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Geography Fieldwork

4th April 2022 By rgregg

On Wednesday 16th March, Class 6 visited Newcastle City Centre for a self-led tour of the city. In their geography lessons, the class have been learning about the city Sao Paulo; located in Brazil. To end the topic, the children are going to compare Sao Paulo to their local city.  

Prior to the trip, the class had the opportunity to plan their study, whilst exploring Newcastle City Centre. Some research questions involved; How many human landmarks are there? What is the main primary purpose of visits? What shop types are located in the city? What is the vegetation like? Is there more human or physical landmarks? What is the traffic like? What is the most common type of transport?

The class planned their research question, then identified the resources they would need to take with them and what collection methods they were going to use to answer their research question. During the trip to the city centre, the class walked for approximately 5 miles around the centre, making some stops to collect and gather their data. During the afternoon, the class visited BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, the children were able to freely explore some of the art exhibitions but were also able to visit the viewing rooms. The viewing rooms are located on the top floor of the BALTIC building, providing a fantastic view, overlooking the city centre.

The class were able to take pictures to add to their findings of the city. The children also used the viewing rooms to try to locate and view some of the landmarks they visited. They also were able to speak to a staff member who kindly showed the class the Millennium Bridge closing – which on the way back to the bus, the children were fortunate to watch the bridge close in person. Whilst exploring Newcastle City Centre, one student wore a GoPro, the footage from this can be viewed below. Although the children were exhausted after their 5 mile walk, a great day was had by all.

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Filed Under: Year 6

Ancient Egypt History Day – 29th March 2022

29th March 2022 By rgregg

Pharaohs, priestesses, priests, crocodiles, mummies and even Queen Cleopatra herself walked the corridors of our school yesterday in our first whole school history day.

The day was jam-packed with workshops from the Oriental Museum in Durham, fruit mummifications, Egyptian jewellery making, hieroglyphics code crackers and so much fun for our young people, exploring the life and culture of one of the very first civilisations known to us.

Early Years spent their time carefully designing and making their own Egyptian neckpieces, wrapping each other up as mummies and investigated some Ancient Egyptian artefacts.

KS1 practised their hand at writing in hieroglyphics and sending secret messages around the classroom, as well as making Egyptian flatbread and creating their very own Egyptian jewellery and headpieces.

KS2 practised their Egyptian dancing and singing and became mummification experts. In their bespoke workshops with Durham University, the children handled artefacts and became archaeologists to discover secrets of Ancient Egypt from the clues the inhabitants left behind. At the end of the day, KS2 were joined virtually by curators at the Oriental Museum where they got to see a real life mummy!

Here at West Cornforth Primary School, we are passionate about creative and immersive learning. It is days like this that bring history to life for our young people and foster a love of lifelong learning. Next term, we will be having a Roman Britain themed history day.

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Filed Under: Early Years, News, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, year 5, Year 6

Year 5 and 6 Online Bullying Campaign

21st March 2022 By rgregg

Year 5 and 6 have an important message to share about online bullying. Please watch their creative music video below.

 

Filed Under: News, year 5, Year 6

After School Clubs September 2021

7th September 2021 By rgregg

Please see the list of after school clubs (including P.E clubs) below. Places will be offered on a first come first served basis. To secure a place for your child, please message your child’s class teacher on Class Dojo. Clubs will begin week beginning Monday 13th September.

Monday 

Little Authors – developing a love for creative writing (Year 1 and 2)

Tuesday 

P.E Multi Skills (Year 5 and 6)

Wednesday 

Maths Club (Year 3, 4, 5 and 6)

P.E Multi Skills (Year 3 and 4)

Thursday 

P.E Multi Skills (Year 1 and 2)

Sing for Fun (All)

Quiz Club (Year 3, 4, 5 and 6)

 

Filed Under: News, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, year 5, Year 6

PE Sessions – September 2021

2nd September 2021 By rgregg

PE sessions will take place on the following days each week:

Reception – Friday

Year 1 – Wednesday

Year 2 – Thursday

Year 3 – Tuesday and Thursday

Year 4 – Tuesday

Year 5 – Monday

Year 6 – Monday

Children should come to school in their PE kits on the day that they have their PE session.

Filed Under: News, Nurture Room, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, year 5, Year 6

Return to School

1st September 2021 By rgregg

All children will return to school on Monday 6th September. We look forward to welcoming everyone back!

Filed Under: Early Years, News, Nurture Room, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, year 5, Year 6

Summer Ollee-day Pack

9th July 2021 By rgregg

The summer holidays are just around the corner, and children will be looking forward to some well-deserved time off! However, holidays can bring with them their own challenges for children – from fears that they’re missing out on fun with their friends, to worries about starting a new school in September.

Ollee, a virtual friend developed by Parent Zone and funded by BBC Children in Need’s A Million & Me, is designed to help parents and children talk about difficult topics, and empower parents to give their children the support they need.

Please click the links below to access the parent letter and supporting resources below:

Ollee-Day Letter

Ollee-day Wallchart

Ollee Support Pack Worksheet

Filed Under: Year 4, year 5, Year 6

Year 6 Transition – Sedgefield Community College (2021)

9th June 2021 By rgregg

Please find below a link to the transition section on Sedgefield Community College’s website. There is an online booklet which hopefully answers most questions about what to expect at SCC.

Year 7 Transition

Filed Under: Year 6

Cornforth Library Update

20th May 2021 By rgregg

Cornforth Library would like parents, carers and children to know that they are open again. Please see their new opening times below:

Monday – closed

Tuesday – 9:30am -12:30pm and 1:30pm – 5:30pm

Wednesday – closed

Thursday – 9:30am -12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Friday – closed

Saturday – 9:30am-12:30pm

Sunday – closed

The library will be running the Summer Reading Challenge again this year, but it will be slightly different to last year’s challenge. Further details will be posted closer to the time. You can follow the library on Facebook @CountyDurhamLibraries and Twitter @DurhamLibraries where they have lots of information and online activities including crafts and jigsaws.

They are currently giving out free Elmer activity packs to celebrate Elmer Day on Saturday 29th May.

Filed Under: Early Years, News, Nurture Room, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, year 5, Year 6

Whitworth Park – Easter Egg Decorating Competition

26th March 2021 By rgregg

Whitworth Park are holding an Easter egg decorating competition for children from Year 5 and 6. There are prizes available for first and second place.

To download the PDF version, please click the link below:

Whitworth Park – Easter Egg Decorating Competition

Filed Under: year 5, Year 6

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