Advent Wreath Blessing
We celebrated our First Advent Liturgy in St. Alban's Church today. We blessed our school Advent Wreaths.
Year 4
December 2, 2011
We celebrated our First Advent Liturgy in St. Alban's Church today. We blessed our school Advent Wreaths.
Teachers Awards
Year 1:Abbie Carruthers for fantastic ideas in Literacy
Year 1/2: Scott Handleigh for working hard and improved behaviour
Year 2: Emily Docherty for working so hard on her part in our play
Year 3: Nicole Dimond for always being so cheerful and helping everyone in class
Year 4: Kieron Milne for always asking sensible questions
Year 5: Kieron Gilmore for his excellent writing in Literacy
Year 6M: Davis Handleigh for his improved ice-skating skills
Year 6A: Anna Bailes for being a lovely member of Year 6
Well done everyone for working so hard over the past week
November 21, 2011
Anti-bullying wrist bands
Anti-bullying wristbands were on sale during anti-bullying week, 14th and 18th November, to raise money for the charity anti-bullying alliance. We raised a total of £103. Thank you to all who bought them.
Children In Need Raffle
Congratulations to the winner of the 2011 Children In Need Raffle.
Thank you to everyone who took part we raised a total of £193.60
Teachers awards
Year R: Jerrard Dagdag for a fantastic picture of his story
Year 1: Joseph Houston for sharing his wonderful knowledge of plants with Year 1
Year 1/2: Thomas Hughs for always being ready to answer questions in maths
Year 2: Lewis Rutherford for trying really hard in singing practice
Year 3: Ethan White for always taking part and sharing ideas
Year 4: Lucy Perry for always being ready to listen.
Year 5: Peter Hamilton for improved behaviour in class
Year 6M: Estelle Clark for fantastic freeze framing in Literacy.
Year 6A: Olivia Lazzaei for fantastic teamwork during shelter building
Mrs Clark: Megan Shiell for outstanding written work about Shabbat
Mrs Fox: Rosie Bamling for good answers when planning the Year 1 Liturgy
November 18, 2011
Thank You!
At St. Alban's school we are so lucky to have excellent volunteers that come into school when needed. Recently we embarked on a Comenius cookery fortnight where all children had the opportunity to cook recipes from Turkey and Finland. This was a roaring success, with children tasting foods they never imagined they would. Thank you for all of your help! The recipe books are still available to buy at £2 from Mrs Reynolds.
November 15, 2011
Year 4 have an arresting time!
Oh no! I've been caught!
A visit from a policeman helps us with our enquiries in our Signs and Symbols RE topic
October 20, 2011
Teacher Awards
Rec: All Reception class for excellent behaviour on their recent trips
Year 1: Isabella Rogers for producing fantastic work in science
Year 1/2: Lucy McShane for being kind and helpful member of the class
Year 2: Hannah Ellison for her lovely manners and excellent behaviour at all times.
Year 3: Owen Hawes for working extremely hard in Literacy and Numeracy
Year 4: Katherine Ruff for her great pottery skills and her improved handwriting
Year 5: Katie Wilkinson for writing an excellent revolting recipe.
Year 6M: Luke Gilmore being an excellent friend to his Year R Buddy
Year 6A: Jordan Davison for his excellent short story
Mrs. Clark: All of Year 5 for their excellent behaviour and listening skills
Mrs. Bridon: Sam Urwin for good work in letters and sounds
October 6, 2011
Teachers awards
Reception: Magaret Stewart for being a useful and caring member of the class
Year 1: Jake Bloomer for some loverly work on our topic
Year 1/2: Michael Porthouse for listening carefully and working hard
Year 2: Jorja Gardner for trying really hard in Numeracy
Year 3: Chloe Bloomer for listening so well and remembering some important facts.
Year 4: Joshua Povey for trying really hard with his Numeracy work.
Year 5: Shamus Kennedy for excellent behaviour and work at Heworth CLC
Year 6A: George Kasfikis for excellent reading
Year 6M: Laura Elsy for working hard in Numeracy
Mrs Clark: Ben Winship for thoughtful work in R.E
Mrs Fox: All of Year 6 for their efforts in litergical dance
Mrs Bridon: Jack Georgeson for always having a friendly face
March 8, 2011
Bede's world trip
Year 4 enjoyed dressing up as Anglo Saxons.
Bede's world trip
Year 4 had fun dressing up as Anglo Saxons for the day.
January 28, 2011
Cooking
Making Anglo Saxon bread. Kneading dough
Year 4 scientists
Seperating our mixtures
Red table working well together
November 3, 2010
Finding Out About Confirmation
Year 4 are learning about Confirmation. Children took the roles of Bishop, priest, candidate and sponsor. They thought about the meaning of the words and actions used.
October 8, 2010
Year 4 and the Ancient Romans
Year 4 have enjoyed making Roman bread as part of our study of the Ancient Romans. We needed to convert the recipe to make sure we made enough for everyone.
We have made shields and carried out Roman Soldier drills and formation. We had our rations of bread once we had completed our exercises! It was very tasty!
June 11, 2010
World Cup Fever!
Today, World Cup Fever hit St. Alban's. Today we are dressed in the colours of our favourite teams. Come on England!!
May 26, 2010
Exploring the Save the Children Website
Year 4 watched video clips from the Save the Children website as part of their Citizenship work on Friendship. They found out about friends living in Kroo Bay in Sierra Leone and wrote Friendship poems. There was lots of information on the website about the work Save the Children do and how our fundraising will help.
March 16, 2010
'Little Red Riding Hood'
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Here is the animation that Year 4 produced when they worked with Oscar Stringer.
Click on the link to watch the film. It will only play if you have Real Player installed onto your computer.
The Dance Festival
This year, the Dance Festival had an Olympic theme. We mixed 'Chariots of Fire' with FloRida to create 'Chariots in Flo.' Dancing at the SAGE was an amazing experience.
March 11, 2010
Dance in Year 4
Year 4 have been busy preparing a routine for the Gateshead Dance Festival.The children have enjoyed working with from the Dance company, 'Happy Feet.' Good luck for the festival next Tuesday.
March 3, 2010
Animation Antics!
These Year 4 children spent a day at the Dryden Centre working on 'Stop Motion' animation. The children moulded their own plasticine characters and very patiently filmed very tiny movements which eventually built up to a short film. The children are hugley looking forward to watching the film at the Odeon in the Metro Centre on Friday.
January 22, 2010
'Hats for Haiti!'
Today, everyone in school wore a hat to raise money for the Haiti Eathquake Appeal. There were some really funny and funky hats; Mrs Fox wore a Zorro hat and Mrs Reynolds look very summery in a huge sombrero! In classes, we found out about Haiti and said this prayer together:
Dear Lord
We pray for the people of Haiti.
Comfort those who hurt and be with those who are sad.
We pray for food, water, shelter and healing for the people of Haiti.
Help us to share what we have with our sisters and brothers
as they begin to rebuild their lives
Amen
December 16, 2009
Big Christmas Sing
Years 3 and 4 entertained parents and relatives at their Christmas concert. They were taking part in the Christian Aid Big Christmas Sing and raised £56.97 for the charity. Well done and thank you to everyone who enjoyed the concert and the refreshments afterwards.
December 14, 2009
"Ding Dong Merrily on High!"
Year 3 and 4 rehearse for the Christmas Concert on Wednesday.
December 4, 2009
Year 4's Schools Linking Project
As part of the School Linking Network, Year 4 from Brighton Avenue Primary School visited St Alban's Year 4 this week. In the morning they listened to Mr Glickman from the Gateshead Jewish community talking about the synagogue. They also worked with Susie, a story-teller, on a tale about Hannukah. In the afternoon they were very busy making mezuzahs, havdalah candles, tasting Jewish food and sketching artefacts. Many of the children have become friends and we are sure we will keep in contact with Brighton Avenue.
November 20, 2009
Children in Need Raffle
Well done to the lucky winner of Pudsey Bear.
November 16, 2009
Check out the Year 4 Gallery
Year 4 Linking Schools Project
Year 4 had a fantastic day at Brighton Avenue School. The children worked with a storyteller on Indian myths and legends and were even taught Bollywood dancing.
October 5, 2009
Year 4's Schools Linking Project
As part of their Schools Linking Project Year 4 worked with Northumbria University PGCE students at Shipley Art Gallery, where they met their linked school, Brighton Avenue. Everyone had a very creative day and we're looking forward to the next meeting at Brighton Avenue in November.
September 18, 2009
Year 4 go Roman!
Year 4 had a great time making Roman shields. What an impressive army!
July 6, 2009
Year 4 visit Heworth CLC
Year 4 worked on making their own short film about a character called Jonni Starr. They wrote the script and recorded their own music and dialogue. Well done Year 4.
June 15, 2009
Year 4 having fun at Whickham Thorns
Year 4 had a fantastic day out at Whickham Thorns.
Assault course, archery, sledging, orienteering, climbing- what a great day!
For more pictures, view the gallery.
February 5, 2009
Year 4 Visit Bedes World
Today Year 4 visited Bedes World. We had a great day learning about St. Bede and the Anglo Saxons. For more pictures of our exciting day take a look in the Year 4 gallery.
January 19, 2009
Dance Club - Years 4 and 5
Dance club 20.1.09
Click on the link to read the letter about Year 4 and 5 Dance Club
December 18, 2008
Christmas Songs and Carols
Year 3 and 4 put us all into the 'Christmas mood' as they treated us to a selection of Christmas songs and carols. We were wowed by solo performances from Isaac, Nikhil, Faye, Emily and Rachel.
"I really loved the Year 3 and 4 singing the 12 days of Christmas. They were so good at all the actions!" Gemma Bainbridge.
"I really loved Rudolf the Red Nosed reindeer!" Nathan Young.
For more pictures, view the Christmas album in the Gallery.
December 17, 2008
Year 3 and 4 Christmas Party
To view more pictures of all the fun, have a look in the Christmas Gallery.
Bulb Planting
Year 3 and 4 have had a very enjoyable morning planting bulbs with Mr. Seaton.
More pictures in the Year 4 Gallery.
December 16, 2008
Guitar Concert
Tonight, the Guitar club and Year 4 played to a jam-packed audience.
"My personal favourite was Jingle Bells". Miss McVittie.
Year 4 only started Guitar tuition at the beginning of the school year so we were particularly impressed with their playing. Bravo!
Well done to all guitarists who peformed at our concert tonight.
October 20, 2008
Dreaming.
In our Art lessons this term Year 4 have been thinking about journeys. We thought about dreams and using paint and collage we recreated these journeys in an abstract style.
September 25, 2008
Year 4 Guitar Lessons
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Click on the link to read the letter about Year 4 guitar lessons
All Year 4 children are learning to play the guitar each Tuesday afternoon during their music lesson. Mr Nicholson, a teacher from Gateshead LA Music Service, is teaching the class. Miss Laws is joining the children and is learning to play the guitar too.
September 10, 2008
Gymnastics
In Year 4, as part of our gymnastics topic this term, we have been practising our balancing.
We made individual balances and partner balances.
July 7, 2008
Trips to Gateshead CLC
This week, children from Year 2, 3, 4 and 5 are visiting Gateshead City Learning Centre. Children are going to explore new technology. Year 2 and 3 are using a digital video, animation, digital music and digital photography. Year 4 and 5 have the opportunity to create an animated slideshow and to broadcast live on the internet as part of Gateshead CLC Radio.
June 23, 2008
Year 3 and Year 4 visit Whickham Thorns
On Wednesday Year 3 and Year 4 visited Whickham Thorns. Everyone had a fantastic time taking part in the adventurous activities. Have a look in the gallery for more photographs of our fun day out.
March 25, 2008
Classroom Dig
We spent the morning as archaeologists...
March 18, 2008
A Celebration of Easter
17.3.08 A Celebration of Easter
Join the children from Years 3 and 4 for A Celebration of Easter in St Alban's Church on Friday 28th March at 6.00 pm.
Click on the link for a copy of the letter to parents.
March 5, 2008
Bede's World
Year 4 enjoyed their trip to BEDE'S WORLD.
February 29, 2008
I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor - Year 4
Listen to I'm Being Eaten By A Boa Constrictor (mp3)
Year 4 children recorded 'I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor' for our Comenius CD.
February 25, 2008
Young Enterprise
We have completed a 5 week Young Enterprise Programme on the theme of "Our City".
February 14, 2008
Enjoy your half term
A message to all Y4 pupils
February 12, 2008
Take a seat...
This half term our Design & Technology topic, "Take a seat" has proved popular with our Y4 class. We looked at a range of chair designs and then embarked upon designing our own chairs for a fantasy character.
February 7, 2008
Literacy
We have been exploring expressive and descriptive language in poetry.This is an example of what we have created as a class. Both myself and Mrs Husband are sure that you will be very impressed!