Roman Road Primary School
September 15, 2008
New Term
Welcome back to a new term. I am pleased to be back after my maternity leave.
Mrs Phillips
I have a lovely year 6 class and I am sure they will be the best year 6 class at Roman Road!!!
The whole class are really excited about their visit to Beamish next week.
This term we will be starting an exciting new project, which involves looking at how we fit in with the world and how we effect the world. We will be looking at debt around the world and fair trade. The children will also participate in a global murder mystery morning.
So get your thinking caps on year 6!!!
Mrs Phillips (year 6 Class Teacher)
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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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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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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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March 25, 2008
Gateshead Dance Festival
A selection of children from year 5 and 6 amazed the audience with their rendition of What Time Is It? from High School Musical.
We arrived at Gateshead leisure centre at approximately 5.15pm where we eagerly awaited our turn in the 2008 Gateshead Dance Festival.
We were fourth on the dance floor and soon got the audience clapping and stomping their feet as we danced. We were all in time and gave maximum effort. Mrs Inkster and Miss Ternent were so proud of us after all of the hard work we had put in.
As soon as the girls split and let the audience see the boys with their basketballs the audience went wild! We received an amazing applause at the end.
We thoroughly enjoyed watching the other schools participate and were are very determined to be part of it again next year. Perhaps we might even bring some of Key Stage One along as they definitely get the audience attention with the "aah" factor.
Well done to everyone involved - your were FABULOUS!
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The Victorians
Year 6 have been learning about the Victorians. They have planned and designed waterwheels which look fantastic and the team work was outstanding. The children have developed skills in sawing and drilling. We also went to Beamish Museum where the children learned lots of interesting facts, we especially enjoued watching sweets being made and of course eating them!!! Year 6 have also made gingerbread men and have written excellent instructions, so if you fancy making some, see the year 6 children!
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Fab Food Fun House
Don Sweeney visited our school to help year 6 learn all about healthy living. It was not just a normal talk, it was gameshows!!! The children took part in Strike it Lucky, Bush Tucker Trials and much more. The atmosphere was excellent and it is clear the children at Roman Road are fit and healthy!
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Fab Food Fun House
Don Sweeney visited our school to help year 6 learn all about healthy living. It was not just a normal talk, it was gameshows!!! The children took part in Strike it Lucky, Bush Tucker Trials and much more. The atmosphere was excellent and it is clear the children at Roman Road are fit and healthy!
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February 5, 2008
Year 6 at the City Learning Centre
Year 6 took up the opportunity to visit Heworth Grange Comprehensive School for the day to take advantage of the fantastic ICT facilities and expert staff on offer.
We spent the whole day in the City Learning Centre at Heworth Grange where we undertook fun activities using ICT. We used state of the art equipment to produce our own comics based on the adventures of 'Jonni Starr' in outer space. These were very successful and we anticipate the delivery of our comics from Heworth to share and display at Roman Road. We also used an internet trail to explore and learn about 'Earth in Space' and 'The Heart' to enhance our Science knowledge. We had great fun at the CLC and will definately return if the opportunity arrises again.
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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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January 31, 2008
Year 6 Lead Gateshead in Rowing After Round 3
Our year 6 children are currently involved in a national indoor rowing competition. Wardley Primary and The Drive are also taking part. After round 3, we had the highest placed boys and girls teams in Gateshead. For the latest standings, click on the links.
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December 3, 2007
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 18, 2007
School Qualifies For Gateshead Basketball Final
Eighteen boys and girls from Year 6 took part in a morning of basketball skills and matches at Heworth Grange School as part of the SSCo programme.
We won all of our matches and eight of the children will represent the Heworth cluster in the final which will be held on November 27th at Gateshead Stadium.
The competition at Heworth Grange was ran by the school's year 8 and 9 sports leaders who did a great job.
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November 6, 2007
Beamish Museum Photos Year 6
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November 2, 2007
Music
We are learning to play the recorder!
In Year 6 we are learning to play the recorder! Mrs Cullen has been showing us how to play and some of us joined the Friday lunch time club! We are hoping to play for the rest of the school during assemblies and we will soon be learning some Christmas tunes to play i the Carol Service.
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The Victorian Experience for Year 6
Year 6 visited Beamish Museum and had a Victorian experience to remember.
We have been studying the Victorians over the Autumn term and visited Beamish Museum to really get to grips with this era. We were really interested in finding facts on the internet about Queen Victoria and wrote biographies for our display in the classroom. We have also made Victorian Waterwheels in Technology and have really enjoyed using the saws and other resources to produce the models. We have loved learning new things for this topic
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October 2, 2007
Rowing Challenge Starts in Year 6
Mr Tellyn from Heworth Grange Comprehensive School has started a monthly schedule of visits to teach Year 6 on how to use rowing machines to stay fit.
In addition to the health benefits, the children’s team scores are being entered in a league database with schools competing against each other.
Everyone enjoyed the first session and they are looking forward to improving their performance on the next attempt.
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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
More from Whithaugh Park Trip
More from our excellent week at Whithaugh Park can be found by following the link.
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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 20, 2007
Year 5/6 Are Enjoying Whithaugh Park !!!
We have been doing loads of enjoyable activities such as kayaking, abseiling and rafting.We are having a fab time !!!!
By Zoe and Ryan
All the children are enjoying their week. Lots of things have happened including Miss Allen getting lost in the orienteering (3rd year running) and our rafts collapsing.
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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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May 8, 2007
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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January 18, 2007
Our New I.C.T Suite
On 8th January 2007, our school opened a new ICT suite which has 20 new Dell computers.They all have 19 inch screens.The computers provide us with programs that help us with our work.
We have decided to replace the old desks with better condition desks.
Most of the children in Roman Road have been in the new I.C.T suite. The children like having lessons in the suite and we learn many of things including Science, Literacy and Numeracy.
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November 17, 2006
The visit to the CLC at Heworth
On the 16th November 2006, year 6 went on a trip to Heworth Grange, CLC.We split into two groups.One of the groups had a lesson on solids, liquids and gases on the computers.There were games which were really tested our brains. Another group had a music lesson, which included using the computer - choosing your own tracks - then putting it together to make a real life tune which was amazing. We now have downloaded them on to a C.D.We had a really good day.
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October 3, 2006
Year 6 ICT team start on the website
Year 6 have started their new website, they are working together as a team, to make sure it goes well. We have all got a strong friendship, and we shall enjoy ourselves.
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May 25, 2006
Year 6 visit Whithaugh Park
Year 6 visited Whithaugh Park in the border region of Scotland for their annual residential week just before Easter. They took part in lots of activities which were new to them and they also had to work as a team.
Water and land based activities included raft building, abseiling, archery, kayaking, an underground walk and an assault course.
The instructors let those pupils who were wearing a buoyancy aid jump in at the end of the sessions.
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February 13, 2006
SATs
As we look forward to, or, rather dread the SATs let's look back at the first term. The children undertook work on jungles. The children loved this topic and looked at temperature differences, animals, artwork, masks, reports and internet research.
As the SATs draw closer we are working hard in Numeracy, Literacy and Science. Please help your child by encouraging them to complete homework, eat breakfast and have a good night sleep. Children are also working on Revisewise on www.bbc.co.uk in school so if you have the internet please encourage your child to log on and do some extra revision in preparation for SATs!
We have lots to look forward to - CAMP and the production of GREASE!!!
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