Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 visited Hebburn Independent Methodist Church on Monday where they took part in the 'Bible Comes Alive' workshop. They learnt all about the Acts of the Apostles through role play and oral storytelling from members of the church. The children took part in a quiz at the end of the workshop to reinforce what they had learnt. They also got the opportunity to sing along with the church members.
Susan Warlock, artist in the community, has been working with year three pupils on a six week art project based around the topic they have been studying 'Ancient Greeks'. Each week she focused on one of the many Greek myths starting with Medusa then Pegasus, Pandora's Box and Arachne. The children were told the story then Susan worked with the class to create a character creature or scene from each tale using both 3D and 2D work. For their final session, the children made a colourful banner made up of individual felt collages of characters or objects from the Greek stories.
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Greek Myths Art Project
Children in Year 3 had a fantastic day out at the Great North Museum on Monday. To start the day off they were met by Pericles, a Greek Hoplite soldier from Sparta. He told the children about his life as a soldier and what challenges he had to overcome to become a successful Spartan warrior. He then introduced the children to a fellow Greek Hoplite and explained about the uniform he was wearing. He also showed the children what a soldier would carry with him when going into battle. Some children got the opportunity to dress up as a Spartan boy and Spartan girl. To end the morning session, Pericles told the children an ancient Greek myth about Theseus and the Minotaur. To compliment the day, in the afternoon the children got the chance to visit the Ancient Greeks Gallery.
Children been introduced to Pericles fellow Greek Hoplite.
Pericles weapons used in battle.
William dressed as a Spartan boy!
Chloe dressed as a Spartan girl!
Who's this wearing a Spartan warrior headdress?
During Science week this term, children in Key Stage 2 got the opportunity to watch an amazing Science Magic Show. They were totally enthralled with this visual and interactive show which included lots of fantastic liquid nitrogen demonstrations as well as tricks using sodium polyacrylate to absorb water.
It was truly a learning experience for us all especially Mr Collinson!
During Multi - Cultural week Year 3 took part in an African Music Workshop at the Dryden Centre. The children worked alongside the African drummers getting the opportunity to play lots of different kinds of drums and make lots of noise!
Children having lots of fun playing the drums!
Year 3 visited the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle where they studied an old painting of the Quayside and discussed how things have changed. They then looked at the different bridges along the River Tyne and the different shapes that they were made up from. The class then split into four groups and were set the challenge of building a bridge with as little paper and paper clips as possible. The bridges were then put to the test. The whole class had a great day and I think we have some architects in the making in Year 3.
Year 3 were visited by chef Nick Fairley from Cooking 4 Life, they learnt how to chop vegetables safely and how to make healthy pizzas. The children also got the opportunity to try vegetables they hadn't eaten before.
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The children thoroughly enjoyed it!
Year 3 children visited the Whitley Bay Playhouse to watch George's Marvellous Medicine, which is one of Roald Dahl's funniest and most exciting stories. The children enjoyed the tale of a young boy who made a fantastic new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But, when his grandmother drank his special new potion, the results were explosive and the most incredible things began to happen. The children thoroughly enjoyed watching the show as Georges amazing adventure unfolded.
Pupils in Key Stage 2 took part in the Fab Food Funhouse Roadshow to raise awareness of healthy eating. The children were spit into teams and completed physical activity challenges, took part in various games and answered questions about healthy food choices to score points for their team.
A fun afternoon was had by all!!!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
