We would like to share the latest Summer Holiday Opportunities Newsletter, packed with information on free and low-cost activities, family events, financial support, reading programmes, and places where children can eat for free or at reduced cost during the summer holidays. The newsletter also highlights local events, library activities, museum programmes, and support available to families across South Tyneside.
Year 6 carried out a geographical enquiry within the local area. Each class agreed a focus for their enquiry and the best methods of data collection.
6SC looked at the impact of disused buildings within the estate, and consulted with local residents to find out what they would like to happen to the sites – and which services they would like to be able to access from any new community buildings. We found out views through the use of likert scales and interviewing local people. We also took photographs and made observations – using tally charts to collect our data.
As a class we discussed many issues in our local area, including pollution and new building projects. We discussed the changes we could make hypothetically and chose traffic congestion around the school at pick up and drop off times to investigate further as if we were a council member. As part of this we went out to carry out some fieldwork. We counted the possible number of car park spaces around the school.
Katie from Science Buddies visited year 6 to dissect some lamb hearts with us. This is part of our Science learning linking to ‘Staying Alive’. We explored the weight, shape and size of the heart and appearance. We discussed and identified chambers and heart strings and thought about how the heart serves us. It was so extraordinary to be hands on with an actual heart. What amazing science fun!
Some of our Year 6 children visited Boldon Comprehensive School to take part in a Rounders Festival. Although we did not achieve any medals, they had great fun and represented us brilliantly, showing super skill and demonstrating excellent behaviour and sportsmanship.
