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A huge well done to all of the key stage 1 choir who performed Manor House Care Home on Friday 12th December. All of the residents were filled with Christmas cheer and the singing was absolutely beautiful! Articles 14, 15

During the summer holidays, our school RRSA mascots, Danny and Daisy, visited the war graves of Polygon Wood, Ypres in Belgium with Mrs Short and her family. They visited the grave of Mrs Short’s Grandad’s cousin who was sadly killed on the first day of the battle of Polygon Wood in September 19

Today the school council joined Councillor Peter Craig and the volunteers of Planting up Whickham, to plant some of the flower boxes next to the church green and cenotaph. Next time you are in Whickham why not take a walk along and check out their wonderful gardening skills. The volunteers were very

Today, in our parent sharing assembly we taught our parents about rights. We explained that with every right comes a responsibility. We enjoyed designing rights and responsibility shields.      

On Monday (14th July), a circus skills workshop came to school to teach Year 1 some circus skills. It was so much fun! The children all had a great time with hoops, hats, juggling clubs, balancing plates and more. It was certainly an experience Year 1 won’t forget. Linked to articles: 13, 15 , 29

During half term, ten of our budding gardeners helped the volunteer group ‘Planting up Whickham’ plant winter flowers around St Mary’s Green and the shopping area. The organisers were super impressed with the children’s efforts, manners, attitudes and willingness to help. Well done everyone!

The children had a fantastic time at the Friends of Front Street Spooky disco on Tuesday. They all looked amazing in their fabulous costumes. Big thanks to FOFS for organising and supporting the disco. Also huge thanks to the staff who supported and helped out on the night. Article 31, 12, 15

What a lovely end to a very busy half term! We explored, drew, touched, played and had a great day at the Museum. Articles 13, 28, 29, 31

Members of our school council delivered gifts to our local B&M as part of ‘Cash for Kids Mission Christmas’. This charity aims to provide a gift for every child to wake up to on Christmas morning, helping them meet their right of article 27! A huge thank you to everybody who donated a gift!

On Thursday afternoon, a group of Year Sixes travelled to Gateshead Civic Centre to sing during the ceremony which welcomes people to officially become UK citizens. As well as singing, we were able to watch the whole ceremony take place. The Mayor of Gateshead, The Lord Lieutenant and lots of other