NEWS & EVENTS BLOG

✨🚀 Today, Year 5 boldly went where no marshmallow has gone before... into space! Armed with spaghetti and a galaxy of imagination, our young astronomers recreated constellations — one sticky star at a time. 🌌 Who knew the Big Dipper was so delicious? 🍡💫 STEM, snacks, and a sprinkle of stardust — just another day in orbit at school! #StarryEyedScientists #MarshmallowMilkyWay #STEMisYum

🧱🌍The 2025/2026 FIRST LEGO League Challenge season is officially underway—and this year’s theme is UNEARTHED. 🌍🔍 We’re thrilled to be taking part in this exciting STEM-based programme, which invites young minds to explore the fascinating worlds of archaeology, history, and innovation. Through hands-on investigations of ancient artefacts and forgotten stories, our teams will be challenged to develop creative solutions that connect the past to the future. As part of the cha

Welcome to our school office and reception area. you are invited to come and see our 'Sacred Space' for this half term. 6RH have chosen a...

🎉📚 Y5KA kicked off the new academic year with a fun and engaging agamographs optical illusions activity!! We explored the fascinating world where art meets STEM — using simple shapes, patterns, and a touch of science to create amazing visual illusions. 👁✨ Through this hands-on project, we learned how science, math, and creativity come together to challenge the way we see things — and had a fun while doing it! 🎨🔍

Our Shakespeare Club performed part of Much Ado About Nothing on Stage 1 at the Northern Stage as part of the RSC Playmaker Festival What...

What an incredible day celebrating the Jubilee Pledge day as part of St Francis’ Jubilee Year Pilgrims of Hope! What an incredible day...

A fun day out was had by all when Year 6 went on their school trip to Cragside. We set off in style in a double decker bus but things...

What a wonderful way to finish our healthy and wellness week. Year 3 were brilliant in their sports day, all putting in 100% effort and...

Year 5 enjoyed an Anglo Saxon workshop thanks to Daniel from Newcastle Castle. As part of their Summer treat, they explored Anglo Saxon...

Year 6 have been cooking in D&T lessons, participating in PSHE lessons on ‘Speaking Out and Staying Safe’ and shining their light on...

5RH have enjoyed a Geordie themed workshop today with the company ENACT from Newcastle University. The company aim to support language...

Y6 had an amazing time at Safety Works this week! We learnt a lot about staying safe including dealing with peer pressure, what to do if...

What an amazing day Year 3 have had at Beamish! We visited Pockerley Manor and learnt all about the 1842 Coal Mining Act. We then enjoyed...

Exciting times for our Shakespeare Club! Exciting times for our Shakespeare Club!  Preparations are in full swing for our upcoming...

Year 4 have shared their thoughts and reflections on their stay at the Youth Village. Two weeks ago we went on our Year 4 residential...

Year 5 had an amazing morning taking part in 2 workshops delivered by Newcastle University Outreach students. Taking advantage of our...

Nursery have thought about how to keep our minds and bodies healthy this week. We have spent lots of time outside and thought about kind...

Year 6 celebrated VE Day by looking at photographs of the crowds celebrating in the streets 80 years ago, choosing a person they could...

A big cheer went out on Thursday at the end of the final SATs test for Year 6! It has been a busy week for Year 6 who have worked...

Mental Health Awareness Week – Our Focus on Community   This week, we’ve been learning all about Mental Health Awareness Week, and the...