Year 6 News

Last week, Key Stage 2 were visited by local author and artist Kylie Dixon. The children listened to a book reading of Kylie’s new book and were shown how to draw some of the characters that appear in the story. Kylie also brought some of her artwork to show the children different techniques with different media. She shared some great …

Year 6 enjoyed taking part in Christmas Jumper Day and having their picture taken with their buddies around our beautiful tree.  

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As you may have seen recently, many refugees have been uprooted and relocated from Afghanistan to the North East of England. The SVP society at St Cuthbert’s House are collecting donations for these families. Our Mini Vinnies group in school are appealing for toiletries, games, toys, scarves, hats and gloves for adults and children.  Mrs Strong and our Mini Vinnies children …

Instead of parent meetings in school, we will be phoning parents for an update this term. Please click on the link below for your child’s class and select the time slot you would like.  PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF THE TIME YOU SELECT WHEN YOU SELECT IT. Office staff do not have access to these forms so will be unable …

We are so proud of our Y5 and Y6 pupils who have represented our school at the sportshall athletics today. The children took part in track and field events and came 4th overall which is a fantastic achievement. Well done!   Here are some action shots caught on camera by Miss Scarr!

Year 5 and Year 6 visited Seaham Park Cenotaph today to take part in a liturgy before observing a 2 minutes silence, remembering the significance of today. They reflected on the soldiers in WW1 who lost their lives as well as reflecting on service men and women who have since fought bravely and gave their lives for our country. We …

We are so proud of the children in Y6 who received their first Holy Communion on Saturday surrounded by friends, staff and family. They celebrated receiving their sacrament in school on Monday with their friends. Our children receiving their first Holy Communion. Saturday 6th November 2021.   Celebrating with friends, party food, music and a special cake.

Naomi from the D.L.I came to visit year 6 to help them learn more about how people were affected by WW1. The first part of the workshop explored the lives of the soldiers. The children used both primary and secondary sources of evidence to learn more about them and their experience of WW1, all of which were very different to …

Take a look at the shoebox trenches year 6 made over half term.

Year 6 enjoyed writing some 12 word stories based on the animation, Alma. To help create the spooky atmosphere we used torches, a darkened room and thought about how we would read the story aloud.  

COP26 Since returning to school in September, our year six children have been looking at the effects of global warming. We took part in a virtual conference with other schools both in the UK and overseas. As part of this, our children (and staff) all made a pledge to show what they are willing to do combat climate change.

Doing things you enjoy is very good for your mental health  

We enjoyed spending some time with our buddies on mental health awareness day. Seeing our buddies makes us happy. We took part in an outdoor scavenger hunt.

Year 6 demonstrated excellent debating skills when exploring scenarios around God’s unconditional and everlasting love based on the parable of the Prodigal Son.  

Please see the football fixtures for the A and B team for this half of the season.  After the October half term, matches are not played as it is too dark after school. The second half of the season begins after February half term. These fixtures will be made at a later date.

How lovely to be all back together this week for whole school assemblies!

Reception Class were so excited to meet their buddies today. Our Year 6 buddies will help our Reception Class to settle into their new school.