Yesterday, as our Powhatan People theme came to an end we had ‘a ball’. Just like Pocahontas did 400 years ago when she came to England and was invited to a Masquerade
Ball with the king.
We made our own masks, then learnt o special dance…we has a ball!
A huge well done to our school choir, performing in their first show at Hebburn Lakes on Monday afternoon.
I am incredibly proud of each and every one of the children for their ever-growing confidence, their amazing singing voices but most importantly the empathy and friendships shown throughout.
They really did represent what our school is all about, Working, Learning and Achieving Together!
Here are some snippets from the fantastic show. 🎤🎶
Rising prices can make life’s little treats harder to afford, especially during the school holidays when costs build up for families. This Government have announced the Great British Summer Savings scheme.
From 25 June to 1 September 2026, the Government is temporarily cutting VAT from 20% to 5% on children’s meals in restaurants, children and family tickets to cinemas, theatres, concerts and exhibitions, and admission to a wide range of attractions. Combined with free bus travel during August for children aged 5 to 15 in England, families and young people will be able to enjoy experiences that make summer special, including visits to the kinds of cultural and educational attractions that enrich children’s lives outside the classroom.
There is an attraction finder website which allows you to type in your postcode and find participating venues near you to make the most of summer savings.
To use the attraction finder, please visit https://summersavings.gov.uk.
The Healthy Minds Team have two dates available for their brilliant workshops regarding transition for children and their grown up. This could be children going in to a new year group, new key stage, new school or moving up to Secondary school.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions, receive support and practical strategies to help children with worries towards transitioning. It will include advice, guidance, and activities for you to practise together.
The dates are:
11th August 10am-12pm
and
25th August 10am-12pm.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our school has once again been awarded the prestigious Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM)!
This award, which runs for the next three years, is a fantastic validation of our ongoing commitment to delivering the highest possible quality of science provision for our children.
🔬 A Huge Thank You!
An achievement like this takes a massive amount of effort behind the scenes, and we have some very special people to thank:
To Mrs. Reilly: A huge, special thank you goes to Mrs. Reilly for her incredible hard work, leadership, and dedication in ensuring we met the rigorous standards required. This was a mammoth task, and we are so grateful for her time and commitment.
To Our Staff & Children: Thank you to our wonderful teachers and amazing pupils for their brilliant commitment to teaching and learning in science.
This award is a true reflection of our school community working together to be the best we can be. Thank you all for your continued support in making science so exciting and impactful at our school! 🚀👩🔬👨🔬
Today we have been learning all about Sir David Attenborough to celebrate his 100th birthday. We’ve learned about his early life and his extensive career. As part of the day, we’ve learned about wildlife that live in the oceans and seas around Asia. We produced some beautiful art work inspired by the creatures we’ve been learning about. We finished the day with a special visit from ‘Paws for Thoughts’ who shared some of the amazing conservation work they do. They even brought two baby seaguls.
This week we had a fantastic day at Jarrow Hall learning about Anglo Saxon Life. We learned about Saxon farmers, diet and their justice system. As well as this we learned about Saint Bede and his role in scripture writing. We even had a time for a visit to the park.
Outdoor play is essential for children’s health, development and wellbeing, but has almost disappeared from their lives.
Schools are well placed to address this. But even though playtime makes up 20% of every primary school child’s day, very few schools have a plan for play. Without a strategic plan, this time is wasted and often leads to problems.
Evidence from more than 2,000 OPAL schools shows that having a plan for play transforms behaviour, equality, wellbeing and learning.
OPAL believe that every primary school needs a plan for play.
“We call on the Government to require every primary school in England to publish a plan for outdoor free play at breaktimes and lunchtime, and for the Department for Education to produce statutory guidance defining what quality provision looks like, with Ofsted required to inspect against it.”
As a fellow organisation who recognise and value the need for play within our local communities, please support this campaign by asking colleagues and visitors to sign the petition to ensure all primary schools are required to demonstrate how they provide quality outdoor free play for every child.
Please show your support by:
– clicking this link to complete a quick online petition.
– sharing @opalnortheast social media campaign posts to raise awareness
