In Year 5, children have been learning about South and West African music.

2nd February 2026S Admin (Biddick Hall Juniors)

In Year 5, children have been learning about South and West African music. They have sung a traditional African song called ‘Shosholoza’ and played chords using glocks to accompany the song. They then added traditional African movements to their song and class 5LR then performed this as an ensemble in front of the whole school. We all enjoyed watching this fantastic performance!

Y5 were visited by some of The Newcastle Eagles women’s team and we explored how STEM is used in sport – basketball in particular.

26th January 2026S Admin (Biddick Hall Juniors)

STEM (Science, Technology, Maths and Engineering) is a very interesting area that is integrated with so many jobs.  Y5 were visited by some of The Newcastle Eagles women’s team and we explored how STEM is used in sport – basketball in particular. We calculated percentages and ratios for points scored and assists; looked at product design for sportswear and accessories and even got to do some basketball as well!  We loved our afternoon and learned a lot.

In Year 5, we are lucky enough to be learning to play the Ukulele with Mrs Mason.

8th December 2025S Admin (Biddick Hall Juniors)

In Year 5, we are lucky enough to be learning to play the Ukulele with Mrs Mason. We have learned how to correctly hold a ukulele, what the strings are called as well as how to play single notes and chords using the correct fingers. We can confidently play ‘My Dog has Fleas’, ‘A Sailor Went to Sea’, ‘Shot Gun’ and ‘Jingle Bells’ with amazing rhythm, timing and accuracy – we even added some woodwind with Ava playing the recorder for ‘G’ and Alexis on percussion using a bell for F and it sounded brilliant! We love our weekly lessons and can’t wait to learn our next song!

Indoor play in 5LR!

25th November 2025S Admin (Biddick Hall Juniors)

It was an indoor play due to the wet weather and some of the children in 5LR worked together to complete this huge jigsaw of Great Britain and Ireland! It was sad to destroy it but it was too big to keep anywhere.  We’re looking forward to trying one of the other jigsaws soon!

Year 5 and 6 were visited by a PC and a Community Support Officer to learn a bit more about knife crime.

25th November 2025S Admin (Biddick Hall Juniors)

Year 5 and 6 were visited by a PC and a Community Support Officer to learn a bit more about knife crime.

We learned:

  • If you are with someone who is carrying a knife you can get into trouble as well – even if you aren’t carrying one.
  • It is illegal to buy a knife if you are under 18.
  • It is illegal to sell a knife to someone who is under 18.
  • You have to have a purpose for carrying a knife if you are over the age of 18.
  • If you carry a knife, you are more likely to be stabbed with it.
  • It is NOT cool to carry a knife.
  • It can change someone’s life – the victim and their family and friends, the perpetrator and their family and friends, the professionals who have to deal with the crime as well as any bystanders who might witness it.