Glynwood Primary School

Summer Fair, Friday 11th July

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:00:35 +0000

Come along to our Summer Fair at 1:30 on Friday. Tombola, raffle, Name the Teddy, White Elephant stall, cakes, to name just a few!

Catapults and Chariots

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:51:37 +0000

Year 3 and 4 had their annual design and technology day on Wednesday 2nd July. All children took part designing, making, testing and evaluating a Roman catapult or chariot. Everyone had a very productive day, not only making their designs but working things out in a team! ( see the children in action on the Gallery )

Fantasy and Fairytales at Dilston Castle

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:27:57 +0000

Year One and Two had a magical day at Dilston Castle last week. We all looked fabulous in our costumes and the staff at Dilston were blown away by so many handsome knights, gorgeous princesses and twinkling fairies! We enjoyed making shields, crowns and masks and acted out a fairytale in the magical castle! We were super clue-finders on our treasure hunt and cast the spells to find the gold coins!

Housesteads Visit 25th June

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:19:27 +0000

The Year 3 and 4 classes had an exciting time meeting Maximus at Housesteads where they were put through their paces as Roman recruits! They enjoyed dressing up as Ancient Romans, complete with mosaic badges and clay jewellery made in class.
(photographs can be seen on the Gallery)

Year 5 & 6 end of term performance

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:10:06 +0000

Year 5 and 6 are busy rehearsing for their end of year performance, Revolting Rhymes and Rousing Rhythms. The date for the performances is Tuesday 15th July at 2.00 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. Please come along and support the pupils in what should be a fun show to end the year.

Admission will be by ticket only costing £1 for entry and programmes will cost 20p

Art Week

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:09:45 +0000

Year One and Two had a fabulous time during Art Week. We worked really hard on a variety of activities, including making sock puppets, designing t-shirts and painting lanterns. We also investigated the work of the artist Paul Klee and did our own pastel versions of a painting called Seneico. Some of us did some fantastic pavement pictures using chalks too!

Other sports!

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:07:38 +0000

Well done to all children who partcipated in the Glynwood games and the various cricket festivals over the past few weeks. There were many successes and all pupils represented their school with the right attitude and tried their best.

Our trip to Safety Works

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:01:32 +0000

Year 1 and 2 recently visited the Safety Works centre for a number of workshops. We had a great afternoon and learned all about being safe on the road, at home and at the beach. Some of us were even put in the police cells!

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Year 5 & 6 trip to Ingram Valley

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:56:51 +0000

During the last week in June the whole of Years 5 and 6 visited Ingram Valley as part of their topic about Northumberland. A fantastic time was had by all and the children behaved extremely well during their visit. The day began with a hill climb to the summit of Brough Law, from where the pupils sketched a variety of landscapes across the valley. Unfortunately the rains fell and we headed down the hill for an early lunch. After lunch the chuildren were set a task of creating a dam across the river in their groups. The pupils were judged on the quality of their dam and the standard of presentation. Some groups were slightly more focused on catching the local wildlife rather than brave the freezing temperatures - but after an hours building, the victorious teams were Mr Otterson's group and Ms Taylor's group. The children finished off with a plodge and play in the pools created by their dams - some even managed to submerge themselves fully just to show the quality of their dam building skills!

Football success!!!!

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:52:46 +0000

Fabulous results from both our girls and boys year 5 / 6 football teams,meant that both won their respective leagues this summer. The presentation evening for the boys leagues will take place on Thursday 10th july at Stormont main social club. Well done boys and girls!

Gateshead Athletics

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:42:06 +0000

On the final day in June, 20 pupils attended the annual athletics tournament at Gateshead Stadium. There were a team of 10 year 3 / 4 athletes and 10 year 5 / 6 athletes participating in a range of different events. The Glynwood athletes proved extremely successful winning a host of medals on the day.

Roll of honour

Year 5 / 6

Bronze medal in the cricket ball throw - Hazel Harpin
Silver medal in the 3 spring jump - Bart Kowalczyk

Year 3 / 4

Gold medal in the 3 spring jump - Chayse Martin
Gold medal in the girls 60 m sprint - Chayse Martin
Gold medal in the girls relay - Chayse Martin, Gemma Tse, Caitlin Worlidge & Lucy Richardson
Silver medal in the 800m run - Lucy Richardson
Bronze medal in the 60m skipping - Molly Barber

All the children performed exceptionally well and many more pupils missed out on a medal by only one or two places.

fantastic job well done!!!

Early Years and Key Stage 1 enjoy sports day

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:38:24 +0000

On Thursday 3rd July children from Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed their sports day. Children competed in events such as running, sprint and long distance, ball and spoon, obstacle, skipping races, the welly waddle and relay races.

Teachers then joined the 3 legged race. Victory went to Mrs Yielder and Mrs Damti.
Finally everyone enjoyed watching the parents race.

Luckily the sun shone all morning for us and a great time was had by all.
Thank you to all who attended and supported us and helped make the morning such a success.

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Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:06:05 +0000

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Nursery release their butterflies

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:41:15 +0000

Nursery have been watching some caterpillars grown and change into butterflies.
They were very interesting and the children loved watching.
We recently released them into the garden.
We wonder if they'll come back to visit us again.

Reminder about Sports Day

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:04:41 +0000

Just to remind you that it is Early Years and Key Stage One Sports Day on Thursday 3rd July at 9.30 am.
Nursery will have their races first, then can either stay with a grown up or can go home.
Please can we remind you that children need to come to school ready in the morning with their kits and trainers on.
They will also need their water bottles, sun hats and cream, because of course it is going to be a beautiful day!!!
There will be sausage sandwiches for sale, as well as other refreshments, cakes and crisps, So please bring along some pennies.
Programmes will be on sale, but each one will hold a special number.
A winning number will be drawn at the end which will win a prize.
Don't forget too the parents race. We all look forward to it, so get practising. There will be a prize for ladies and mens races too.
See you all on Thursday.

Nursery have fun learning about transport

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:28:49 +0000

Children in Early Years have recently been learning all about transport.
They enjoyed making a car wash and garage, testing out rockets, throwing parachutes and even sawed their own wood to make boats.

What a fun topic.

Early Years grow amazing things in their garden

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:24:45 +0000

The children in Nursery and Reception have continued to enjoy working in their garden area.
They have recently pulled up onions, enjoyed tasting their own lettuce
and noticed some tiny apples starting to grow on their new apple trees.
Well done to all our budding gardeners.

Early Years enjoy their fantastic BIG TODDLE

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:18:19 +0000

On Thursday 19th June, Nursery and Reception classes took part in the Big Toddle.

This was to raise funds for Barnados. The children (and their grown ups too) had a fantastic time, toddled a very long way and had a fantastic afternoon.
We raised over £700.
So a big thank you to all who took part and to those who donated to this very worthy cause. Thank you very much.

On Sale!!

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:51:16 +0000

Fairtrade cereal bars are on sale to Key Stage 2 children at morning breaks.

We have PE T-shirts @£3.50 each and Water Bottles @£1.30 each, now in stock. If you would like to buy any please call into the school office.

Beanies are for sale in the school office to raise money for St Oswald's Hospice. We have tigers, giraffes and elephants at @£1 each.

Healthy Schools Week

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:40:45 +0000

This week (16th to 20th June) is Healthy Schools Week.
All of the classes will be doing work about how to live a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced, healthy diet and taking plenty of exercise.
There are also lots of sporting events taking place. Year 1 Multi-Skills is on Wednesday. Year 2 Cricket tournament is on Thursday. Key Stage 2 will be taking part in the Glynwood Games on Friday.

Arts Week

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:35:05 +0000

The week beginning 9th June was Arts Week. Everyone had a great week!
Foundation Stage made collages based on Matisse's Snail, made models of minibeasts, decorated tea light holders.
Year 1/2 made sock puppets, did weaving with carrier bags, decorated glass jars, designed and decorated T shirts.
Year 3/4 had a Roman theme for the week. They made life size soldiers using collage, mosaics, jewellery, finger puppets.
Year 5/6 drew landscapes and Northumbrian landmarks using pencil, paint, pastel, mosaic and mixed media.

Photos from the week will soon be added to the Gallery - watch this space!

June 2008 Newsletter

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:41:31 +0000

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Football League Champions!!!

Wed, 21 May 2008 09:39:16 +0000

Our Year 5/6 football team are winners of the Summer League!
They played 4 matches and won all 4:
v The Drive 2 - 0
v Billy Quay 3 - 0
v Fell Dyke 3 - 0
v Falla Park 6 - 2
The team: Jack Hills, Alex Quinn, John Cain, Hazel Harpin, Stewart Richardson, Liam Davidson, Brandon Webber, Andrew Larter, Michael Kelly, David Appleby, Drew Harding.
Well done to all of them.

Upcoming Sports Tournaments

Wed, 21 May 2008 09:35:41 +0000

Teams from Glynwood are taking part in two tournaments in the near future.
22nd May - Year 3/4 striking & fielding at Joseph Swan
12th June - Year 5/6 girls' football at Joseph Swan
We wish both teams every success & hope that they have fun taking part!

Sports coaching

Wed, 21 May 2008 09:26:24 +0000

Several classes are having sports coaching this half term, and having loads of fun learning new sports skills.
Year 5 - cricket, athletics, golf
Year 5/6 - cricket, athletics
Year 6 - girls' football
Year 1/2 - dance
Year 3/4 - basketball
Year 3/4 - funfit
Cricket coaching is through the Chance to Shine initiative, FunFit and basketball are run by our own Mrs Armstrong, the other coaching is provided through the PE Partnership.

Fairtrade shop

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:34:19 +0000

This Wednesday will be the last time we will be selling our Fairtrade products after school. But don't panic, we will have a Fairtrade stall at our Summer Fair in July.

Rewards for Sport at Joseph Swan School.

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:30:44 +0000

On Wednesday 7th May, 13 children from Key Stage 2 visited Joseph Swan as part of their Rewards for Sport Programme. Photos from the afternoon can be found in the Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 galleries.

Thank you, Skipton Building Society

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:25:06 +0000

Ms Morton (Luc Hall's Grandma) from Skipton Building Society came to Assembly this morning to present us with a cheque for £276. The Building Society is sponsoring our new team tracksuits, and the money given will be enough for us to buy 12 sets of tracksuits for our sports teams to wear when they represent Glynwood at sporting events. We are extremely grateful to Skipton Building Society for their generosity.

Summer Fair

Sun, 18 May 2008 09:14:51 +0000

The date of the Summer Fair has been changed to Friday 11th July as the original date clashes with the Gateshead Schools Athletics Festival.

Year 5/6 web radio stories

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:41:54 +0000

On Thursday 8th May Mrs Barnes' and Mrs Walker's classes went to Gateshead CLC to record some stories for Gateshead CLC web radio. Click on the podcasts to listen to them.