NEWS & EVENTS BLOG

We had lots of fun hunting for mini beasts in the woods at Gibside. We found all sorts of things and used our bug viewers and magnifying...

More Than Dance recently visited our school to lead a special workshop on liturgical dance, inspired by the Jubilee Year theme: "Pilgrims...

Year 5 had 'The Best Day Ever' celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe. We came dressed in red, white and blue, we made...

Year 4 had a great day learning about how the Romans lived in our local area. Our Year 4 summer trip this year was to Arbeia Roman Fort...

Year 2 had a visit from the Dogs Trust! We were shown how to behave safely and considerately around dogs. We learned that we should not...

Nursery have really enjoyed playing in the sun this week. We have lots to do in our outside area!

Shakespeare Week was great fun for Year 6 who worked hard on reading and understanding the themes and quotes from Much Ado About Nothing,...

Year 6 have been creating their own version of The Yellow Christ for our Easter RE display. The original painting was created by Paul...

Easter lamps for Year 4 Design and Technology In the second half of the spring term, Year 4 designed lamps. They used their knowledge of...

Year 4 PE sessions at Monkseaton High by Lara and Xander We went to Monkseaton High to help some boys do their BTEC in PE. The first...

We recently came together as a whole school to participate in a deeply meaningful journey through the Stations of the Cross . This...

This Lent, our school community came together in a powerful and creative way to reflect on the season through a special project titled...

Year 5 have started their new PE topic of dance. They were all excited to showcase their freestyle moves before learning a choreography...

We are adding some new resources to our outdoor area, the first being a ‘sit in‘ sand pit. It’s proved to be a very popular addition!...

We had a great time finding treats left by the Easter bunny! He even popped up at our window!

Year 6 students shine in the First Lego League Challenge A group of Year 6 students recently competed in the  First Lego League Submerge...

Reception invited their grown ups into school for an afternoon of fun Easter crafts and activities The children loved having their...

We have had some very egg-citing arrivals in Reception. 9 fluffy, baby chicks! The children spent lots of time observing the eggs in the...

We had a lovely time visiting the baby chicks in reception. They were so fluffy and cute!

Spring term is in full swing in Reception and the children are excited and engaged with their learning. Reception is thoroughly enjoying...