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Saturday 13th June 2026, Sacred Hear t Church

Year 3 loved their Quidditch taster session with Active Future Newcastle this morning! The children were thrilled to have the opportunity to learn how to play a game inspired by one of their favourite book series. There was fantastic teamwork, determination and excitement on display as the children competed in their houses. A huge well done to Gryffindor, Hufflepuff and Slytherin for their brilliant effort and sportsmanship throughout the session!

This week in Year 5, we have had great fun preparing for our performance of The Tempest. We had a special visitor from Northern Stage who helped us with our rehearsals, and in Drama Club this week we began making costumes. Our English lessons have been based on the wonderful book Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover by Markus Motum. We even submitted our own proposals to NASA!

We are delighted to let you know that the children have successfully filled their Star Reward Jar! As the children voted for a “Morris Mystery Reward”, Mrs Morris arranged a surprise "Ice Cream Parlour" treat for the children. The children enjoyed either a small serving of ice cream with optional toppings or an ice lolly. Well done, Year 3!

🌟 What an amazing Careers Week for Year 6! 🌟 Our pupils have had a fantastic opportunity to explore a wide range of different careers and discover more about the exciting world of work. They enjoyed learning about roles including physiotherapy, journalism, science, running an antiques shop, surveying, education and many more. A huge highlight of the week was welcoming parents into school to share their experiences, talk about their careers and inspire our children. The chil

Year 1 have had a super week and have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in Career Week. The children loved learning about a variety of different careers and finding out about the many opportunities available to them in the future. A highlight of the week was welcoming special visitors into school. The children were fascinated to hear from Colleen, who spoke about her work in the antiques industry, and Jo, who shared her experiences working in journalism. Both visitors inspired t

This week has been full of exciting learning and experiences for our Year 2 children! 🔬 ScienceIn Science, the children have been exploring how plants grow. They learned about what makes a plant healthy or unhealthy and investigated what plants need to survive, such as water, light, and nutrients. The class also examined a variety of seeds, including those found inside different fruits, which sparked lots of curiosity and discussion. 🌱🍎🌻 🏃‍♂️ PEThe children thoroughly en

During Careers Week, Year 3 thoroughly enjoyed a series of inspiring talks from our parent volunteers. The children learned about a wide range of careers, including building surveying, physiotherapy, advisory teaching for young people with neurodiversities, journalism, and science. These engaging sessions gave pupils a valuable insight into different professions and helped them to think about the many exciting opportunities available to them in the future. A huge thank you to

ear 5 have had a brilliant week at school. They thoroughly enjoyed writing and performing their own version of The Tempest and would certainly have made William Shakespeare proud! The children also loved their final session of Gaelic football, where they took part in an exciting tournament and demonstrated great teamwork and sportsmanship. Careers Week has been a huge success, with children showing enthusiasm and curiosity as they learned about a wide range of future career

Today, Year 6 had a wonderful opportunity to meet representatives from Daft as a Brush (DAAB), who visited our school to share the incredible work they do for our local community. The volunteers spoke to the whole school about the charity's mission and how they support people by providing free transport to and from hospital appointments. Their stories helped us understand the difference that kindness, compassion and service can make in the lives of others. After the presentat

What a fantastic afternoon for our Year 6 cake sale! With the sun shining and the school community out in force, it was wonderful to see so many pupils, families and staff supporting the event and helping Year 6 raise money for their end-of-year celebrations. There was an amazing selection of homemade treats on offer, and they proved so popular that many sold out in no time. It was probably just as well everyone bought quickly—the glorious sunshine was starting to melt some o

Year 6 have been developing some important life skills this week! 🗺️ In Geography, the children have been learning how to read maps and use grid references to locate places accurately. These skills will be incredibly useful as they prepare for their upcoming residential visit to the Lake District, where map-reading and navigation will play an important role in their outdoor adventures. In their RHE lessons, pupils explored ways they can help and support others in an emergenc

Year 3 had a fantastically creative afternoon making their pneumatic toy designs from their DT unit. We looked at how compressed air can be used to control a mechanism and designed and made toys aimed at 5 year old children. We loved our finished products!

Year 1 have had a wonderful week back after the half-term break and have settled quickly into their learning. In Maths, the children have continued their work on equal groups and have enjoyed a range of practical activities to help consolidate their understanding. They have shown great enthusiasm as they explored this concept through hands-on learning experiences. In English, the children have been exploring the different settings visited by Georgie, the main character in The

This morning we shared our Celebration of the Word with our families. We celebrated the feast of Pentecost, the Church's birthday and the beginning of our faith community.

Year 5 have been working hard in their Design and Technology (DT) lessons to create their own recipe for spaghetti Bolognese. Throughout the project, they explored how to make their dish balanced, nutritious and, above all, delicious. The children carefully considered the ingredients they would use, learning about healthy eating and the importance of creating meals that are both enjoyable and good for us. In English, our focus has been on exploring the different themes in Sha

Year 5 have had a brilliant end to a fantastic term. This week, the classroom was transformed into a French café, where the children had the opportunity to try a range of French drinks and share their opinions on them — in French, of course! It was a lovely way to end a wonderful topic. In RE, we have been learning all about Pentecost and, as we prepare to celebrate this feast on Sunday, we created prayers to thank the Holy Spirit for working through the disciples. We also ha