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• Science Day

  Fri 11 Jul 2025

  This week, children enjoyed a visit from the Cambridge Hands-On Science (CHaOS) Roadshow. A group of university students brought exciting, hands-on science activities into school for the children to explore. A few of the fascinating experiments included the ‘Flying Bag’, where a bag was warmed using a toaster and floated up to the ceiling, showing how hot air rises. In another, a child sat on a spinning chair and discovered how moving their arms or tilting a spinning wheel changed the speed and direction of their spin, helping them understand how forces and movement work. The children also examined real animal skulls and matched them to pictures of the animals, learning how bones can give us clues about living things. Finally, they worked together to build a curved bridge from blocks—with no glue or tape—which they could walk across, showing how shape and balance can create strong structures. Alongside these, there were many other exciting, interesting, and fun experiments that sparked plenty of curiosity and enthusiasm for science.

  

• Trips

  Fri 11 Jul 2025

  This half term, every class has enjoyed an exciting trip linked to their topics. Nursery and Reception visited the farm, with Reception also enjoying a day at the beach and the Aquarium. Year 1 explored the Centre for Life and Gosforth Nature Reserve, while Year 2 returned to the farm. Year 3 visited Belsay Hall, Year 4 explored Washington Wetlands, and Year 5 enjoyed trips to Beamish and the Great North Museum. Year 6 rounded things off with visits to the cinema and the beach. What a fantastic few weeks it’s been!

  Educational visits are a valuable part of learning, helping to bring classroom topics to life and deepen pupils’ understanding through real-world experiences. They also support personal development, encouraging curiosity, independence and teamwork in new and exciting environments.

  

• Year 6 Residential at Great Tower in the Lake District

  Tue 01 Jul 2025

  Our recent Year 6 residential trip to Great Tower Scout Camp was a fantastic experience for all involved. The children embraced a wide range of exciting activities including paddleboarding, raft building, archery, crate stacking, tomahawk throwing, team games, and the daring leap of faith. On the first evening we enjoyed songs round the camp fire followed by a scenic walk up the hill, where Mr Mottram delivered an impromptu geography lesson about the Lake District.

  All pupils stepped out of their comfort zones, showing incredible resilience, teamwork, and support for one another. The food on site was excellent, with no complaints from either children or adults. In their downtime, the children enjoyed playing outside, chatting in their rooms, and relaxing in the lodge’s lounge playing wink murder or board games. It was a truly memorable trip that showcased the pupils’ enthusiasm, spirit, and brilliant sense of humour.

  A short video showcasing highlights from the trip can be found on the school facebook page and by clicking the link below. 

  Year 6 Residential 2025 Finished Made with Clipchamp