Linked to our work around how children can play and learn taking part in activities outside of the classroom, Year Five were invited to the Shiremoor Adventure Playground where the children spent the day leading their own learning. The class made pizzas, their own play equipment, tended to animals on the farm and explored the various permanent structures like zip-lines and jump drop. They absolutely loved the experience and already want to go back! Check photos from our day out below!
As part of their work in the “Mini Police”, the group of Year Five’s were invited to Hadrian Primary where they met part of Northumbria Police’s Mounted Unit. We discussed the role of being a mounted Police Officer as well as the role the horses play in events such as football matches and celebrations.
The pupils had to chance to meet a police-horse in training called “Penshaw” (Brown) as well as “Pluto” (Grey) who is a bit of a local celebrity after having taken part in Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Procession.
Towards the end of the session, pupils had the chance to take part in a simulated “crowd control” exercise, where Pluto, Penshaw and their riders demonstated how they deal with hooliganism and disruption.
Finally, the pupils had a chance to ask questions, including ‘how long does it take to train a police horse?’ and what they have to do to become part of Northumbria Police’s Mounted Unit.
Keep an eye out on the website as we may be visiting the stables very shortly.
Check out the experience in the photos below!
Thank-you so much to all of our Parents and Carers for your generous donations towards our Harvest Festival. This year, we once again supported our local food bank Hospitality and Hope, who gratefully received the kind donations from our School Council Members. We also received a lovely note of thanks from the team.
Once again, WELL DONE to all of our Team Marine Community!!
A group of children from Years 5 and 6 took part in The Great North Run ‘Fit For the Finish’ event, with a surprise guest waiting for them at the finish line! Sir Mo Farah made a surprise appearance to welcome the children as they ended their 2mile run at Gypsies Green in South Shields. The children even had a short lesson in how to do the ‘Mobot’ move. Such a great day had by all.
This week’s Warm Wednesday was all about Ceramics. The tiles produced are beautiful and we can’t wait to see them when they are complete.
If you are interested in joining some or all of the sessions available, speak to the School Office for more information!
Marine Park Primary lit up the Woodbine Estate with their own fabulous Festival of Light!
The children were delighted to be asked to provide a window display for the charity Vererans at Ease in King Street, South Shields. It was designed to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and featured key moments in the decades of the Queen’s reign.
The children were very excited to meet author Michael Rosen as part of the Write Festival at The Word… you can tell by the look on their faces!
