It has been lovely to welcome the children back to school for the start of the new academic year. Please visit our website regularly to find out about their learning across the year.
Reception class have been reading “10 Things I can do to help my world”. We have been inspired to find ways in school to help save our planet. We have written signs to go up around school to encourage others to turn off lights and taps when they have finished with them. Yesterday, we wen...
Nursery have been enjoying spending lots of time outside in the Early Years garden and have been enjoying the sunshine. Lots of learning and lots of fun! Have a look.
We have also been planting and looking after different plants and vegetables. The children have been very helpful, watering th...
Today we had the grand opening of our Reading Lodge.
Everyone has been keen to visit since seeing the lodge being built. It didn't disappoint! Every class has had an opportunity to visit and share stories. The lodge will now be open at breaktime and lunchtime for reading and games...
Today, Year 6 were visited by John Roxburgh from Durham University who delivered a fun and fascinating session based on the local history of Greenside. John provided the children with maps dating from the 1800s and early 1900s and asked them to identify similarities and differences between them. The...
On Wednesday, the children in Nursery and Reception took part in their Don’t Stop Moving fundraiser, to raise funds to further develop our outdoor area. The children took part in lots of movement activities throughout the day, including dancing, riding on bikes and scooters and ring games. All...
Have a Go, Eat a Rainbow! Reception Class Challenge
Reception class have been finding out about ways to keep ourselves healthy. We have set ourselves the challenge of “eating a rainbow” to encourage us to try new fruits and vegetables. We started today, choosing the colours red and yellow. We read a set of instructions about how to make a...
This week, Year 3 had a fantastic trip to Beamish as part of their history learning. They experienced a Victorian lesson in the school, went down the mine and explored the colliery and the miner’s cottages. The children represented our school brilliantly and great fun was had by everyone...
Year 5 worked as a class to make their very own bolognese sauce. They decided on a healthy alternative recipe to use during the cooking lesson. Year 5 helped to chop the vegetables, add the ingredients and combine everything to make a delicious dish to take home and enjoy.