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Tuesday is a day dedicated to internet safety. We have all been taught about E-safety in school in the Autumn Term and Tuesday you will be given tasks relating to staying safe online. Article 16 is our right to privacy and Article 17 is our right to access reliable information from the media. A reminder of what Articles 16 and …

Year 6 have been learning about the devastating effects of deforestation and came up with some creative ways to put their persuasive message across to logging companies who carelessly cut away at our forests. We have speech, videos and letters. I am so proud of the effort put into these letters – I am sure David Attenborough would be too! …

As part of our ‘Wellness Wednesday’ afternoon and linked closely to our History, year 6 made their very own Anderson Shelters in very creative ways. We had everything from lego and books to cardboard, cakes and quilts!    

Year 6 enjoyed a virtual visit to Beamish from home and at school to explore the life of an evacuee. We looked at propaganda used to encourage parents to keep their children safe and warnings from the Home Guard about the importance of blackouts and shelters. Year 6 asked a lot of really useful questions to further their learning.  

Dear Parents, In the past two days we have received further advice from the Department for Education regarding eligibility of pupils who can have access to school provision. It states that, ‘Children and young people are eligible to attend school or college if: • At least one parent or carer is a critical worker, and they can’t keep their child …

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Please follow the link to a video which explains how our remote learning for Y1-Y6 pupils is organised and has some visuals that will help explain how and why we do things as well as how you can access and share your child’s work. EYFS parents have received separate information about tapestry for our Reception Class pupils. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qJWBL-zMfnDoz7p9qphY4fdpgv0lS0uC/view?usp=sharing You can …

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Article 31 is our favourite article – the right to relax and play. It is important for everyone to find time in their busy lives to relax and playing is a good way to do this whether it’s on your own or with a friend or as part of a family. A reminder of what Article 31 means: Time to …

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Year 6 showed great determination and perseverance when completing their cross-stitch calendars. They designed and completed it themselves (with Miss Huntley and Mrs Prest on hand to detangle thread and re-thread needles!) Well done they look amazing!

As a rights respecting school we often give the children a choice in what they would like to do. On the last day of term year 6 decided they wanted a christmas karaoke. We had lots of fun singing and dancing along to some well known christmas songs.

Year 6 enjoyed completing a selection of Christmas Quizzes towards the end of term. The winners were Jennie and Florence. Those who finished joint last place faced up to the forfeit of tasting the brussel sprout ketchup! Well done boys, very good sports!  

Year 6 enjoyed watching Home Alone in their pj’s with a cup of tea or hot chocolate to end a busy term.

Hi Y5, Here are the last couple of chapters of A Boy Called Christmas. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and I hope that Father Christmas (or Nicholas as he used to be called) comes visiting tonight.  I am very sure he will – I’ve made sure to tell him what a fantastic bunch you all are! Love Mrs …

Hi Y5, Here are the next couple of chapters of A Boy Called Christmas. Maybe you could send me a message on Google Classroom to let me know if you’ve managed to watch it as I’m not very good at posting things without Mr Graham’s help! I still have one chapter to record which I will try to post tomorrow. …