Blog Author: Miss Mancebo

A huge well done to our Year 6 Squash Champion, who took part in the Silver 4A (North) - Newcastle Junior Squash Open at the weekend. He competed as the youngest athlete against 22 other boys in the U13 age category. What an amazing experience! What a huge achievement! We are all very proud of…

Year 6 worked collaboratively to produce artistic interpretations of the Stations of the Cross in preparation for our Easter Service. 
 

Former pupil Dylan Swarbrick came into school today to deliver Karate taster sessions to each class. He introduced them to the Japanese Martial Art by demonstrating various techniques and explained how these develop both physical and mental strength. Year 6 then had a great time performing…

Year 6 went to their local library today to exchange their library books. It was exciting to find books by favourite authors, a book on their favourite topic, discover new authors and a new book series to delve into. 
 

As part of science week each class is researching an inspirational woman in science. Year 6 have learnt all about Maggie Aderin-Pocock and her amazing life time achievements. They learnt that she was born in London to Nigerian immigrants and about how she found school difficult because of her…

Year 6 took part in the Sports Hall Athletics Festival where they got the opportunity to meet children and teachers from local primary and secondary schools in a fun and engaging context. They worked collaboratively with familiar friends and made new acquaintances as they worked together as a team…

As part of Science Week, we welcomed local STEM Ambassadors into our school to talk to us about their roles working within the science industry. It was inspiring to learn that there are so many opportunities available within the science and engineering industry on our doorstep. It was particularly…

Year 6 were amazed and fascinated by the spectacular science at the Science Fair. They experienced learning about the three sciences of biology, chemistry and physics in a range of practical activities and use Bunsen burners, test tubes, microscopes and even a Van der Graaff generator. They got to…

This morning, to start Science Week 2024, Year 6 were bamboozled in Professor Pumpernickel’s laboratory of lunacy. They watched various scientific demonstrations involving bangs and explosions while learning fascinating facts about the staggering world of biology, chemistry and physics.
 

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Year 6 enjoyed sharing a book with Year 1 on World Book Day. 

After watching video clips of well-known presenters and actors ‘Bringing Books to Life’ where they shared what they love about their favourite stories, Year 6 worked together to create their very own short video.They considered the use of location, camera angles, images and music to create…

Year 6 are using their sketching skills to create posters of the Stations of the Cross in preparation for our Easter