<![CDATA[Greenside Primary School News Feed - Reception News]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D37%26amp%3Bnid%3D2 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 6 May 2026 19:43:31 GMT Wed, 6 May 2026 19:43:31 GMT <![CDATA[ Marvellous Minibeasts @ The Rising Sun Country Park ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=329 Wed, 6 May 2026 19:43:31 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=329 <![CDATA[ Earth Day 2026 ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=328 Earth Day is a global event celebrated every year on 22nd April with the aim of bringing people together to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire action to protect our planet.

The theme for Earth Day this year was "Our Power, Our Planet", which highlighted the importance of individual and collective action in caring for the environment.  It reminds us that small everyday choices made by schools, communities and families can have a powerful impact on the future of our planet.

]]> Wed, 6 May 2026 14:42:03 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=328 <![CDATA[ Number Sense, NumBots and TTRS morning ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=324 Last week, we celebrated the children's engagement and success in Number Sense, NumBots and Times Table Rock Stars with a fun morning of maths.

]]> Wed, 6 May 2026 14:08:11 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=324 <![CDATA[ Science Day ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=317 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:36:15 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=317 <![CDATA[ Fire Engine Visit ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=314 As part of our "People Who Help Us" topic, Nursery and Reception had a very special visit this afternoon from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. The children were given a wonderful opportunity to learn about the vital work of firefighters in our community.

The children were excited as they got the chance to sit inside the fire engine and explore all the different equipment that firefighters wear to keep them safe. 

The highlight of the afternoon was definitely getting to have a go with the powerful hose! Everyone was amazed by how strong the water was.

A huge thank you to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue for taking the time to visit us. We all learned so much and had a fantastic time! It was a truly memorable experience for our children.

]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:01:40 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=314 <![CDATA[ Children's Mental Health Week ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=310 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:24:09 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=310 <![CDATA[ Careers Week ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=301 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:52:05 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=301 <![CDATA[ Christmas Crafternoon in Early Years ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=290 This afternoon we welcomed parents and family members to join us for our Christmas Crafternoon. The children in Nursery and Reception opened the afternoon singing a selection of Christmas songs, accompanied by Mrs Jones on the guitar. We then joined our adults to create festive Christmas wreaths and reindeer headbands. We had lots of fun together. Look at the photos of our festive fun!

]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2025 23:15:30 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=290 <![CDATA[ Fun and Games in Early Years ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=289 Tue, 9 Dec 2025 23:16:27 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=289 <![CDATA[ Anti-Bullying Week 10th November – 14th November ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=283 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:37:19 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=283 <![CDATA[ Lost in the Toy Museum ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=281 Fri, 7 Nov 2025 17:07:47 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=281 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Bonfire Night in Early Years ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=280 Wed, 5 Nov 2025 21:37:42 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=280 <![CDATA[ Greenside Primary Pumpkin Patch! ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=271 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:14:39 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=271 <![CDATA[ Exploring Diwali in Early Years ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=270 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 20:58:55 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=270 <![CDATA[ Tangram Fun ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=269 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:14:10 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=269 <![CDATA[ Fun and Learning in Reception Class ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=252 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:04:23 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=252 <![CDATA[ Welcome to Nursery and Reception ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=249 Fri, 5 Sep 2025 19:36:29 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=249 <![CDATA[ Hunting for Mini-beasts ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=232 Today, Reception class visited The Rising Sun Country Park. We learned found out about habitats and went pond dipping to look for pond creatures. Next, we created some transient mini-beast art using natural materials. After our packed lunch, we went mini-beast hunting in the woodland. We found wood lice, worms, millipedes and lots more interesting creatures. We were very careful to return all the mini-beasts to their natural habitats.

We had a great day together.

]]> Wed, 7 May 2025 20:39:08 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=232 <![CDATA[ Reception Visit to the Library ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=231 Wed, 7 May 2025 20:38:29 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=231 <![CDATA[ World Book Day ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=208 Fri, 7 Mar 2025 17:37:53 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=208 <![CDATA[ Random Acts of Kindness Day ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=205 Today was Random Acts of Kindness Day.  

]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:02:57 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=205 <![CDATA[ Children's Mental Health Week ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=199 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:52:28 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=199 <![CDATA[ Christmas Lunch ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=186 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:03:49 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=186 <![CDATA[ Early Years Christmas Crafternoon ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=185 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:46:21 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=185 <![CDATA[ Early Years Animal Story Nativity ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=182 Thu, 5 Dec 2024 20:17:46 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=182 <![CDATA[ Reception Library Visit ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=181 Thu, 5 Dec 2024 19:58:04 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=181 <![CDATA[ Reception Visit to St. John's Church ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=180 Wed, 4 Dec 2024 19:24:57 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=180 <![CDATA[ Anti-Bullying Week ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=173 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:54:00 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=173 <![CDATA[ Reception Class - Lost in the Toy Museum! ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=169 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:16:44 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=169 <![CDATA[ Children in Need ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=168 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:21:04 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=168 <![CDATA[ Odd Socks Day ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=164 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:56:03 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=164 <![CDATA[ Remembrance ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=163 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:05:52 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=163 <![CDATA[ Reception Postbox Visit ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=156 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:51:50 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=156 <![CDATA[ Halloween Parent Craft Workshop ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=155 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:40:57 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=155 <![CDATA[ Learning Fun in Reception Class ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=142 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:23:46 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=142 <![CDATA[ Our First Week in Reception Class ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=122 Wed, 4 Sep 2024 16:58:32 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=122 <![CDATA[ Looking After Our World with Reception Class ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=19 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:08:19 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Have a Go, Eat a Rainbow! Reception Class Challenge ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=20 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:05:50 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Don’t Stop Moving in Nursery and Reception ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=37&nid=2&storyid=21 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:26:18 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=37&nid=2&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Reception Class Visit The Rising Sun Country Park ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=22 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:06:31 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Reception Veggie Superheroes ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=102 As part of our ‘Supertato’ work in Reception this week, the children have been designing and making their own superhero characters made with real fruits and vegetables. First, the children designed what their character was going to look like and thought of a name to call it.

]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:32:34 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=102 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Holi in Reception Class ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=23 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:07:06 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ “Egg”citing Times in Reception Class ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=37&nid=2&storyid=24 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:33:08 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=37&nid=2&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Reception and Year 1 Theatre Visit ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=107 Today Reception and Year one had a very exciting morning with a visit to the Tyne Theatre in Newcastle to watch a performance of ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’.
We all thoroughly enjoyed the show. There was lots of audience participation, and we enjoyed spotting all the different characters from the story, such as the fox, snake, owl, the Gruffalo and, of course….the big bad mouse!
We were so proud of the children who were superbly behaved.

]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:08:52 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=107 <![CDATA[ Traditional Tales in Reception Class ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=37&nid=2&storyid=25 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:36:08 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=37&nid=2&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Early Years Christmas Party ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=37&nid=2&storyid=26 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:39:05 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=37&nid=2&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Christmas Singing and Crafts in Reception Class ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=37&nid=2&storyid=27 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:41:53 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=37&nid=2&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Reception Visit to Crawcrook Library ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=110 Today, Reception class visited Crawcrook library and joined in with lots of Christmas-themed activities. We met Kyle who works in the library. He read us two fantastic Christmas-themed stories which we all enjoyed. Then we showed our brilliant singing to Kyle by singing some Christmas songs with him.

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:09:09 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=110 <![CDATA[ Reception Visit to St John's Church ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=109 This morning, Reception class enjoyed a visit to our village church to find out why it is a special building in our community and to learn more about the first Christmas. Rev. Tom met us at the church and talked to us about why the Bible is a special book, and he read us some of the Christmas story. We looked around the church and talked about the different things we could see. We enjoyed listening to the church bells ring as we said goodbye and walked back to school.

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:02:05 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=11&nid=9&storyid=109 <![CDATA[ Anti-Bullying Week – Make Some Noise! ]]> https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=37&nid=2&storyid=28 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:10:40 GMT https://www.greensideprimary.org/news/?pid=37&nid=2&storyid=28