Whickham Parochial School http://www.whickhamparochial.org/ en-US Copyright 2010 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:36:17 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.23-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sports Day Success Thanks to all parents and friends who supported our Sports Day yesterday. After a late ground inspection we were able to enjoy a super morning. The outstanding memories for me were the comedy moments, particularly in the sack races and the good-natured determination of those who found themselves bringing up the rear in certain races. Well done to all competitors, with special congratulations to the winning Green Team!
Mr B.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/07/sports_day_success_1.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/07/sports_day_success_1.html Events Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:36:17 +0000 Year Six visit to Whickham Thorns Year 6 had an action packed day at Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre on Thursday 24th June, where they all 'had a go' at snow tubing, climbing, the assault course and fun problem solving activities.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/06/year_six_visit_to_whickham_tho.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/06/year_six_visit_to_whickham_tho.html Year 6 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:13:47 +0000 Mini Olympics At Whickham School On Wednesday 23rd June, Year Six pupils had a fun time in the heat at the Mini Olympics competition, representing Australia.
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/06/mini_olympics_at_whickham_scho_1.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/06/mini_olympics_at_whickham_scho_1.html Year 6 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Year 5 visit to Cragside Last week Year 5 visited Cragside, the Victorian home of Lord Armstrong and the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity.

How do you think Cragside got its name?
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Victoria, Alessandro, Rachel and Harry volunteered to be dressed up in clothes that would have been worn by wealthy Victorians.
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We made our own butter!
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Continue reading to find out how we did it...

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/06/year_5_visit_to_cragside.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/06/year_5_visit_to_cragside.html News Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:28:04 +0000 Year 5 Class Assembly Congratulations Year 5! You sang, acted, danced and spoke your parts like professionals yesterday. Mrs Latham would like to thank everyone in Year 5 for the effort that was put in to learning and practising parts. The performance proved it was all worth it!

Daedalus is terrified by the skeletons in the Labyrinth
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Icarus flew close to the sun, fell in the sea and drowned
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/05/year_5_class_assembly.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/05/year_5_class_assembly.html News Sat, 29 May 2010 07:17:05 +0000 Year Six Girls Football Well done to seven of our Year 6 girls who represented the school in a mini tournament at Whickham School this afternoon.
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/05/year_six_girls_football.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/05/year_six_girls_football.html News Fri, 28 May 2010 15:07:50 +0000 Y6 golf winners Well, Parochial have won again!
Our Y6 tri-golf team won their competition against Brandling, Bill Quay and White Mere schools at Heworth Grange.
Congratulations go to Adam Boyle (captain), Callum W, Lewis, Daniel, Rebecca, Faye, Alex, Emily & Ellie
Great chipping and putting guys!
Mr B.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/05/y6_golf_winners_5.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/05/y6_golf_winners_5.html Extra-Curricular Activities Thu, 27 May 2010 07:22:46 +0000 Year 5 visit to Hindu Temple On Wednesday 19th May Year 5 spent the morning at the ISKCON Hindu Temple on Westgate Road in Newcastle. We had a fantastic time extending our knowledge of Hinduism with Kirtida, a Hindu Priestess. The first thing we learnt which surprised us was that not all Hindus are Indian - Kirtida is from Finland!

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We dressed up in traditional Indian clothes.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/05/year_5_visit_to_hindu_temple.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/05/year_5_visit_to_hindu_temple.html Year 5 Thu, 20 May 2010 19:38:19 +0000 Parochial Post 13.5.10 Parochial Post 13.5.10

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/05/parochial_post_13510.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/05/parochial_post_13510.html Parochial Post Fri, 14 May 2010 13:59:49 +0000 Parochial Post 5.5.10 Parochial Post 5.5.10

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/05/parochial_post_5510.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/05/parochial_post_5510.html Parochial Post Fri, 14 May 2010 13:55:07 +0000 The Bogeyman - Year 4 bogeymanpic.jpg

Click here to watch The Bogeyman animation

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/04/the_bogeyman.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/04/the_bogeyman.html News Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:46:40 +0000 Double Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist visits school! On 1st April Chris Cook, the 2006 Double Commonwealth Champion (50m and 100m Breastroke) gave Year 5 an inspirational talk about what he had to do in order to succeed as a World Class Athlete.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/04/double_commonwealth_games_gold.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/04/double_commonwealth_games_gold.html Year 5 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:13:47 +0000 Gold for Year 5 athletes! On 25th March four children from Year 5 competed in the Gateshead Primary Schools Year 4/5 Athletics Finals at the Louisa Centre in Stanley. Olivia, Eleanor, Charlotte and Lauren had previously taken part in an athletics event at Whickham School and their performances led to them being selected to go on to the Finals.

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At the Finals in Stanley they formed a team with children from Fellside Primary and Front Street Primary to represent Whickham Primary Schools. Competing against nine other teams of children from all over Gateshead, the Whickham team came first and won Gold. We are so proud of them!

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/gold_for_year_5_athletes.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/gold_for_year_5_athletes.html News Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:38:27 +0000 Kim Inglis Kim Inglis, a freelance journalist who you may recognise from local television news, visited Year Six class today and gave an inspirational talk about her life and career, motivating the children to take steps in their own lives to fulfil their future ambitions. Kim also answered questions from the children.
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/kim_inglis.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/kim_inglis.html Year 6 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:46:30 +0000 Our British Championship Gymnast Congratulations go to Abbie in Year Six, who took part in the British Aerobatic Gymnastic Champsionships in Stoke. Abbie was part of a trio who were ranked a brilliant 7th in Britain! Well done Abbie!
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/our_british_championship_gymna.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/our_british_championship_gymna.html Year 6 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:38:05 +0000 Y3 tennis success! Well done to Maddy, Hollie, Sara, Emilie, Jack, Calum, Jonathan and Grant for WINNING the Y3 Springs Tennis Challenge at Whickham School!
It was great seeing you play your tennis matches and competing in fun challenges.
This was our third success in this annual event...I wonder how we will do next year?
Mr B.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/y3_tennis_success.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/y3_tennis_success.html Year 3 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:49:16 +0000 'Jonni Starr' at Heworth CLC Year 6 visited Heworth CLC on Friday 5th March to create a soundtrack to the animation of 'Jonni Starr'. The tasks involved teamwork and the class made a great effort and impressed the specialist music teacher at the centre. The drumming group and singing group worked particularly well, while adding sound effects and writing and performing an effective theme song. Year 6 will return to the centre in June to learn about 'Garageband'. Exciting stuff!
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/jonni_starr_at_heworth_clc.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/jonni_starr_at_heworth_clc.html Year 6 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:25:24 +0000 Year 5 visit to Heworth CLC Last week Year 5 spent a day at the Heworth CLC learning how to program robots. We even made them dance! Credits could be earned for completing tasks and by the end of the day, Sophie and Adam had earned the most. They were followed closely by Abi and Amy. Well done!

The robot has been programmed to follow the black line

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Sophie and Adam completing another task!

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/year_5_visit_to_heworth_clc.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/year_5_visit_to_heworth_clc.html Year 5 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:19:10 +0000 Y3 fun on World Book Day! We enjoyed dressing as book characters...who would have thought Fantastic Mr Fox would be found teaching Little Red Riding Hood, Jasmine, Oliver Twist, James (plus giant peach), Mr Strong and Pingu, to name but a few!
We enjoyed swapping unwanted books, reading with Y1, designing new characters and reading about Beowulf!
See who you can spot in the photo!
Mr B
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/y3_fun_on_world_book_day.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/y3_fun_on_world_book_day.html Year 3 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:48:15 +0000 Swimming Gala Success! Some specific medal successes are listed below....
Mr B.
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/swimming_gala_success_1.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/swimming_gala_success_1.html Events Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:42:40 +0000 Tesco Vouchers for Schools We are currently collecting Tesco vouchers, which are available in store until Sunday 9th May 2010. Vouchers can be placed in the collection box outside Mrs Haswell's office. We are hoping to collect sufficient vouchers to purchase another Flip digital camcorder for school.
Thank you!

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/tesco_vouchers_for_schools.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/03/tesco_vouchers_for_schools.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:54:03 +0000 Parochial Post 12.2.10 Parochial Post 11th February 2010

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/parochial_post_12210.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/parochial_post_12210.html Parochial Post Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:39:34 +0000 Parochial Post 29.1.10 Parochial Post 29th January 2010

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/parochial_post_29110.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/parochial_post_29110.html Parochial Post Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:35:35 +0000 Social Club Social Club starts again on Tuesday 23rd February, for Years 3 and 4.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/social_club_1.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/social_club_1.html Extra-Curricular Activities Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:59:23 +0000 Year 6 visit the Centre for Life Year 6 had a great time at the Centre for Life on Thursday 11th February. The children had a lesson in the lab about 'How We See Things', which involved searching for clues using mirrors, torches and periscopes. The class also enjoyed screaming and squealing on the thrilling dinosaur themed 3D motion ride. This was followed by an 'Animals on Ice' theatre show, a trip to the Planetarium and, of course, eating sweets on the bus journey home!
Staff at the Centre for Life commented on how well-behaved the children were during their visit. Well done Year 6!

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/year_6_visit_the_centre_for_li.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/year_6_visit_the_centre_for_li.html Year 6 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:57:39 +0000 Key Stage 2 Bitesize Why not try some of these activities at home to practise your skills, Year 6?

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/key_stage_2_bitesize.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/key_stage_2_bitesize.html Year 6 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:49:31 +0000 Year 5 visit to the Shipley Art Gallery On Thursday morning we visited the Shipley Art Gallery for our current Art topic, Containers. When we arrived we looked at the many different containers displayed in the Designs for Life gallery.

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Then we went into the studio where we handled examples of different containers.

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After that, Carolyn, a skilled ceramicist, demonstrated how to make a coil pot out of clay before we had a go at making our own.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/year_5_visit_to_the_shipley_ar.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/year_5_visit_to_the_shipley_ar.html Year 5 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:14:26 +0000 Parochial altar cloth project Our school is designing an altar cloth for the altar in the school hall which will be stitched by the Sewing group of St Mary's Church in Whickham. Each class is to create a picture to illustrate a verse from the hymn 'All things bright and beautiful'. Yesterday the school councillors visited St Mary's to meet the ladies who belong to the Sewing group to find out more about altar cloth designs.

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Which design do you like most?

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More designs...

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/parochial_altar_cloth_project.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/parochial_altar_cloth_project.html News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:18:33 +0000 New videos on our weblog Check out the two new videos recently added to our weblog. Links are on the homepage to a School Tour (top of the page), and a very funny clip when Fab Flournoy visited our school (link on the left hand side of the page).
The School Tour video was created by a group of Year 5 and Year 6 children attending ICT social club, along with some other children in our current Year 6 class.
Enjoy!

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/new_videos_on_our_weblog.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/02/new_videos_on_our_weblog.html About Our School Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:59:23 +0000 Year 4 Spring A History- This half term we have been learning about the life of Henry VIII and his 6 wives! We also be looking at the life of a 'poor' tudor.
Art/Design- We have been looking at different styles of CHAIRS! There are lots of weird and wonderful types of chairs and we are going to design our own. Each chair will be designed for a particular 'character'. There is a good selection of characters chosen from Homer Simpson to Kelly the Irish dancing teacher!
Science- We have been learning about temperature and how to keep things 'hot' or 'cold'. Is it an insulator? Is it a conductor?
Literacy- Our literacy topic is all about 'The features of a newspaper report/article'. The children have enjoyed getting into the swing of things by becoming reporters and creating a news article on the school closure a couple of weeks ago, due to the snow!

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/year_4_spring_a.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/year_4_spring_a.html Year 4 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:24:50 +0000 Spring term in Year 1 Welcome back to a new and busy term in Year 1.
Throughout this term the children will be looking at a range of topics including eat more fruit and veg in D.T, toys in history, sculpture in art, our local environment in geography and sound and hearing in science.
The children will also have the opportunity to visit the CLC centre to gain experience with a range of computer programmes.
This term Year 1 have been enjoying the story of Handa's surprise which they are beginning to use as inspiration to create animal dances in PE with Mrs Saint.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/spring_term_in_year_1.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/spring_term_in_year_1.html Year 1 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:33:42 +0000 Year 2 Spring Term 2010 In Year 2 we have just started to study the Great Fire of London and we will also create some art work linked to this. In Science we have found out about using electricity and will also investigate forces and movements. Throughout our work in ICT we will look at how we can use computers to find information and controlling a floor turtle!
In March Year 2 will visit the CLC centre to experience new ICT programmes.
Father John will be coming into Year 2 to talk about the different clothing worn in the church throught out the year.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/year_2_spring_term_2010.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/year_2_spring_term_2010.html Year 2 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:33:24 +0000 Meet our School Council! Here are the children who were elected as school councillors for the school year 2009 - 2010. An enthusiastic group of children, they care deeply about making sure our school is a place where all the children are happy. Our first meeting of 2010 took place today and there was lots to talk about!

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Hi! Our names are Aiden and Erin and we are in Year 1. We wanted to be school councillors so that we could help people and make the school a better place.


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Hi! We are Molly and Matthew and we are in Year 2. We wanted to be on the school council because we like helping other people.


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Hi! We are called Hannah and Grant and we are in Year 3. We wanted to be school councillors so that we could help make school a better place.


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Hi! Our names are Bethany and Aidan and we are in Year 4. We wanted to be school councillors because we want to make school a more fun place and we want to be able to improve things in school.


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Hi! We are Olivia and Aaron and we are in Year 5. We want to be on the school council because we want to make the school even better and we like the thought of helping other people.


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Hi! Our names are Faye, Lauren, Adam B and Adam W and we represent Year 6. We wanted to be school councillors so that we could make school a better and more enjoyable place to be.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/meet_our_school_council.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/meet_our_school_council.html Extra-Curricular Activities Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:41:54 +0000 Spring Term in Year 6 After a snowy start to 2010, Year 6 are settling in well to the new term. The children will be working very hard in Literacy and Numeracy lessons in particular as we move towards SATs in May. In Science, the topic is 'How we see things' and will hopefully involve a visit to the 'Lifelab' at the Centre for Life. The class will visit Gateshead CLC soon to gain some skills in computer aided design and manufacture. This will tie in with design and technology lessons in which the theme is 'Shelters'. In ICT, the children are learning how to include action buttons in 'Powerpoint' slideshows, and will move on to using spreadsheets to present and calculate data. The class are continuing to study the Aztecs in History, and Sikhism in RE lessons, with Mrs Wallis.

You might find this website helpful to practise mathematics skills:

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/spring_term_in_year_6.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/spring_term_in_year_6.html Year 6 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:49:36 +0000 Spring term in Year 5 Be prepared for another busy term in Year 5! We will be endeavouring to improve our quick recall of facts from the times tables for which there will be a weekly test. Other fun activities to look forward to include finding out about the way people lived in the ancient Greek empire and there will be the opportunity to handle Greek artefacts loaned from the Discovery Museum. Our topic in Art is Containers. Children can explore the tradition of making vessels and create their own containers. A visit to the Shipley Art Gallery on the morning of Thursday 4th February will allow the children to experience for themselves containers of different designs and functions. Just as last term, Mrs Wallis is teaching Year 5 Science. The topics for this term enable pupils to develop an understanding of gases as well as of the main processes associated with water when it changes state. Mr Parnaby continues to visit on Tuesday mornings. He was impressed by the speed at which the children progressed on their trumpets last term and he is looking forward to helping them achieve their silver award.

Where can this famous building be found?

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/spring_term_in_year_5.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/spring_term_in_year_5.html Year 5 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:51:34 +0000 Y3 Spring Topics This Spring term the wonderful Year 3 will be learning about:
Nesting birds (Literacy)
Weather & Climate (Geography)
Food packaging (D.T.)
Databases (I.C.T.)
Magnets & Springs (Science)
...and a whole lot more besides!
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/y3_spring_topics.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/y3_spring_topics.html Year 3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:35:01 +0000 Social Club Social Club will be open to Year 5 and 6 pupils this half term, starting on Tuesday 19th January.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/social_club.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/social_club.html Extra-Curricular Activities Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:44:57 +0000 Anti-bullying policy anti-bullying policy.doc

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/anti-bullying_policy.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/anti-bullying_policy.html Policies Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:40:15 +0000 SCHOOL OPEN ON MONDAY 11TH JANUARY The heating is working again therefore school will be open as normal on Monday 11th January.
Please take care on the approach roads and paths.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/school_open_on_monday_11th_jan.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/school_open_on_monday_11th_jan.html Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:56:24 +0000 SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE Please accept our apologies for today's closure. We had initially expected to open and posted a message to this effect, however our caretaker discovered at 7.15 am that we had no heating, therefore we had no other choice than to close. We appreciate the inconvenience this causes, especially to working parents. We will endeavour to open on Monday, however please keep checking the website for further information over the weekend.
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/school_closure_update.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/school_closure_update.html Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:05:24 +0000 ***LATEST UPDATE AT 7.25AM, SCHOOL CLOSED TODAY*** Unfortunately we have had to reverse our decision to open as there is no heating at school.

THEREFORE SCHOOL IS CLOSED TODAY, FRIDAY 8th JANUARY.

We apologise for the late notice and for any inconvenience caused. Please pass the message on to other parents.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/latest_update_at_725am_school.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/latest_update_at_725am_school.html Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:26:00 +0000 ***LATEST UPDATE*** School will be open tomorrow, Friday 8th January.

However, in the event of further heavy snow tonight, this situation will be reviewed.
An update will appear on the website in the morning if further closure is necessary.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/latest_update_1.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/latest_update_1.html Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:54:46 +0000 ***SCHOOL CLOSURE, THURSDAY 7TH JANUARY*** Our school will remain closed on Thursday 7th January due to the heavy snow and freezing conditions.

Please continue to follow our website for updates on our situation.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your support and understanding.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/school_closure_thursday_7th_ja.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/school_closure_thursday_7th_ja.html Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:24:53 +0000 ***SCHOOL CLOSURE, WEDNESDAY 6TH JANUARY*** Our school will unfortunately be closed today due to the heavy snowfall, along with difficulties for staff travelling in from outlying areas.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/school_closure_wednesday_6th_j.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/school_closure_wednesday_6th_j.html Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:06:02 +0000 More snow on the way? Our school will be open tomorrow, Tuesday 5th January.

In the event of heavy snowfall overnight necessitating school closure, an updated message will be posted on this website early tomorrow morning.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/more_snow_on_the_way.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2010/01/more_snow_on_the_way.html Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:17:52 +0000 Young Sports Achiever! Abi T won the 'National Representation' Gateshead Young Sports Achiever trophy at a special awards evening.
Well done Abi, we're proud to celebrate your award with you!
Mr B

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/12/young_sports_achiever.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/12/young_sports_achiever.html Year 5 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:58:10 +0000 ExpoChef Yesterday we welcomed the 'ExpoChef' , Jimmy, to our school. He showed the pupils how to create some tasty and healthy dishes, such as a delicious salad, beefburgers, a fruit smoothie and a tagine of vegetables. Jimmy also encouraged the children to be brave and try fruit and vegetables they had never tasted before, such as butternut squash.
Years One to Six thoroughly enjoyed the cooking demonstrations in the hall, and each child received a booklet of healthy recipes and a certificate. Thanks Jimmy!

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Cameron was proud of his beefburgers!

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/11/expochef.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/11/expochef.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:22:41 +0000 Parochial Post 6.11.09 Parochial Post 6.11.09

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/11/parochial_post_61109.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/11/parochial_post_61109.html Parochial Post Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:23:31 +0000 A busy week in Year 5! Year 5 had a fun packed week before the Autumn half-term break. On Wednesday afternoon we went to the Discovery Museum where we looked at artefacts to find out about how life in Britain has changed since the 1950s. We were good at ordering events according to their decade!

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The following afternoon we went to the CLC where we used Photostory to create a presentation about the Planets.

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Finally, on Friday, we worked for the entire day with a professional actress, Lisa Moffat. We played theatre games before practising and performing 'Happy Birthday Grandpa' to the rest of the school. Mrs Latham was very impressed by the speed at which the children learnt their parts!

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/a_busy_week_in_year_5.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/a_busy_week_in_year_5.html Year 5 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:14:03 +0000 My trip to Robinwood I really enjoyed my trip to Robinwood, my favourite activity there was the zip wire. The activity I think needed the most teamwork was the pirahna pool, we had to work together to find the clues and solve the puzzles and a lot of encourgement was needed. I volunteered to go last across the pool, but I made it across 2 seconds before the pirahnas were let out "Phew!" By Ethan C Year Six

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/my_trip_to_robinwood.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/my_trip_to_robinwood.html Year 6 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:58:05 +0000 Year Six visit to Robinwood Activity Centre Year Six have just returned from three exciting, action-packed days at Robinwood Activity Centre, near Alston. The children had a fantastic time, experiencing activities including the Zip Wire, the Giant Swing and the infamous Piranha Pool! Mrs Saint and Mrs Stapleton reported that the behaviour of the class was excellent...well done!

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There are more photos in the Photo Gallery.

Have a look at the website : www.robinwood.co.uk

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/year_six_visit_to_robinwood_ac.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/year_six_visit_to_robinwood_ac.html Year 6 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:48:23 +0000 KS2 Tuck Shop A small group of dedicated children have formed an Ecoclub with the aim to get involved in practical activities that help to look after our planet and its people. In the first half term of the club's existence, the children have successfully set up a fairtrade tuck shop for Key Stage 2 pupils which runs every Friday during morning break. The foods for sale have been selected with healthy eating in mind, and are all purchased from Traidcraft.

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Thank you to everyone who has made a purchase at the tuck shop - you are helping to fight poverty!

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/ks2_tuck_shop.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/ks2_tuck_shop.html News Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:36:30 +0000 Parochial Post 16.10.09 Parochial Post 16.10.09

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/parochial_post_161009.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/parochial_post_161009.html Parochial Post Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:55:29 +0000 Eden Camp Year 4 had a great time at Eden camp on Monday 5th October. The sun was shining and the children discovered a whole different world during the first and second world war. They sat inside an air raid shelter and walked along a London street during the blitz!

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/eden_camp.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/eden_camp.html Curriculum Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:03:37 +0000 Fab visitor ! DSCF3071.JPG

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Newcastle Eagles' Fab(ulous) Flournoy visited our school again last week to promote forthcoming fixtures and a competition for Y5 and Y6.
Fab had us all laughing and Adam tried valiantly to match some of his skills.
Will YOU support the Eagles this season?

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/fab_visitor.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/fab_visitor.html Events Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:26:32 +0000 Mrs Boath Mrs Boath is a classroom assistant at our school.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/mrs_boath.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/mrs_boath.html Meet the Staff Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:03:57 +0000 Mrs Ellis Mrs Ellis helps some of our children in Year One.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/our_lunchtime_staff.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/10/our_lunchtime_staff.html Meet the Staff Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:44:26 +0000 School News Podcasts Pupils from Years 5 and 6 in our ICT Club have been recording some podcasts with the latest news from our school:

Harvest Festival

Great North Run

News from Ellie

Holly and Molly's Gossip

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/school_news_podcasts.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/school_news_podcasts.html Podcasts Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:01:27 +0000 Year 4 Topics Year 4 have settled in well this term and have been working very hard.
We have been transported back to the second World War in our History topic. We have been looking at it through the eyes of an evacuee. The children have enjoyed bringing artefacts from their great grandparents, making the topic very real. Our trip to Eden Camp on Monday will enable the children to experience the sights and smells of the 1940s. Watch out for the photographs in a couple of weeks!
Bones, bones, bones! We have been learning about vertebrates and invertebrates and the functions of the skeleton.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/year_4_topics.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/year_4_topics.html Year 4 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:37:13 +0000 Autumn term in Year 5 It's an exciting time to be in Year 5. In History the children are learning about how Britain has changed since 1948 for which they have created a fascinating 'museum' of artefacts. There will be the opportunity to take part in a workshop about Popular Culture at the Discovery Museum on Thursday 15th October. On Tuesday afternoons Mrs Wallis teaches the class Science. The current topic, Keeping Healthy, looks at the different aspects of a healthy lifestyle. In PE the children are refining their gymnastic movements and they are being taught basketball skills by a basketball coach, Billy. Our topic in DT is Biscuits during which the class will make and evaluate a new biscuit for a particular occasion. Year 5 children are very fortunate in having each been given a trumpet. They will receive a weekly lesson from Mr Parnaby. This takes place in the classroom every Tuesday morning and lasts one hour. Lessons are fun and the children have learnt a lot just in the two they've had so far!

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/autumn_term_in_year_5.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/autumn_term_in_year_5.html Year 5 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:07:26 +0000 Y3 topics! DSCF4106.JPG

Year 3 have some fab topics to learn about this half-term!
Continents, flags and capital cities in Geography.
Tennis in Games.
Teeth and Eating in Science.
Packed-lunch box design in Design Technology.

BUT.....not all at once!

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/y3_topics.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/y3_topics.html Year 3 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:25:31 +0000 Year Six 2009 Year Six are settling in well to their new classroom, routines and responsibilities! Mrs Wallis teaches the class History and R.E. on a Tuesday morning, when they are learning about world exploration and Sikhism. In Science the class have begun a topic called 'Interdependence and Adaptation', which will be followed by 'Micro-organisms'. In ICT the children have started to improve their skills in multimedia presentation, which will involve making an alphabet slideshow for a Reception child. The topic is 'People in Action' in Art, and the class will be producing pictures of figures in motion.
Year Six are enjoying PE lessons with professional coaches Billy, for basketball, and Kevin, for tag rugby.

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And of course the class are thoroughly looking forward to working with their Reception partners AND visiting Robinwood Centre in October!

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/year_six_2009.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/year_six_2009.html Year 6 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:27:42 +0000 Welcome to Year 1. This is just a few lines to welcome you all to Year 1. As the term is now up and running I thought I would take the opportunity to familiarise you with some of the topics your child will be studying this term. In science they will be looking at the topic 'Ourselves' which links nicely to the art topic of self portraits. Through history and design and technology the children will be looking at houses and homes this will include a class trip to Cragside where the children will be given the opportunity to handle house hold objects from the past. I am sure as the term progresses the children will fill you in on their daily adventures.
Mrs Neale.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/welcome_to_year_1_1.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/welcome_to_year_1_1.html Year 1 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:59:56 +0000 Welcome to Year 2 After a successful start to the year we have all settled into the daily routines of our new year group. This will be a busy term and the children will have fun studying the range of topics which lie ahead. These topics will include health and growth and grouping and changing materials in science. As well as studying the life of Florence Nightingale in history. Through art the children will have the opportunity to explore and sketch a range of buildings and make vehicles in design and technology.
I also hope to arrange a trip this term the details of which will follow.
Thank you for your support.

Miss Hampton

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/welcome_to_year_1.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/welcome_to_year_1.html Year 2 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:33:16 +0000 Year 5 meet Shoo Rayner Last week Year 5 had the privilege of meeting the children's author and illustrator, Shoo Rayner. He told us how he started out as an illustrator of other people's books for children. Inspired by the stories he was illustrating, he decided to start writing his own books for children. He has written a series of books featuring the characters Viking Vik and Ricky Rocket, as well as a collection of spooky stories called Little Horrors. Have you read any of Shoo's books?

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/year_5_meet_shoo_rayner.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/year_5_meet_shoo_rayner.html News Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:24:52 +0000 Latest School Newsletters Parochial Post_11.9.09.doc

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/latest_school_newsletters.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/09/latest_school_newsletters.html Parochial Post Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:26:56 +0000 School Term Dates 2009-2010 Click here for School Term Dates

Our school will reopen to children on Tuesday 8th September 2009.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/08/school_term_dates_2009-2010.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/08/school_term_dates_2009-2010.html Term Dates Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:45:50 +0000 To parents and pupils in Year 6 Thank you so very much for the lovely gifts you gave me at the end of term - you are so very generous! I wish you all a lovely holiday and best wishes for the future.
Mrs Haswell

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/07/to_parents_and_pupils_in_year.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/07/to_parents_and_pupils_in_year.html Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:13:29 +0000 Sports Day It is with great disappointment that we have to accept defeat in our attempts to re-organise sports day. The field remains stubbornly waterlogged and the situation will not change in the short or medium term.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/07/sports_day_2.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/07/sports_day_2.html Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:41:23 +0000 Back in Time... Beamish1.JPG

Year 5 enjoyed a great day at Beamish, dressed as Flower Sellers, Maids, Chimney Sweeps, Rich Folk, Poor Folk, Trappers and Factory Workers...

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/07/back_in_time.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/07/back_in_time.html Year 5 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:07:45 +0000 Sports Day is cancelled Due to our school field being waterlogged, Sports Day on Wednesday morning has unfortunately been cancelled.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/07/sports_day_is_cancelled.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/07/sports_day_is_cancelled.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:25:32 +0000 Year Six visit to Newton by the Sea Year Six had a great time at the beautiful Northumberland coast on Monday. It was a misty day, but very warm indeed. The children loved playing on the beach, jumping from the sand dunes, splashing in the water and burying one another in the sand. This was followed by an energising walk past the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle to Craster. The behaviour of the class was excellent!
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/07/year_six_visit_to_newton_by_th.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/07/year_six_visit_to_newton_by_th.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:31:41 +0000 Tesco and Sainsbury Vouchers A big thank you to everyone for the huge numbers of vouchers we have received over the last few months. We collected an impressive 4,800 Tesco vouchers and have ordered a Flip digital movie camera and a USB microphone. An even more impressive 6,000 Sainsbury vouchers have been collected...thc closing date is not until late July, so please keep them coming in. So far we have purchased a variety of sports equipment and some gardening tools.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/06/tesco_and_sainsbury_vouchers.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/06/tesco_and_sainsbury_vouchers.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:53:56 +0000 Important Dates A reminder that we break up for the summer holidays on Friday 17th July and return to school on Tuesday 8th September.
Saturday 27th June - Summer Fair 11am-2pm
Monday 29th June - Year 6 visit to Newton by the Sea / Craster
Wednesday 1st July - School Choir perform at Big Sing at the Sage
Friday 3rd July - Year 2 Assembly
St Mary's Church football tournament - 4-6pm (school field)
Monday 6th July - Year 5 visit to Beamish Museum
Year 1 visit to St Mary's Lighthouse
Year 6 Taster Day at Whickham School
Wednesday 8th July - Sports Day - 9.30-11.45am
Thursday 9th July - Year 6 leavers' service at Durham Cathedral
Wednesday 15th July - Year 6 Assembly
Thursday 16th July - Eucharist Service in school at 9.10am

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/06/important_dates.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/06/important_dates.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:44:45 +0000 'China Week' in Year Six During school 'China Week' Year Six had the opportunity to practise some origami skills, instructed by the Year Six class from Clover Hill School. They had fun making Chinese ladies!
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/06/china_week_in_year_six_1.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/06/china_week_in_year_six_1.html Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:03:03 +0000 Visit to the National Glass Centre On Tuesday 23rd June, Year 4 visited the National Glass Centre at Sunderland. We spent an exciting morning creating glass mosaics, looking at the Space-Time exhibition and watching a demonstration of glass blowing.

Some of us were scared standing on the glass roof!

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Constellations represented in glass

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Designing mosaics in the studio

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Year 4 children looking at traditional clothes with silk embroidery.

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Close up of dragon detail.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/06/chinese_artefacts.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/06/chinese_artefacts.html News Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:50:25 +0000 We have achieved the Anti-Bullying Award. Thank you to everybody who has supported the school in order to achieve the Anti-Bullying Award. Don Sweeny and Liz Elliott, from the LEA, came out to school to talk to pupils, govenors and staff and were really impressed with what they saw.
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/06/we_have_achieved_the_anti-bull.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/06/we_have_achieved_the_anti-bull.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:38:57 +0000 Y4 Class Assembly On 12th June Year 4 performed their class assembly - one of the most looked forward to events in the school year! Through dance, song and drama, they took the audience back in time to World War 2. Mrs Latham would like to congratulate Year 4 for working so well together to make the event such a spectacle.

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Well done to all of Year 5 for a fab performance this morning!

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/06/y5_assembly_success.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/06/y5_assembly_success.html Year 5 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:23:13 +0000 Year 5 tri-golf Well done to our fab Y5 golfers, for finishing 3rd out of 8 teams at Heworth:
Adam Boyle, Melissa 'chippy' Wright, Rebecca Spurr, Daniel Clarke, Faye Hammerton, Callum Weighell, Emily Peterson, Adam Weighell.
8 different events added up to a non-stop afternoon of excellent chipping and putting challenges.
GO PAROCHIAL!

Mr B.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/05/year_5_tri-golf.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/05/year_5_tri-golf.html Mon, 18 May 2009 16:50:48 +0000 A walk around Whickham with Year 3 Last Friday Year 3 set for a walk around Whickham to find out what their local area used to be like. We started off at Whickham park and had our packed lunch, the we went to look at the Old Windmill, the Council Offices, St. MAry's Church, the Rectory, Park Cottage, the Old Parochial School and Lang Jack's monument. We ended our walk at Whickham library where we looked at old maps and photographs.
We had a lovely day and learnt alot about our local area.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/05/a_walk_around_whickham_with_ye.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/05/a_walk_around_whickham_with_ye.html Year 3 Wed, 13 May 2009 14:08:31 +0000 Anti - bullying policy (parents) You may be aware that some children attended a buddy training course last week. This is all part of the schools attempt to raise the profile of anti-bullying. The buddies will be on the yard during break times and have been trained in how to resolve simple issues which arise. They have also been made aware of the importance of reporting to staff any more serious issues.
In view of this we have made available a copy of the schools anti-bullying policy for you to read. Any comments please contact school.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/03/anti_-_bullying_policy_parents.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/03/anti_-_bullying_policy_parents.html Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:16:52 +0000 Anti-bullying Policy (children) As part of our 'crack down' on bullying, here is our promise to you.
Good luck with the 'friendship sign' competition!!!!
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/03/anti-bullying_policy_parents.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/03/anti-bullying_policy_parents.html Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:57:49 +0000 Swimming Gala success! What a fabulous night at Felling Pool last night - well done to our swimming team!
You represented Parochial well, swam brilliantly and supported each other enthusiastically!

Our team:
Aaron 'the shark' Carmichael
Ellie 'le poisson rouge' Aitken
Molly 'jolly mopling' Jopling
Rebecca 'the dolphin' Spurr
Nathan 'backstroke king' Johnson
Alexander 'the rocket' Walls
Matthew 'win again' Foster
Mollie 'swimming diva' Tose
Olivia 'cool spaghetti' McGregor
A few bronze medals topped off a great night. Well done everyone!

MrB.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/03/swimming_gala_success.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/03/swimming_gala_success.html Events Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:08:42 +0000 Northern Sinfonia musicians visit school On Tuesday 24th February three members of the Northern Sinfonia visited our school. The Northern Sinfonia is regarded as one of Europe's finest chamber orchestras and is based at the Sage.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/02/northern_sinfonia_musicians_vi.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/02/northern_sinfonia_musicians_vi.html Events Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:41:35 +0000 Journeys in Art Year 4 spent an afternoon at the Laing Art Gallery where we visited the Journeys and Quests exhibition. In groups we studied a painting featuring a journey and then in the workshop we represented the journey as a map using symbols and pictures.

This painting by Ralph Hedley is called Last in Market (1885) and shows a local boy, sitting exhausted on a cart in the Bigg Market after his journey from the countryside to sell food from the market.

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On 13th February Year 4 went to the Centre for Life to investigate electrical conductors and insulators. We examined the components of a circuit and their symbols.


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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/02/kick_it_out_poetry_competition.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/02/kick_it_out_poetry_competition.html Year 6 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:55:36 +0000 Cancellation of Valentine Disco Regrettably, due to the unforeseen weather conditions, the disco has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for a time after the half term holiday.

School will remain open until 3.15pm today. However, you may wish to pick your child up earlier if the snow continues.

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Science Games >>>

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/02/science_games.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/02/science_games.html Year 6 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:42:23 +0000 Mrs Hall mrshall.jpg
Mrs Hall is the Deputy Headteacher and teaches Reception class.


]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/01/mrs_hall.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/01/mrs_hall.html Reception Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:54:46 +0000 Y5 Basketball Tournament I was very proud of our Y5 basketball team who represented our class and school well at Whickham School last night.
Our team was Anna, Jess, Alex, Sarah, Emily, Jon, Ethan & Callum P.
Results:
6-0 v Parkhead (Emily, Ethan & Alex scored) - wonderful shooting!
0-4 v St Mary's - they won the whole tournament in the end.
0-0 v Brighton Ave - we should have won, our poorest performance.
2-0 v Winlaton West - (Ethan scored a long-shot) - a super match against a good team.
We missed out on the semi-final place for best runners-up by just one point. CLOSE!
An enjoyable experience for the whole team - well done all!
Mr B.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/01/y5_basketball_tournament.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2009/01/y5_basketball_tournament.html Year 5 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:46:54 +0000 Take a look at Year 4's chair designs Inspired by our visit to the Shipley Art Gallery, we have been designing and constructing model chairs for favourite celebrities and characters. Can you identify who each chair was made for?

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/12/winter_wonderland_2.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/12/winter_wonderland_2.html Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:08:26 +0000 Forthcoming Christmas Activities Thursday 11 December - Infant Nativity at 1.45pm
Friday 12 December - Infant Nativity at 9.30am
Friday 12 December - Red Day and Coffee Morning
Monday 15 December - Reception, Y1 and Y2 Christmas Party pm
Tuesday 16 December - Y5 and Y6 - Krazy Kingdom
Wednesday 17 December - Y3 and Y4 Christmas Party pm
Thursday 18 December - Christmas Service at St Mary's Church at 2pm
Friday 19 December - School closes at 3.15pm
Monday 5th January 2009 - School reopens after the Christmas Holiday

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/12/forthcoming_christmas_activiti.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/12/forthcoming_christmas_activiti.html Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:47:59 +0000 The winner of our balloon race! Conratulations to Abbie Merrix in Year 3 who won the balloon race. Her balloon travelled an amazing 796 miles to Clair, Argagon, France. It is a small town near Bordeaux and Toulouse. Well done!
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/12/the_winner_of_our_balloon_race.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/12/the_winner_of_our_balloon_race.html Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:03:47 +0000 Year 4 do history at the CLC! Year 4 spent the afternoon of 26th November at the CLC learning even more about World War 2! We learnt about the great tragedy that struck North Shields during the night of 3rd May 1941. A bomb made a direct hit on the Wilkinson's Lemonade Factory which had a large shelter in the basement. 250 people were sheltering there and of that number 128 were killed when the whole factory collapsed into the shelter. In some cases many members of the same family were killed.
You can watch a short clip of the aftermath on:
www.bbc.co.uk/nationonfilm/topics/war/
We also examined artefacts from this period in history and we used a computer software package to compose our own music to an excerpt of the film, The Machine Gunners.

Looking at artefacts

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A wartime Teddy

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/12/roman_feast_2008.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/12/roman_feast_2008.html Year 3 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:08:45 +0000 Anti - bullying balloon race The balloon race was a great success with the children thoroughly enjoying releasing their balloons.
So far we have had 7 replies from people who have found one of our balloons from as far away as Cambridge and France.
The closing date for returned balloons is Friday 28th November. The winner will be announced the following week in school.
Thanks to everyone who supported and helped.
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/anti_bullying_balloon_race.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/anti_bullying_balloon_race.html News Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:46:17 +0000 Year 4 visit to Shipley Art Gallery As part of our Art and Design topic on Chairs, Year 4 visited the Shipley Art Gallery. For our first activity we took part in the Gallery's Tetris Bench Challenge which is about creating furniture in an environmentally friendly way. We wrote our own wishes for the planet on a piece of discarded cardboard box which will be added to the growing Tetris bench in the Gallery.

Writing our wishes

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A chair made from discarded cardboard boxes

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/year_4_visit_to_shipley_art_ga.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/year_4_visit_to_shipley_art_ga.html Year 4 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:42:19 +0000 Year 4 love History! Year 4 are fascinated by our History topic, World War 2. At the moment we have some WW2 artefacts on loan from the Discovery Museum which you can see in the photographs below. How different are our lifestyles today compared with those of children growing up in the war years!
If you would like to learn more about life during World War 2 take a look at this website:
www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2children

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/year_4_love_history.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/year_4_love_history.html Year 4 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:39:48 +0000 Diary Dates for December 2008 There are a number of dates below which will be useful for your diaries. Please note the KS2 Christmas production (this involves the whole school) takes place in St Mary’s Church, at 2.00 pm, on Thursday 18 December. We would be grateful if parents could make arrangements for their children to be collected at the end of the performance, which will be at approximately 2.45 pm. Parents of all children are invited to join us.

03.12.08 Infant Pantomime visit (Payment deadline 24.11.08)
06.12.08 Christmas Fair
11.12.08 Infant Christmas Play – 2.00 pm
12.12.08 Infant Christmas Play – 9.30 am
15.12.08 Infant Party
16.12.08 Y5/Y6 Party at Krazy Kingdom (more details to follow)
17.12.08 Y3/Y4 Party
18.12.08 KS2 Christmas Production at St Mary's Church

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/diary_dates_december_2008.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/diary_dates_december_2008.html Events Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:12:53 +0000 Operation Christmas Child A huge THANK YOU for your very kind donations of boxes this year. We collected 185, which will give 185 children a far better Christmas than they were expecting.

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Year Six have been writing and recording their own spells, inspired by the witches' spell in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. Why don't you listen to some of their spooky spells...?

Kyle and Tom's Spell

Nathan Mc and Matthew F's Spell

Alice S and Keira's Spell

Michael and Thomas' Spell

Sophie and Nicola's Spell

Navraj and George W's Spell

Alexandra and Mollie H's Spell

Daniel and James' Spell

Mollie T and Alexander's Spell

Olivia and Charlotte's Spell

Matthew C and Nathan J's Spell

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/witches_spells_1.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/witches_spells_1.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:00:19 +0000 Anti-Bullying Week 17 - 21 November 2008 118-201_large%5B1%5D.jpg


During anti-bullying week there will be a range of events taking place throughout school. These will include focused assemblies, circle time as well as drama role play and poster designing competitions. These activities are designed to raise the profile of the anti-bullying campaign.
The week will end with 'blue day' where the children are invitied to wear something blue to school. 'Blue day' will culminate with a blue balloon release (don't worry they are biodegradable!) At the 3pm the children will gather on the yard and watch the balloons being released, each balloon with have attached an anti-bullying message that the children have personally written. If anyone happens to find one of the balloons it would be great if you could contact the school or leave a message on the website.
If you would like any other information about anti - bullying please click the link below.
Anti-bullying alliance link

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/antibullying_week_17_21_novemb.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/antibullying_week_17_21_novemb.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:41:09 +0000 'Parochial Post' 10.11.08 'Parochial Post' 10.11.08

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/parochial_post_101108.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/parochial_post_101108.html Parochial Post Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:55:11 +0000 Pink Day! Year 1 and 2 got together to make a collage of pink in the shape of the Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon. We all dressed in pink for the day and brought £1 which went towards the charity.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/pink_day.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/pink_day.html Events Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:13:38 +0000 KS2 Christmas Play Auditions are taking place this week.....be brave and go for it!
There are parts for all Y6 and even some minor roles for a few keen Y5's.
Dec 18th isn't far away now!
Mr B & Mrs L.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/ks2_christmas_play.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/ks2_christmas_play.html Events Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:08:53 +0000 Year 2 Geography Year 2 compared Newcastle with the Isle of Coll. We looked at transport on the island and their school.


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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/year_2_geography.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/year_2_geography.html Year 2 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:08:07 +0000 World Week in Year 6 During World Week Year 6 focused on Germany. They learnt some German words and phrases and a song. The children also enjoyed tasting some German food, such as sausages, rye bread, cheese, biscuits, Kinder chocolate and delicious sauerkraut (pickled cabbage)...yum!

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Are you enjoying the sauerkraut, Daniel?

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Mrs Aitken is a Classroom Assistant at our school. She works with Reception class.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/mrs_aitken.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/mrs_aitken.html Meet the Staff Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:02:36 +0000 A busy time in Reception Our first half term in reception has been a very busy time with lots of new and exciting experiences.

We made friendship biscuits to share with our friends.
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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/a_busy_time_in_reception.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/a_busy_time_in_reception.html Reception Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:02:26 +0000 Year 3 Firework shape poems Last week in Year 3 we were thinking about bonfire night and fireworks. We collected lots of interesting adjectives and produced some fantastic firework shape poems.
Firework poem 1
Firework poem 2
Firework poem 3

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/year_3_firework_shape_poems.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/year_3_firework_shape_poems.html Year 3 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:02:23 +0000 Busy Year 1
After settling well into their new year group the children in year 1 have been working hard. This included designing and making houses for the 3 Little Pigs.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/busy_year_1.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/busy_year_1.html Year 1 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:01:23 +0000 Football Indoor Tournament The annual Indoor 5-a-side tournament at Gateshead Leisure Centre, is on Monday Dec 8th.
The final 3 football practices on the yard will be on Wed's 12th/19th/26th Nov.
7 players will be picked, according to ability, teamwork, attitude and behaviour in the classroom.
Football training will re-start around February time, when hopefully Liverpool will still be top of the league and Toon will be in the top half!
Go Parochial!
Mr B.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/football_indoor_tournament.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/football_indoor_tournament.html Events Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:47:16 +0000 Year 1 Visit Cragside As part of the 'houses' and 'homes' topic year 1 made a visit to Cragside.
They thoroughly enjoyed taking a tour of the house and looking closely at the artefacts.
Although the weather was damp the children had a great day!!!

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/parochial_choir_hits_the_right.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/parochial_choir_hits_the_right.html News Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:38:06 +0000 Year 4 welcome visitor from Dogstrust Year 4 have been learning about a charity called Dogstrust which is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. Louise Close who works for Dogstrust, told us that Dogstrust as well as rehoming unwanted dogs, also tries to reduce the problem of unwanted dogs by educating people about being responsible dog owners. She introduced us to Bailey, who she rehomed and who now accompanies her when she visits schools. He was very friendly!

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You can learn more by visiting the children's section of the Dogstrust website at:
www.learnwithdogs.co.uk


]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/year_4_welcome_visitor_from_do.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/year_4_welcome_visitor_from_do.html Year 4 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:34:45 +0000 Year 6 visit to Centre for Life Year 6 enjoyed an exciting visit to the Centre for Life on Thursday 6th November. They had a great time in the Life-Lab learning about micro-organisms with Nicola, where they made green slime! The children also enjoyed the 3D motion ride, The Dome, 'The Really Rotten Show' and, of course, the gift shop!

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/year_6_visit_to_centre_for_lif.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/11/year_6_visit_to_centre_for_lif.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:45:36 +0000 Football League Games We had four football league games at Lobley Hill Primary School this week. Our first game was against Fellside and we drew 0-0, our second game was against Lobley Hill which we won 1-0. Robert scored. Our third game was against Dunston Hill and we drew 0-0,our fourth game was against Clover Hill which unfortunately we lost 1-0. Our last game was against Front Street which was a draw 0-0.
Well done to : Nathan J, Matthew F,Michael N,Robert O,Nathan MC,Kyle U and Thomas M (the team).

by Nathan Mc and Matthew F

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/10/football_tournament.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/10/football_tournament.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:32:01 +0000 Year 4 visit Durham Cathedral On Wednesday 15th October Year 4 visited Durham Cathedral as part of our learning about St Cuthbert and places of pilgrimage. It is not hard to see why Durham Cathedral has been the destination of pilgrims for hundreds of years. The craftsmanship that went into its creation is awesome! We had a guided tour around the Cathedral which ended with a moment of stillness at St Cuthbert's tomb.

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/10/year_4_visit_durham_cathedral.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/10/year_4_visit_durham_cathedral.html Year 4 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:05:49 +0000 Football Competition IMG_0021.JPG

The year six football team took part in an annual competition. The football team included: Daniel S, Michael N, Ross P, Robert O, Matthew C, Kyle U, Nathan Mc, James T and Thomas M.
There were two leagues , and two teams out of each team would go to a final league. We reached that final league.
Our results were Dunston Hill 0, Whickham Parochial 1. (Thomas M scored the goal.)
Front Street 0, Whickham Parochial 0.
Clover Hill 1, Whickham Parochial 1. (Matthew C the scorer.)
All together we came 2nd with a goal difference of only one!
The winner was Clover Hill who went through to the Durham semi-finals.
Well done lads!

By Matthew C and Daniel S

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/10/football_competition.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/10/football_competition.html Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:21:17 +0000 Year 4 in Space! On Wednesday 8th October Year 4 went to the Gateshead CLC for an afternoon of space adventures. We took part in a variety of activities including making and launching rockets, programming robots, composing planet music and we got a feel of what it is like in space on the Wow Space Bus. We had a fabulous time!

Getting ready to launch the rocket!

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]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/10/year_4_in_space.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/10/year_4_in_space.html Year 4 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:56:31 +0000 Alphabet Slideshows Year 6 have been creating multimedia slideshows to help Reception children understand the alphabet. Take a look...

Slideshow by Nicola and Alice O

Slideshow by Emma and Alice S

Slideshow by Daniel and Matthew C

Slideshow by Mollie H and Alexander

Slideshow by Ben and Thomas

Slideshow by Bethany and Sophie

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/10/alphabet_slideshows.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/10/alphabet_slideshows.html Year 6 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:33:34 +0000 Parochial Post 26.9.08 Front Page

Back Page

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/09/parochial_post_26908.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/09/parochial_post_26908.html Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:29:09 +0000 Miss Hampton scan0001.jpg

Miss Hampton teaches Year Two.
She is also a school governor.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/09/miss_hampton.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/09/miss_hampton.html Meet the Staff Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:21:38 +0000 Newcastle Eagles Basketball match Newcastle Eagles v Guildford Heat
Friday 26th September Tip Off 7.30 pm

Due to the success of our previous event and our special relationship with the Newcastle Eagles Basketball Team we have been invited to attend the first match of the 2008-09 season.

We have been allocated 150 tickets at the special price of £6 each (school receives cashback for every ticket sold). Tickets are available from school.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/09/newcastle_eagles_basketball_ma.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/09/newcastle_eagles_basketball_ma.html Events Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:29:21 +0000 Eucharist Service The School Eucharist Service, led by Father Barry, will take place in the school hall on Thursday 18th September at 9.10 am. All parents are welcome to attend.

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/09/eucharist_service.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/09/eucharist_service.html Events Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:27:34 +0000 Fair Processing Notices Fair Processing Notice Layer One

Fair Processing Notice Layer Two

]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/09/fair_processing.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/09/fair_processing.html Policies Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:29:12 +0000 Summer Disco Photos of Year 6 at the Summer Disco in July...goodbye and good luck!


]]> http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/08/summer_disco_1.html http://www.whickhamparochial.org/2008/08/summer_disco_1.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:30:54 +0000