NEWS & EVENTS BLOG

Closing Our Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope

To bring the Jubilee Year – Pilgrims of Hope – to a meaningful close, our whole school gathered together for a special Celebration of the Word. It was a beautiful moment of unity, reflection, and gratitude, as we looked back on the journey we have shared throughout the year. Each class created their own Angels of Hope , carefully crafted with messages, prayers and symbols that represented faith, kindness and the hope we carry into the future. Alongside this, we worked togeth

Dec 19, 20251 min read

✨🧵🎄 Rocking Robins! 🎄🧵✨

Year 5 have been getting into the Christmas spirit by making their very own festive robin decorations — and they were amazing! The children showed fantastic sewing skills, working carefully and creatively to bring their little robins to life. From threading needles to stitching details, their focus and teamwork were wonderful to see. We’re so proud of their hard work — and the robins look absolutely adorable!

Dec 11, 20251 min read

Carol Singing!

The school choir delights our parishioners by performing for them at their Christmas lunch. Our Year 5 choir sang beautifully at the parishes Christmas lunch, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Everyone enjoyed the traditional carols and Christmas songs. What a lovely way to share the joy of the festive season!

Dec 11, 20251 min read

UK Parliament Week in Year 5

Year 5 had a fantastic time taking part in the UK Parliament Week festival! After examining our own bill—“Should the school day be extended to 4pm?”—we debated like real MPs and cast our votes. The results are in… we decided the school day should not be extended!

Nov 28, 20251 min read

🌌🪐Galactic Facts and Stellar Writing: Year 5’s Space Reports 🪐🌌

🚀✨ Year 5 have been working incredibly hard publishing their non-chronological reports on Space! From fascinating facts about planets to deep dives into black holes and beyond, these young authors have shown stellar dedication—researching, drafting, and now proudly publishing their incredible writing. Their curiosity and creativity truly shine across the galaxy of ideas they've explored! 💫 🌍✏️📚

Oct 20, 20251 min read

Stop, Look and Listen, Year 5 are Road Safety Ready

This week, our Year 5 pupils took part in a valuable road safety refresher session led by North Tyneside Council. The workshop was designed to reinforce key safety messages and equip children with practical knowledge to help them stay safe while walking or cycling near roads. Through engaging activities and discussions, pupils revisited important topics such as the Green Cross Code, safe crossing points, and how to be visible to drivers. The session also encouraged pupils to

Oct 19, 20251 min read

✨🚀Constellation Creations! ✨🚀

✨🚀 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

Oct 14, 20251 min read

Agamographs - Where art meets STEM!

🎉📚 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! 🎨🔍

Sep 4, 20251 min read