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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.

Don't we look fabulous! We are sending these pictures to our pen friends in Korea.

Thank you so much to Jenny Walker for loaning her beautiful costume.

We are using our new phonic games. They are good fun said Aston. They are the best said George

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.

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.

This week Mr Mackley’s numeracy class have been investigating 2D and 3D shapes. Children have been learning about properties of 2D and 3D shapes, how to create nets of 3D shapes and creating 3D models from 2D drawings.

What 2D and 3D shapes can you see around school? Have a look around at play time and create a list of what shapes can be seen. I wonder which shape is the most common?

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?

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.

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 girls receiving their letters from Korea.
They have sent lovely letters back to them - what wonderful pen friends.

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?

Friday 22nd January
Y1 - 'Noah's Ark'

Friday 29th January
YR/1 - 'Space and Journeys'

Friday 5th February
YR - 'Space and Journeys'

Friday 12th February
Y5/6J - 'Valentines Day'

Friday 5th March
Y5/6W - 'Spring'

Friday 12th March
Y5 - 'E-Safety'

Friday 19th March
Y4 - 'Can Buildings Talk?'

Friday 26th March
Y3/4 - 'Can Buildings Talk?'

Friday 30th April
Y2/3 - 'Summer'

Friday 7th May
Y2 - 'Rainbows'

Friday 14th May
Y1 - 'Friendships'

Friday 21st May
YR/1 - 'Minibeasts'

Friday 28th May
YR - 'Minibeasts'

All friends and family are invited to our class assemblies. Assemblies start at 9:10am on a Friday morning and normally last for approximately 20 minutes.

Please join your child for refreshments in their classroom after the assembly.

Could we please remind all parents and visitors to turn off their mobile phones during the assemblies. Also could parents please take young children out of the hall if they start to cry.

Young children are welcome to join us for class assemblies but it can be upsetting for children performing if there is disruption in the audience.

Thank you for your co-operation on this matter.

M&M Productions will be in school on Wednesday 13th January to give a performance of 'Pinocchio'.

Which has been your favourite M&M performance. Click on the 'comments' button below.

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.

Mrs Nugent was very kind and donated the Pudsey Bears which were raffled to support the Children in Need appeal.

Year 2 had a lovely time preparing and presenting their assembly on Friday.

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 20th November we look forward to Year 2 taking our Children in Need Assembly. What has Pudsey bear been up to?

Please buy raffle tickets to win a Pudsey Bear and help the good cause.

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'

This website will help you learn your times tables. Give it a go!

Times Table Activities

Exciting news! After half-term, we are very fortunate to be hosting 'The Sage' and 'Sing Up' for a production of 'La Chanson du Retour' (Years 2 to 6). This production is very special because it is all in FRENCH! To help us to understand it, we have a song to learn. The song is called 'Tape ton pied' and the words and song are below.

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

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)

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.

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.

SATs take place during week commencing Monday 11th May.

Our Year 6 children will be taking their KS2 SATs tests during this week and testing will also be taking place throughout the rest of the school.

Please try and avoid taking holiday from school during this week and ensure that your child has had a good night's sleep and some breakfast before starting school.

Give your 'comments' on this year's tests by clicking on the button below.

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.

Congratulations to the following pupils who achieved 100% attendance during the spring term:

Mrs McKay's Class (YR)
Mia Moore
Jamie Scott

Miss Gray's Class (YR/1)
Jessica McFarling
Adele Stephenson

Mrs McEnaney's Class (Y1/2)
Zoe Allan
Sam Beattie
James Dobson
Ashleigh Estrop
Matthew Hall
Shay Hall
Cameron Houghton
Brandon Lambrinoydakis
Danny Raynsford
Joshua Scott
Benon Shanks
Courtney Wilson

Mrs Ritchie's Class (Y2)
Alicia Allen
Kieron Clark
Jack Iley
Elly Iveson-Crawford
Ellis McKay
Lauren Porthouse
Connor Robson
Eryn Wood

Mr Hawdon's Class (Y3)
Kayleigh Archbold
Sam Arkless
Ellie Bryce
Jake Charlton
Leia Kennedy
Faye Little
Kieran Reilly
Jennifer Walker

Miss Mackay's Class (Y3/4)
Kieran Hutton
Rachel McConkey
Lisa Richardson
Reece Taylor

Mr Collinson's Class (Y4)
Daniel Boyd
Cara-Ann Clarke
James Goodwin
Rebecca Lee
Christopher Pearson
Kai Taylor
Daine Tierney

Mr Bailey's Class (Y5B)
Robert Hall
Lewis Harrison
Nathan Lambrinoydakis
Joe Mole

Miss Henry's Class (Y5H)
Liam Blair
Emily Brown
Amy Estrop
Jamie Hamilton
Anya Hellens
Jordan McLean
Joe Moore
Dylan Robson
Demi Stuart
Suzanne Wilson

Mrs Jackson's Class (Y6)
Abbie Adams
Alexandra Arkless
Ashley Curbison
Owen Dawson
Sophie Foster
Jack Henderson
Alex Iley
Rachel Lee
Connor Porthouse
Alexa Ramos
Caitlin Scott
Kaylee Wilson

Our pupils at Lingey House are rewarded throughout the year for full attendance. During the school year '100% Attenders' have had the opportunity to go on many special outings and have received lots of exciting gifts.

We have many more exciting rewards planned for our best attenders!

Please help to ensure that your child's attendance is as high as possible!

Give us your thoughts on our attendance rewards and our new attendance league table by clicking on the 'comments' button below.

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.

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.

Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 will be celebrating Easter in the Main Hall on Thursday 2nd April starting at 2pm. There will also be an opportunity to see the Decorated Egg Exhibition in the Foundation Stage Hall.

Children should bring a hard boiled egg and any neccessary resources into school on Thursday morning in order to make their egg for the competition.

Please join! Children may be taken home after the celebration.

HAPPY EASTER!

Do you have an exciting idea for the Easter Egg Competition? Click on the 'comments' button below.

The fire brigade will be visiting Lingey House on Tuesday 31st March and will be bringing their fire engine for pupils from Key Stage 1 to explore.

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

Monday 2nd March is the start of 'E-Safety Week' at Lingey House.

On Tuesday 3rd March Lynne Goulding from Gateshead CLC will be visiting the school to work with pupils from throughout KS1 and KS2.

On Wednesday 4th March Lynne will be back in school delivering a presentation to parents at 3:30pm.

If your child uses a computer, laptop, games console or mobile phone it is strongly recommended that you attend this session.

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.

Congratulations to the following pupils who achieved 100% attendance during the autumn term:

Miss Gray's Class (YR/1)
Paul Richardson
Paul Stephenson

Mrs McEnaney's Class (Y1/2)
Matthew Hall
Shay Hall
Rhiannon Hughes

Mrs Ritchie's Class (Y2)
Alicia Allen
Corey Fletcher
Dylan Frater
Jack Iley
Elly Iveson-Crawford
Caitlin Knaggs
Sam Manning
Aimee Tasselle

Mr Hawdon's Class (Y3)
Sam Arkless
Jake Charlton
Anna Greenup
Leia Kennedy
Kieran Reilly
Jennifer Walker

Miss Mackay's Class (Y3/4)
Ethan Gould
Brandon Iveson-Crawford

Mr Collinson's Class (Y4)
Daniel Boyd
Rebecca Lee
christopher Pearson

Mr Bailey's Class (Y5B)
Aaron Kanggs
Anastasha Robinson

Miss Henry's Class (Y5H)
Katy Brown
Amy Estrop
Jack Gullon

Mrs Jackson's Class (Y6)
Alexandra Arkless
Ashley Curbison
Warren De-Jong
Joe Foster
Jack Henderson
Alex Iley
Connor Porthouse
Alexa Ramos

Our pupils at Lingey House are rewarded throughout the year for full attendance. During 2008 '100% Attenders' have had the opportunity to go on many special outings and have received lots of exciting gifts.

We have many more exciting rewards planned for 2009!

Please help to ensure that your child's attendance is as high as possible!

Give us your thoughts on our attendance rewards by clicking on the 'comments' button below.

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.

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.

The ever popular M&M Theatre will be visiting our school again on Friday 16th January when they will be performing the pantomine 'Robin Hood'.

Children and staff are invited to dress up for the pantomine in themed costumes should they wish.

Will you come as Robin Hood or one of his merry men, or maybe Maid Marrian or Friar Tuck or how about the evil Sheriff of Nottingham!

Let us know how your costume preparations are going by clicking on the 'comments' button below.

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.

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.

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'

The Friends of Lingey House are having a Guy Fawkes Disco in the Main School Hall (next to the school office) on Monday 3rd November 2008.

Key Stage 1 will start at 3:30pm and will finish at 4:30pm.

Key Stage 2 will start at 4:45pm and will finish at 5:45pm.

Pay at the door:
Key Stage 1 - £1.50 includes drink, hotdog and a packet of crisps.
Key Stage 2 - £1, first packet of crisps and a drink free.

You will be able to purchase the following items at the disco:
Drinks - 10p
Crisps - 15p
Hot Dogs - 50p

We look forward to seeing you all at the disco.

Poppies are now on sale in school.

Y5 children will be coming around classes each day selling the poppies and they can also be purchased from the main office.

Y2 will be performing a 'Remembrance Day' class assembly on Friday 7th November.

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.

Arts Week will take place at Lingey House between 20th-24th October as part of the National Gallery's 'Take One Picture'.

The picture this year is 'The Fighting Temeraire' by Turner.

Work in school during this week will be centred around this painting.

Our whole school Harvest Festival event will be held on Wednesday 22nd October. Children will be performing the musical 'Easy Peasy Harvest'.

Further details to be announced.

With Guy Fawkes Night fast approaching Firework Safety Workshops have been arranged for all classes.

These will be held in school on Friday 3rd October.

We are lucky to have an organised fireworks display in the Oliver Henderson Park each year. Lingey House Primary School actively promotes attendance only at 'organised' displays.

Click on the link below for details of the Oliver Henderson Park display:
http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%20and%20Culture/events/Event%20Records/Bonfire%20and%20Fireworks%20Display.aspx

Parents Evening will take place on Monday 13th October (3:30pm-4:30pm).

Further details to follow later.

Dates for this term’s assemblies are as follows:

19th September - Y6 'Harvest'
26th September- Y5B 'Space and Flight (1)'
3rd October - 5H 'Space and Flight (2)'
10th October - Y4 'Autumn & Changes'
17th October - Y3 'The Jungle'
24th October - Y3/4 'Around The World In 80 Days'

Half Term

14th November - Y2 'Remembrance Day'
21st November - Y1/2 'Advent'

New parents may not be aware that Family Assemblies are usually held on Friday mornings. Classes take turns in leading assemblies and parents, carers, grandparents and friends are all welcome to attend. Refreshments are served in classrooms after the assembly. It’s a perfect time to visit your child’s classroom and have a look around on an informal basis.

Mrs Jones found it very difficult to judge the art work created by Y1/2 and Y2. Many thanks to Miss Lyall and Miss Charlton for supporting the children with this work.

Please note the date of the Y2 Class Assembly has been changed from Friday 11th July to Thursday 10th July in order to prevent a clash with our Prize Day celebrations.

Please make a note of this change in your diary. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

On Friday 7th March Year 2 children from Mrs Ritchie's class will be performing their 'Noah's Ark' class assembly.

Friends and family of our Year 2 children are invited to come along and watch the assembly. Assemblies start at 9:10am and usually last for approximately 20 minutes.

Refreshments will be served in the classroom after the assembly.

This week's class assembly will be peformed by our Year 2 children on Friday 15th June. The theme for their assembly is 'Japan'.

Friends and family of our Year 2 children are invited to watch the assembly (9:10am start) and to join the pupils for refreshments afterwards.

Join our school and you will be made very welcome. Our children are kind, nice, caring, helpful, cheerful and very polite. There are nice dinners and lots of friends for you to play with and lots to learn like reading and lots of other things. You might like to play in the yard because it is so much fun. Lingey House is the best school ever!

By Kieran Brown (Year 2)

Comic Relief was full of fun at Lingey House Primary School as staff and pupils alike dressed up to help raise a lot of money for charity.

Year 2 put on their red noses and had a Comic Relief theme to their class assembly.