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Pupils will be taking to the water on Wednesday 3rd March for trials for this year's swimming team.

We wish all pupils good luck and are confident that whoever is chosen will perform very well at this year's gala.

We have won funding from Gateshead's Trees for Life Grant initiative. This money will pay for our orchard. It will also pay for an expert to visit school to train staff and children to maintain and care for the trees. This is a very exciting project and we will be planting the first trees just after half term.

This week’s session saw Mr Mackley introduce the traditional Maori dance, Haka, to the children. Mrs Gray was very impressed how the children picked up the moves quickly. Many children will recognise the Haka from the New Zealand rugby team who perform the dance before every game to acknowledge the courage of opposition for playing.

We are going to plant apple and plum trees in our orchard. This will be a lovely addition to our wonderful grounds.

The children of the choir are once more taking part in the singalong at Dryden Centre.
This has become an annual event and this year the songs are all about rivers and the sea.
The children are very busy on Wednesday evenings learning the songs and hope to sing some of them in assembly very soon so that you can all hear how good they sound.

Children from Years 3 and 4 have began to participate in the schools 'Fitness Club' ran by Mrs Gray and Mr Mackley. Children will look to boost their fitness whilst learning all about the human body and how it works. The first session saw Mrs Gray and Mr Mackley shaking their hips and challenging children to hula-hoop whilst jumping! The children are look forward to next week when Mr Mackley introduces the ' Haka! '

Our athletics team had a very successful day at the Gateshead Primary Schools Athletics Festival on Friday 26th June. All of our competitors were successful in gaining places in the semi finals of the track events, with most going on to the finals. Medals were won for the following events:

Boys skipping race
Girls 600m race
Boys 600m race
Girls relay
Girls cricket ball throw

The boys narrowly missed out on a gold medal for their relay race when one of them slipped on the track due to the adverse weather conditions. All competitors performed well and enjoyed the event even though they all got a soaking!
We are extremely proud of all of them.

We are starting an after-school Gardening Club for pupils from Y2 – Y6.

The Gardening Club will be run by Mr Bailey Snr, Mrs Ritchie, Mrs McEnaney, Miss Henry and Mrs Dancer on a Tuesday evening from 3:15pm – 4:15pm.

The first session will be on Tuesday 28th April and then will be on each Tuesday throughout the summer term.

The school has won numerous awards for its school grounds and on Tuesday 30th June the school will hold the ‘Big Green Garden Party’ to celebrate the school’s 50th birthday.

Pupils involved in the Gardening Club will help to prepare the school grounds for both the garden party and the summer garden competitions. They will be involved in planting, digging, watering and tidying in both the school allotment and gardens.

Children should bring a change of old clothes and shoes for wearing whilst gardening.

If your child is interested in being part of the Gardening Club, download the form below and return the slip to school with your child:
Download file: 'Lingey House Gardening Club'

Are you looking forward to being a part of the Gardening Club? Click on the 'comments' button below.

Our lunchtime session with Mr Football and the after-school Multi Skills club has been cancelled for Monday, 1st December.

Both will resume as usual on Monday, 8th December.

The girls cross country team received more praise when the Evening Chronicle featured an article about the recent Cross Country Championship.

Lingey House Girls finished an excellent 2nd overall out of schools from the whole of Gateshead.

Click on the link below to view the article on 'Chronicle Live'
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/athletics-news//tm_headline=squad-running-ryt-into-form&method=full&objectid=22285911&siteid=72703-name_page.html

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We have just found out today that the girls team competing in Saturday's Gateshead Primary Schools Cross Country Event at Gateshead International Stadium came 2nd overall. This is a fabulous achievement and we are all very proud of them.

As well as winning plaques and t shirts the girls won £125 for the school. This will be spent on P.E. equipment.

The girls will be presented with the above during Friday's class assembly. Their parents are most welcome to attend.

The Lingey House Dance Club will be resuming again soon with Mrs Scott.

Further details to follow.

ALL WELCOME!

Dance Club with Mrs Scott, Mrs Wilson and Mrs Martin.

3:15pm - 4:15pm every Wednesday night in the Early Years Hall.

£1 a session - will help with your preparation for the Lingey 'Lympics.

ALL WELCOME!

From Wednesday 14th May a dance teacher has been booked to coach a group of children from Y2 to Y6. The coaching sessions will continue until the end of the summer term. There will be a small charge of £1 per session.

The aim of the sessions is to introduce children to a variety of modern dance. Ms Scott, the coach, has worked in our school over the last two years (choreographed Jungle Book with Y5 last year) and is a qualified modern dance teacher.

If you are interested in putting your child’s name forward please download the document below, complete the slip and return it to school with your child.

Download file: 'Dance Coaching Reply Slip'

Please note places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis.

I'm sure you've all noticed the fabulous improvements that have taken place to our school grounds throughout 2007. As a result we've entered the school in the Gateshead East In Bloom and Beautiful Gateshead garden competitions.

Mr Bailey Snr and the Lingey House Gardening Club have been working hard throughout the year planting, weeding, digging . . . and making Lingey House a colourful and welcoming place in which to come and work and learn.

Mrs Ritchie and the school council have overseen the opening of our new tyre park, outdoor classroom and the decked area at the back of our school. All of these have contributed greatly to the landscape of our school.

Members of our Gardening Club and teaching staff will attend the presentation evenings for both the Gateshead East and Beautiful Gateshead competitions.

Let's keep our fingers crossed. The efforts of all concerned deserve to be rewarded!

Gateshead East In Bloom
Wednesday 10th October 2007 - Gateshead Civic Centre (7pm - 9:30pm)
Lingey House entered in the 'Best School Grounds' category.

Beautiful Gateshead
Thursday 18th October 2007 - Gateshead Leisure Centre (7pm - 9:30pm)
Lingey House entered in the 'Best School Grounds', 'Most Unusual Container' and 'Best Classroom-Based Gardening Project'.

Details of which children will be attending on each night along with transport arrangements etc will be given shortly.

Gateshead Central Taxis have kindly agreed to provide minibus transport for our Year 4 pupils free of charge to the rugby tournament at Gateshead Fell Rugby Club on Wednesday 11th July.

Gateshead Central (the official taxi company of Lingey House Primary School) have also provided prizes for our Performing Arts Day of free limo rides and will transport our Year 6 pupils to the premiere of 'Lingey House - The Movie' in style on Thursday 12th July.

Many thanks again to all at Gateshead Central, your support is greatly appreciated.

You can book taxis, mini buses and limousines through Gateshead Central by calling: (0191) 469 99 99.

Parents and carers can also collect a 10% discount card by asking at the school office.

By supporting Gateshead Central, you are also helping to support our school.

10 pupils from Year 4 will take part in a rugby tournament on Wednesday 11th July at Gateshead Fell Rugby Club.

Chosen pupils will receive a letter and consent form tomorrow (Monday 9th July) and will need to return this to school by Wednesday.

Pupils will leave school at approximately 12:30pm and will be back to school by 3:15pm.

Chosen pupils will need to bring a packed lunch and will have this in school before leaving.

School T-shirts will be provided to all members of the squad, but pupils must bring their own shorts and appropriate footwear (trainers or football boots).

Pupils should also be prepared for both hot and wet weather. Therefore could a drink, suncream (depending on weather) and a waterproof jacket also be brought.

Minibus transport to and from the event has kindly been provided free of charge by Gateshead Central Taxis (the official taxi company of Lingey House Primary School).

Our school football team were crowned champions on Thursday evening after a nail-biting climax to the season.

Despite dominating the first three games against St.Augustine's, Falla Park and Roman Road, they were all to end in 0-0 draws.

It was the final game against Oakifield that proved to be crucial. A brilliant 2-0 had Lingey in top spot, but we now had to sweat on the result of the final match of the night between Roman Road and St.Augustine's.

A draw was what we were looking for and each attempt on goal had our hearts in our mouths.

After what seemed like an eternity the referee blew the whistle with the scores still goalless and the Lingey celebrations began.

The success is richly deserved after what has been a truely memorable season.

The boys will be presented with their trophies at the presentation night on Thursday 12th July at the Tyneview Club, Pelaw (7:15pm start).

Well done boys, we are all proud of you!

Cricket at Durham Riverside - 7th June. Chosen children will receive a letter shortly.

Three wins out of three on the night meant that Lingey House won every single game of the season and as a result were rightfully crowned as league champions.

In the first match of the night a brace from Luke saw Lingey record a 2-0 win over Carr Hill.

In the second match Lingey went goal crazy, coming out 8-1 winners over Brandling. Hatricks from Jordan and Connor, were added to by goals from Luke and Shaun.

The final match of the night saw a 4-0 win over St.Albans. 2 more goals from Jordan, an own goal and a 4th of the night from Luke capped a truely memorable season.

Well done boys. We are all proud of you.

This year's Line Dance Festival will take place at Gateshead Leisure Centre on Thursday 14th June. We are currently looking for dancers to represent Lingey House this year. Please see Mrs Dancer for more information.

The football team's fantastic run continued as they recorded a 10-0 win against White Mere. A first-half brace from Connor, along with goals from Jordan, Luke and Shaun had Lingey 5-0 up at half-time. Five more goals were to follow in the second half through Jordan (2), Luke, Connor and Adam to cap a memorable night for the home side.

If this form can be continued, then there is every chance that the league trophy will soon be paraded at Lingey!

This year's swimming gala will take place at Felling Pool (Fewster Square) on 20th March.

As a reward for their hard work it has been arranged for the choir to go and see Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at Sunderland Empire on 1st February.

Our 'Snapdragons' breakfast club operates from 7:30am until 9:00am and after school from 3:!5pm until 6:00pm. Please contact the school office for further details.