Bring on the SATs!
This term in Year 6 we have been busy getting ourselves ready for the statutory tests in May. The official week begins on Monday 14th May. Year 6 have shown what brilliant workers they’ve been throughout the year, but during these last 2 weeks they have excelled themselves and worked hard without complaint and I’m sure they can see how well they are doing. Here are some tips for the...
Read MoreY3 Summer Term A
Haunted House stories, Titanic, Christian Saints, Light & Shadows… what a lot we’ve got going on this half-term…! We will write our very own Haunted House stories – inspired by Art, Music and Literature! We will learn about the ‘Titanic’ – including a trip to Segedunum and a ship-building afternoon! We will learn how Aidan, Bede and Cuthbert are...
Read MoreYear 4 Habitats.
Last week Year 4 spent a soggy two sessions exploring the habitats around school with a visitor from Durham Wildlife Trust. Whilst the weather was very wet the children’s spirits were not dampened as they carried out habitat observations. The children loved debating where new wildlife habitats should be created around school and playing games which were aimed at raising awareness of...
Read MoreYear 1 Phonics Screening Check
The phonics screening check is a new, statutory assessment for all children in Year 1. The phonics screening check will take place during the week commencing 18 June 2012. Here are some useful websites with fun phonics games: Letters and Sounds Games>>>>> BBC Deep Sea Phonics >>>>> Phonics Play >>>...
Read MoreMeet our Olympic Ambassadors!
Megan and Grant are our Olympic Young Ambassadors. They will be involved in keeping everyone up-to-date with our progress towards gaining ‘Blazing The Trail’ awards for the 7 Olympic Values. Furthermore, they will be involved in promoting those values across school and organising our Olympic sports Day (June 28th). The 7 ‘Olympic Values’ are: Excellence; Respect;...
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