As part of their creative curriculum, 'Can Buildings Talk? ', Yr3/4 have been looking at circuits and electricity. Children learnt about the dangers of electricity and how switches help make buildings energy efficient. Children created their own circuits by using the correct symbols and then constructed the components to create the circuits. All the children thoroughly enjoyed the hands on experience and demonstrated a potential to be excellent electricians of the future!
Children of Lingey House enjoyed a wonderful singing assembly on Wednesday to mark National Sing Up Day. Children from each class took turns to sing their allocated songs to each other. All the children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the event and look forward to next year’s event.
National Sing Up Day takes place on Wednesday 24th February.
To mark the event Lingey House will be having a special 'singing' assembly. Each class will be performing a new song that they have learnt especially for the event.
What do you think about your class song? Do you like singing in school? Share your thoughts by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
All nursery children went on an adventure yesterday to recycle some rubbish! We have been collecting rubbish and sorting it into different materials over the past few weeks. Yesterday we went off to the local shops to put our recycling knowldege to the test. You can see from the pictures just how much fun we all had!
Rainbow nursery get wrapped up warm.
We stopped in the park for a quick look at the swans.
Mrs Gray reminded the children about the importance of putting the materials into the correct bin.
Today the rainbow nursery joined with the toddler group to enjoy an afternoon of music. Just look at the pictures to see how much we all enjoyed it.
On Monday afternoon the nursery children went out to have some fun in the snow! We went on a walk around the school grounds. The children really enjoyed running throught the willow tunnel to keep warm.
They look like there having so much fun!
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.
On Friday 5th February as part of 'National Storytelling Week', teachers will visit a different class in the school to read aloud their favourite story.
Maybe you could read a story to a brother or sister this week, or make an extra special effort to read aloud to an adult every night.
Share your storytelling experiences with us by clicking on the 'comments' button below?
Our topic this half term is 'Recycling' and the children have been putting old things to new uses! Here are just a few of the things we have been up to.
A massive thank you to everyone who contributed to our Haiti appeal.
Money continued to be added to our spiral of coins this week and in the end a grand total of £426.93 was raised.
Nursery children had a very important lesson today from Dawn the road safety lady. All children listened very carefully and learnt some important lessons about crossing the road!
Dawn is bringing Dora the road safety bear back to school in April.
Nina and Evan help Dawn and Dora show the children how to cross the road.
All the children listen very carfully to what Dawn and Dora have to say.
Afternoon Nursery also listened very carfully to the road safety rules.
Louis helps Dawn get Dora dressed in her bright clothes to go out near the road.
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! '
Thank you for your generosity, it was very kind of you all to donate a coin for the children of Haiti.
Many children added a coin to a spiral of coins to help the families devastated by the recent earthquake in Haiti.
Some children were very generous, especially Katie Sanderson from Y2/3 who brought her piggy bank full of coins to add to the spiral!
Year 3 /4 have been looking in great detail at advertisements and how they are used. The children analysed the key features of posters, T.V. adverts and movie trailers and then had a go at creating their own.
As part our creative curriculum ‘Who Am I?’ The children have been investigating their local area, Leam Lane. On Friday, with help from Mrs Gray and Mrs Brauns, we decided to have a walk around the local area and identify key features of the estate. The children enjoyed their walk and were able to provide feedback on what they liked and dislike about the area.
Year 3 / 4 ‘Grass Heads’ are still yet to grow any hair! I wonder if anyone has any suggestions why?
This half term the children have been looking at the life of a Roman Solider as part of their creative curriculum the ‘Time Machine’. From their research the children have created and designed their own Roman shields and swords which they hope to march together as a Lingey Roman army!
Year’s 3 and 4 held their Christmas Party on Monday. All the children took part in dances and games with some lucky children winning prizes.
Year 3 / 4 took part in the school’s Christmas Production ‘Silent Night’ playing the role of mice. All the children enjoyed the performance and found it all too easy to fit the role of mice.
Afternoon nursery children enjoyed cakes from Enterprise Day!
On Friday 20th October Year 3-4 took part in Gateshead Council’s Road Show - ‘Park Life’ at the Dryden Centre. Along with other schools around the borough, the children were asked to create their own Parks. Working together as a team, children had to allocate roles and responsibilities within their group. These included accountants, designers and creators. All the children thoroughly enjoyed the event and produced some fabulous Parks!
On Friday 13th November Year 3-4 will be performing their 'Time Machine - The Romans' class assembly. The assembly starts at 9:15 am and all friends and family of the pupils in Mr Mackley's class are welcome to attend.The assembly will last for approximately 20 minutes and refreshments will be served in the classroom afterwards.
A reminder that all orders for school photographs must be in school by Thursday 15th October for collection by courier.
After this date parents will need to send their orders directly to Tempest by post.
Click on the link below to download a copy of the holiday dates for 2009/10 and 2010/11.
Download file: 'Holiday List 2009 - 2011'
I’ve just set up our Scholastic Book Club school group order online. This means you can now order all the books in your Book Clubs leaflet and many more at:
http://clubs-school.scholastic.co.uk/lingey-house
and, what's more, you'll be able to have your books delivered to school for FREE!
You need to order your books by Monday 28th September 2009. After that date, I’ll confirm that all orders are in and the books will be delivered to school for me to hand out in class. For every £1 you spend 20p goes back to our school to spend on much-needed books for our classrooms and library!
Take a look at what’s on offer here http://clubs-school.scholastic.co.uk/lingey-house – there are some great bargains with books costing as little as £1.99!
Happy shopping!
Mrs J Jackson
Play and Stay - Baby & Toddler Group
Lingey House Primary School (in 'Stars' Nursery)
Every Tuesday and Wednesday (term time only)
Restarts Tuesday 15th September
1pm - 3pm
£1 per session
Fun Activities, Fruity Snack, Rhyme & Story Time!
Congratulations to the following pupils who achieved 100% attendance from September 2008 - July 2009. All were given free tickets to a Newcastle Vipers ice hockey match as reward for their achievement.
Jack Iley (Y2)
Leia Kennedy (Y3)
Kieran Reilly (Y3)
Jennifer Walker (Y3)
Daniel Boyd (Y4)
Rebecca Lee (Y4)
Christopher Pearson (Y4)
Amy Estrop (Y5)
Ashley Curbison (Y6)
Jack Henderson (Y6)
Alex Iley (Y6)
Alexa Ramos (Y6)
Our pupils at Lingey House are rewarded throughout the year for full attendance and during 2008/2009 the above-named pupils have had the opportunity to go on many special outings and receive lots of exciting gifts.
We have many more exciting rewards planned for 2009/2010.
Please help to ensure that your child's attendance is as high as possible!
Lingey House is an outstanding school. Pupils, staff and parents readily embrace the school’s motto ‘to aim high’ and this is evidenced most clearly in the excellent progress pupils make, the high standards they attain, and in the exceptional
curriculum and care, guidance and support provided. [Ofsted May 2009]
Pupils talk enthusiastically and with confidence, about how
much they enjoy school, and how, ‘Lingey House is the best school in the universe’, and this can be seen in their very positive attitudes to learning and their exemplary behaviour. [Ofsted May 2009]
You can download your copy of Lingey House's 'outstanding' Ofsted report by clicking on the link below:
Download file: 'Lingey House Ofsted Report (May 2009)
A big thank you to parents for your support both through the inspection process but more importantly, throughout the year. I can assure you that all at Lingey House have plans for the future to continue to make your school ‘The best school in the universe.’
You can leave your comments about the Ofsted report by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
29th June
Visit by Mayor to plant ‘Birthday Tree.’
Children to open ‘Hands of Friendship’ garden.
1:30pm - 'Stars In Their Eyes'
30th June
The ‘Big Green Garden Party'
9.30am - Opening Ceremony
Heworth Grange Band and Choir
Side shows and stalls
Strawberries and Cream, Refreshments (on sale)
10.00am - Early Years’ Parade
11.30am – 1.00pm - Lunch
Kingsmeadow Steel Band
1.15pm - National Anthem
Guest Speech
2.00pm - Grand Parade followed by -
Happy Birthday Finale
Close
Parents are invited to join in the celebrations. Hopefully, the weather will be fine and everyone can eat a packed lunch on the field. We have a plan B for rain!
Any donations for the cake stall, bric-a-brac etc will be gratefully received.
Each class are representing an era from the school’s history. Children can dress in clothes from that specific era or if they already have a costume, in any era from the 50’s through to 2009. Alternately, party clothes can be worn.
Nursery, YR - 00’s
YR/1 - 60s
Y1/2, Y2 - 50’s
Y3 - 70’s
Y3/4 - 60’s
Y4 - 00’s
Y5B and Y5H - 80’s
Y6 - 50’s
1st July
Lingey’s Got Talent Competition
2nd July
Birthday Sports’ Day (Details to follow)
3rd July
History/Geography Trail
Numeracy Treasure Hunt
Sounds of the half century
If any past pupils, neighbours or family of current children would like a guided tour of the school – please contact the office for an appointment.
Thanks to all the parents who have already brought in past Lingey photographs. If you still have photographs at home please do bring them in for our exhibition ‘Lingey Past and Present’.
It’s going to be an exciting week!
We will be sending off our uniform order at the end of the week to allow for delivery before the end of the summer term.
Anyone wishing to order school uniform should complete an order form before Friday 12th June.
Samples sizes of uniform are available at the office for children to try on. We recommend that children try on sample garments as sizes cannot be exchanged.
Please note that payment must be made before an order can be accepted.
We have received a complaint from the Council about dog fouling on the grassed areas around school. It appears adults collecting children are leaving dogs tied up outside the school gates. Can we ask that dogs are not left unattended next to the school gate nor must they be brought onto the school premises. If your dog fouls outside the school, could you please clean up after it.
A number of children and adults have been recently injured on the school premises by children riding bikes and scooters. Bikes and scooters must be pushed whilst on school premises. Children riding bikes to school should also be wearing a helmet.
Would all parents please ensure that the school office has up-to-date contact numbers.
Many Thanks
Mrs Jones (Headteacher)
We have just informed that Lingey House will be inspected by Ofsted on Tuesday 19th May 2009. The lead inspector will be Margaret Farrow HMI.
Your views about the school are important. If you are a registered parent or carer of a pupil who attends the school we are interested to know what you and your child/ren think is good about the school, as well as anything that you would like to be improved.
You can tell us your views by completing our 'Parental Questionnaire' (download below).
Please return it to school by midday on 19th May 2009 in a sealed envelope, addressed to the inspection team at the school. Replies which arrive after this time cannot be considered by inspectors.
Download file: 'Ofsted - Parental Questionnaire'
You can also share your view about Lingey House by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Continue reading "Ofsted Inspection - Tuesday 19th May 2009" »
Walk to School Week 2009 will be held on the 18th to the 22nd May and explores the theme of "Walking Together".
Why not leave the car at home during this week and 'walk together' with friends or family.
Click on the link below to visit the 'Walk To School' website:
'Walk To School Website'
Do you always walk to school? Are you going to walk to school during this week? Click on the 'comments' button below.
We will be holding a book fair from Mondqay 11th - Friday 15th May.
The fair will be open for parents and children to look through the books each day after school. Opening times will be as follows:
AFTER SCHOOL (MAIN HALL) 3:20PM - 4:15PM
In the fair there will be a wide selection of children's books available for you to choose from including picture books, young fiction and junior novels as well as reference and non-fiction titles. There will also be a selection of staionary, gifts and posters.
Your support would be greatly appreciated because for every book sold at the fair, the school earns commisssion, which will enable us to add new books to our school and class libraries.
If you are uable to attend but would still like to take part, look through the leaflet that will be sent home with your child. Choose the book(s) that you would like, fill in the coupon on the back page and return to school with the payment. Your books will then be kept for you.
Lingey House celebrates its 50th Birthday on the 30th June 2009.
As part of our week-long celebrations we are producing a ’50 Years of Lingey House DVD’ and putting up a large display of pupil memories in the school hall.
We are aware that many of our parents are former pupils of the school and are looking for any photographs, newspaper cuttings etc that people might have from their time at Lingey House.
Photographs will be scanned to be used for the DVD and then will be put up on display in the hall.
If you have anything that you think would be suitable for display please send it into school in an envelope with your child.
Remember to print your child’s name and class on the back of all photographs so that they can be returned to you after the birthday celebrations.
Share your memories of your time at Lingey House by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Thank you for the wonderful response to our 'Superhero Shootout'. As usual we have been overwhelmed by your generosity.
Could all outstanding sponsor money please be sent into school by Friday 1st May, so that we can advise the hospital of the final total.
Remember if you raise £25 or money you will be given a leather football and the person with the most sponsorship will be presented with the new England shirt!
If you need to download a sponsor form you can do so by clicking on the link below:
Download file:'Superhero Shootout - Sponsor Form'
Share your experiences of the 'Superhero Shootout' by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Click on the play button in the centre of the image below to view a short video of our 'Superhero Shootout'.
Remember £25 in sponsorhip gets you a football and the person with the most sponsorship money gets the new England strip!
If you need a new or an additional sponsorship form you can download one by clicking on the link below:
Download file: 'Superhero Shootout Sponsor Form'
Did you enjoy the 'Superhero Shootout'? Click on the 'comments' button below.
Superheroes will be swooping into Lingey House on Wednesday 22nd April for the 'Superhero Shootout'.
Mr Bailey, Mr Hawdon and Mr Collinson will be dressing as superheroes for the sponsored penalty shootout.
You can download a sponsor form by clicking on the link below:
Download file: 'Superhero Shootout - Sponsor Form
Are you looking forward to the 'Superhero Shootout'. Click on the 'comments' button below.
The school has an occasional day and a training day to be taken during term time and before the end of the summer term. It has been agreed with governors that the school will be closed for all children on Friday 22nd May and Friday 17th July.
Please also note that the nursery will be closed for a council election on Thursday 4th June. School remains open for all other children.Reception and YR/1 children will need to be brought and collected from the main building on that day.
Thursday 5th March is 'World Book Day'.
To mark the day pupils are invited to come to school dressed as a character from a story book.
Maybe last year's pirate costume could be recycled into a Treasure Island character or last month's Robin Hood costume could be worn again.
Pupils will also be given a £1 book voucher which can be redeemed against the value of a book or which can be exchanged for one of six special World Book Day books.
Visit the official website for more details:
World Book Day Website
After half-term the school cook will be providing 'Spud Busters' as an alternative to the usual school meal. Those children requesting a 'Spud Buster' meal will be served a full jacket potato with a choice of filling such as tuna and sweet corn, beans, or cheese plus a selection from the sald bar in addition to the usual dessert.
The 'Spud Buster' choice will run for a trial period over the course of the next half-term. Children staying for school meals will need to choose either a 'Spud Buster' lunch or a regular school meal when the dinner register is taken every morning. Please consult your school meal menu and prepare your child to make this choice. Additional copies of the current menu are available at the school office.
May I take this opportunity to remind all parents that school meals should be paid for in advance on a Monday morning for any meals required during the week. Those parents who we have to regularly remind about unpaid dinner money may be asked to either provide a packed lunch for their child or collect them for home dinner.
The big event of the coming year will undoubtedly be the 'Big Birthday Party' on Tuesday 30th June.
If you have any ideas or would like to sponsor the event please click on the 'comments' button below or contact the school office.
Date for your diary - Thursday 4th June 2009.
Our Infant Hall is being used as a polling station for the local elections and so our Nursery will be closed on this day, however all other classes are in school as normal.
Children from Reception and Reception/Year 1 will need to be dropped off and collected from the main yard.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The next open night for parents will take place on Monday 9th February from 3:15pm - 6:00pm.
Letters will be sent home soon giving you the opportunity to request an appointment time.
Children are encouraged to attend open night with their parents.
DVDs of both the Foundation Stage and KS1 & KS2 Nativities are available to buy priced at £3.50 each.
DVDs that were ordered during the performances will be given to children before the end of term.
This week is 'Party Season' at Lingey House as all the classes have their Christmas Parties.
On Tuesday 16th December the Nursery will have their party in the Early Years Hall, whilst at the same time Reception, YR/1, Y1/2 and Y2 will have their party in the Main Hall.
On Wednesday 17th December it is the turn of Year 5 and Year 6 to have their party.
Finally on Thursday 18th December Year 3 and Year 4 will be having their party.
Click on the 'comments' button below and let us know your thoughts about our Christmas parties.
The dates for our Christmas Parties are as follows:
Tuesday 16th December - YR, YR/1, Y1/2 & Y2 (Main Hall)
Tuesday 16th December - Nursery am & pm (Early Years Hall)
Wednesday 17th December - Y5 & Y6
Thursday 18th December - Y3, Y3/4 & Y4
Let us know what you are looking forward to most about the Christmas Parties by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Enterprise & Toy Fair will now be held on Monday 15th December at 2pm.
If you have any toys or books that you no longer want, please bring them into school for our Toy Fair.
Let us know what your class has been making for Enterprise Day and which class you think is going to raise the most money by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
The dates and times for our 2008 Christmas Nativities are as follows:
Wednesday 10th December - Nursery/Reception Nativity (2.00pm)
Thursday 11th December - Nursery/Reception Nativity (9.30am)
Thursday 11th December - Y1, Y2 and all KS2 Nativity (2.00pm)
Friday 12th December - Y1, Y2 and all KS2 Nativity (9.30am)
Due to fire regulations regarding numbers in our school hall families are restricted to 2 tickets each. Where parents have a child in both nativities, they may have 2 tickets for each. Please note tickets are strictly on a first come first serve basis.
We would love to hear what you think about our nativities. Click on the 'comments' button below and share your thoughts with us.
The fair will be open for parents and children to look through the books each day after school. Opening times will be as follows:
AFTER SCHOOL (EARLY YEARS HALL) 3:20PM - 4:15PM
In the far there will be a wide selection of children's books available for you to choose from including picture books, young fiction and junior novels as well as reference and non-fiction titles. There will also be a selection of staionary, gifts and posters.
Your support would be greatly appreciated because for every book sold at the fair, the school earns commisssion, which will enable us to add new books to our school and class libraries.
If you are uable to attend but would still like to take part, look through the leaflet that will be sent home with your child. Choose the book(s) that you would like, fill in the coupon on the back page and return to school with the payment. Your books will then be kept for you.
Nursery staff would like to inform parents that on Tuesday 16th December (Nursery party day) there will be no morning session. Party starts at 1pm.
Enterprise & Toy Fair will be held on Friday 28th November at 2pm.
If you have any toys or books that you no longer want, please bring them into school for our Toy Fair.
Nursery children combined their autumn walk with the RVI 'baton race'.
Mrs Nugent has once again donated a Pudsey Bear to raffle for Children in Need 2008. Raffle tickets will be on sale on Friday 14th November (10p per ticket). Please note tickets are sold to children only. Last year we raised well over £100. Let’s see if we can beat that this year.
Thank you for your co-operation in sending children in party outfits on the last day before the holidays. The photographs for the ‘Big Birthday Calendar’ are fantastic!
Calendars go on sale in December.
Remember the ‘Big 50th’ is on June 30th 2009!
Anti-bullying week is week beginning 17th November. CPO Dixon is talking to all children about dealing with bullying. Children will make posters and wear blue badges to show our support for the anti bullying campaign. Boxes are to be placed in all Key Stage 2 classes to allow children who have issues with bullies to anonymously write their concerns. Staff will address any issues on a daily basis.
We will be holding a book fair from Monday 24th November - Friday 28th November.
The fair will be open for parents and children to look through the books each day after school. Opening times will be as follows:
AFTER SCHOOL (EARLY YEARS HALL) 3:20PM - 4:15PM
In the far there will be a wide selection of children's books available for you to choose from including picture books, young fiction and junior novels as well as reference and non-fiction titles. There will also be a selection of staionary, gifts and posters.
Your support would be greatly appreciated because for every book sold at the fair, the school earns commisssion, which will enable us to add new books to our school and class libraries.
If you are uable to attend but would still like to take part, look through the leaflet that will be sent home with your child. Choose the book(s) that you would like, fill in the coupon on the back page and return to school with the payment. Your books will then be kept for you.
As part of our commitment to the Great North Baton Challenge, children will be taking part in a Sponsored Walked on Friday 7th November to raise funds for the new Great North Children's Hospital appeal.
If you have lost your sponsor form or need an additional one, you can click on the link below to download a sponsor form:
Download file: 'Sponsor Form'
I love coming to Lingey House Nursery especially when we colour in.
Olivia
I like coming to Nursery because it is fun.
Olivia
Lingey House Nursery makes me happy.
Jorja
My favourite game at Nursery is playing schools. I'm always the teacher.
Jorja
I love playing with the play-dough.
Joseph
I love coming to Lingey House Nursery because I get to play outdoors.
Joseph
Under 5’s Christmas Party
Gateshead Leisure Centre
Tuesday 9th December 2008
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Tickets £4.20 each
Tickets will be on sale at GLC from Friday 24th October 2008
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Party Games, Santa, Face Painting, Tombola, Bouncy Castle, Christmas Crafts
Download further details of the party by clicking on the link below:
Download file: 'Gateshead Leisure Centre Under 5s Christmas Party'
Friday 24th October will be a 'Non-uniform Day' at Lingey House.
Photos will be taken on this day for the 2009 School Calendar and pupils are asked to come to school in their party clothes.
The 2009 calendar will have a party theme as next year sees the school celebrate its 50th Birthday and the Nursery its 30th Birthday.
Plans are already in place to have a huge birthday party in June next year. Keep checking out the website for further details.
The dates for our 2008 Christmas Parties are as follows:
Tuesday 16th December - YR, YR/1, Y1/2 & Y2 (Main Hall)
Tuesday 16th December - Nursery am & pm (Early Years Hall)
Wednesday 17th December - Y5 & Y6
Thursday 18th December - Y3, Y3/4 & Y4
The dates for our 2008 Christmas nativities are as follows:
Wednesday 10th December - Nursery/Reception Nativity (2.00pm)
Thursday 11th December - Nursery/Reception Nativity (9.30am)
Thursday 11th December - Y1, Y2 and all KS2 Nativity (2.00pm)
Friday 12th December - Y1, Y2 and all KS2 Nativity (9.30am)
Full details of all our Christmas activities will be sent out nearer the time.
We will be holding a Guy Fawkes Disco in school on Monday 3rd November.
Further details to be announced.
The Lucky Owl
Come along to the Foundation Stage nativity. If your child is in either Reception (including Mrs Wilson's reception children) or nursery, they will be taking part in our nativity. There are two dates for this fabulous performance -
Wednesday 12th December 2.00pm
Thursday 13th December 10.00am
Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis, with two tickets being allocated initially per family. Further details will follow shortly.
The meeting for new nursery parents is on Thursday 14th June at 9 o'clock. Please come along and meet all the staff and have a tour of our school by Year 6 children. Have a cup of tea and a chat with other parents and we will do our best to answer all your questions.
Our 'Information For Parents' booklet tells you everything you need to know about Lingey House Nursery.
You can pick up a copy from the school office, or download a copy below.
The Nursery children's Graduation Ceremony will take place on Tuesday 17th July.
