Parochial Book Day in Year One

Parochial Book Day in Year One

We have had a fun day exploring the world of books. First we met Year Four class in the hall and shared favourite stories and special story boxes that the older children had prepared for our class at home. We were very impressed at how much effort the Year Four children had put in to make this activity such a success. Later, we shared some stories, drew some amazing maps of a Bear Hunt, and made...

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Rocket Challenge 2013

Rocket Challenge 2013

On 14th February Reception Class had their Rocket Challenge. Lots of people came to take part. The children worked with the grown ups to make a rocket. It was a great afternoon and everyone had fun. Please feel free to visit the hall to see more photographs.          ...

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iPads have arrived in school!

iPads have arrived in school!

Thanks to the amazing efforts of the Friends of Whickham Parochial, we now have 30 shiny new iPads in school! Our children are so excited to use them and we are in the process of exploring the wonderful world of Apps in order to put the iPads to the best educational use.           Year 2 had fun using the iPads Using iPads for...

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Reception goes into Space

Reception goes into Space

                  We had a great time exploring space and doing lots of space...

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Construction in Year One

Construction in Year One

Some of the Year One children love making models. Look at this fantastic structure built by Leo, James and Oliver…they were so proud!            

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Year 1 Letters and Sounds websites

Year 1 Letters and Sounds websites

Here are some useful website links if Year 1 children would like to practise using their knowledge of letters and sounds at home: Poop Deck Pirates Phonics Play Free Games Help a...

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