Roman Road Primary School
July 17, 2008
Year 6 Leavers Disco Photos
Photos from the year 6 leaver's disco can be found in the gallery after following the link for 'Events' and then going to page 2.
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July 15, 2008
Exceptional Year 6 Take To The Stage
First pictures from our excellent year 6 group (plus one year 5) as they performed in front of a packed hall tonight. Well done to everyone for an exceptional performance. Keep looking at the gallery for further photos.
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July 4, 2008
North East Artsmark Celebration 2008
Yestrday, July 3rd 2008, two children from Key Stage 1 were proud to accept Roman Road's Silver Artsmark Award.
The celebration of Artsmark took place at Northern Stage in Newcastle and was attended by two Key Stage One children, Mrs Barnes and Mrs Inkster. The event was hosted by a comedian (who was very funny), presentations from schools who had achieved Gold and Silver Artsmark last year and finally over 80 schools who were there to collect their prestigious award.
We are extremely proud of our schools achievements and couldn't wait to collect our award and goody bag. This award shows that Roman Road is commited to providing our pupils with a range of creative experiences.
Many thanks to the two children who were extremely well behaved and thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon out of school. Congratulations to all pupils and staff who have worked extremely hard to achieve this award.
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June 30, 2008
Gateshead Athletics Festival 2008
We arrived at school on June 27th at 8.30am all kitted out and ready to go to Gateshead International Stadium, home of the 10th Schools Athletics festival. How did we do?
A selection of children from Year 3 -6 had taken part in trials across the month in school and were then chosen to represent Roman Road at the festival. We particpated in a huge number of events from sprints, skipping, relays, long jump, javelin, cricket ball throw and many more.
All of the children who participated were incredible! They had a fantastic team spirit and represented our school superbly both on and off the track.
We were able to secure a semi final place in all of our races: sprint, skipping and relays. With all of the children giving 100% effort. We went on to have three opportunities in the finals - Year 5/6 Boys skipping, Year 5/6 Boys 80m Sprint and finally the Year 5/6 Boys Relay.
David Kippen represented the school in all three events and was an amazing team captain. He was just pipped to a medal in the skipping. By the time the final race of the day approached we were all extremely nervous.
The relay started with a fantastic first leg by Josh Archibald who powered down the track, Liam McDonald had a great baton change and held our position well, Jamie McKeown roared down the track gaining ground all of the time and had a clean baton change to David Kippen who never gave up and was determined that our day would end with a medal.
It did! The boys brought home a silver medal for Roman Road. Fantastic!
By the end of the day Mr. Allsop was sunburnt, Mrs Inkster and Mrs Rushton had lost their voices and Mr Bradshaw was floating with delight at the results.
Congratulations to all of the children that took part you were amazing and a credit to our school.
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Key Stage One Sports Day
The children from nursery, reception and year one have the pleasure of inviting their families and friends to their Sports Day. It will take place on Thursday 3rd July 2008 at 9.30am.
The children are very excited at participating in this years sports day! They have all been practising really hard and are raring to go! If you have an hour free we would love to see you cheering us on in our races.
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June 23, 2008
Great Whithaugh Week Enjoyed by Year 6
Year 6 have just returned from an enjoyable week at Whithaugh Park.
You can see the first lot of photos in the gallery section of this site.
After beating a slow journey up to the site, the rainy weather and of course the midgies, year 6 took took part in lots of activities on the land (and under it), in the water and in the air with the famous parachute drop from the climbing tower.
Miss Allen didn't get lost on the orienteering - a first !!!
More children took part in activities than ever before and the year group were great at eating the excellent food served by Steve and his staff from Copshaw Kitchen in the village.
We even held our own disco in which the classic 'Don't Go Breaking my Heart' by Elton John and Kiki Dee was danced to by boy and girl partners. Look out for future photos to come - especially from the bride and groom competition.
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June 12, 2008
Line Dancing Festival
Children from Roman Road Primary School participated in Gateshead's Line Dancing Festival last night.
The children and parents thoroughly enjoyed the event, with everyone taking part and 'having a go', parents included! Children from Year 3, 4 and 5 represented the school and their behaviour was exceptional, they are a credit to our school.
We look forward to participating in next year with a view to having our own dance to present to the audience.
Many thanks to Miss Ternent, Miss Stubbs and Mrs Lacey for all their hard work in teaching the children the dances.
Photos to follow soon
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May 23, 2008
Year 5's Taking Part in the Lego Robotics Competition
Our year 5 team of Daniel, Brogan, Rebecca & Joe have been taking part in a Lego Robotics heat at Heworth CLC.
They had to program the robot to different tasks using a range of sensors and commands.
Two other schools, Ryton & Brandling were involved in the heat.
Our tem had practised really hard for the competition under the guidance of Mr Bradshaw.
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March 14, 2008
Year 5 Team Win Animation Heat
Our fantastic four of Adam, Nicole, Chloe & Joe worked as a brilliant team to win their heat of the animation competition at Heworth Grange.
The team were winners in a heat that included children from Brandling, St. John RC and Bill Quay.
The children had to construct a storyboard and make an animation using toys, a computer and a camera. They were marked on how they worked together as well as their artwork and the finished product.
A digital camcorder was their prize which will be used by the children in school. The children will attend the final in April.
More photos of the day can be seen in the gallery.
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February 3, 2008
What time is it?
Time to announce - Roman Road Primary School will be performing at Gateshead's Dance Festival in March at Gateshead Leisure Centre.
Nearly 30 children in Year 5 and Year 6 have been getting put through their paces by Mrs Inkster and Miss Ternent every Wednesday evening, in preparation for their performance at Gateshead's Dance Festival.
Initially there were lots of red faces and aching muscles but we are now grooving away and looking like professionals.
The dance festival will take place on Thursday 13th March 2008 6.00p.m. - 7.45p.m.
Admission is by programme only and these must be rquested at school by Wednsday 13th February. Unfortunately there is a limit of two tickets per perfomer. The costs are as follows:
Adults £3.00
Children / Senior Citizens £2.00.
Parents may use video cameras or take photos provided they have signed the Lesiure Centre registration forms on the night.
Parking will be on the street around Gateshead Leisure Centre. Arrive early to ensure a space.
The centre doors into Maple Hall will open to spectators at 5.15pm. Dancers will need to arrive at the Leisure centre no later than this time. They will be met in the reception area by a member of staff from Roman Road.
The cafe in the leisure centre is clearly sign posted and will remain open until 7.30p.m. However food is not to be brought into Maple Hall. Children will need to bring a bottle of water with them on the night.
The orgnisers of the festival have requested that parents and children make every effot to remain throughout the festival and performances to share in the spirit of the festival "in sharing good practice."
If you have any further enquiries please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Inkster.
We hope you will be there to see us excite and enthrall with all our cool dance moves!
Further information can be found by clicking on the link below.
Uploaded by Mrs Inkster
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December 16, 2007
We've All Been to the Panto !!!
Nearly every child in the school lined up outside school and walked out to join a fleet of coaches which took us to the Tyne Theatre to watch the pantomime Sleeping Beauty.
Children from reception through to year 6, were entertained by a cast of local actors, dancers and comedians who put a very North Eastern slant on the traditional story.
As the show was coming to an end, some children were invited onto the stage. Craig from year 4 and Corey from year 2 joined comedian Maxie on stage. The highlight was when Maxie started to talk to Corey who continued to talk and talk back to him. "Put the kettle on... we might be here some time," shouted Maxie to the backstage crew as Corey entertained the whole audience.
The whole afternoon was very entertaining and was made possible by the hard work of Mrs Inkster.
What did you think of the panto ? Comment on it using the link below.
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December 3, 2007
Jack and the Beanstalk Comes To School
We have been watching Jack and the Beanstalk.
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Basketball Team Try Hard In Final
Our basketball team played in the Gateshead Schools final held at Gateshead Stadium.
The squad consisting of Andrew, Jordan, Caitlin, Lauren, Kayne, Josh, Jamie and Laura performed well considering they hadn't played many matches to get to the final.
A win against Dunston Riverside was the highlight with the squad getting a draw and two defeats in the other matches.
Carr Hill Primary School were the overall winners after beating Winlaton West in the final.
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November 29, 2007
Jack and the Beanstalk
In school on Monday 3rd December.
S and P Theatre Productions are coming to Roman Road on Monday 3rd December 2007. We look forward to seeing them back in our school and are eagerly awaiting their performance of Jack and the Beanstalk.
An update on the performance will follow soon.
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November 22, 2007
Children Make Bike-It Dusties
Children from year 3 have been busy making dustcaps for their bikes.
James from Bike-It, the project linked to our school to make bike riding safer, showed the children how to make them using clay.
This is one of many activities in the Bike-It project.
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November 8, 2007
Trinny Comes For A Visit
A special visitor came into class to see the children.
Trinny the Mongrel came in with Mrs McKeown.
Trinny is a 'hearing' dog. We all are used to seeing dogs being used to help blind people but it's a bit more unusual to have a visit from a hearing dog.
Hearing dogs help people that are deaf to respond to sounds like doorbells and smoke alarms. As with dogs for the blind, hearing dogs are also trained to a high standard.
The children enjoyed meeting Trinny and finding out about the job she does.
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November 1, 2007
Magic Lantern
Pippa Bell from Magic Lantern has been at Roman Road today. We have been lucky enough to have Pippa come and show us her fantastic interactive art presentations.
Pippa has been teaching us how to interpret paintings and enhance our observational skills, which in turn improves our own practical creatvity. She used original artists materials and allowed us to dry paint over the images on the screen.
Year 1 looked at the stories that could be found in paintings.
Year 2 - nativity
Year 3 - pattern
Year 4 - viewpoints
Year 5 - animals in paintings
Year 6 - Victorians
Pippa said she was "extremely impressed with the enthusiasm of the children from Roman Road" and she was glad to be back. We hope to see her again next year.
Photos to folow soon
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October 30, 2007
Latest from our Halloween Disco
Our newly formed PTA (Parents Teachers Association) operated their first event tonight, a spectacular Halloween disco with lots of games and music.
Parents and staff spent a lot of time in preparing the hall as well as the games and other activities. There were many excellent costumes worn by the children and the adults !!
Some of the photos are shown here and there are more in the Image Gallery - Click the link at the top of the site.
Please support the PTA in school.
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September 28, 2007
Krafty Kids at Roman Road
This week at Roman Road we have had the privilege of working with Michelle from Krafty Kids, designing and making some fantastic plates.
We started by designing some plates with help from our parents and family. On Wednesday Michelle arrived with all the plates, pens, aprons and much more. We were then shown how to use the pens to draw our designs onto our plates. The final results were fantastic!
We collected our plates on Thursday evening and took them home to cook in the oven. This sets the paint and varnish on the plates. That night, many of us had our tea from a personalised, individual plate. And to top it all off we learnt fantastic new skills and had great fun.
Photos to come soon.
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September 25, 2007
Year 6 have started on their Rowing Challenge!!!
Forget the Olynpics or the Boat Race, our children had introductory session with Mr Tellyn from Heworth Grange on how to use their impressive rowing machines.
Over the coming months, they will take part in challenges which will be entered on to computer. From this, league tables from different schools will be drawn up thus making it a real challenge.
The children really enjoyed their first event. It was exhausting but they can't wait for next month and a new challenge.
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July 12, 2007
The Sage
On the 21st of June 2007, year 3 and 4 went on a trip to the Sage to perform some songs with other schools. At 1 o clock in the afternoon we went for a practice. But we did the real performance at 7pm. In the afternoon we travelled by a coach but on the night time we had to make our own way there.
We had a live orchestra, which included all ages. We had one interval. There were more people on playing musical instruments so that the whole performance took longer than we had expected.
We all really enjoyed it!!!
By Nicole Stell and Joe Hunter
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Gateshead Primary Schools Athletics Festival
23 children from years 4,5 & 6 took part in the Athletics Festival at Gateshead Stadium recently. Various different activities based around running, skipping, jumping and throwing kept the children busy.
As some of team were away at Whithaugh Park, others took their place and performed really well with a large number of semi final and final places being gained.
We won a gold medal in the year 3/4 skipping to cap a very good performance by both teams.
Above all, the behaviour was excellent as was our support from the parents. Well done everyone.
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June 27, 2007
The Athletics Festival
On the 22nd of June 2007 yr4, 5, and 6 went to Gateshead Stadium and went to compete against 46 other schools. Nearly all of us got in to the semi finals and many more got into the finals. It was a great success.
We couldn't do without Mrs.A.Inkster and Mr.J.Bradshaw.
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June 11, 2007
Girl's Football Team Finish Third
The year 6 football team came third in the Heworth Grange Cluster six-a-side football tournament.
This was a really good achievement as the team had just been put together within the last week.
Roman Road's scores were:
v. Bill Quay drew 1-1
v. The Drive won 1-0
v. Wardley lost 2-1
v. Whitemere lost 1-0
Danielle P. scored all Roman Road's goals.
The rest of the squad were : Zoe, Jessica, Abbie, Vicky, Holly, Carly & Rachel P.
Well done to all the girls on a really good performance.
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June 4, 2007
Aladdin Is On Its Way !
Children from year 6 with some from year 5 have been very busy preparing their performance of Aladdin. It will be held at Heworth Grange Comprehensive School on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th June starting at 7pm (doors open 6pm)
Tickets can be bought from the Junior School Hall on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th June at 3.30pm. They are priced at £1 for children attending our school and £2 for other people.
Can you afford to miss the excitement ?
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May 9, 2007
Year Four Team Miss Out By One Point
Durham County Schools Year 4 Football Competition
Our year four football squad played in the County Competition.
They won their first group by winning all three matches:
v. Falla Park 5-0
v. Colegate Greens 2-0
v. Colegate Reds 2-0
They then played at St. Mary’s School, Sunderland in the semi finals. Unfortunately, they missed the final by one point. The scores were:
v. St Mary’s (Sunderland) – lost – 1-0
v. Westoe Crown (South Shields) – won – 2-1 (goalscorers - Ross Butler & Liam McDonald)
v. Easington C of E. (Peterlee) – won – 1-0 (goalscorer - Ross Butler)
St. Marys went through to the final.
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May 8, 2007
Springwell Estate Tour
Today children in Years 1, 2 and 3 have been on a tour of Springwell Estate. The children were met by members of Gateshead Counil housing, community workers and local police officers. The children took on the role as junior estate officers. They walked around the estate taking pictures and identifying areas to be improved. The children looked lovely in their bright yellow jackets! To round the morning off every child received a backpack of goodies!
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ALADDIN - Year 6 Production
At present Year 6 are working hard towards their end of year performance. We are extremely lucky to have been chosen to present our musical at the local Arts College, Heworth Grange Comprehensive. Our school will be the first to perform Aladdin and we are all very excited -because Heworth have a real theatre. This will be the first time we will have access to lighting, pyrotechnics and extensive sound equipment.
Rehearsals take place at least four times a week and include dancing, singing and acting. Miss Allen and Mrs Inkster say that by the end of this production they will either be grey or running away to join the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The cast consists of mostly Year 6 pupils with the chorus being helped out by Year 5. It is set to be our most fantastic production EVER! The main characters include
Aladdin - Bradley Botcherby
Jasmine - Melissa Stokoe
Jafar - Ryan Batey
Iago - Harry Thompson
Sultan - Danny Gore
Narrator 1 - Amber Smith
Narrator 2 - Ryan Edgar
Narrator 3 - Rachel Payne
Narrator 4 - Josh Archibald
Narrator 5 - Danielle Parker
Razoul - James McRoy
Tickets will be on sale at Roman Road School Office from 1st June 2007. Performances are Wednesday 13th June and Thursday 14th June at 7pm.
Tickets cost £2 for adults and non-pupils,
£1 for pupils, children
Free - under 5
Looking forward to seeing you in Our Whole New World!
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March 9, 2007
All the School enjoy Book Day
Today all of Roman Road were dressing up as book characters and after lunch year 6 held a fun afternoon including face painting, where's the white rabbit and lots more.
More to come.
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March 2, 2007
Bookweek is Coming
Book Week is the week beginning 5th March ! Many exciting things are going to be happening at Roman Road, which have mainly been organised by the Year 6 class as their enterprise project. We are having 2 competitions for prizes - making a bookmark and producing a piece of work about a book. The best pieces of work produced in each Key Stage will receive a gold reader award! The bookfair is in school all week and we are having a mammoth sponsored readathon. Our sponsored event last year raised a massive £1200 for the school! WOW! On the Friday of Bookweek, we are all dressing up as characters from books - even the teachers! We are also enjoying a fun afternoon in the hall with lots of books to buy and games to play. We are going to have a FAB time!
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December 11, 2006
Anti Bullying Week
All children, staff and parents worked very hard during anti bullying week. The slogan this year was, "SEE IT, GET HELP, STOP IT". Children did lots of work, including role plays and designing posters. On the Friday everybody demonstrated that they were working together to stop bullying at Roman Road by coming to school dressed in blue.
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December 8, 2006
Peter Pan Day
On the 8th of December 2006, the staff arranged a special day to raise money for a children's hospital.
One person in each class was rewarded with a special prize if they had the best costume.If you wanted to dress up you would of had to pay £1. You could choose to dressed up as any character out of Peter Pan.
This day was decided on when Miss Allen wanted to produce the play Peter Pan.
The production will be held on Wedensday the 13th December and Thusday 14th December at 6:00pm.
Everyone is welcome to come to see the play. We hope that if you come you will enjoy this performance.
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December 1, 2006
Dance Teacher Rules the School.
A dance teacher called Miss Scott is in school teaching the year three and four
classes how to dance. She is from Heworth Grange Comprehensive school . She does the dancing in the junior hall.
The dance teacher comes in on Mondays. She does the dancing at 2.30pm on an afternoon. Miss Scott started teaching year four street dance moves in October.
In December year four are going to do a performance, with Miss Scott. It’s about Christmas. Year four are very excited . It’s going to be performed after the Christmas play and it’s going to be really good!
By Katie Sanderson
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Dance Teacher Busts a Move.
A dance teacher started to teach year four and year three in the middle October,
at Roman Road School. The dance teachers name is Mrs Scott. She normally teaches at Heworth Grange Comprehensive School.
She teaches the children in the key stage two hall because it is big enough to fit everyone in.
They are learning some street dance moves and now learning a Christmas
Dance witch will be performed in December. They skids. It is going to be
Great! Look forward to see the photos on this site soon.
By Chloe Carney.
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Dance teacher strikes a move!
Every Monday, a dance teacher from Heworth Grange School called Miss Scott, comes into Roman Road School. Miss Scott teaches year three and year four. She comes at 2:30 pm.
Miss Scott mostly teaches street dance but can do other dances too. Year three and year four practice in the Junior hall. Miss Scott shows us different steps and moves. She comes to help us learn more and get better at things we can’t do in P.E.
Miss Scott uses different music, so we can entertain everyone. It is very important that we learn our positions and steps, because we are going to show the rest of our school in a performance in December.
By Nicole Stell
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November 17, 2006
Edwardo The Flexible
On Friday, Edwardo visited Roman Road Primary School.He done incredible acrobatic tricks including, front flips and back flips.Also he done fantastic tricks with chairs and very hard juggling .He got children to help him do miming skills, it was a great success.
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March 23, 2006
Excellent Night for School's Swimmers
Our school swimming team came second overall in the Gateshead East swimming gala which is by far our highest placing in recent years. First place was missed by only two points. Well done to the team of Kerry Etherington, Beth Hunter, Danielle Parker, Vicky Stephenson, Nicky Mowbray, Scott McBeth, Lewis Thompson, Callum Forster and Josh Hall.
More details to follow.
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February 13, 2006
Music
At Roman Road we continue to include many musical activities within the curriculum. We have half termly visits from the fabulous Gateshead Music Team! There are always opportunities for us to join in and we thouroughly enjoy the visits!
The children in Key Stage Two are continuing to learn key board skills with the Music Co-ordinator as part of their music time. They learn listening, perorming nd composing skills. There maybe another Chopin coming from our school!
The Harvest festival was very successful and we sang beautifully! The carol service was also a sucess, some children singing solo and in small groups.
The Key Stage Two Christmas production was 'Rock Around Christmas'. The modern perfomance went down well with both children and adults. The performers worked very hard and learnt their lines and songs completely in their own time as part of the 'Performing Arts' after school club.
We definately have some budding actors and singers here at Roman Road.
We look forward to working towards this years school performances including an Easter Service, Year 6 production of Grease and the Foundation Stage Spring concert.
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