The children have been looking at bonfire night with fireworks and talking about what you should and should not do. The afternoon the children then made their own firework picture.
Bonfire night with fireworks
Porridge
Today the children made their own porridge from Goldilocks and the three bears. They added fruit to make it even more healthy.
Crew Godley – Crew in Action!
Crew Godley have been putting our character traits into action by creating special Christmas cards for members of our Armed Forces.
Through this activity, children have demonstrated Compassion, Respect and Courage, thinking about those who serve our country and the sacrifices they make, particularly when spending Christmas away from their families and loved ones.
Our children have taken time to create thoughtful, colourful cards, sharing messages of kindness, gratitude and festive cheer. This is a wonderful example of our XP values in action, showing that being Crew is about looking beyond ourselves, making a positive difference and using our character to brighten someone else’s day.
We are incredibly proud of Crew Godley for showing that even a small act of kindness can have a big impact!
We’re looking for a great teacher of Mathematics at XP Gateshead
What if teaching Maths could be about more than covering the curriculum? What if every young person could leave school believing that they really are a mathematician? At XP Gateshead, that’s the ambition.
Joining XP Trust means becoming part of a community that does things differently. We believe education is about more than passing exams.
If you want to teach in a school where your creativity is valued and your work makes a difference, XP Trust is the place for you.
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Reminder about Meet the Teacher sessions
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Petals of Peace: A Year 5 Tribute.
Year 5 have created a collection of handcrafted red poppies with textured oil pastels.The deep crimson petals and dark centres create a vivid contrast, while delicate banners reading “Lest We Forget” turns the artwork into a Remembrance tribute.
Sensory bowl
What a lovely, creative activity! 🥣✨ The children have explored the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in a hands-on way, bringing the story of the bears’ porridge to life.
Here is how they made it : They drew a bowl on a lamating pouch , sealed the edges , added porridge , glitter, food colouring and water. This is how they turned out
STRANDED! – Our Survival Experience Day 🌴
Crew White kicked off our new writing unit with an exciting survival challenge!
After imagining that we had become stranded on a remote island, we had to work together to make some difficult decisions. With only five items to help us survive, we had to think carefully about what we would need and justify our choices.
But surviving wasn’t going to be easy! We faced a series of unexpected challenges, including finding fresh water, protecting ourselves from a dangerous storm and working out how to signal for rescue. Just when we thought help might be on its way, another setback tested our determination!
Throughout the day, we developed our teamwork, communication, problem-solving and resilience, while considering how people might think, feel and react in a survival situation.
This experience will provide inspiration for our new survival narratives, helping us bring our characters’ actions, emotions and challenges to life.
Could you survive on a deserted island? 🌊
Year 4 Writing
This week in Year 4, pupils have started to explore our new model text. We have been identifying the key features of a non-chronological report.
