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Local Poet Rowan McCabe came into school to talk to us about poetry and how he feels free when he writes and performs his poetry. He spent time in class with Years 4 and 5 and the children loved it! We all enjoyed hearing his animal rap poems and lots of children were keen to ask questions. Maybe w

Today we were very lucky to have a local poet come into our class to talk to us about National Poetry day next week. We played a game, drew our favorite animals and wrote a short rap. It was lovely to have an expert in writing poetry visit us!

Reception went to Chase Park for an afternoon of fun! We didn’t let the rain dampen our spirits, we enjoyed sharing our learning journeys with our parents, playing in the park and selling cakes that we had made at school this week.

Reception had lots of fun on their trip to Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens.  They got to see lots of animals and even got to handle some of them! We also went on a woodland walk and played at the park. Article 28  

Today the children from Nursery took part in the Whickham Waddle. The weather was beautiful and the walk around the park and Hermitage Garden was lovely. Thank  you to everyone who raised money for this fantastic cause.

Ten children from Year One went to Gibside National Trust to take part in different activities in the woodland area. They had a lot of fun making a house and a face out of twigs and logs, completing a night line assault course and making a mud cake in pairs. Article 31- Everyone has the right to res

Reception planted, grew, sold and raised money from their vegetable patch. Our children sold the broad beans, strawberries and cabbages to parents after school. Article 24, 27, 28, 12

Last Friday morning Nursery visited The Manor House in Whickham. We spent the morning playing games with the residents, hearing stories and drawing pictures. We had a lovely time and the residents loved it! They really enjoyed seeing the children (plus one very popular baby!) and speaking to all of

Nursery and Reception had a fantastic day today for Sports Day.  Class 2 and Nursery AM had Sports Day in the hall due to the weather this morning.  Nursery PM and Class 1 had their Sports Day in the field as the weather had improved. The winners were: Nursery AM: BLUE TEAM Class 2: GREEN TEAM Nur

1S had a great time visiting Gibside to learn about plants (Article 13,29,31) We learned about different parts of a plant and the job they do, we helped to re-pot plants for the gardeners, completed a bingo trail around the walled gardens, learned about bees, matched seeds to plants…and explored S