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Year One: Friendship Week
Children in Year One spent the week joyfully celebrating Friendship Week. Inspired by the story Elmer, they explored the idea that it is wonderful to be different and that everyone’s uniqueness should be celebrated. Through class discussions, the children learned that...
Year One & Two: Children In Need
This years theme is “Challenge Yourself to 25.” Year One and Two participated in a 25 themed circuit. The activities we completed included 25 squats, 25 shuttle runs and 25 star jumps, to name a few. It was tiring but we all had great fun.
How has the Quayside changed?
In History this half term, Year 3 are learning about how the Great Fire of Gateshead devastated the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside. To begin the unit of learning, the children compared maps of the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside at the time of the Great Fire in...
Fitness Circuits
In PE, year 3 have been enjoying taking part in some fitness circuits. The children have worked their way around various stations working on various activities to develop strength and stamina. these have included; shuttle runs, squats, toe taps, step ups, star jumps,...
Children in Need
The School Council have worked hard over the past couple of weeks to plan and organise a fun filled day to help raise as much money as possible for children who are in need. All children were invited to wear something yellow or spotty for the day. Many children bought...
Friendship Week in Reception
In Reception class, the children have celebrated Friendship Week. They thought about the special friends they have and what it means to be a good friend. On Friday during RSHE, the children listened to the story 'Blue Chameleon'. Blue Chameleon is very lonely and has...
Friendship Week in Year 4
This past week in Year 4, we celebrated Friendship Week, a special time to think about kindness, teamwork and what it means to be a good friend. Throughout the week, we explored what makes friendships strong such as: kind words, helping others, respecting differences,...
Friendship Week in Year 6
This week, we have enjoyed taking part in a variety of activities to celebrate Friendship Week. In RSHE, we learnt about the British value of mutual respect and found out more about the Equality Act. We then discussed the importance of celebrating diversity and...
Friendship Week
This week in St Aidan’s has been Friendship week. Friendships are special and vital for our growth and wellbeing; Friendship Week is a special time to celebrate bonds that bring us together. By celebrating Friendship Week , we remind ourselves that everyday is an...
Children in Need
The children were all vibrantly dressed in yellow, many with Pudsey ears and accessories. Although it is a fun day for us at school, the children are aware of the importance of the Children in Need and how, with our donations, we can help change young people lives....