November 8, 2010
Risk Assessments by Year 4 !!!!
Wow!! Year 4 have entered an adult world of risk assessments !!!!!
As part of our work on bridges, we looked at the importance of staying safe during activities in the classroom. Even though risk assessments are normally in the adult domain, the children showed that they could do it as well.
This has involved us writing a class risk assessment for working with saws and other materials during the task of building our drawbridges. The class showed a really good understanding of the importance of being safe and how they could reduce the risk of someone getting hurt.
Well done year four!!
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November 5, 2010
Congratulations!
Well done to everybody in Year 5 who passed their on road cycle training.
This is the first time that every single member of the class has passed, and everyone was presented with a certificate and badge in Assembly this morning.
As usual every member of the class showed an excellent attitude, and fabulous commitment, even bringing in their bikes to go out on the training in rain and in some very cold weather.Remember to fill in the questionnaires to help to make this training even better for other classes in the future.
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September 28, 2010
Swimming - An Essential Lifeskill
This clip is a Public Information Film which was broadcast throughout the seventies and the early eighties. I can remember seeing it as a kid so it makes me fell instantly older. I'm sure some parents (and grandparents !!!) will also recognise it. (If anyone wants to admit to remembering it, please leave a comment on the site - it will make me feel better)
Swimming Public Information Film
On a serious note,PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure your child knows how important swimming is. If you talk to another parent on the yard who doesn't look at our website, please tell them as well !
Swimming lessons at school are provided in years 3 (Summer term), year 4 (all year), year 5 (all year) and year 6 (Autumn and Spring terms).
The school sees swimming as one of the most important elements of PE. We commit a high proportion of PE funding towards it. It is a lifeskill and life preserver!!!
At the school residential in June, every child attending took part in each one of the three water based activities. This was the first time this has happened.The year group were the first to have swimming lessons throughout Key Stage 2 and it is clear the impact it has had.
We are concerned that some parents and pupils do not hold swimming as important as what we do. Class and swimming registers are monitored to look for patterns of absence on swimming days.
Swimming kit with your child needs to be in school on the right day.
Please help us to help your child to become water confident - just in case !
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September 20, 2010
E-Safety
A knowledge of e-safety is essential if your child goes online.
The internet is an amazing resource which has meant children have developed their understanding of the technological and wider world to a degree that just wasn't possible in the past.
However, there are hidden dangers that can lurk at the other end of the Facebook, Bebo, MSN etc accounts.
There are some very good resources about e-safety and we encourage all parents and carers to look at them.
Next Generation Learning have an online e-safety quiz for adults:
E-Safety Quiz
Other sites are:
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September 19, 2010
On - road cycle training.
Year five started their on - road cycle training on Friday. They worked on basic bike skills on the school yard, to make sure that they are all ready to go out on the streets next week.
Remember to bring your bike into school each Friday, Year 5, because you do not want to miss out.
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March 28, 2010
Fire Fighter Visit
We were very lucky this week to get a visit from Gateshead Fire Service. It is really important that we know the dangers around the home that can cause a fire.
We learned a rhyme to remind us what to do if there is a fire. Get Out, Call the Fire Brigade Out and Stay Out.
We watched a DVD of Fireman Sam who helped us remember the song as well as getting to dress up in a Firefighters Uniform. It was very funny but we learned how important all of the equipment and clothing is.
We were hoping for a visit from the fire engine but unfortunately it was called on a job. However a Fire Drill in school allowed us to check we knew what to do in a fire - we calmly left the school building and lined up sensibly. We had definitely been listening.
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March 18, 2010
Year 6 Transition Lessons at Heworth
Over the course of the year, year 6 have had the opportunity to visit Heworth Grange Secondary School for a variety of transition lessons. We have had a French lesson and have learned how to say animals in French. Can you remember what le lapin is? We also learned how to use Movie Maker in ICT and have started creating our own e-safety movies, Miss McMullen has invited us back next half term to add sound to our movies.
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January 20, 2010
Be Safe Be Seen
Nursery, Reception and Year One had a visit today from Mrs Gregory.
She comes to teach us all about crossing roads safely and being seen in the dark.
Want more information on staying safe, click on Tales of the Road below.
http://talesoftheroad.direct.gov.uk/
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November 23, 2009
Look No Stabilisers!!!
Alan came into school and has taught us how to ride our bikes without stabilisers.
Alan is our Bike It Officer and he is fab! We love him! Especially when he shows us how to ride our bikes without stabilisers. Some of the children from Year 1 and Reception had a great time learning. Check out the gallery for more photographs.
Here are some handy hints if you are learning to ride your bike.
1. Take your pedals off. - This helps you learn how to balance the bike.
2. Push yourself around without pedals, trying to stay balanced.
3. When you have clicked, with your balance, put those pedals back on.
4. Now using your feet, push yourself off 5 times.
5. After you have done 5 big pushes, get those feet on the pedals and PEDAL.
These helpful tips should get you going in no time.
Remember safety is vital. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET!
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