A visit from Gobi…

21st November 2014Mr G Mcintosh

IMG_0691 IMG_0692 IMG_0688 IMG_0690Following his first visit, over 18 months ago, Gobi Ranganathan from the Charity Shine came

back to pay us a visit.

After a very long journey Gobi eventually made it to Jarrow in time for assembly where he told the children about his sporting life playing badminton and about his charity work for Shine.

The children enjoyed seeing the medals from the World, European and British championships and Gobi’s national shirt.  With the news that badminton has been recently classified as a Paralympics sport, we hope to see Gobi competing in Tokyo in 2020!

 

House Mathematics Competition

20th November 2014Mr G Mcintosh

This morning, the four houses competed for the second house trophy of the year, The house Multiplication Tables Trophy!

Each team consisted of one child from each year group from 3 – 6.  They then competed in a series of mathematical, multiplication based challenges, racing against each other.  Things were very close after the third round and got closer still when Miss Lenney added on the infant scores.  To gain points for their house, each infant child was given a mathematical challenge to complete at home, if they brought it back in they were awarded a point for their team.

Tensions ran high.  The crowd were silent.  The anticipation could be felt, pulsating in the air…

Miss Lenney (not milking the crowd at all!) announced the places in the traditional reverse order…

Finally, the hall exploded as Durham were announced as champions!  Durham’s house captain came to congratulate his team and fellow house captain before the trophy was proudly pinned to their house board.

A massive thank you to all of the children for taking part, and to Miss Lenney for organising the event.

Stay tuned for the next competition in the new year, who will win that one..?

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Proud school!

18th November 2014Mr G Mcintosh

I know data does not excite everyone as much as it does me but I wanted to share our results from the end of the last accademic year.  I am so proud of all of the hard work put in by all of the staff and the children to achieve these amazing results!

Well done every one!  

Children in Need 2014

14th November 2014Mr G Mcintosh

Once again, the children at Bede Burn have supported this amazing charity.  Children have donated money to come dressed as their favourite superheros; Iron Man, Superman / woman, the hulk, Miss Lenney, my Gran… were just a few of the outstanding costumes. The children were also invited to bring in their own favourite bear bandaged up, just like Pudsy.

A massive thanks goes to Mrs Peacock who has, once again, knitted her legendary Pudsy Bears for the children to win in a raffle.  I know that children who have long since left Bede Burn, still have one or two of her knitted creations lurking in their houses!

It was lovely to see the children’s delight when they won and this year we had a lot of first time winners.  For more pictures of the day click here.

 

 

 

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Remembrance Day

6th November 2014Mr G Mcintosh

Year 2 have enjoyed finding out information about Remembrance Day, and we are all looking forward to our visit to our local Cenotaph next week.

 

 

Toy Museum!

6th November 2014Mr G Mcintosh

 

Last half term Year 1 and Year 2 were learning about toys and decided a trip to a toy Museum would be a fantastic idea. We visited the Monkwearmouth Station museum and completed an exciting toy trail. The children were also able to delve into an old toy treasure chest and explore the toys with their friends.  They investigated the similarities and differences and discussed the properties.  We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon!

Did you know Mr Potato Head was invented in the 1950s? When Mr Potato head was first invented, children were given just the different parts which they put onto an actual potato.

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‘Tis the Season!

6th November 2014Mr G Mcintosh

We are fast approaching the festive season, and preparations are in full swing! Our Key Stage 2 Christmas Production this year is called ‘Peace Child’. Set in Mambica, it tells the tale of two tribes who struggle to get along until the arrival of a newborn child brings peace. Auditions have been held, costumes and props are underway… we have all of the ingredients for another successful show and can’t wait to get rehearsing!

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Pumpkin carving results

24th October 2014Mr G Mcintosh

Well, that’s it for the year.  The votes are cast and the winners are decided.

I would like to say an amazing well done to all involved, it really was a difficult choice, but, the winners were:

Reception

3rd  isabelle
2nd Maisy and Sophie
1st  Ruby

Year 1

3rd  Shay
2nd  Harry
1st  Sam

Year 2

3rd Charlie
2nd  Connor
1st  Tia

Year 3

3rd  Abbie
2nd  Cameron
1st  Neive

Year 4

3rd  Ethan
2nd  Aaron
1st  Mason

Year 5

3rd Jocelyn
2nd  Jake
1st Amelia

Year 6

3rd  Emily
2nd  Jakob
1st  Morgan

Overall AYDON won the trophy this year, as you can see Mrs Evans was delighted!

House Pumpkin Contest

23rd October 2014Mr G Mcintosh

Wow!

Just.

WOW!

Once again I am thrilled with the level of skill shown by the children and their parents in carving the pumpkins for the house competition.  The pumpkins will be judged tomorrow, and the winners from each class will be announced in a special assembly at 2.30!

It is going to be a tough choice again this year!

Here are a selection of entries, can you spot yours?

Look out for the winners photographs tomorrow and for the announcement of the winning house!