End of Spring Term in Willows

1st April 2021Alice Tod

It has certainly been a different term (once again) with the children adapting fantastically well to changes around school as well as new rules and routines to follow.

On returning to school Willows reflected on their time during lockdown. They wrote a letter of thanks to someone they felt had made a positive impact to their home learning and reflected on new found skills and hobbies. They produced some lovely ‘HOPE’ pictures to remember that if we are hopeful things will be alright.

Willows have been very busy learning all about sound in science. They have explored how sounds are made, how it travels, pitch and volume, protecting their ears from sound and how it travels through different mediums.

In history they have been delving into the world of the Vikings! They have learnt where they came from, how they travelled and how modern life compares to life back then. We will continue to explore the Vikings further after the Easter break.

Autism Awareness Week in Plums

1st April 2021L Calder

This week we have been celebrating autism awareness week by completing 7 challenges each day to recognise the 700 000 people with autism in the UK. On Monday we completed 7 anagrams, on Tuesday we scooted around the yard 7 times, on Wednesday we went on a scavenger hunt around the estate to find 7 Easter pictures and on Thursday we went on an Easter egg hunt answering 7 maths questions along the way….

 

Easter Egg Hunt!

1st April 2021A Hearn

Lemons Class had lots of fun this morning searching for Easter eggs which were well hidden around the playground. We worked together to find all the eggs and inside them we found chocolate eggs. Delicious!

Autism Awareness in Cherries

1st April 2021H Warburton

For Autism Awareness week Cherries collaged number 7’s in bright coloured paper to represent the 700,000 people in the UK who have autism.

We then created self-portraits with pictures of 7 things that we enjoy. Can you guess who is who?

Autism Awareness Week 2021

1st April 2021Alice Tod

Willows carried out a ‘Super 7 challenge’ for Autism Awareness Week. The 7 reflects the 700,000 people diagnosed with Autism in the UK.

As a class we discussed ways in which we can better understand and support people with Autism by creating 7 rules to follow.

Here are our beautiful rainbows which include our rules.

Spring 2 in Sycamores!

1st April 2021G Mills

Since returning to school after lockdown, Sycamores have filled their days with lots of fun and learning.

We celebrated World Maths Day by reading a book called “The Lion’s Share” about fractions. We linked this story to our work and also produced some Celtic patterns, which were extremely difficult!

On Red Nose Day we all dressed in red and learned about less unfortunate people who benefit from the money raised. We told jokes to each other and laughed lots.

As part of our South Africa topic, we created animal printing in art. We looked at animal skins and then made printing blocks using thick card and sponges. Eventually we created a printed pattern. They looked great!

We also read “Journey to Jo’Burg” which was a thought provoking book about racism and equality. We learned lots about Nelson Mandela and the lives of South African people in the past. We realised how lucky we are today!

For Easter, we made Easter cards and decorated eggs – as well as learning about the real meaning of Easter.

Look at the some of the great photos we have taken this term…

Help for Families this Easter

30th March 2021A Hearn

Help for Families This Easter
https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/72233/Help-for-Families-This-Easter

Families in South Tyneside are being encouraged to get active this Easter.
The Council is reminding families that a booklet featuring seven walks around the Borough is available to download. The walks take in some of the prettiest or most historical parts of the Borough in areas as such South Shields sea front, Whitburn, Boldon Colliery, Hebburn and Jarrow. The booklet includes maps, helpful information such as whether the walks are suitable for pushchairs/wheelchairs and family fun activities to keep little ones entertained. The walks can be downloaded from www.southtyneside.gov.uk/holidayclub for more information.

Anyone who would benefit from a free picnic pack is asked to contact KEY2Life on 07833 613 393 or get in touch via their Facebook page: @key2lifesouthtyneside. People can also call Hebburn Helps on 0191 489 9707.

Families can also keep their little ones entertained by tuning in to Channel 7 on Freeview over the Easter holidays where Tyne and Wear TV will be broadcasting engaging content for schoolchildren. A breakfast show for youngsters aged four to eight will run between 7am and 8am, a half hour lunch time show will be for nine to 12 year-olds and an evening show for 13-16-year olds will run between 7pm and 8pm. The programmes will cover topics such as cookery, PE, horrible history, music, wellbeing and dance.

A leaflet will be given to schoolchildren at the end of term detailing the activities on offer and signposting where families can access inspiration for nutritious recipe ideas.

Councillor Moira Smith, Lead Member for Children, Young People and Families, said: “We recognise that families face additional pressures at the moment as a result of the pandemic.

“That is why we have put together some ideas to help families stay healthy, happy and entertained over the Easter break. There are organisations which can support those facing hardship while there are plenty of free fun activities on the doorstep. If the weather is kind I would encourage families to make the most of their together time and get out into the fresh air and see what our beautiful Borough has to offer.”

The Leadership at South Tyneside Council has identified support for families and more vulnerable communities as one of its key priorities.

Aldi Supermarket Vouchers

30th March 2021A Hearn

South Tyneside Council have asked schools to provide a £10 Aldi supermarket voucher to the family of each pupil who is not entitled to means-tested free school meals, in recognition that all of our families have suffered due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The vouchers are funded from the Covid Winter Grant Scheme. Funding from the Scheme has supported families who are entitled to means-tested free school meals since December 2020.

These vouchers will be delivered to families week beginning 19th April 2021