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B6 – Knights and Dragons of the UK

1st April 2022Daniel Harrison

This week B6 have continued finding out about the history of the UK and it’s castles by delving into some of the myths and legends around knights and dragons from across the country. The children have followed step-by-step instructions to build their own dragon, and used the iPads to find out where different dragon legends have started in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. They’ve also spent some time hearing the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, as well as hearing stories of some famous battles and sieges that really took place. The children have used their knowledge of mediaeval knights to design and build their own swords and shields, as well as design their own army of knights – using their number and addition skills to add up the cost of all of the knights’ equipment.

B6 have practiced their reading, spelling and writing skills in phonics, and some have continued writing their own storybooks. In addition the children have practiced their social skills in Lego therapy sessions, and demonstrated their independence skills by cooking big breakfast for the class – sharing out the cooking, cleaning, table-setting and serving tasks between themselves.

Building a dragon.

B6 (Sycamore),Blogs,Blythdale

Smile Through Sport

1st April 2022Lee Wilkinson
Smile Through Sport are running sport and activity sessions for children and young people with SEND over the first week of the Easter holidays.
Sessions will involve loads of fun Easter themed games and activities along with a range of sports. Sessions are free and open to all ability levels as well as siblings and family members. The minimum age is 5 years.
  • Monday 11th April at Sporting Club Cramlington, 10am-11.30am
  • Tuesday 12th April at Eagles Arena, Scotswood Road, 4pm-5pm for 5-10 yrs
  • Tuesday 12th April at Eagles Arena, Scotswood Road, 5pm-6pm 10-19 yrs
  • Wednesday 13th April at Mortimer Community Centre 10am-11.30am
  • Thursday 14th April at The Louisa Centre, Stanley, 1.30pm-3pm
They’re asking for parents to book so they know how many people to expect – www.smilethroughsport.com/sessions-and-events-calendar
Blogs,Whole School,Whole School

Medieval Times

1st April 2022Lee Wilkinson

In outdoor learning this week, we have been looking at how people used to live in the medi evil times. We looked at mud villages and also tried on a knights helmet. We also made a knights favourite drink, made from honey and water, a delicious treat back in the day.

Blogs,Outdoor Learning,Whole School,Whole School

Northumberland SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) – April Information Newsletter – Issue 7

1st April 2022Lee Wilkinson
We are pleased to be able to share with you the seventh Northumberland SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) information newsletter.
This issue includes:
  • Information, Advice and Support Service Information Newsletter April 2022
  • National Autistic Society 2022 Diary Dates
  • Useful Vision May/June Activities 2022
  • Information below about the ChatHealth Texting service for 11-19 year olds in Northumberland (see attachment).
School Health is relaunching the ChatHealth Texting service for 11–19-year-olds in Northumberland
This service offers all young people in Northumberland the chance to access online advice and support from a School Nurse through offering a discreet and quick text messaging service that is safe and easy to use.  Whilst they continue to see young people face to face, ChatHealth offers all young people access to health advice in a quick, secure way.
In order for young people to be aware of this support available to them, please find attached a promotional image for the service with the number young people can use to access ChatHealth and seek advice.
Blogs,Family Partnership Team,Wellbeing,Whole School,Whole School

B12

11th March 2022Neil Simpson

Last week in Oak Class we went to Woodhorn Colliery for the day. We went for a walk around the museum to see how the coal was mined and moved around the mines. We heard some of the creepy noises that the miners would have heard in the mine and how heavy the coal trucks used to be to move. We ended the day with a play in the new park and had an amazing day out.

B12 (Oak),Blogs

Sensational Scotland with Purple Class!

11th March 2022Jennifer Tatters

This week we have been learning all about Scotland, and our theme was Disney’s Brave. We have looked at the main cities of Scotland, researched our coat of arms and weaved some lovely kilts! We baked some delicious shortbread and created our own stories based on the legend of the Loch Ness Monster! We took a step back in time and looked at what life would have been like during the Vikings times. We designed our own Viking long ships and helmets, and learned how to spell our names in runes! We have had a fantastic week in class this week. What will we learn about next week…?  

2021-2022,A4 (Purple),Ashdale,Blogs,Uncategorized

B11

10th March 2022Neil Simpson

Children of B11 took part in Work Book Day 2022. Their book focus was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Children read part of the book, dressed up and took part in a drawing competition of Willy Wonka.

Children of B11 watched Texo deliver the train station in the school yard, which will soon be their school library.

 

B11 (Chestnut),Blogs

B9

8th March 2022Neil Simpson

This week we learnt about history, we spent time with the Normans. Discovering about the battle of Hastings 1066, how William the Conquer became king of England. We are creating are own version of the Bayeux Tapestry encouraging the children to use their fine motor skills.

We looked at Multiplication and investigated with how things are multiplied

B9 (Willow),Blogs

Outdoor Learning

8th March 2022Neil Simpson
Thank you to Brian Nicholson, who had kindly donated some fantastic gardening equipment to the school.
This week in outdoor learning we have looked at parts of the plant. We looked at how seeds grow and planted pumpkin seeds and watermelon seeds. We look forward to when they are fully grown to eat.
Blogs,Outdoor Learning

Train Blog

8th March 2022Neil Simpson
Neil from Alan Valley kindly gave up his Saturday with help from Mr Groundwater to take the seats out of the train. Thank you to Aln Valley for their commitment and work towards the Dales Train Project. We are looking forward to a trip to see Neil’s Pacer train,(Pictured below) as he has recently qualified to be a pacer train driver.
We had some BIG news from Northern Rail. We were successful in their Seedcorn Fun ding. Also a big thank you to the people who have donated on JustGiving me page.

smart

Blogs,Train Blog

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