Archived Class 4 Activities

Class 4 Activities 2019-2020

Our Virtual blessing for the Year 6 leavers assembly

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Year 6 Leaver’s Assembly – 16th July 2020

What a beautiful assembly we had to say a final farewell to our wonderful Year 6s today – we are all so proud of you for your achievements throughout your time at Nettlesworth Primary School. You have all grown to wonderful, respecting young people and we are delighted to pass you onto your next chapter knowing that you have the skills and attributes to succeed in everything you put your minds to. Remember to work hard Year 6, embrace the challenge ahead, and above all…smile. We are all super proud of you – Staff and pupils of Nettlesworth Primary School.

Year 6 Leavers 2020

Summer Term 2

Welcome back everyone to what is, believe it or not, the last half term to a unique year at Nettlesworth Primary School.

This term, we will be looking into the future with our Cornerstones Curriculum topic – Tomorrow’s World.

Text messages, emails, websites, blogs and podcasts – there are so many ways to communicate! Our children will experience how to set up a class blog and build a homepage on a subject of their choice. We will suggest ways of improving our school’s website and we will approach Mrs. Lee with our ideas of improvement!

We will discover the movers and shakers in the world of technology – the people who have shaped the modern world; perhaps one of us will become a visionary for the next generation!

Please have a look at the information below, and let’s start today on Tomorrow’s World…

I can’t wait to see what you come up with whilst working at home with your loved ones. Please remember to email me with examples of your work; I have loved the pieces people have sent in so far.

Remember to keep working hard, stay safe and enjoy.

I can’t wait to see you all.

Mr. Graham

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Year 6’s School Lock-down Journals

Ava

On Monday 15th June, Alisha, Emily, Jia and I arrived at school – we hadn’t been there since March! Outside stood Mr. Graham, Mrs Henderson and Mrs. Shaw; they walked us through the corridor to our original classroom, however it looked very different. The tables were 2m apart – don’t worry, we were following the rules! We washed our hands thoroughly (20 secs) and headed to our desks. I was really happy that we could come back to school and reunite with some of my friends.

First we talked about what we did during lock-down and I was talking about my birthday (May 31st); after we were given a sheet about what we did!

During our time in school, we have been doing PE with Darren – he said that he goes to Durham Federation, so I might see him there! I loved doing work about Street Child; English is my favourite subject! The formulae maths was quite challenging because there were 2 steps, but I remembered BIDMAS; we also did RE Sikhism and I loved it!

I wish I could stay but sadly I have to go to secondary school. I can’t wait for the Year 6 Leaver’s Assembly! I will be sure to visit the school as often as can be; it will be easy because I live across the road!

Alisha

On the 15th June, Ava, Jia, Emily and myself came back to school (Damien came back on the 22nd). I felt so excited and relieved to get back to school and learning like normal.

On the Monday, we all came into school and lined-up (2 metres apart) outside the school gate – I was so happy to see Ava. In the first couple of days, I already filled my first book as we did so much work!

We had a calendar with different activities to do. My favourite piece of work would be where we drew the person we admired the most, and wrote why they inspired us. I drew Davis Attenborough – he’s amazing. I was extremely proud of it!

I really enjoyed coming back to school and seeing my teachers and friends the most; I loved being back. I was also really impressed with my Origami, although it was very challenging!

Jia

Coming back to school was great! At home, I was excited about going back to school to see my teacher (Mr. Graham) and the people in my class – it has been an extraordinary experience being back.

At school, we have been learning about different topics in each subject. In science, we have been learning about: Inheritance; Evolution; Adaption and Fossils. We learnt more knowledge in Literacy – I found complex sentences challenging, but interesting because they have a lot of detail and you could add anything you wanted to the sentence!

The work I am most proud of is RE because I am proud of the presentation of my work I produced. In addition, I was really proud of my Origami because I find Origami interesting and relaxing – sometimes challenging!

Now, I think everything is going along nicely because we got to know everyone more and how we feel everyday.

Damien

On 22nd June when I came back to school, I was confused even though I knew why we had to use the hand sanitiser at the door, but I was happy because school has been a lot more fun compared to before lock-down! We have completed a variety of work in the last 4 weeks, my favourite being science (Evolution).

The most challenging lesson was Origami – the Japanese art of folding paper – because I fell behind and lost track of the instructions; I forgot what I needed to do next!

I am proud of my work on Sikhism and Evolution on Fossils, and our ancestors because recently, I have been interested in ancient creatures so I knew a lot!

Emily

On the 15th June 2020, lock-down went down a little so if we wanted, we could come back to school. When I came back, I felt excited but scared at the same time! In school, we have been doing TT Rockstars on the iPad and taking photos of plants so we could do a pic-collage. we have done lots of numeracy and literacy and Evolution in Science.

I have really enjoyed making a logo for different shops, as well as seeing my teachers and friends. My favourite lesson was Evolution in Science because it was good fun!

I have found social distancing challenging in school, because we can’t go to all the places we would normally do. There are lots of stickers and posters and hand sanitisers around to help us and keep us clean and safe.

Class 4’s Home Learning

May I say a huge well done to all the pieces of work you have all completed and sent in; I’m particularly impressed with all the new skills and home experiences you have all tried – who’d have thought we would have this many Master Bakers!

I have also loved your replies to emails…remember to keep them coming, and to keep working hard and sending your Home Learning work in during the Summer 2 Term.

Here are some examples of our outstanding contributions to our Home Learning – Well done Class 4.

Billy

I’m loving your artwork Billy, and you are quite the geologist – where did those rocks come from? I’m very impressed with your basketball knowledge. Keep up the hard work.

Brooke

Wow Brooke, a lovely piece of writing. I’m very impressed that you are helping to look after all your animals. Could you make a timetable to show how much you have to do in order to maintain a healthy horse and bird?

Dylan

Some fabulous work Dylan; I can see that you have thoroughly enjoyed your Multiplication Mosaics – did you solve mentally or using a written method? I love your exercise routine – could you plan a weekly routine for the teachers?

Erica

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Wow Erica, I love the work you have sent in. Can you click on the link to view them?

Some of your new experiences are simply wonderful: your VE Celebrations; your home camping trips, and your mysterious adventure walks with your sister sound brilliant. Keep up the hard work.

Wow Erica, haven’t you been busy!

I just love the work you have sent in and the personal experiences you and your sister are having are fabulous. Just look at that broccoli; will you cook those for your tea?

Keep up the sensational work.

Thank you ever so much for your latest email Erica; I just love to see how active you and your sister have been, and just look at those vegetables you are growing in your garden! Do they take much looking after? Will you be using them to create a nutritious healthy meal? It’s wonderful to see that you are also taking an interest in horses, and you maybe able to start riding again.

Well done for your fabulous efforts.

Eve

Your work is truly excellent Eve; I love your symmetrical pattern, and your art work looks fantastic. Wow, is that a sign of a Master Baker there? What are you baking? I can’t wait to sample your baking – maybe you could write a set of instructions on how to make your delicious treat! Keep up the superb Home Learning Eve.

Wow Eve; just look at those mathematical calculations. I just love the Concrete approach you have chosen to solve your decimals.

Keep up the superb work Eve – I am very impressed.

Lexi

Well done Lexi; you have been working very hard during lock-down. I love the fact that you have used your Self Assessment to enhance your writing and your Artwork is beautiful – what materials did you use?

Keep up the hard work Lexi.

Mustafa

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You have produced some excellent pieces of work Mustafa; I particularly love your Marie Curie research – how did you find your information?

Keep up the hard work.

Poppy

Wow Poppy, you have been a busy girl with your Home Learning. I’m delighted that you have also discovered the love of a new life skill – cooking. Those scones look absolutely delicious – will you eat them the Cornish way or Devonshire way?

I love the fact that you have also become a teacher for your younger sister – keep up the wonderful work.

Rachel

Well done Rachel, you are working very hard during lock-down. I love your writing and I can see that you have enjoyed your maths as well. Have you experienced any new skills during lock-down? Keep up the hard work.

Tyler

Well done Tyler; you have sent in some fabulous pieces of writing and numeracy – I particularly like this photo as I see you have the necessary resources to help you work (sweets)! Keep up the wonderful work Tyler.

Millie

Wow Millie, you have been busy. I love the samples of work you have sent here. I particularly like your Maths and SPAG work – well done.

Your Science looks great – can you tell me an interesting fact about this particular unit (Is it a plant or animal)?

Keep up the super work Millie – you’re doing brilliantly.

Ava

Well done Ava; you have produced wonderful work during lock-down. I can see that you have looked at literacy, maths, topic to mention just a few.

What has been your favourite pass time during lock-down?

Keep up the good work.

Well done Ava; just look at your portrait of the person who inspires you the most – I am very impressed. I love your emoji also – what emotion would you use this emoji for?

Keep working hard Ava.

Alisha

Wow Alisha, you have experienced some fabulous new skills during lock-down. I love that fact you have harvested honey from bees. Which of these activities did you enjoy the most? Keep up the hard work.

Jia

Look at all your fabulous work Jia; it is obvious that you are working very hard during lock-down. Have you learned any new skills during your time at home?

Keep up the wonderful work.

Emily

Look at all of your fabulous work Emily; it is wonderful to see all the effort and commitment you have shown in completing your home learning. which new experience have you enjoyed the most during lock-down?

I can’t wait to see your next examples of work. Well done Emily.

Ryan

Look at all of your hard work Ryan; I’m delighted that you are working hard with your Home Learning.

Have you tried any new skills during lock-down like baking or riding a bike?

Keep up the hard work.

Reuben

Well done Reuben; you have completed some maths and literacy. I am delighted that you have continued to practise your violin via Zoom. How do you find your online learning?

Keep up the hard work.

Rhianna

Wow Rhianna, just look at that cake – you must be a young Master Baker! Could you please write a set of instructions and email them to me as I would love to sample your beautiful creation. And your pie looks delicious – what filling does it have?

Well done on finishing some of your literacy and maths as well. Keep up the hard work.

Lexie

Well haven’t you been very creative Lexie during lock-down. I am delighted that you have been enhancing your Design Technology skills to create a mixture of structures; you have used a vast arrange of materials to be creative.

Well done Lexie and keep up all your hard work.

Hannah

What a super project Hannah you have undertaken; I believe that litter picking is an essential part of keeping our environment clean and healthy, and just think of all those wildlife you are helping to keep safe.

Could you even produce a poster that we could hang around school and post on our website to try and encourage the whole community to get involved?

Keep up the super work Hannah.

Year 6 to Year 7 Bridging Units

The transitional period between Year 6 to Year 7 is well underway and all our children now know which secondary school they will be attending come September. One activity all primary schools participate in to prepare Year 6 children for their step to KS3 are bridging units. These normally start in the Summer Term in Primary School and finish during the Autumn Term in their new Secondary school. Durham Johnston Comprehensive School have very kindly sent a bridging unit for both Numeracy and Literacy for all our children to complete. Please have a go and let me know how you found them.

Transition to KS3 DJCS Maths

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Summer 2 TTS home learning packs

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Additional Resources

Summer Term

Welcome back everyone; I hope you have all had a super Easter Holiday and are ready for your Summer Term’s activities.

This term our topic takes us on a magical journey to Alchemy Island. What can you find hidden in the mysterious landscapes? The only way is to study the map, solve the riddle and begin your adventure!

Attached are resources to help you on your imaginative venture; can you:

– write poetry

– create an imaginative piece of artwork

– research magical lands…

I can’t wait to see what you come up with whilst working at home with your loved ones. Please remember to email me with examples of your work; I have loved the pieces people have sent in so far.

Remember to keep working hard, stay safe and enjoy.

I can’t wait to see you all.

Mr. Graham

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Professor Brainstorm Home Science Experiments

The Laughing Chicken

A fun Sound experiment

If you only have time to do one experiment,

make sure you do this one!

Suitable for Reception to Year 6

YouTube link https://youtu.be/jqMOyVrEGuE

Exploding Pringles

A Chemical Change experiment

Find out how to make a crisp tube explode!

Aimed at Years 5 & 6 – but younger children

will enjoy it as well !

YouTube link https://youtu.be/FMCbywikk7o

Pringles Floor Walker

A great Forces experiment

This experiment investigates Friction,

Motion and Energy.

Suitable for Year 1 to Year 6

YouTube link

Vanishing Reflection

A Light experiment

A quick 5 minute experiment

investigating reflections

Suitable for Year 3 to Year 6

https://youtu.be/JUMUdqih0Vg

Superhearing & Homemade Stethoscope

Two Sound experiments

Investigating how sound travels from a

sound source to our ears

Suitable for Year 3 to Year 6

What’s in the Box?

A Light experiment

Investigating how we see things.

Suitable for Year 3 to Year 6

School Closures

I am sure that you all agree that staying at home isn’t the perfect scenario, but it is essential that we try our best to remain safe from the current epidemic we find ourselves in.

I hope the initial Home Work packs are keeping your children occupied. Please support your children to complete these packs. I genuinely hope that you email me with any queries you may have regarding the packs, or any other thoughts you may have.

Please let me know if you require more work and I will supply more as soon as possible.

Please also direct you children onto well known online websites such as:

– BBC bitesize

– TT rockstars

– Hit the Button

– Oxford Owl

Thank you all for your continuing support.

Learning Log

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Summer 1 Year 5/6 Home Learning Pack.In light of the emergency closure of the school, Classroom Secrets have provided learning packs that can be used at home.

School closure is also a time for your child to create a project around an area that they are really interested in. They could research the topic and report their findings. They could make a short film, design a set of revision cards to share with their friends. They could make a model, write a song or poem linked to the topic!

It could also be a time to get your very own Blue Peter Badge- see the link for more information!

Please also visit our curriculum page, under the Key Information tab, to find out about other areas of the curriculum your child would have been learning if they had been in school. Find a link that may support that learning or use a search engine to research that area.

Science Electricity

ScratchCreative Computer Programming

SATs…..always worth having a practice!!Might not be your top priority but always great to revise and consolidate.

TwinklThis is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.

Prodigy MathsGood maths for Primary age children.

Big History ProjectAimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.

Geography GamesGeography Gaming.

BBC BitesizeSuper for all areas of the curriculum.

TopmarksSuper for all areas of the curriculum.

FrenchHow about speaking French?

Mr. Graham

Geography – Frozen Planet

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What a brilliant geography lesson we had today. We explored the similarities and differences between 2 Polar Regions (Arctic and Antarctic); we compared plantations, people, animals and weather – we even had a group of children comparing both Polar Regions with the UK!

We relied on the internet to supply the information necessary, along with information cards supplied by our Cornerstones Curriculum.

Well done everyone.

Scientific Enquiry (Electricity)

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What an excellent science lesson we had today when we were faced with the question…What happens to the brightness of the bulb when more wires are added to the circuit?

We had to design our own lines of enquiry, ensuring that we adhered to a fair test; we created our own results tables, predicted and concluded our findings. We even drew circuit diagrams to show which tests we carried out.

Well done everyone.

Cornerstones Memorable Experience – Frozen Planet

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What a fabulous way to introduce our new Cornerstones Curriculum for this half term – Frozen Planet.

Class 4 welcomed Class 1 and 2 to share their experience when we observed what an actual iceberg looked like…

How are icebergs formed?

Where would you find them?

Which part of the iceberg melts the quickest; above or below the waterline?

What happens to the ice berg when salt is sprinkled on top?

Why can I see bubbles inside the iceberg?

The children had a wonderful time touching and observing the icebergs, and were memorised how it actually melted. What a memorable experience; we can’t wait to start our topic now!

Cornerstones Curriculum Showcase Event

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Well done to everyone associated with our school today – we welcomed our family and friends into our classrooms to showcase all the lovely work we have been doing over the course of the half term on our topic – Off With Her Head.

Our parents helped us to complete a variety of activities including Geography, History and ICT.

Mr. Graham was very impressed with the level of peer and self assessment that was going on!

Well done everyone.

Forest School

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What a fabulous afternoon we’ve all had; spending valuable time enhancing our outdoor skills during a Forest School session with Miss Grant – our very own Forest School expert. After our initial safety briefing and expectations for the session, all our children completed a nature awareness activity, identifying different types of plantations and animals that live within specific habitats, we were all then sent to find appropriate sticks that could be used to build a fire. We graded the wood that was collected, then made ‘waffle’ fires using flint and steel to ignite. To celebrate our work, we cooked marsh-mellows over the open fire!

Well done everyone.

DT Sculptures

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We are delighted with the way our 3D sculptures of Henry VIII have turned out; the Cornerstones Curriculum (Off With Her Head) has been fabulous this half term. All that’s left to do now is to evaluate it!

Well done everyone.

PE – Dance – SSCo

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Today, we were very lucky to welcome Gemma (a member of the School Sports Coordinator Programme) into our school. We practised a range of dance moves, individually, in pairs, small groups and as a whole class. Gemma was also able to watch the whole class dance we’ve been working on in lessons, and offered enhancements to improve it – all in preparation for our performance at the Gala Theatre on 24th March. Please remember that parents are able to spectate at this event (ensure you have your tickets – from the box office).

Thank you Gemma; we all had a super morning.

Showcasing our talents

We are incredibly proud of Poppy who has completed another dancing examination with a Merit. Well done Poppy on an unbelievable achievement.

PE

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Our street dance is progressing nicely; we have split ourselves into our teams, and are currently creating movements to specific age categories (children; teens; parents; OAPs). Hopefully you will be able to identify our groups when we perform our dance.

Art – Hans Holbein

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We are all loving our Cornerstone’s Curriculum topic this half term – Off With Her Head. The Tudors were definitely an interesting bunch!

We’ve taken inspiration from one of Henry VIII’s royal artists today (Hans Holbein) and began sketching portraits of Henry VIII and his 6 wives. A great start we have made…watch-out for our updated portraits.

Design and Technology

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Another project is started…I just love to see how well our children work as part of a team; the encouragement, patience, teamwork and desire to succeed are qualities all our children show on a daily basis. Well done again Class 4.

Conceptual Mindsets…

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I can’t believe how talented our children are! After introducing the children to a bundle of Rubik’s cubes and puzzles, we’re all delighted with how quickly some of them were to solve the Rubik’s Cube. Well done to you all.

Design Technology

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Finally our finished sculptures from last term’s design technology – Hola Mexico. We’re very proud of how they have progressed into bright pieces of art, as well as the intricate details on all our efforts.

Cornerstones Memorable Experience – Adam Bushnell

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What a unique and fabulous way to introduce our new Cornerstones Curriculum for this half term – Off With Her Head.

We welcomed a popular children’s author into school who delivered a series of workshops for all our classes throughout school. The children of class 4 enjoyed listening to stories based on the Tudors, as well as writing and drawing illustrations based on Tudor Family Shields. What a memorable experience.

Physical Education – Street Dancing

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Welcome back Class 4 and we’re straight in at the deep-end with our new PE sport; Street Dance. We are all learning to freestyle to modern dance music in preparation for the upcoming Dance Festival on March 24th 2020. Some fabulous teamwork, encouragement and leadership on show this week – well done everyone.

Christmas Party

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What a wonderful way to finish the Autumn Term and our festive period with our own Christmas Party and disco. There was lots of dancing and, games and treats for all to enjoy; even the teachers joined in the dancing!

Have a wonderful Christmas and a joyous New Year – from all of us in Class 4.

Christingles

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What a lovely session the children from Class 4 had today learning about the true Christian meaning of each element that makes up the Christingle. Using an orange, fruits and sweets, red ribbon, a candle and tooth picks, the children were able to derive a deeper understanding of how Christians see Jesus as the Light of the World. We are all now looking forward to our Christingle Service tomorrow.

Key Stage 2 Christmas rehearsals

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Another fabulous week for the children of Class 4 as they all worked incredibly hard to learn their scripts and music for the upcoming Christmas Production – Super Star.

We are all very proud of your commitment and desire to learn your parts, and our dress rehearsal was fantastic. Your parents are going to be thrilled when they see the final showing.

Design and Technology – Sculptures

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Our children just love getting ‘messy hands’! Over the course of this half term, we have been designing our own Maya Skulls, using our design knowledge on how we could construct them. Today, after deciding to use papier mache, we got to manufacture our designs; what a mess – lovely!

Basketball

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Another fabulous coaching session today with our basketball coaches – Betsy and Molly; we really are ready for our competitive festival next week. Today we were enhancing our offensive and defensive skills, with and without the ball.

Gymnastics

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What another outstanding lesson Class 4 had today in PE; after prior learning opportunities to develop our balances, rolls and different forms of travelling, the children created their own sequence consisting of 8 elements in total. With their partner, each pairing coached and performed their sequence, as well as recording for enhancement. Well done Class 4.

Class 4’s Crisis Sleepover

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The children from Class 4 experienced what it would be like to be homeless last night as they raised awareness for the charity Crisis. During our sleepover, we were able to: build shelters using only materials that could be found on the streets; sample soup, hot dogs and hot chocolate from the soup kitchen; make clothing out of scrap materials, as well as meet some homeless children!

We are very proud of all our children, who managed to brave a ‘night on the street’ (in the school hall) – even Mrs. Lee, Mr. Graham and Mrs. Aspinall braved the evening!

Well done everyone.

Key Stage 3 Transition @ Durham Federation (DCBC)

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The children from Class 4 had the opportunity to experience another transition activity at DCBC today. We participated in a History session on World War One Trench Warfare and Remembrance along with 7 other cluster primary schools.

We linked this transition with our recent Cornerstones Curriculum – Fallen Fields.

Once again, our children demonstrated their Rights Respecting ethos and were a credit to their school.

Well done everyone; we’re very proud of you all.

Cornerstones Curriculum – Hola Mexico! – Engage

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Wow! What an experience we have all had today; the children participated in their new Cornerstones Curriculum topic Engagement – Hola Mexico! The children were put to the test instantly with a tasting session of Mexican delights. We sampled many varieties of Mexican food like: enchiladas; fajitas; salsa and Maya hot chocolate.

We can’t wait to discover what lies ahead in this new venture!

Cornerstones Curriculum – Fallen Fields – Innovate

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We are very proud of Class 4 children as they led their own Service of Remembrance to commemorate the end of World War 1. The children planned, prepared and delivered the service with outstanding commitment, giving a variety of readings and wartime poetry, along with conducting a 2 minute silence with the whole school and staff.

Once again, fabulous Rights Respecting Gold ethos demonstrated by each and everyone of you.

Cornerstones Curriculum – Fallen Fields – Innovate

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We are very proud of a congregation of Class 4 children today as they represented our school with distinction, demonstrating outstanding Rights Respecting Gold ethos during the War Memorial Service at St. Philip and St. James Church, Kimblesworth.

This Innovate Stage of the topic challenged the children to participate in a remembrance event to commemorate the end of World War 1. Your poems were beautiful, and your family and friends have the right to be immensely proud of you all.

Well done Alisha, Olivia and Peyton.

School Sport – Basketball

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We were very lucky to welcome Betsy (American basketball coach) into school today, who will be working with us over the next 6 weeks to prepare us for our upcoming basketball festival. Today we enhanced our passing and dribbling skills.

Cornerstones Curriculum Showcase Event

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Our parents helped us to complete a variety of activities including Geography, History and ICT.

Mr. Graham was very impressed with the level of peer and self assessment that was going on!

Well done everyone.

Harvest Festival

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A fabulous well done to all our children who gave thanks to the Harvest at the church of St. Philip and St. James, Kimblesworth. The children demonstrated outstanding behaviour, along with their Rights Respecting Gold ethos to deliver a series of readings and songs with Rev. Caroline.

Thank you ever so much to all the kind donations all our family and friends gave; they will be delivered to the local food bank in Chester-le-Street after the service.

Fallen Fields Remembrance Talk

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We were incredibly lucky to welcome Steve into school today, a member of the County Durham Fire Service who represents our region in Remembrance Services across the Country and Europe. Steve has participated in memorials in County Durham, White Hall – London, and Belgium, often giving speeches as a guest at each event.

Our children participated in a speaking and listening session with Steve about life as a soldier during The Great War (WW1), as well as what it was like for those people who stayed behind.

Once again, our children demonstrated outstanding Rights Respecting attitudes and asked many sensible questions.

Thank you again Steve for your commitment; we all enjoyed your stories and speech.

Travelling Book Fair

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One of our favourite times of the year…welcoming the travelling book fair. Our children invited their parents to look through all the wonderful titles that were on offer, and used their pocket monies to purchase their favourite books.

Even Mr. Graham found some books that he liked!

Professor Brainbox

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We were very lucky to welcome Professor Brainbox into school today who gave our children a series of ‘Exploding Science’ experiments.

The children thoroughly enjoyed watching the spud gun and the liquid nitrogen in action.

I believe we could have a few future scientists!

Key Stage 3 Transition Visits – Durham Federation (DCBC)

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What a fabulous day our Year 5 and 6 children had at the Durham Federation Transitioned Themed day. Everyone was welcomed into the auditorium and briefed to the mysterious murder that had occurred during the previous night at Dunsinane Castle; but one question – who did it?

It was the job of our children to turn detective, analysis the evidence, question the suspects and derive their own conclusions, whilst writing the front page of their newspaper story.

Once again, our children’s behaviour was exemplary and we are all very proud of your efforts. Well done class 4…and well done to the staff of Durham Federation for you efforts in organising a wonderful day for all children who attended.

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Engage – Memorable Experience

UNCRC Article 38 (war and armed conflict)

Our children were delighted to to visit an actual war museum when they experienced their Memorable Experience to Eden Camp. The children were guided through the 33 huts within the camp, witnessing what it was like in numerous situations through out World Warfare, including WW1, WW2, and other wars to date. We all had a wonderful time and are excited to put our new knowledge and experience to create our own memorial service in honour to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect peace and order.

Well done Class 4, your behaviour and attitude to learning was exemplary; we are all very proud of you.

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Hidden Talents

Wow…what can we say. A massive well done to Alisha who has won 2 first place rosettes in recent Dog Handling competitions; I think you need to help me to train my dog Alisha!

A future Crufts Champion in the making?

Extra-Curricular Activities

What a superstar we have on our hands…

Olivia achieved 2 rosettes for her fabulous horse riding skills in a recent competition. Keep up the good work Olivia; we’re all very impressed.

Cycle Workshops

Class 4 enjoyed a cycle workshop today where we learned the various parts to our bikes and how we should maintain them in order to stay safe. We worked as part of a team to see how far we could peddle in 5 minutes; this was surprisingly very tiring!

We also took our own bikes outside onto the playground to practise some basic manoeuvres.

A super session enjoyed by all.

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Archived Class 4 Activities 2018-2019

Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly 18.7.19

Today we said goodbye to our wonderful Year 6 children at Nettlesworth Primary School. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch you all grow into beautiful individuals and we are convinced that each and everyone of you are prepared for your new journey into secondary school. They were all graced with the Irish blessing, along with personal certificates and memories from the staff.

What a lovely way to say goodbye, with friends and family.

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Robinwood Outdoor Adventurous Activity Centre

What a fabulous time our Year 5 and 6 children have had at Robinwood OAA Centre. They were all put through their paces by our brilliant Course Leader (Amy), who showed patience, willingness and desire to help our children achieve their individual goals whilst on residential. The children demonstrated many qualities to overcome each activity, overcoming individual barriers to achieve personal goals.

Activities included: Caving, Archery, Trapeze, Dungeon of Doom, Giant Swing, Knight’s Quest, Zip Wire, Raft Building, Crate Challenge, Night Line, Climbing, Challenge Course, Piranha Pool, Team Challenge.

The children were once again an absolute pleasure to be around and it was lovely to witness their unbelievable characters outside of the school environment. Well done to each and everyone of you. Mrs. Hill and my self are very proud of you.

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TT Rockstars – Winners

A massive well done to all our TT Rockstar Winners for their fabulous efforts in learning their multiplication tables via our TT Rockstars initiative this year. For their reward, they were treated as Rockstars, and sampled the Disco Limousine Experience and visited some local landmarks, whilst rocking away!

Well done to:

Class 1 – Charlie, Millie, Connie

Class 2 – Robyn, Lewis, Lucie

Class 3 – Alex, Olivia, Peyton, Connor, Harry

Class 4 – Alfie, Grace, Keira

Mr. Graham and Mrs. Rowe thoroughly enjoyed the experience also…their singing was unbelevable!

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Cinderella and Rockerfella

Well what can we say children of Class 4?

You have worked tirelessly hard for the whole of this year, and to top it all off, you treated the whole school, family and friends to a magical performance of Cinderella and Rockerfella. With outstanding acting, solos, duets and drama, you all demonstrated just how fabulous each and everyone of you are. We are all very proud of you and how you have progressed throughout the whole year.

I believe we may have a few future actors and singers amongst the ranks!

Well done Class 4.

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The children from Class 4

Climbing Wall

All of the children in Class 4 were treated to an Outdoor and Adventurous Activity bonanza, with the Climbing Wall visiting our school – part of our Sports Premium expenditure.

Everybody was able to challenge themselves to achieve a personal goal: How far can you go?

It was fabulous to see the children demonstrating their Rights Respecting ethos in encouraging their peers to achieve their goal, having self-belief in their own abilities to succeed, and the pure determination to succeed. A big well done to everyone of you – you were brilliant.

Ava and her Dance Exams

Well done to Ava, who gained distinctions in her recent dance exams.

French – 18.6.19

UNCRC Article 29 (goals of education)

The children from Class 4 were treated to a French lesson this afternoon by Mr. James from Durham Federation – Fyndoune. We practised speaking, reading and writing in French based on the topic – Sport. The session gave the children the opportunity to work with a secondary based teacher, as well as asking any questions regarding Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 transition.

Infinite Air – 7.7.19

UNCRC Article 28 (right to education)

What a fabulous treat our children had today; using our Sports Premium money, the children decided to enjoy a trip to Infinite Air – trampoline park – to maximise their physical skills and endurance in PE. We all enjoyed: practising routines on the trampolines; playing dodge-ball; duelling with foam ninja beams…even Mr. Graham joined in jumping from the high-platform!

A brilliant day all round!

Yoga Session

What a wonderful treat we had today; our children participated in a relaxing Judo taster session where they practised a variety of stretches, folds and partner holds whilst learning about the importance to maintain an active, healthy life-style ensuring plenty of time to relax.

Day 5 – Year 6 SATs

Party Day.

Our wonderful children came into school dressed in their own attire today, ready to tackle the challenges ahead. This morning, they were given the task to create a den in the school grounds that consisted of: a sleeping area; sitting area; cooking area…using a great deal of imagination, teamwork and enjoyment. As predicted, the children did not disappoint with their structures.

This afternoon, the children chose to play kwik cricket, football cricket, drawing battles, as well as experiencing party food goodies, including the chocolate fountain!

Day 4 – Year 6 SATs

Our children finished their third Mathematics Paper this morning; they have performed tremendously. We have all been very impressed with their determination and desire to succeed – not only this week, but throughout the last two terms in preparation for the SATs. Well done Year 6, and well done to all families and friends for your continued support and guidance.

Are just reward for their efforts, the children chose to play Dutch Rounders in the afternoon, and tennis during their End of SAT Club.

Day 3 – Year 6 SATs

Well done to all our Year 6 children, who this morning completed 2 Mathematics SAT papers. Paper 1 was the Mental Arithmetic, with Paper 2 being the first Reasoning paper. All of our Year 6 children worked extremely hard and it’s testament to all the hard work that they have put in over the last two terms. Well done guys; only one more to go. Keep focused and aim for the stars; we are very proud of you all.

We also enjoyed our next session of Relax Kids; our Year 5 children also had the opportunity to participate in today’s session. They thoroughly enjoyed it!

A polite reminder to our parents that we will be having an ‘End of SAT’ party on Friday. The children are free to come to school in their own casual attire – we will be playing sport (weather dependant), so appropriate clothing and footwear is advised. A letter will be sent home tomorrow.

Day 2 – Year 6 SATs

Today, our children were able to demonstrate how wonderful their comprehension skills are during the Year 6 Reading SAT. Every child has worked extremely hard and the whole school are very pleased with you all; well done.

We also enjoyed our next session of Relax Kids in the gazebo. Keep up the good work everyone.

Day 1 – Year 6 SATs

Well done to our Year 6 children who today started their End of Key Stage 2 SATs with the Spelling Punctuation and Grammar. The children settled into school with their breakfast club, and also participated in Relax Kids. We are immensely proud with all our Year 6 children; remember to try your best and stay focused.

Judo Taster Session

Today, our children were delighted to experience a Judo taster session led by an actual coach from Destination Judo. We learned a few rolls and falls, as well as enjoying duelling with our partners.

Science with Sammy

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Today, our children were able to work with an actual scientist (Sammy) to discover what wildlife actually lives in and around our school. Sammy delivered an assembly to explain her career path, along with her roles and responsibilities as a biologist. We then had the opportunity to look at the camera that has been recording the wildlife in our school grounds over the past few weeks.

I do believe we have some future scientists in class 4.

Junior Road Safety Coffee Morning

UNCRC Article 29 (goals of education)

Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.

Over the last term, our children have developed their health and safety awareness through the Junior Road Safety scheme; four children within our class were selected as Junior Road Safety Officers and these children have participated in assemblies and ran competitions to design a road safety banner – the winning entry to be erected on the school’s perimeter fence. On Friday (3.5.19), we welcomed parents, Governors, friends and the Local MP Kevan Jones to our Junior Road Safety Coffee Morning to showcase our work.

Well done Alfie for your winning banner.

Our children also enjoyed learning about how the police tackle road safety awareness issues with a visit from a response car.

Police Response Unit

UNCRC Article 29 (goals of education)

Our children today had the opportunity to visit the Police Response Unit in Durham and sample what goes on behind the scenes when an emergency 999 call occurs, and sampled the roles and responsibilities of the various teams that work within the response unit. The children were also introduced to a Police Response Vehicle, and were able to look at the vehicle’s kit and its uses.

Once again, our children were an absolute credit to our school, and it’s fair to say we could have some future police officers in our class.

Well done Class 4.

Class 4 visit to Durham Federation

Year 5/6 children visited Durham Federation and took part in making Easter Bonnets. The children were really creative and produced some beautiful designs.

Well Done Jessica

Jessica entered an art competition promoted by Vision, where the theme was Space. Schools entered across the North East Region and Jessica was a runner up.

Hindu Temple

UNCRC Article 14 (freedom of thought, belief and religion)

Every child has the right to think and believe what they choose and also to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights.

Our children today had the opportunity to visit the Hindu Temple in Newcastle where we learned that Hinduism is over 4,000 years old and is the oldest religion in the world. We discovered that Hindus believe in one God, Brahman, but the millions of qualities that Brahman has are represented by many different gods and goddesses. The Hindu Priest told us that going to worship at a shrine is like visiting the gods and goddesses, and the Hindu Temple is the centre for the community and worship. When a Hindu enters the Temple to pray, they ring a bell to awaken god, then bow and pray to the statues to ask for help or to thank them.

We met Shiva – the creator; the monkey god Hanuman – for strength; Ganesh the elephant god – for intelligence; 3 of many gods within the Temple. We even joined in with the Puja (Hindu prayer).

We all had a superb at the Hindu Temple, and the Priest has welcomed us all back anytime.

Discovery Museum

UNCRC Article 31 (leisure, play and culture)

Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.

Our children visited the Discovery Museum (Newcastle) where we saw a variety of exhibitions and display linking our curriculum to local heritage. We loved exploring the electrical conductors and science maze, where we were able to interact with the displays and learn more about the history of the light bulb. We also discovered: Newcastle through the Ages (taking us back to Roman Newcastle to present day); the Story of the Tyne; 250 years of Circus in Great Britain; 3 of a number of fabulous galleries on display.

The children were impeccably behaved and thoroughly enjoyed their day.

Fun and Fitness

UNCRC Article 6

Every child has the right to survive and develop

Year 5/6 were completing tasks such as spotty dogs, running, skipping, hurdles, bunny hops and balancing. Tasks lasted one minute and then recovery.

Class 4 visit to Fyndoune

Year 5/6 went to Fyndoune and took part in a Science lesson with Miss Hall. We were learning about circuits and electricity. We were taught circuit symbols and made simple and parallel circuits.

Skipping Festival

On 14.2.19 we held an inter house skipping festival. Each child took part in a skipping task and collected points for their team. Our SSOC’s and Leaders organised and delivered the event. They demonstrated the different skills, encouraged, supported and most importantly kept track of the points!

Even some of the adults had a go!

Our SSOC’s crew gave out our Sainsburys Games value stickers. They saw lots of determined and passionate children today.

We were pleased to announce that GREEN team won our skipping festival. Congratulations Green’s!

E-Safety Parents Coffee Morning

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Many of the Year 5/6, who are in the Rights Respecting Council helped prepare for the e-safety Coffee Morning. We promoted with our parents how we can stay safe on line and when using our IPADS, computers etc.

Our future Olympic Swimmer

Well done to Eryna, who came second in her race for Chester-le-Street Swimming Club

Year 5/6 Sleepover

In aid of Crisis, Year 5/6 slept over at school for the night to raise awareness for the homeless. We built a shelter, designed an outfit, had a soup kitchen and listened to real life case stories about young people and the reason why they were homeless. We managed to raise £60 for the charity.

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Children have the right to a standard of living that is good enough to meet their physical and mental needs.

Year 5/6 Athletics

Year 5/6 went to New College Durham and took part in an athletics festival with other schools in Durham and Chester-le-Street. The team came second place. Well Done!

Class 4 Activities 2017-2018

Year 6 Prom

Well done to our amazing Year 6, who we wish all the luck in their new schools.

Amazing Adventures!

Some of Class 4 have been on tour to Robinwood.

They have pushed and challenged themselves beyond all expectations, never giving up if it was a little scary.

A massive well done to the children who went – they thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

I hope the clothes washing wasn’t too bad?!

Beautiful Bread

Class 4 have turned their talents to baking. They have designed and made some amazing buns.

They were delicious!

A big thank you to Mrs Shaw for helping us!

Oscar anyone?

Class 4 put on their annual production of Cinderella and Rockerfella.

It was a roaring success – we may even have some budding thespians at Nettlesworth!

Outstanding Class 4 🙂

WE Movement

Class 4 had a very successful afternoon raising money for the local charity, Heel and Toe.

The children were amazing. They took complete control and organised a fantastic afternoon for all the children, parents and staff.

Well done Class 4 – you are making a true difference!

Strictly Dancing in Class 4

Gemma, our Dance Teacher, came in and taught Class 4 some new moves…who knew they had so much rhythm!

They were cheerleaders, Bollywood dancers, Street dancers and finally Salsa dancers. It was so brilliant that they might show their new talents off again soon…

Outdoor Fun

We have been outdoors having a go a fencing and archery…it was so much fun!

Callum and Alfie won our Robin Wood hats, they really hit the target.

Judo Fun

The children love trying new activities, they have worked with British Judo to complete lots of different tasks. They balanced and flipped until they were masters. Well done Class 4!

Taking on the TALL Challenge

Class 4 have showed grit and determination when they took on the challenge of the mighty climbing wall.

They all tried their best, some even made it to the top!

Eden Camp

We travelled down the country to visit the amazing Eden Camp. We got the chance to see actual Spitfire planes and experience what it would be like to be in The Blitz. It was so exciting 🙂

Good Luck Alex

Good Luck to Alex, who will be doing his Grade 2 music exam, playing the drums on Saturday 16th June.

Well Done Bailey

Well done Bailey, who won a football award from his club for performance.

WE unite! Global Citizens of Class 4

We has an extremely interesting visitor, Rob from WE Schools. He help us to realise that we have the power and the ability to make changes in the world. That by doing something good for others, we can feel good ourselves.

As a class we decided that our first project would be to raise money for disabled people in our area. We came up with lots of different ideas, but agreed that our chosen one would be the best.

Watch this space for more details…

Awesome Athletics

Some of Class 4 visited The Riverside Stadium to take part in an athletics competition. They really enjoyed themselves and showed what excellent sportspeople they are by cheering each other on.

GO TEAM NETTLESWORTH!!

Who is the fastest?

Class 4 were set the challenge to design and make a vehicle to travel across the hall. They also tried their hand at water travel.

Outdoor adventures

Class 4 have been using their mapping and orienteering skills to challenge each other around the school grounds.

Let us chill!

During SATs the Year 6 completed a Relax Kids course, to ensure that they were relaxed and ready.

Year 6 SATs tests

Well done to Year 6, who are practising so hard towards their tests-week beginning May 14th- you are all a credit to the school

More secondary fun…

Class 4’s Year 5 members were given another chance to sample what learning life is going to be like at secondary school, when they visited Framwellgate Moor School.

They had the chance to show off their “spider skills” and their “head for heights” on the fantastic climb wall. This was then followed up with another Science lesson, where they were asked to design a space nappy for Tim Peake.

Go Team Nettlesworth!

8 members of Class 4 have this week competed in the first ever Durham Schools Triathlon. They ran, swam and cycled as much as they could – WELL DONE!

We were all very impressed by their effort and determination 🙂

DCBC – Spectacular Science

Class 4 were lucky enough to be invited to DCBC to take part in “Fizz Pop” Science.

They got the opportunity to witness some amazing science with Astro – who knew hot water could have that effect on dry ice!

They also were able to experience what Science lessons would be like in secondary school. The children created their own potions and then bent water using nothing but a plastic rod…WOW!

Games Leadership Session

Today 9 children from class 4 came to class 3 to test out their leadership skills. They worked with Mr Beveridge to set up a range of games to develop lots of different skills. They planned a warm up, main game and cool down.

Class 3 children had lots of fun playing all the different activities that were set up. Class 4 children did an amazing job and were especially fantastic at telling the younger children what they had done well and how they could improve next time.

Well done to all!

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