Dear Families,

We have had a very busy week in school this week.  We’ve had our KS1 Christmas plays which have been amazing.  We really do have some very talented children.  They sang beautifully and the soloists blew me away.  To learn so many lines and sing so well takes a great deal of talent and courage.  Well done to all of the children.

 

Yr 6 Bikeability
Year 6 have had a busy week learning all about riding their bikes safely on roads.  The instructors have commented on how well the children have listened to instructions and taken on board feedback.  They all commented on how all of the children have made their job an absolute pleasure to do - even in the awful weather.  Thank you Year 6.

 

Yr 6 SLT
A few weeks ago, Year 6 took part in a Careers Week.  During the week, they learnt about writing applications and then they took part in interviews.  Four children were successful in getting the post of Yr 6 SLT.  This week, they have been busy creating questionnaires, focusing on how the children feel about safety, behaviour and learning.  This week and after Christmas, the children will be choosing children from each year group to ask questions to.  They will then think of ideas of how we can celebrate what’s working well and how we can improve anything that is a concern.

They really showed how mature they are and were very thoughtful about what to ask the other children.

 

Year 6 writing success
A few weeks ago, children across the school took part in the BBC 500 words writing competition.  They had tens of thousands of entries.  I’m thrilled to say that one of Year 6 children has been chosen to go through to the next stage.  A huge well done to Grace for a super piece called ‘The Jewel Rescue’.  We’re so proud of you!

 

Chocolate Bingo
Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the PTA at this exciting event.  Well done to all of you who won.  It always amazes me at how generous you are when you donate the chocolate gifts - thank you so much.

 

Choir
Tonight, the choir will be at St Giles’ church in Newcastle for the Christmas carol concert.  Last year it was such a lovely evening.  I hope to see you there later.

 

Team Treat
Our winning team this term was England.  Today they have had their treat.  They’ve been under the sea with fish, jellyfish, dolphins and whale sharks using VR goggles.  They even visited a museum.  The children really enjoyed themselves and picked up lots of fun facts along the way.

 

Thank you as ever for your support.

Take care and stay safe.

Mrs Wilmer

 

Upcoming events

KS2 New Vic Theatre trip	16.12.25	2:15pm
Grandparents’ Christmas Dinner	16.12.25  17.12.25	11:45am onwards
Christmas holidays	22.12.25 - 2.01.26	Back to school 05.01.25