Butterknowle Primary School This week in Geography, our Key Stage 1 children explored the fascinating topic of coastal erosion! We began by learning what a coast is and how the sea can gradually change the shape of the land. The children discovered that waves can wear away rocks and cliffs over time, using key terms such as erosion, waves, and coastline. Through hands-on activities, the class: Observed how water can break down materials Created mini "coasts" using sand and watched how waves change their shape Drew and wrote about their observations The children were full of curiosity and asked some fantastic questions about how beaches are formed and why cliffs sometimes collapse. It was wonderful to see them thinking like young geographers!

St John's Chapel Primary School A wonderful afternoon for Class 1 as we created a rock pool together. The children investigated how waves and tides shape rock pools and shared ideas about the creatures we might findcrabs, sea anemones, starfish and more. Their excitement and curiosity made the whole activity come alive. They loved drawing their own rock pools and labelling them all by themselves using their phonics. So much independence and brilliant effort from everyone.

Hamsterley Primary School Class 1 had a fantastic afternoon den building and whittling sticks, ready for roasting marshmallows for our s'mores.

Hamsterley Primary School On Friday afternoon we celebrated VE Day in school! We enjoyed dancing to wartime music, creating our own Union Jack flags, and finishing the day with a fun game of football

St. John's Chapel Primary Weaving Wonders This week Class 3 have began having a go at the skill of weaving. The children had great fun and it was clear to see the concentration and determination on each and every child's face! I look forward to seeing their next piece of weaving as they develop their skills.

St. John's Chapel and Wearhead Primary Congratulations to all of this week's certificate winners.

Butterknowle Primary School Flower Power in Key Stage 1! Our Key Stage 1 pupils have been blossoming in their art lessons while learning all about flowers Inspired by roses, they explored colour, shape, form and texture, then got creative by making their own beautiful roses using paper and clay The children showed fantastic focus and imagination, carefully shaping petals to bring their floral creations to life

In Science this week, Year 1 and 2 tested different types of paper for strength, absorbency and texture. Using our results, we suggested which jobs our different papers are suited to.

Reception have been learning about the importance of keeping our seas free of rubbish. They looked at different types of rubbish and whether it could be recycled.

We celebrated VE day in style with flags, juice and some wartime music. Thank you to Donna our cook for our delicious red, white and blue biscuits.

Hamsterley Primary School Tonight in cookery club, the children enjoyed making their own pizza pockets. Everyone chose their favourite toppings before carefully pressing the pastry edges with a fork to close them

Hamsterley Primary School This afternoon, EYFS learnt about a special Christian celebration called baptism. We talked about welcoming, care, kindness and belonging. The children then enjoyed taking part in their very own baptism role play.

This afternoon Bees enjoyed practicing cricket in preparation for the inter schools cricket tournament at Raby castle in a couple of weeks time. The children practiced their skills at being batters and fielders and playing as part of a team.

Wearhead After School Club took a creative turn this week as we all stepped into the world of pottery. We began by watching a video on how to make a pinch pot, and once it finished, the children got straight to work shaping their own. What impressed me most was the determinationevery child made one, even those who didn't enjoy the texture of the clay. Their effort and resilience made me incredibly proud.

Cookery Club was full of excitement as we made a batch of banana and chocolate chip muffins. The children worked together beautifully, taking turns to measure, pour and mix until the kitchen smelled amazing. What made today even more special was using eggs brought in by two of the childrenadding a lovely personal touch to our recipe. We're all looking forward to tasting our creations.