin Wood

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:44:55 +0000

Year 6 pupils had a fantastic adventure at the Robin Wood Activity Centre near Alston. They developed their team building, listening and communication skills through problem solving, team challenge and orienteering. They faced their darkest fears in the caves and the Piranha pool, scaled Mount Everest on the climbing wall, climbed the heady heights of the trapeze, zipped down the zip-wire and waded courageously through the stream walk. The giant swing was also great fun, relying on fantastic teamwork to give each team member a fabulous swing at the height they were comfortable with. All the pupils had a go at the activities, as did the Bill Quay staff, even when they were more than a little bit nervous about it.

An unforgettable time was experienced by all!!.

Children developing their team building skills.

The Big Bang Event

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:08:08 +0000

This year, Michael and Thomas from Year 5, represented the Gateshead area in the Regional finals of the Junior Engineers for Britain Knex Challenge 'The Big Bang Event' at Sunderland University on 1st July 2009. The children were set the challenge of designing a hanger made from Knex to house a super turbo car, a workshop, accommodation for 20 crew and a lifting mechanism to open the hanger door. The model was then judged by Engineers Employers Federation judges and tested on its strength, frame and special features. The overall winners were Santiago Dubov and Shelden Marshall from Roseberry Primary School. The children also got the opportunity to meet Dr John Kilcoyne and Jon Tickle who star in Sky TV's Braniac Show.

Well Done to both Michael and Thomas who made us proud!

Gateshead Children's Book Awards

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:44:00 +0000

Lucas, Seyi, JP, Tanith and Victoria, children from Year 5, attended the awards ceremony for the Gateshead Children's Book Awards at the Council Chamber in the Civic Centre. Victoria and Tanith read reviews of some of the books and we listened to extracts from the top books. The winning author Andrew Cope was also there and gave a short speech before signing copies of his book.

The top 3 books were:-3rd - Bearkeeper
2nd - The invention of Hugo Cabret
1st - Spy Dog Superbrain

Well done to everyone who took part!

St Mary's Heritage Centre

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:33:03 +0000

Year 1 visited the Heritage Centre to make stained glass windows. It was lots of fun and we brought our work back to school for display.

Children learning about how stain glass windows are made.

Children making their own stained glass window.

Friday Letter

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:14:47 +0000

10th July 2009

Athletics Festival

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:54:56 +0000

A team of 20 pupils from Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 represented the school in the Gateshead Primary Schools Athletics Festival on Friday 26th June. A massive 48 schools took part and events included the cricket ball throw, spring jumps, javlin. long jump, sprints, relay and skipping as well as the long distance run!! The children had great success, with many of our pupils getting through to the semi finals and finals. Julian took away a silver medal in the spring jumps, Alice a bronze in the same event and Zoe a silver in the skipping race.

A fantastic team effort from everyone of which the school is really proud!

Children preparing for thier race.

Friday Letter

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:25:28 +0000

3rd July 2009

Blue Friday

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:20:56 +0000

This week the whole school has been looking at Anti Bullying in connection with National Anti Bullying Week. On Friday the whole school joined in 'Blue Friday' and came to school wearing blue clothing they also joined PC Dixon in an Aniti Bullying assembly, focusing on why people bully and what can be done to stamp out bullying in Bill Quay School.

PC Dixon talking to the children in assembly.

NED Assembly

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:02:43 +0000

On Wednesday 24th June 2009 Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children took part in a NED Assembly to raise self esteem.

N Never give up
E Encourage others
D Do your best

They were entertained during the assembly by Chris who did a yoyo demonstration and motivated the children to try hard if at first they don't succeed.

Gymnastic Competition

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:36:07 +0000

Children from Year 3/4 took part in a gymnastic competition at Dunston Activity Centre. The children had to learn a routine including forward rolls and cartwheels. They had a great time and all thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the competition . Well Done!

Bike Trial Display

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:13:37 +0000

Ben Slinger three times Bike Trial World Champion and Danny Butler the European Champion and twice British Champion, visited our school. The whole school came out to watch the boys put on a fantastic display, jumping off tables then back onto them! Ben jumped off his trailer (about 7 feet high) straight down to the floor within inches of Danny (Phew!). The children were enthralled, it was an amazing show. Just take a look at the photos below to prove it.

Summer Fayre 2009

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:01:08 +0000

Cloudy skies and summer showers did little to stop the fun we had at our annual Summer Fayre. We had lots of attractions for everyone's to enjoy including stocks, netball shoot, nail painting, decorate a biscuit, cake stall, adopt a teddy, tombola and a raffle amongst many others.
A big thank you is given to everyone who gave their time, energy and enthusiasm to help out on the day and indeed to everyone else who came just to be part of the fun and help to raise approximately £750 towards our school fund.

We hope to see you all again next year!

Summer Raffle Prize Winners

Steven Taylors Football Boots = Callum Bone
Clarins Treatment = Ruby Alderson
Piglet = Lucas Barker
Bottle Whiskey = E. Fay
Milk Tray = Thomas Wallace
Little Red Riding Hood = Kayleigh Forster
Watch and Bracelet = Michael Curry
Martini = Aaron Richardson
Spa Toiletries = Lee Stott
Ariel Colouring Box = Callum Fay

Friday Letter

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:51:27 +0000

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Electric Safety

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:42:15 +0000

Bob Knox from CE Electric came into school to do a special assembly all about how to stay safe around electricity. The children were all very good at identifying possible hazards and were interested to see how electricity can jump. They looked at possible scenarios and how to be safe, such as if they lose a football inside an electric substation. They should ring the phone number on the gate to arrange for someone to bring it back. His main message was to stay away from electric cables and stay safe.

The children identifying possible hazards.

Whitehouse Farm

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:05:22 +0000

Reception children went on a visit to Whitehouse Farm as part of our current topic 'Animals. The children got to handle lots of cuddly animals such as rabbits, mice and guinea pigs, and some more unusual ones like snakes and lizards. We had great fun on a very bumpy tractor ride, and in the soft play area. Mrs Wearmouth loved the guinea pigs so much that she bought 2, and they are now living happily in her house.

We had a fantastic day!

School Council Go Bowling

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:41:25 +0000

As a reward for all the hard work the school council have done this year Julie Mitchell and Diane Allen, from the Gateshead Community Network (GCN), paid for the councillors to have lunch and enjoy an afternoon of bowling. School councillors from Lord Lawson and Colegate also had the opportunity to take part, and joined in the fun with Bill Quay.

A big thank you to Julie and Diane for such a fun afternoon.

Friday Letter

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:40:36 +0000

20th June 2009

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Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:00:55 +0000

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Gateshead City Learning Centre

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:52:40 +0000

Year 5 had a great fun when they visited Gateshead CLC on Wednesday morning. Linked to their literacy topic the children started the session by reading a description of the notorious pirate Black Beard. The children then worked independantly writing a paragraph using lots of adjectives, to describe a pirate of their choice. Using the computer the children then recorded their descriptions, adding appropriate musical instrumentals as background music. The children, at the end of the lesson, had the opportunity to listen to some of their finished pieces.

Children enjoying adding their own musical instrumentals.

Music Workshop Key Stage 2

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:27:14 +0000

The children in Key Stage 2 enjoyed taking part in a music workshop all about France. They learnt lots of historical fact about France through singing songs such as "Sur le pont d'Avignon" and Green Sleeves.

The children had great fun dancing to the music.

Budapest

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:54:16 +0000

Comenius project came to an end in great style, with a final visit to Hungary. All pupils from the four countries stayed together at a 'Camp'. We slept in ensuite log cabins and used the tennis courts, football pitch and park to build friendships. We visited the Labyrinth underneath Buda Castle, Budapest Z00, a marzipan museum, an 800 year old church, a castle and a very old village called Ocsa. It was a wonderful trip which we all thoroughly enjoyed and we hope to keep in touch with our new friends.

Children enjoying the visit to an 800 year old church

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Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:33:43 +0000

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Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:34:58 +0000

June 5th 2009

Laing Art Gallery

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:13:40 +0000

Year 6 children enjoyed their visit to the Laing Art Gallery on Wednesday 20th May 2009, where they learnt how to use water colours to create a seaside scene.

Children using the water colours to create their scenes.

Pedestrian Training

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:54:09 +0000

Road safety officer Rob Hindhaugh has been visiting Year 2 over the past 6 weeks to learn the children about simple road safety. The children took part in 4 outdoor sessions and 2 classroom based sessions to help them become more aware of safety on quiet and familiar roads in the local area, and make the right choices when crossing them.

Children finding a safe place to cross.

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Thu, 21 May 2009 16:20:39 +0000

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Chiquito's

Wed, 20 May 2009 16:08:37 +0000

As Year 5 are studying Mexico and the Aztecs they were lucky enough to be invited into Chiquito's Restaurant in the Metro Centre before it opened. They were allowed behind the bar to mix their own cocktails made from fruit juice and fizzy pop. Dan the manager, then made them some non alcoholic versions of traditional Mexican cocktails a Pina Colada and a Margarita. The children were also able to taste some traditional Mexican food such as nachos, fajitas and chilli. On their return to school they found out how the food was grown and prepared.

Michael having fun mixing his own cocktail made from fruit juice and fizzy pop.

Story Competition

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:45:24 +0000

Lucy Brannigan had some good news recently. In March, Year 5 entered a short story competition for children in Gateshead schools and Lucy was chosen as the winner of the under 11 category, for her story 'How The Crow Became Black!' She was presented with a trophy by the mayor of Gateshead at a special ceremony.

Well done Lucy!

Robotics Challenge

Mon, 18 May 2009 17:30:55 +0000

Seyi, Keir, Tanith and Alice from Year 5, represented the school in the heats for the Robotics Competition 2009 against other Gateshead schools at the City Learning Centre on Friday 14th June. The children were given the challenge of programming a robot to do 5 different movements using a light sensor, ultrasonic sensor and a sound sensor. 'The Bill Quay Electronics' worked brilliantly as a team sharing and implementing their ideas. They performed amazingly in the challenge and were just pipped at the post, finishing in second place. Well done!

Tanith getting the robot set up for one of the challenges.

Gateshead City Learning Centre

Mon, 18 May 2009 17:19:11 +0000

Year 6 spend all morning at Gateshead City Learning Centre on Monday, where they were shown how to use a CADCAM program called Primary Design. The children had great fun using the program to design their own keyring, which will be cut out on the laser cutter and sent to school at a later date.

Children working on their keyring designs.

Friday Letter

Thu, 14 May 2009 15:37:51 +0000

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Whickham Thornes

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:38:06 +0000

Class 3/4 went to Whickham Thorns last Friday to do archery, climbing, orienteering and tubing. The children split into 3 groups and went around the activities in turn. They had a great time, some of them trying out completely new things. They were extremely lucky with the weather as it was a beautiful day! They came back to school tired out but they all agreed they had had a fantastic time.

"Generally the tubing was everyone's favourite activity" Charlotte Sinclair.

"The best school trip I've ever been on so far" Emily Brannigan.

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Fri, 08 May 2009 11:56:25 +0000

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Monkwearmouth Station Museum

Wed, 06 May 2009 12:12:07 +0000

Year 1 visited Monkwearmouth Station Museum to find out about seaside holidays in the past. We took part in a treasure hunt around the museum and looked in the seaside bag of a lady from the 1900's. We were given the opportunity to touch the artefacts and even got to use an old fashioned camera, which we had to hold to our stomachs to see the picture we were taking!

Lucy using the old fashioned camera.

Children looking in the seaside bag of a lady from the 1900's.

Friday Letter

Fri, 01 May 2009 11:31:33 +0000

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Spring Term Newsletter

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:34:58 +0000

Spring Term Newsletter 2009

Year 1 visited Bluereef Aquarium

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:47:33 +0000

We had lots of fun when we visited Bluereef Aquarium in Tynemouth and were even lucky enough to watch the seals perform! We gathered lots of information about creatures of the deep to help us with our 'Seaside Topic' and touched rockpool creatures such as crabs and starfish - some felt very slimy!!!!!

Children gathering lots of information about creatures of the deep.

Year 3/4 visited 'Jorvik Viking Centre'

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:43:40 +0000

As part of our Vikings topic we visited Jorvik Viking Centre at York. We looked and experienced Viking life with a ride around the museum. It was a bit pongy!
We then learned about Viking Battle Tactics and the best way to win a fight as a Viking - not to die!

Emily's ready to do battle!

Thornley Woods

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:39:38 +0000

Year 3/4 visited the Woodlands Centre to learn about Habitats as part of their science topic. They went into the 'Hide' to spot the animals within the woodland before discovering newts, dragonfly larvae, water snails and tadpoles whilst pond dipping. Pupils then took part in a nature trail using a map and their scientific knowledge to find the next clue. They had a fabulous day and the sunshine helped too.

Children having fun pond dipping!

Hard Boiled Egg Competition

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:02:52 +0000

Children from Recetion through to Year 6 had a fun day on Wednesday making their eggs for the hard boiled egg competition.

The winners in our competition were:

Reception: Elyse Moore
Year 1: Ewan Atkinson
Year 2: Chloe Mann
Year 3/4: Dominik Allen
Year 5: Ellie McGuiness and Jessica Hudson
Year 6: Alice Cassidy

Well done everyone they were fantastic!

Year 6 Entries.

Year 5 Entries.

Year 3/4 Entries.

Year 2 Entries.

Year 1 Entries.

Reception Entries.

Easter Fun Day

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:08:32 +0000

Bill Quay School would like to say a great big 'THANK YOU' to everyone for all their support in making the Easter Fun Day a huge success and help raise £530.00 towards school funds. A big thank you also goes out to everyone who came along to our Easter Disco helping to raise a further £268.00.

Friday Letter

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:59:41 +0000

April 3rd 2009

Get Gateshead Green

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:34:08 +0000

On Saturday Abbie, Seyi and Tanith attended the Get Green Conference hosted by Gateshead Youth Assembly held at the Gateshead Civic Centre. They listened to speakers talking about being more eco-friendly and took part in surveys. They won eco-buttons to help reduce their carbon footprint.

A fab day was had by all!

Mini Hockey

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:58:34 +0000

Pupils in Year 5/6 Hockey team played In the Gateshead Mini Hockey Tournament. They lost their first match but won all their other matches finishing 4th overall.

Well done, a great team effort!

Friday Letter

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:47:25 +0000

27th March 2009