The latest newsletter from us at The Dales is now available for your browsing. There are some fantastic things going on in school as well as parent and carer opportunities and events.
Classes from Ashlade and Blythdale went on a fantastic journey to York. The classes were B12, A6 and A7.
We would like to say a big thank you to Nicola Buckley, Lisa Yemm, Gary Braddock, JJ Fletcher and Stephen O’doherty for the complementary train tickets and for making us feel very safe and comfortable on the train. We all had an amazing day.
We started our journey at Newcastle central station and we met Gary Braddock from Transpennine. Gary took us over to the Transpennine train and showed us to our seats. We had a very comfortable journey to York. The train was very fast.
At York we met Lisa Yemm. Lisa had a surprise for us, it was a Trenspennine goody bag, it was like a party bag, but even better.
We then walked over to the railway museum. We sat on the real bullet train and looked under a steam engine. Bradley even spotted a Dr.Who Tardis on the model railway layout.
We then got the train back to Newcastle and we were able to stand next to the train for a photo.
This week B13 enjoyed horse riding, learning how to tack up a horse and using the reins to steer their horse, while riding at a quicker pace.
This week Oak class (A1) have been watching ‘Up’ for their next fantastic journey! We practised our regulation breathing skills using feathers, balls and balloons during different games. We did lots of moving and stretching to paint out giant house and explored how to mix different colours. We printed then stuck shapes onto our box house, blew up our balloons then did some lovely role play and sharing in it!
Children from class B13 enjoyed a trip to the Angel of the North and Newbiggin Beach as part of their fantastic journeys around the North East.
On the 17th March we had a visit from Daniel and Peter from the Harrison Foundation and our local MP Ian Levy.
The STEM/Railway Safety carriage has been funded by the Harrison Foundation and is now part of their social mobility centres. The Dales School is very excited to be part of such a fantastic organisation. A huge thank you to Daniel and Peter!
Ian helped the school make contact with the Harrison Foundation and has been helping to support our fantastic train project. We would like to thank Ian for all his support.
The STEM carriage will be used to help children develop early career aspirations and develop skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths as well as helping to deliver Railway safety using a real train.
https://harrisoncentre.org/mp-welcomes-new-harrison-centre-in-blyth/
B13 (Pine) have been studying the Hydrologic Cycle and participated in a science experiment before exploring The Old Mill at Jesmond Dene.
We had a visit from some very important guests. We had the pleasure of welcoming Glen Sanderson – leader of NCC, Richard Wearmouth – Dep leader of NCC, Neil Blagburn – Northumberland Line project delivery director and Kim Waugh – NCC comms, on board the train.
We first met Glen, Richard and Neil at the Ashington hoardings event where students were pictured with members of Northumberland County council and Morgan Sindall. Maddison even made it to the front page of the journal and Bradley, Archie, Millie and Ellie May were seen proudly standing next to their picture.
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Our guests all had a great time visiting the Dales school train and even had a go at using the Train driving simulator
Northumberland County Council Leader, Glen Sanderson, said:
I’m so impressed by this fantastic educational tool providing such an interesting way for children to learn. The dedication from the school and the local community and everyone involved is very inspiring.
This is such a unique environment which will help children learn vital rail safety in a really engaging way while at the same time allowing a space for them to learn life skills together with teachers, parents and carers alike. I am very proud that The Dales School are so supportive of this rail scheme as their enthusiasm shines through.
I want to say a huge well done to all involved for thinking outside of the box to help our future generations thrive.
Click here to view an article on The Dales School by the Northumberland Line.
The Dales School World Book Day
B4 (Forest) World Book Day Slideshow:
https://www.facebook.com/100057277276782/videos/886854472572033
