Tasty reads were on the menu at a school in Ashington when pupils were served up a literary feast in an initiative designed to promote a love of reading.
The Book Tasting was a new venture for St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School, where 28 Year 3 children from Maple Class took part in the innovative event.
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Young eco warriors in Ashington have been doing their bit for the environment by planting 165 trees and over 100 daffodil bulbs in the grounds of their school.
The 12-strong Eco Committee at St Aidan’s Catholic Primary includes pupils from Years 2 to 6 at the school, which is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. A classroom topic was brought vividly to life for a group of schoolchildren from Walker, when they enjoyed a visit to the Great North Museum: Hancock.
The Year 4 pupils from St Alban's Catholic Primary School had been studying Ancient Egypt in class, and were able to gain some hands-on experience of the subject during their time at the museum. Parishioners were treated to Christmas lunch, complete with festive entertainment, when an Ashington school opened its doors to members of the community.
It was the third year that St Aidan’s Catholic Primary had hosted the event, with the help of the school’s ‘Mini Vinnies’ – a group of eight Year 5 pupils, led by the school’s Key Stage 1 Lead, Nichola Givens. Festive fundraisers at Marshland High School donned Christmas jumpers today in support of Save the Children.
Staff and students alike at the secondary school sported a wide range of colourful, themed knitwear to raise money for the charity’s annual appeal, which first began in 2012 and has since raised over £35 million for children in the UK and overseas. Strong and determined leadership at a Northumberland school has raised expectations for pupils who have ‘excellent manners’ and take pride in their work.
Significant improvements have been made at Ss Peter and Paul’s Catholic Primary Academy, Cramlington, which has been awarded outstanding for personal development, and an overall rating of Good following a recent Ofsted inspection. A host of activities took place outside the classroom when sixth formers at a Newcastle school enjoyed a ‘Day of Aspiration’.
Children at a Byker school rise to the high ambitions of the staff, and have strong relationships with them, according to a recent Ofsted report.
St Lawrence’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a ‘Good’ school and it offers a ‘warm and caring welcome when you walk through the door,’ the inspector noted. Pupils and staff at a Cramlington school had two good reasons to celebrate this week when odd socks were the order of the day.
St Peter and Paul’s Catholic Primary School has recently had a £750,000 makeover to create more space and pupils have been making the most of their new environment. Colourful yellows and outfits covered in spots could be seen at the gates of a West Denton school – along with some fetching furry ears.
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