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The Anglo-Saxons Workshop in Year 5
Staff from Durham University visited Year 5 to introduce our history topic – The Anglo-Saxons. Year 5 learned many interesting facts...
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Year 5 at STEMFest
Last week, Year 5 had an unforgettable time at STEMFest, where they explored interactive exhibits, enjoyed captivating demonstrations,...
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Year 5 Mini Vinnies Commissioning Ceremony
On Friday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Michael to our school for Year 5’s Mini Vinnies commissioning ceremony. Mini Vinnies...
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We Are Primary Engineers!
All of our Year 2 and Year 4 children worked collaboratively on the special Primary Rail Engineers Project. It was an intense couple days...
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Centre for Life
This week, Year 4 had the opportunity to visit the Centre for Life in Newcastle. We took part in a fantastic workshop called...
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Sacrament of the Eucharist
Sacrament of the Eucharist The children of St Joseph’s made their first Holy Communion on Saturday 22 nd June 2024, alongside children...
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Year 4 Visit to Kirkley Hall Woods
The children had a fantastic visit to the Kirkley Hall where they got to use classification keys to group, identify and name a variety of...
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The Romans in Year 4
Staff from Durham University visited Year 4 to introduce our next history topic – The Romans. The enjoyed the workshop and they are...
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Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Balances
This term in Year 3, we have been doing some gymnastics looking at symmetrical and asymmetrical balances. The children have been able to...
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Stone Age Workshop
Last week, Year 3 took part in a Stone Age workshop. They had lots of fun looking at various artefacts from the past and discussing with...
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First Aid Training
On Friday, Year 3 took part in first aid training. They had lots of fun and learnt many life saving, valuable lessons. They were taught...
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Testing the Strength of Rocks
Year 3 have been learning about the properties of different rocks, particularly which rocks are permeable and which are impermeable. We...
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Drawing to Show Shape
This week, year 3 have been looking at the work of Tony Cragg. We have been using materials in our classroom to assist us to draw and...
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Year 2 RE
Beginning Year 2 have been looking at the topic of Beginning in their RE lesson. Children will know and understand that God is present in...
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Year 2 Science
Uses of Everyday Materials Year 2 children have began their topic of ‘Uses of Everyday Materials’. Each week children will lead the...
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Year 2 Visit to Beamish
Year 2 children had a wonderful day at Beamish Museum. They started the day by taking part in a Victorian classroom activity. They...
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Year 2 PSHE
Year 2 take part in weekly PSHE lessons which looks at all aspects of personal , social and health related matters. As well as using...
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Pumpkin Soup
Year 2 children read the story of Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper. We were inspired to make our own pumpkin soup. The children first looked...
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Year 2 Art Work
Year 2 Art Work Year 2 looked at the art work of Joseph Mallord William Turner RA (23 April 1775 – 19 December 1851). He is known for his...
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Year 1 Art
Esther Mahlangu Year 1 children have been looking at the art work of Esther Mahlangu, a South African artist. Mahlangu has a vibrant and...
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