Careers Week
We were visited by members of the ambulance service today. The children had already prepared some intriguing questions about the role of a paramedic. It was such an interesting experience after the children discussed the job, they were then were allowed to look inside the ambulance.
More than Dance
As part of our Year of Hope celebrations the children in year 6 were invovled in a liturgical dance class. Our dance focused on the theme of ‘Exile’ which reminded us that God will always be with us where ever we go. He is our anchor and guide throughout our lives.
Stations of the Cross
We are now in the period of Lent and have been weekly following the stations of the cross. They are a series of 14 images which depict the key events in Jesus’ passion from his condemnation to his death.
Sat’s Revision
We have been working extremely hard in year six over the past few weeks, one of the tools to help us revise is to use the online year 6 website. The site consists of 100 online practise papers and revision videos and guides.
The Glasshouse
We visited the Glasshouse in Newcastle to listen to the Northern Sinfonia this week. It was incredible experience which took the children through time, from 1100-2024, to experience ten pieces of classical music.
Celebration of the Word
The year 6 children planned their own Celebration of the Word this week, they chose to focus on the theme of Hope to link with our special jubliee year. We listened to Psalms 11:18 then reflected upon our hopes for the world, school and our family. Three children palnning the Celebration also decided to gather in our library and chose the objects placed on the focal point.
Year of Hope
We are celebrating 2025 as the Year of Hope which is a jubilee year, themed Pilgrims of Hope, this marks a special year of grace and spiritual renewal.
Poetry -Windy Nights
The children performed the poem Windy Nights in groups, they worked on their skills of intonation and expression to enhance the execution of the task.
Internet Safety and Knife Crime Talk
P.C. Suzanne visited year 6 to discuss knife crime and internet safety. Firstly she talked about what is a crime and what is a weapon then proceeded to encourage class discussions by giving the children scenarios.
Temple Park Spring Garden Visit
During our visit the children were tasked with making a rain garden- this was to slow the flow of water from nearby roofs to concrete. This is to help with flooding in our community. Another group of children foraged for sticks and then made a bug hotel. What an interesting visit!
Year 6 Trip to the Mosque
As part of our Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural studies our year 6 class were given the opportunity to visit the Al Azhar Mosque in South Shields. The visit was hosted by members of the community and allowed the children to discover many facts about the Muslim faith which included lots of information about The Five Pillars of Islam.
Design and Technology
The year 6 children have been asked to design and create a mobile phone case in their DT lessons this half term. Fristly we thought about the design process to create a case which has a target market and is aesthetically pleasing then we began to measure out and cut the fabric; ready to join in the coming weeks.
R.E.
The children were asked to develop a liturgical dance showing how Jesus bring together may different people with different faiths with different gifts. Using the scripture given we broke down each line and matched movements to them, thinking about how we can use our bodies to convey unity.
