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Year 6 Athletics

This term, Year 6 laced up their trainers and headed off for an action-packed Athletics afternoon, ready to challenge themselves in a variety of exciting events. From the moment they stepped into the sports hall, the buzz of competition and the cheers of different schools created an atmosphere full of determination and pride. The day began with the relay, an event that tested coordination, timing, and trust. Pupils sprinted down the lanes, baton in hand, giving everything th

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KS1 Nativity 2025

This Christmas season, our wonderful Year 1 and Year 2 children brought the magic of the Nativity story to life on stage. They shared the story of the very first Christmas and reminded us of all what this special time of year is truly about. The children worked incredibly hard to learn lines, songs and actions. From twinkling stars to fluffy sheep every child had an important role to play. What a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas together at school!

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Year 2 - Railway and George Stephenson Topic

In History, Year 2 have been learning all about George Stephenson and the impact that he has had on railway transport! Year 2 were excited to learn that he grew up in Northumberland and worked just round the corner at Killingworth Colliery! They have loved reading all of our books about George Stephenson and transport. They have found some excellent facts from their studies. For example, George Stephenson’s train called ‘The Rocket’ won the Rainhill Trials! Year 2 had a very

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Toy Swap

The school hall was buzzing with excitement in early December as pupils poured in for our first ever Toy Swap event. Tables were stacked with everything from board games and puzzles to books, dolls, soft toys and well-loved action figures, each waiting for a new home. Children who brought in toys they were ready to part with received special swap vouchers, which they could then use to ‘buy’ a new treasure from the selection. Others chose to make a small donation instead, addi

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Year 4 Hockey Trip

Our Year 4 children recently took part in an exciting hockey skills event held at The Parks Leisure Centre. Organised by the North Tyneside Sports Team, the morning focused on developing key skills rather than competition, giving the children the chance to learn and improve in a supportive environment. Throughout the session, pupils rotated around a series of skill-based circuits designed to build confidence and technique. They worked on dribbling, passing, control and shooti

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Girls Football - Autumn Term

The Girls Football Team have been in action this term. With a squad made up of many Year 5 players, they have shown fantastic character and resilience while adapting to the step up in competition. Despite some challenging fixtures, they earned a well-deserved 2-2 draw against Fordley and battled brilliantly to secure a narrow victory over Ivy Road. Although they were beaten in their remaining league matches, their commitment and teamwork have continued to shine through. The g

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Boys Football - Autumn Term

The Boys Football Team have again made a strong start to the year. Their league campaign began with two closely-fought fixtures in the Stan Jackson League. They produced an excellent performance to win their opening game before narrowly losing the second. These results currently place them 4th in the table, in a league of nine teams, with plenty of matches still to come in the new year as they continue their push up the standings. The boys have also impressed in the Bishop’s

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Relax Kids with Year 1

Year 1 had a wonderful experience with Relax kids. We have learned how to keep our minds and bodies calm and happy. We learned different breathing techniques that we could use at different times during our day. The children enjoyed exploring different stretches, especially the elephant stretch. We stood tall and stretched our trunks (arms!) down low, making our bodies feel strong. We enjoyed trying different soothing massage movements on our hands and our face we also made th

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Reception visit to the library

This half term, the children in Reception enjoyed a visit to Longbenton Library. They loved walking through the autumn leaves and talking to each other about where they lived as they walked along Goathland Road towards the library. They listened to a story and answered questions about what they had read. They chose a book to take back to school and then finished their visit by decorating a hedgehog with autumn-coloured leaves. Longbenton Library is a great place to visit wit

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Early Years Food Explorers!

This Autumn, the Phunky Foods team from North Tyneside have been busy inspiring Nursery and Reception with their Early Years 5-Week Food Explorers Programme. Designed to encourage healthy eating habits from a young age, the programme offers children the chance to explore the world of food in a fun and interactive way. The children begin their sessions by listening to a story that introduces a particular food group or food type. The children learn fun facts about the food they

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