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Climate Change A Week of Action 2021

4th July 2021A Stelling

All of the children in school this week have had a fantastic time learning about different aspects of climate change.

EYFS learned about litter and plastic pollution and our plastic bottle top collage is under way. Nursery used litter pickers to safely collect some litter as well as using the water tray to recreate how plastic can affect our sea wildlife. Reception produced some fabulous work on plastic pollution as well as learning a song which we are sure many parents will have heard over the course of the week!

KS1 looked at energy saving and the little tasks we can do to save energy. They had an assembly on Climate Change and read Switch and the Energy Saver. Plastic straws were exchanged for paper ones in one classroom and the children made energy saving posters. Year 2 were each given a job to do such as ensuring the lights were switched off when a room was not in use.

Years 3/4 looked at recycling and are very knowledgeable about what the different recycling symbols mean. They sorted materials into groups and produced posters all around recycling.

Years 5/6 looked at the Greenhouse Effect. Year 5 had an assembly on what this is and some carried out an experiment to demonstrate how the earth is heating up. Other children visited the beach where they carried out a session on rock pooling. This involved a timed survey of the sea creatures in our local area to see how populated our beaches are.

All of the children have worked incredibly hard this week and have learned a lot about climate change. We think their work is incredible.

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5PM Orienteering at the South Marine Park

2nd July 2021A Stelling

5PM had a brilliant afternoon taking part in orienteering activities at the South Marine Park, organised by School Sport Partnership.

As always, behaviour was excellent and the children had a great time.

They’re coming home!

1st July 2021A Stelling

Here are a few sneaky pictures of our Y6 pupils, who have been to Thurston this week. The weather has been as sunny as a the children’s smiles.

Lots of photos to follow of both our brilliant school based activity week and Thurston activity week but here are a few faces we think you may be missing!

Climate Change Week of Action 2021

29th June 2021A Stelling

This week is Climate Change A Week of Action and all of our children will be completing activities and having assemblies on a theme associated with climate change. Work the children complete this week will be on the website soon. We are still accepting plastic bottle tops for our Reducing Plastic Pollution collage.

MPS Update 23.6.21

23rd June 2021Mr Bennett

Hello parents and carers,

Like everyone, we are disappointed that we haven’t come out of Lockdown fully, but we continue to move forward and give our children the best possible experiences we can. The end of term is looming and there is lots to finish and lots to get ready for September.

In this update…

Photographs
Date Changes
Key dates
Y6 Thurston & Activity Week
Bottle Tops

Photographs

Boxes for photograph orders are located in the Office Reception Area. Completed orders should be returned in the sealed envelope with the full payment and placed in the metal boxes in the Reception Area. Last day for orders is Thursday 24th June 2021.

Date changes

Following the Government extension of lockdown past the 21^st June, we have been forced to reschedule several events.

We will continue to keep parents updated as things change.

Key dates coming up

13.7.21 Bring Your Bear to School Day

16.7.21 Reports to Parents

20.7.21 Year 6 Disco

23.7.21 School Closes for Summer Holidays

We also hope to announce details of our Summer Fun-a-rama very soon!

Y6 Thurston & Activity Week – Mon 28^th – Fri 2^nd

A great week is shaping up for all of year 6, whether they are staying in school or heading to Thurston next week. Lots of fun to be had and memories to be made! Its sure to be a little quieter next week!

Bottle Tops

We recently asked for bottle tops for an art project, but we have to clarity that we are only after plastic bottle tops such as milk cartons or drinks bottles. Please do not send in glass bottle tops from alcoholic drinks etc. The picture below is an idea of what we are trying to create! Please send in any you have asap. Thank you

plastic bottles.jpg

Thank you for your continuing support.

CANCELLED – Year 4 – Sandhaven Beach

22nd June 2021Mr Bennett

CANCELLED – Year 4 – Sandhaven Beach

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances the trip to Sandhaven Beach on the afternoon of Friday, 16 July 2021 has had to be cancelled.

A very special visitor

18th June 2021A Stelling

Reception had another special visitor today. It was our School Nurse! She told us all about the job she does and even brought in some of the equipment she uses. We also talked about how to keep our bodies strong and healthy. We met Terry the tooth and talked about why it is important to keep our teeth clean. The children answered and asked some fantastic questions.

Reception Welcome Meetings Rescheduled

17th June 2021Mr Bennett

As sent via email and notified via text. If you have not received the email update then please sign up at https://forms.gle/aEiDzwNLSZVNjLmN9

Due to the recent announcement from the Government, delaying the lifting of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, sadly we have to postpone the Reception Welcome meetings. Please see the new dates below.

Nursery 30 hours (all day)

Was Wednesday 23rd June 2.15pm

Now Tuesday 20th July at 2.15pm

Nursery AM (morning only)

Was Wednesday 23rd June 10.30am

Now Tuesday 20th July at 10.30am

Nursery PM (afternoon only)

Was Wednesday 23rd June 2.15pm

Now Tuesday 20th July at 2.15pm,

Sheila from Shields and her cat and the rainbow

16th June 2021A Stelling

Sheila from Shields and her Cat: exhibition is running until end of October South Shields Museum Ocean Rd. They will be running a series of “Street Games” in their replica Catherine Cookson Street.

Families will be encouraged to have a go at “Skippies” “American Skippies” ” 2/3 Balls, Hopscotch and many other games lost to our current generation… that Sheila used to play in Mortimer Junior School Playground in the 1940’s

Runs on some Saturdays 11.30 – 12.00 and 12.30 – 1.00pm

Dates and booking are all on their website – book now for some GREAT free family fun.

https://southshieldsmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/street-games

Positive Behaviour Support Workshops (PBS)

15th June 2021Mr Bennett