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Wonderful Writing in Y5/6

22nd January 2026Kirsty Atherton

Today I had a visit from 4 of our Y5/6 Pupils who were keen to share their diary entries- they were so entertaining to listen to. I also loved the way the children read their work aloud, loud and proud, using their reading voices…

Within their writing, they have been focussing hard on writing for effect and I loved their varied sentence structures. It was also good to see them improving their work to make it even better using their purple polishing pen.

Finally, it was also good to see that handwriting was improving after a slight decline in standards over recent weeks, it was clear pupils were trying to ensure high quality work consistently. A super visit- thanks Crew McLoughlin.

Apple Monster’s

22nd January 2026Tracy Haddock

So today in life skills the children made apple monsters. They used apple’s for the head. Next they cut a mouth shape and added some peanut butter , strawberry for his tongue, mini marshmallows for the teeth . Finally the used some icing for its eyes.

P.E

22nd January 2026Tracy Haddock

IN p.e today they started to look at football. They learnt how to kick a ball with the side of their foot and not their toes. Then they had ago at kicking it in the goals.

We’re looking for a School Caretaker at XP Gateshead!

22nd January 2026Geoff Hewitt

We’re looking for a School Caretaker at XP Gateshead:

https://xptrust.org/xp-gateshead-school-caretaker/

It’s a role for someone who takes pride in keeping a school safe, welcoming and running smoothly.

There are more details via the link above – you can apply by sending your application form to [email protected] and please share to help us reach the right person.

Solar Sounds

21st January 2026Laura Godley

Crew Godley had a blast in ‘Create Your Own Verse’ today! We explored space through poetry, thinking about what we could see, hear, or feel, and turned our ideas into short, creative lines. We also practised reading our poems aloud to the crew with expression. It was lovely to see how hard everyone worked.

Phases of the Moon

21st January 2026Laura Godley

Children’s Air Ambulance Visit

20th January 2026Nicola Robson

Today we were very lucky to have a visit from volunteers Sandy and Trevor from the Children’s Air Ambulance. They shared lots of facts about how the air ambulance works and how their missions save the lives of children and babies who need urgent care. Did you know it costs £5500 each time the ambulance is launched!