The children in Reception Class worked with Mel from NUSTEM today to find out about what it means to be a pharmacist. They had great fun exploring how to dissolve things in water.
This week, children took part in their sports day. Children showed great team work and determination to complete activities like the sack race, obstacle course and three-legged race. Children then watched and cheers as their teammates took part in elite sprint races.
Results as follows:
Nursery, EYFS & KS1
Turtles 31
Seals 43
Dolphins 43
Whales 64
KS2
Dolphins 39
Whales 48
Turtles 55
Seals 58
Congratulations to the winning houses Whales and Seals! Well done to all those who took part.
We have been thinking about our core values in PE. The children in Reception Class have been showing us their DETERMINATION and SELF BELIEF by persevering to climb up on the big tyres and jump down all by themselves. Look at how high they can jump now!
Reception Class worked with Mel from NUSTEM to build a bridge as part of the work we have been doing about how to be a Civil Engineer
Today, the Reception Class met a real author and illustrator at The Word. Monique read us her own stories and showed us how to make a little paper mouse. It was great fun!
The children in our Reception and Nursery Classes have been very excited about the new residents in our garden. Mr and Mrs Mallard seem to like our garden so much that they have started to join us for an afternoon nap!
In Reception Class, we have been learning about how water can change into ice. Our friend Fred got into a bit of trouble when we left him outside to play in some water overnight. It must have been so cold, both Fred and his little pool froze solid. We had to think of ways to help melt the water. 
Reception Class had so much fun sledging on Friday
Reception Class have been learning about the changes that happen at Autumn time. We had fun collecting leaves
The children in Reception Class have had fun working with Melanie Horan from Northumbria University this week. They have been learning about the weather and what a week to do so! We have made the most of the wind and rain with the kites and wind socks that the children have made. Thank you to all the parents who were able to come and join us for a story and craft session on Friday morning. The children are always so happy to have their grown ups come and join the fun!
