Community Police Team: Anti Bullying Week

22nd November 2018A Stelling

Y6 thoroughly enjoyed a presentation from our Community Police Team Officers, Darren and Steven. They brought with them a very serious message about bullying. Discussing very relevant topics such as prevention, talking about bullying and helping others who may be targeted.

Basketball

19th November 2018A Stelling

We have recently been working with Newcastle Eagles. The programme we are involved in consists of coaching, tournaments and a roadshow for our Year 5 and Year 6 children. The boys and girls in Year 5 have been thoroughly enjoying the sessions that have taken place.

 

Football Update

19th November 2018A Stelling
The A team had two convincing wins on he 14th November. The results were 9-0 against Westoe Crown and 7-2 against Ashley Primary. The boys remain undefeated in their league.
The B team were unlucky not to have scored in their game against Simonside and found Westoe Crown tough opposition on the 8th November.
The A team girls had an excellent couple of games winning both of their matches 4-0. The B team managed a draw in both of their fixtures.

16th November 2018A Stelling

Year 4 had a fantastic time at Jarrow Hall learning about Anglo-Saxon life. They found out about life on the farm, heard the story of Beowulf told by the fire and took part in a battle re-enactment. They even acted as a mock Anglo-Saxon jury and sentenced their teachers to be put in the stocks!

16th November 2018A Stelling

Thank you for helping us to support Children in Need today. The children enjoyed wearing their spots for Pudsey and a great day was had by all.

Science Club

13th November 2018A Stelling

Science club has got off to a great start with ten budding Year 2 scientists. Week one saw the children engaging in a ‘Magic Ball’ activity and week two involved making a laughing chicken. The children work enthusiastically during the club and the staff are so impressed with their scientific knowledge. All of the children are currently growing an alligator at home with the help of their parents. We will all look forward to the next session.

Young Mathematicians Award 2018

12th November 2018A Stelling
Our children competed in heat 1 of 3, there were 10 schools in their heat and 26 altogether competing in round 1 at the Sunderland centre.
There are over 120 centres across the UK and over 4000 schools entering the competition. We should hear by Monday the 19th whether we are 1 of the 5 through to round 2 at Sunderland.
The first 2 rounds take place at Explore Learning.
We were very proud of our four representatives from Mortimer Primary, who were excellent ambassadors for the school.

Y6 Clay Hedgehogs

12th November 2018A Stelling

Our Y6 children this term are enjoying learning about clay and are creating hedgehogs. Here is Y6AS modelling their creations, they will be placed in a kiln to dry and then painted and glazed before they make their way home.