18/07/25
House point Winners!
A huge congratulations to Millennium Bridge who have won our first Blaydon West house point trophy!
2nd The Glasshouse
3rd Angel
4th Tyne Bridge
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- 30/04/24
Field for the Year 3 Classroom
Continuing with their work around sculptor Antony Gormley, yesterday the children carried out a clay-based task similar to a one that Gormley set for 100 volunteers back in 1993, where they had to form 4000 clay figures whilst making sure to adhere to three simple instructions: ‘hand-sized, st...Read Full Story - 30/04/24
Angel of the North Sculpture Workshop
Last week, Year 3 visited the Shipley Art Gallery to take part in a range of Angel of the North themed activities. They then worked in small groups to construct their very own replicas of Antony Gormley’s famous sculpture. Take a look for yourself…Read Full Story - 30/04/24
Angel of the North
Last week, Year 3 visited the Angel of the North to carry out observational drawings of the iconic North-East landmark.Read Full Story - 29/04/24
Calligrams
Over the past two weeks, Year 3 have been busy creating their very own animal-themed calligrams. Take a look for yourself…Read Full Story - 24/04/24
Our Hindu Visitor
Today year 3 enjoyed a visit from Kirtida, a Hindu priestess. We learned about the Hindu belief that Brahman (god) is everywhere and in everyone. We also learned lots of facts about the many gods and Hindu prayer. We also dressed-up in Hindu clothing!Read Full Story - 23/04/24
Shadow Puppets (Part 3)
Following the children creating their very own traditional tale-themed puppets (including essential props), each group then put on a performance of their chosen fable to the rest of the class. The children’s choices being: Rumpelstiltskin Snow White and The Seven Dwarves Hansel an...Read Full Story - 23/04/24
Shadow Puppets (Part 2)
In preparation for putting on their very own traditional-themed puppet show performances, the children have been working in small groups in order to design and construct their very own puppets and props. Throughout the whole design process they have generated, developed, modelled and communicated...Read Full Story - 23/04/24
Antony Gormley
To kick-start their sculpture-based art topic, Year 3 have spent the afternoon researching the work of British sculptor Antony Gormley. Take a look for yourself…Read Full Story - 26/03/24
Shadow Puppets (Part 1)
To kick-start their design and technology shadow puppet unit of work, Year 3 have been exploring a wide range of traditional tale texts in order to help them deicide which well-known story they are going to base their creations on. Take a look for yourself…Read Full Story - 08/03/24
Year 3 and year 5 reading buddies on World Book Day
Year 3 and 5 had a great start to our World Book Day celebration by sharing some stories together!Read Full Story - 26/02/24