tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1 2010-07-26T19:10:27Z Movable Type 3.33 tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.587 2010-07-26T09:55:08Z 2010-07-26T19:10:27Z

As with all traditions, Year One bowed out in style with the infamous chocolate painting day. A great time was had by all. We were all very excited and had looked forward to it all week, it didn't disappoint....

A Inkster As with all traditions, Year One bowed out in style with the infamous chocolate painting day. A great time was had by all. We were all very excited and had looked forward to it all week, it didn't disappoint. The laughter could be heard down the corridors and many people felt the need to drop by - just to take a look! So with a little bit of madness and a whole lot of fun Year One leave for their holidays and get ready for their time in Year 2. Thank you for an amazing year, you have been superb in all you have accomplished. Good luck for Year 2, I know Miss Allen will love you as much as I have. Mrs Inkster xx More pictures in the gallery. Click on the link below. http://www.romanroadprimary.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=1907]]> tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.586 2010-07-06T10:05:39Z 2010-07-07T11:23:17Z

Junior Network Meeting Did you know that it was 175 years ago when Gateshead first had an election! Some of the children on the School Council had the opportunity to attend the Gateshead School Council Junior Network Meeting. Lots of...

Junior Network Meeting Did you know that it was 175 years ago when Gateshead first had an election! Some of the children on the School Council had the opportunity to attend the Gateshead School Council Junior Network Meeting. Lots of other children from other schools were there. ]]> ]]> tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.584 2010-07-03T22:05:10Z 2010-07-03T22:01:16Z

Children from across the school took part in our annual Sports and Health week. What's more it isn't over yet. Due to the postponement of Sports Day last Tuesday, it will go on a little longer!!!...

]]> Over the week, children took part in various activities. The aim of the sports element was to try some sports that were new them. Years 1 to 5 worked with Karate coaches, years 4 & 6 experienced rowing machines while all year groups including the nursery were able to tray sports such as hockey, tennis, golf, bowling, basketball and badminton amongst others. Hopefully some children will take up some of the sports. Year 5 continued with their hula hooping whereas year 3 were trained in netball by a visiting coach. Our visiting chef Nick, taught children from different classes how to cook healthily. There were visits from the school nurse, Alan from Bike-It and also predestrian training. To finish off the week some year 6 children planned an afternoon of coaching that they did with Reception. The fantastic weather made a good week even better. Lookout for photos in the gallery. tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.585 2010-07-03T21:06:44Z 2010-07-03T22:02:21Z

A squad of twenty children from years 3,4,5 & 6 took part in the Gateshead Primary Schools Athletics Festival at the International Stadium. All the children worked extremely hard both in performance and above all attitude. It was a great...

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Don't forget Sports Day - Tuesday 6th July 9.30am - Reception and Year One - (New arrangements to follow) 1.15pm - Year 2 - 6 - Re-arranged for Tuesday 6th July Please ensure children have PE kits and wearing...

A Inkster Don't forget Sports Day - Tuesday 6th July 9.30am - Reception and Year One - (New arrangements to follow) 1.15pm - Year 2 - 6 - Re-arranged for Tuesday 6th July Please ensure children have PE kits and wearing footwear they can run in, at school this week for Sports and Healthy week.. ]]> tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.582 2010-06-20T23:42:45Z 2010-06-20T23:59:39Z

For the first time since we've been going to the Scottish Borders for our school residential, we did not see one drop of rain !!! An amazing week saw seventeen year six and seven year fives enjoy a wide range...

]]> Whithuagh 2010 Photos Well done to the twenty four for all their efforts over the week.]]> tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.581 2010-06-09T22:11:35Z 2010-06-09T22:17:21Z

As usual, the children, parents and carers of Roman Road do not let us down with their fundraising efforts. We are pleased to announce that we have raised £276 for Omar, a 9 year old boy who lives in Senegal....

A Inkster As usual, the children, parents and carers of Roman Road do not let us down with their fundraising efforts. We are pleased to announce that we have raised £276 for Omar, a 9 year old boy who lives in Senegal. With the help of Action Aid, we are now his proud sponsors and await our opportunity to write to him and send him small gifts. Many, many thanks on his behalf. We are sure he will appreciate it, more than we will ever know. (Photo to follow soon). tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.580 2010-06-05T17:06:30Z 2010-06-05T17:09:53Z

There are not enough words in the dictionary that would express our many thanks to Lawrence Nyanzi from Teeside University and Uganda, for the wonderful opportunities he has given to the children, parents and staff of Roman Road. We...

A Inkster There are not enough words in the dictionary that would express our many thanks to Lawrence Nyanzi from Teeside University and Uganda, for the wonderful opportunities he has given to the children, parents and staff of Roman Road. We will miss you very much Lawrence and we hope you know - you are welcome to visit us anytime! Many, many thanks.]]> tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.579 2010-06-05T16:58:33Z 2010-06-05T17:01:56Z

Parents, governors, carers, grannies and children had the opportunity to share the experience of Djembe drumming during our African showcase. Visitors recognised early on that the children of Roman Road were 'naturals' as they seemed to have each rythmn...

A Inkster Parents, governors, carers, grannies and children had the opportunity to share the experience of Djembe drumming during our African showcase. Visitors recognised early on that the children of Roman Road were 'naturals' as they seemed to have each rythmn perfectly sychrnoised, but with a little help from Roman Road pupils they soon got into the swing of things. A great time was had by all!]]> tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.578 2010-06-05T16:48:12Z 2010-06-05T17:14:34Z

The whole school have worked tirelessly over two weeks to provide a showcase for the parents, carers, the local community and children from other schools the opportunity to share our learning and expertise on the continent Africa....

A Inkster The whole school have worked tirelessly over two weeks to provide a showcase for the parents, carers, the local community and children from other schools the opportunity to share our learning and expertise on the continent Africa. ]]> Each class had set up their own showcase area and visitors were invited to walk around and view each challenge. Each class had nominated children to be in charge of their challenge and were on hand to answer any questions or queries that may arise. Nursery and Reception bedazzled guests with their amazing artwork inspired by Africa. Year One had created a magnificent safari role play area that the toddlers and some parents (you know who you are!), thoroughly enjoyed playing in. Year Two amazed everyone with their work on elephants and so much more. Year Three made some of the most delicious treats, using original African recipes and Fair Trade ingredients. Many of the guests took home the recipes to make them for the rest of their family as they were so impressed. Year Four produced some outstanding power point presentations which demonstrated their excellent ICTskills and research abilities. They were able to provide visitors with accurate information on Fair Trade. Year Five had made an outstanding range of footwear, artwork and a leaflet promoting anti-racism. And finally, guests stood in awe at Year 6's DVD regarding racism. Could it possibly have been produced by 10-11 year olds - YES! 94% of visitors rated our African showcase Outstanding 5% of visitors rated it Very Good 1% of visitors rated it as Good. High praise for the huge effort of everyone at Roman Road Primary School. Many thanks to the children and staff for all of their hard work and dedication to this project. ]]> tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.577 2010-06-05T16:05:19Z 2010-06-05T17:14:59Z

We all had a fantastic day with Fanuel and his djembe drums. Djembe drums are a very popular drum in Africa. Fanuel also brought with him a range of other instruments from a thum piano to a xylophone with...

A Inkster We all had a fantastic day with Fanuel and his djembe drums. Djembe drums are a very popular drum in Africa. Fanuel also brought with him a range of other instruments from a thum piano to a xylophone with dried pumpkins! During our morning assembly Fanuel had us playing rythmns and jiving and we were all hyped, eager and ready for our own drums. ]]> Fanuel taught us how to play the drums with "Booms" and "Cha Cha's" No idea what we are talking about, just ask us and we will let you know. You never know we may even play a rythmn for you. Thanks for two great days Fanuel, you were amazing.]]> tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.576 2010-06-05T15:54:59Z 2010-06-05T17:16:33Z

As our African project came to an end the school celebrated with a Colour Carnival Day. We all came dressed to school in one bright colour. We looked so bright and cheerful. During Colour Carnival Day we also used...

A Inkster As our African project came to an end the school celebrated with a Colour Carnival Day. We all came dressed to school in one bright colour. We looked so bright and cheerful. During Colour Carnival Day we also used the opportunity to raise money for Omar, an African child from Senegal. We are hoping to sponsor Omar for at least one year. During Colour Carnival Day we were also able to sample some African food. Mrs Slator (our school cook) researched African stews and cleverly made some for each of us to have a taste. They were delicious. Well done Mrs Slator!!!]]> tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.575 2010-06-05T15:47:06Z 2010-06-05T15:52:15Z

Lawrence brought a really unusual instrument to Roman Road during our Africa project. It is called the Tube Fido and is a string instrument. We were taught how to reassemble the Tube Fido and had a go at playing...

A Inkster Lawrence brought a really unusual instrument to Roman Road during our Africa project. It is called the Tube Fido and is a string instrument. We were taught how to reassemble the Tube Fido and had a go at playing a tune. Lawrence made it look very easy, as it was really difficult. We also sang a Ugandan song with Lawrence, the words were very tricky, so we hummed along instead.]]> tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.574 2010-06-05T15:40:30Z 2010-06-05T15:43:48Z

Year One have made some fabulous clay pots made in the traditional Ghana way. In Ghana the women and girls make clay pots for cooking and cleaning. They make the pot with clay and start with the top, then...

A Inkster Year One have made some fabulous clay pots made in the traditional Ghana way. In Ghana the women and girls make clay pots for cooking and cleaning. They make the pot with clay and start with the top, then adding the bottom once it has dried slightly in the sun. We had a great time and were very pleased with the results.]]> tag:www.romanroadprimary.org,2010://1.573 2010-05-24T23:12:21Z 2010-05-24T23:18:40Z

Photos from the visit of the Lions of Zululand can be found in the gallery. Click below for the direct link: Lions of Zululand pictures Look out for other photos from the African topic fortnight to follow....

Photos from the visit of the Lions of Zululand can be found in the gallery. Click below for the direct link: Lions of Zululand pictures Look out for other photos from the African topic fortnight to follow.]]>