Advent Wreath Blessing
We celebrated our First Advent Liturgy in St. Alban's Church today. We blessed our school Advent Wreaths.
Year 5
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.
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
Barnaby in Finland
Barnaby and friends flew to Finland for a Comenius overseas cultural visit.
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
April 15, 2011
Year 5's performance of 'Easter!'
Year 5 told the Easter story through song, action and narration. 'Easter!' tells of Jesus' preaching, teaching and miracles, his joyful entry into Jerusalem and the events leading up to his arrest and crucifixion. It concludes with the wonder of his friends when they see the risen Christ.
March 9, 2011
Year Macbeth Project
Year 5 visited the Sunderland Winter Gardens where we watched scenes from Macbeth. We interviewed the cast.
November 26, 2010
Highly Commended in National Poetry Competition!
Last June children worked with Gateshead's Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service to celebrate Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month. We were delighted to discover that the work of one of our children had been Highly Commended in the National Poetry Competition.
October 13, 2010
Playground Buddy Training
Year 5 enjoyed a morning of playground buddy training today. They found out how to teach younger children playground games that make break times enjoyable and active.
July 15, 2010
EMTAS Celebration Day
Bernadette and Sabrina Smith were invited to a celebration ceremony at Dryden Teachers' Centre by the Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service. They were presented with certificates by the Mayor of Gateshead. The girls had made a dvd of Bernadete's First Holy Communion with Digital Voice Media Productions. They also received certificates from the Royal Television Society for their film.
Sports Day fun!
July 2, 2010
Year 5 trip to Beamish
June 8, 2010
Performance Poetry
Year 5 had a great afternoon at Cardinal Hume where they listeded to a poet perform her poems. We even got to make up and perform our own poems.
May 5, 2010
Transformers!
Several Year 5 children visited Heworth CLC today. The children had great fun building and programming lego robots! The children programmed the robots to do lots of difficult tasks.... what next... a robot that does your homework?
March 12, 2010
St. Alban's in Bloom!
St. Alban's truly is 'in bloom' with paintings of beautiful spring flowers!
The whole school have been painting pictures of different spring flowers. Some of our masterpieces have been entered in The Gateshead in Bloom Art Competition.
February 11, 2010
Music and Art in Year 5
Year 5 recreate Picasso's 'The Musicians!'
February 4, 2010
Y5 make music at Gateshead CLC
February 9, 2010
Maths Investigation
Year 5 try to work out the height of the tallest woman in the world!
January 29, 2010
Cycle Training
Year 5 and 6 have been involved in cycle training sessions this week. The children are being trained up to level 2 of the National standards for Child Cyclists Training, known as 'Bikeability'.
So watch out, we may be coming to a road near you!!
January 21, 2010
Cycling Proficiency Training
"After today's lesson, I am more confident on my bike." Faye De Luen
"It's lots of fun and the instructor is very nice." Katie Luke
January 5, 2010
Fun in the Snow!
December 17, 2009
Christmas Dinner!
The whole school, teachers and children enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch today. Everyone was full of Christmas cheer as we sung carols and pulled crackers.
Thank you to the kitchen staff for making sure we are all in the festive spirit.
December 14, 2009
Festive Fun In Year 5!
Year 5 have been busy decorating Christmas tree ornaments.
November 20, 2009
Man of the Match
St. Alban's football team played their first match of the season last night at Gateshead Stadium. Our boys played very well and drew 1: 1 with Wardley Primary. Our man of the match, above, scored a brilliant goal.
November 17, 2009
'Make a stand and wear a band!'
St. Alban's is showing our support for Anti-bullying week by wearing blue wristbands.
November 4, 2009
Bang! Whizz! Crack! Sizzle!
Remember, remember the 5th November...
In Creative time, classes have produced lots of artwork about Bonfire Night.
Year 5 created firework pictures using chalk.
For more pictures, take a look in the Year 5 and 6 galleries.
October 22, 2009
Working hard in Year 5
October 2, 2009
Year 5 enjoy working with their friends
September 16, 2009
Election Fever!
It's election time. Year 5 have been busy preparing for the Key Stage 2 School Council elections. Candidates have written and delivered speeches and votes have been cast. Watch this space....
June 25, 2009
Year 5 at Heworth CLC
Here are Year 5 at Heworth CLC. The children had a great time learning about Control Technology and used a digital software programme called Photoshop.
April 24, 2009
Man of the Match
St. Alban's played another great game against Falla Park but were unlucky not to win.
St. Alban's 0 Falla Park 0.
Congratulations to the Man of the Match.
March 26, 2009
Year 5 Easter Play
Miss Robinson and Year 5 worked hard to produce a very moving stage version of the Easter story. The children sang, read and acted beautifully.
March 13, 2009
Meet our new School Librarians
February 11, 2009
Year 5 have been enjoying making clay containers as part of their Art topic this half term.
January 29, 2009
Year 5 Liturgy
Join us for the Year 5 liturgy on 'Journeys' tomorrow morning at 9.10 am. All welcome.
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 12, 2008
Christmas activities in Year 5
Year 5 have been busy making biscuits and Christmas place settings.
September 11, 2008
Year 5 ICT
Year 5's ICT topic this half term is Graphical Modelling. The children have been making collages using paper and are going to try to recreate the same effect using the computer. The work that was produced during last week's lesson was very colourful.
Year 5 PE
Year 5 really enjoyed their energetic PE lesson last week, despite ending up worn out!.
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.
May 7, 2008
Year 5 have been enjoying their PE lessons with FA coach Mr. Pringle every Wednesday afternoon. The children have been putting lots of effort into learning new skills.
April 30, 2008
Performance Poetry
Year 5 had a great time reading and performing the poem The Ceremonial Band. The children, in their groups, decided who would read the part of each instrument and they all joined in for the chorus. We all enjoyed listening to each other.
Lowry Work
The children in Year 5 have been enjoying producing their own drawings based on Lowry's industrial paintings. This work follows a lovely visit to the Lowry exhibition at the Sunderland Winter Gardens on Monday afternoon. Please look in the gallery for more photographs of the children working.
March 25, 2008
Archaeological Dig
Year 5 really enjoyed finding out about what being an archaeologist involves. We had a great time digging up artefacts from as long ago as the Iron Age!
March 14, 2008
Year 5 visit to Cardinal Hume, 12.3.08
On Wednesday 12th March, Year 5 were involved in a Singing Day at Cardinal Hume. They worked really hard all afternoon, learning new songs and practising for their performance in the evening.
The behaviour from the Year 5 children was outstanding and their singing was absolutely spectacular. The whole school were also lucky enough to watch the Year 5's perform in Merit Assembly.
Well done Year 5. Great ambassadors for St. Alban's.
March 10, 2008
Year 5 Singing
Year 5 visited Cardinal Hume School last Wednesday for a singing day. Along with children from other schools they learned a selection of songs.
February 29, 2008
The Drunken Sailor - Year 5
Listen to The Drunken Sailor (mp3)
Year 5 children recorded The Drunken Sailor for the Comenius CD.
February 7, 2008
Year 5 Art
Year 5 have been enjoying Art this half term. We have been looking at containers made by the artist Picasso. We have designed our own containers based on these pieces. We have started to make our own containers out of clay.
February 1, 2008
Fairtrade shopkeepers
We were given the responsibility of being 'shopkeepers' for the fairtrade stall.
As you can see, we look very professional. What's more, our maths skills are so good, you certainly wouldn't be short changed!
Thank you for all your kind support; the Fairtrade stall was very busy!
Fairtrade Stall
I really enjoyed selling fairtrade goods.
The chocolate chip cookies were a best seller!
