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!
18 lucky children from year 5 have been chosen to take part in a Young Enterprise Project.
The topic of the project is 'Our Nation'.
Today they have been learning what the different names of our nation mean and about the importance of the location of different businesses.
They worked very hard with David Buffham (from the Bank of England) and are looking forward to their next session which is about creating supply chains.
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.
Are you ready for the future?
Can you build your own sustainable city?
When you play EnerCities you will have to make sure that you choose your energy sources carefully.
Click on the link below to play.
Share your thoughts on this game by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Members of the Tyne & Wear Fire Service visited Lingey House on Tuesday 23rd February to give a fire safety talk to pupils from Y1 and from Y5 & Y6.
Pupils learnt about the job of a firefighter, about fire safety at home and at school and what to do should they ever discover a fire.
Pupils had the opportunity to dress as firefighters, to see a fire engine and to see photographs and dvd footage of the causes and effects of fires.
All staff and children from Lingey House would like to thank the fire fighters for visiting our school. We enjoyed the sessions and learnt some very important messages.
Did you enjoy the fire safety talk? What important messages did you learn? Share your 'comments' below.
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.
On Tuesday 23rd February children from Y1 and from Y5 and Y6 will be given a 'Fire Safety Talk'.
Mr Bailey's Numeracy group have been investigating 3D shapes this week.
Aaron, Anthony, Ricky and Kieran managed to construct a dodecahedron.
Do you know how many 'faces', 'edges' and 'vertices' a dodecaherdon would have? Share your answer 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?
James Lind (1716 - 1794)
Lind was a Scottish doctor, a pioneer of naval hygiene and expert on the treatment of scurvy.
Click on the links below to read all about James Lind.
How did James Lind carry out a fair test?
Year 5's Grass Heads have finally began to grow some hair!!!
It had been rumoured that Year 5's entries had all been given the Mr Bailey cut!
How is the hair on your Grass Head growing? Click on the 'comments' button below.
Once again the Music Workshop team are visiting us this week. These workshops are always popular and the children look forward to them and learn a lot about music at the same time. There are always lots of opportunities for the children to participate.
This week the Music Workshop is for Key Stage 2 children and is on Wednesday at 11am. in the Early Years Hall.
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.
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! '
Click on the link below to download a template of 'The Piano' by Aidon Gibbons.
Can you add the narration to this short film?
Download file: 'The Piano' (PowerPoint Template)
Download the following sound effects to add to your film:
Download file: 'Piano'
Download file:'Gunshot'
Download file: 'Horse Gallop'
Download file: 'Kiss'
Download file: 'Film Intro'
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?
The children in Year 5 and 6 enjoyed their first taste of the film club on Tuesday.
They watched 'Hoodwinked' and enjoyed all the snacks of the cinema.
They are looking forward to seeing what the film is next week!!
Following the 2007 success of 'Jungle Book', 'Olivia' in 2008 and 'Najork' in 2009 this year's Year 5 will be performing 'The Dracula Rock Show' at Heworth Grange on Thursday 25th February 2010.
Pupils from throughout the school will watch Year 5 perform during the afternoon and then friends and family will be invited to watch the evening performance.
Ticket arrangements will follow at a later date.
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.
Click on the link below to download the PowerPoint template for the 'WW2 Interactive Big Book'
Download file: 'WW2 interactive Big Book'
Click on the link below to download the keyring template:
Download file: 'Keyring Template'
Year 5 are making keyrings as one one of their products to sell at Enterprise Day on Friday 27th November.
Who do you think will win this year's Enterprise Day? Click on the 'comments' button below to let us know what your class are doing.
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'
Join Reevo the alien onboard his rocket and take a trip to the Earth, Sun and Moon.
Click on the link below to load this fun and informative game:
'Reevo The Alien Website'
Do you know the order of the planets in our solar system?
Have a go at building the solar system by visiting the 'space' section of the BBC website.
Everyone uses Google to search the Internet and many are also aware of Google Earth, but did you know there is also 'Google Sky'?
Click on the link below to load 'Google Sky' and explore our solar system.
Whilst not as famous as NASA, Europe does have its own Space Agency (ESA), of which the UK plays a major role.
By clicking on the link below you can read about the work of ESA and play some fun games on the 'ESA Kids' website.
2009 is the 'International Year of Astronomy'.
Click on the link below to load the website and see what events are taking place.
'International Year of Astronomy Website'
Click on the link below to load the 'Think You Know' website.
There are loads of excting games you can play, all designed to help you stay safe when using the internet.
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.
Click on the link below to load the brilliant website 'We Choose The Moon'.
The website celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.
It contains photos, video and mission audio that bring the Apollo 11 mission to life.
Did you like this website? Click on the 'comments' button below.
"I think this is the best website I have ever seen." (Mr Bailey)
Year 5 had a great day on Thursday 17th September when they visited Heworth CLC.
The morning session was spent working on programs and websites centred around our 'Space' topic for this half-term and during the afternoon the pupils took part in an 'Internet Safety' workshop.
Share your comments on this day by clicking on the 'comments' button 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
Click on the link below to download the postcard template:
Download file: 'Postcard Template'
Can you find an image of where you went on holiday for the front of your postcard?
Tell a friend or relative all about your trip: the transport you used, how long it took, who you went with, where you are staying, what the weather is like, what you have done.
Can you also add a stamp, postmark and address to the back of your postcard?
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!
Pupils from Year 5 will be performing 'Captain Najork' at Heworth Grange on Thursday 9th July.
Final rehearsals have been taking place at Heworth this week and all of the pupils have been working hard to learn their words, songs and dances.
Pupils from Year 3, Year 4 and Year 6 will visist Heworth to watch the performance on Thursday afternoon and a second performance will then take place at 6pm for friends and family of the Year 5 pupils.
Tickets are still available for this event, priced at £3 each. Please see Mrs Martin for more information.
Comment on Year 5's production of 'Najork' by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
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.
Lingey House showed once again why they are the 'Best School In The Universe!' when they won the Y5 Animation Competition at Heworth Grange CLC.
The four pupils from Y5 competed over two days against other schools from throughout Gateshead.
Lingey House's winning animation 'The Adventures of Sir Lingeylot' will now go forward to be entered in the Children's UK Film Awards to be held in October.
The four winning members of the animation team each received a fabulous i-pod as their prize.
Click on the triangle in the centre of the image below to view photos from the Animation Final.
You can give your 'comments' on the Y5 animators by clicking on the 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.
Click on the link below to download the 'Where Does It Come From?' template.
Download file: 'Where Does It Come From?' (template)
Can you produce a multimedia presentation that contains an item from each of the world's continents?
Maybe you would like to make a presentation at home? Let us know what you thought about this activity by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Click on the link below to play the 'Change Game'.
Can you be an expert shopkeeper and give everybody the correct change?
'Change Game'
What's your best score on the Change Game? Click on the 'comments' button below and share your score with your friends.
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" »
Pupils from Year 5 having been producing some phenominal ICT work in recent weeks and have showed what true talent there is here at Lingey House!
Joe, Josh, Anthony and Mellisa have reached the 2 day final of the Animation Competition following their excellent animation about the story of 'Taz' at the earlier heats.
Our fabulous Year 5 animators also worked with Sunderland University to produce the World War 2 animation 'The Story of Morris Anderson'.
Download file: 'The Story of Morris Anderson'
Amy, Charley, Callum and Joe showed that it is not just animation that is a strength at Lingey House when they competed in the Lego Robotics competition. They led for much of the competition before finally being pipped in the final round by only 5 points by the eventual winners Dunston Hill.
Give your thoughts on the competitions and on ICT at Lingey House by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Reminder that a meeting for parents of children attending Whithaugh Park will be held on Wednesday 20th May at 4:30pm.
Pupils from next year's Year 5 and Year 6 will be visiting Whithaugh Park in the Scottish Borders for a week's residential from Monday 12th October 2009 to Friday 16th October 2009.
A meeting has been arranged for parents to give more information about the trip and to give the opportunity for questions to be asked.
The meeting will be held at 4:30pm.in Mr Bailey's room (please enter the school via the main entrance).
The next KS2 Music Workshop will be held on Wednesday 20th May 2009 at 11:00am.
Do you enjoy the music workshops? Click 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.
10 pupils from Year 5 will form the guard of honour on day 2 of the England vs West Indies test match at the Riverside, Durham on Friday 15th May.
Check out Sky Sports and see if you can spot our pupils as the teams enter the field.
The lucky 10 pupils will also get to watch Kevin Pietersen, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and other stars in action as well as performing a Kwick Cricket demonstration during the lunch interval.
'Comment' on this story by clicking on the button below.
Develop your Numeracy, Literacy and ICT skills by trying to complete the Year 5 webquest!
Click on the link below to download your copy of the webquest:
Download file: 'Year 5 Numeracy Webquest'
Did you get the correct answer? Share your thoughts on the webquest by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Click on the link below to take the Year 5 survey on climate change.
Climate Change Schools Project - Stage 2
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.
In Year Five we have started the new Creative Curriculum topic, Where does it come from? We began by looking at where our food comes from and discovered from cans, tins, boxes and packages that our food comes from all over the world! We located different foods on a world map. Peaches from South Africa, pineapple from Kenya and tomatoes from Spain, were just some of the different foods we looked at and countries we located.
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.
A DVD of the 2009 Whithaugh Park trip will soon be on sale priced at £4.00 each. The DVD features over 500 images from our fabulous week in the Scottish Borders.
Below you can view a short clip of some of the fabulous activities that we took part in at Whithaugh Park.
An advanced screening of the DVD will take place in the next couple of weeks in our school hall. Keep checking the website for further details.
Share your experiences of Whithaugh Park with us by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Mr Bailey's literacy group will be performing the poem 'Chocolate Rabbit' during the Easter performance on the 2nd April.
You can listen to Year 5 performing the poem by clicking on the link below.
Download file: 'Chocolate Rabbit By Y5B'
The Easter performance starts at 2pm. All parents are welcome to attend.
Do you like our poem. 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.
To finish off our Outdoor Learning Week, Year 5 and 6 took a trip to Whickham Thornes. We had an excellent day, which was packed with activities. We went rock climbing, on an assault course, did problem solving and went on the outdoor dry ski slope which was lots of fun! We all had an excellent time.
The Tubes
The Assault Course
Problem Solving
Climbing Wall
When we arrived today it was pouring down with rain! But luckily for us the sun came out just in time because we had a whole morning of outdoor activities! After completing the fantastic French trail with Mrs Moses, we got stuck into the outdoor Numeracy trail. This involved following directions around the school grounds and completing numeracy questions about the different areas and objects we could spot.
Do you know how many buddy benches we would need to seat the whole school?
Today we started with some art. We painted flowers using watercolours. The flowers we painted were from a particular month of the year, some of which will be entered into the Northumbria in Bloom art competition.
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After break we went to the ICT suite, where we edited our 'If I had wings' poems and added pictures. We later recorded our favourite three verses. Listen to each poem by clicking on the podcasts at the side of the page!
Today we started off with some Numeracy. We went outside to work out the area of different parts of the school grounds. In groups we measured different parts of the school grounds using a trundle wheel.
In the afternoon we made our own musical instruments by recycling old cardboard boxes! Using the interactive whiteboard, we looked at different types of instruments that you can pluck. We then made our own using elastic bands. We can't wait to play them with the rest of the school!
To begin our Outdoor Learning Week we started with a brisk cross country run!
Year 5 and 6 did two laps of the course, with Jamie and Jennifer coming in first place.
After break time we did Poetry in our Literacy lesson. We went outside to get inspired after reading a poem called 'If I had wings' by Pie Corbett. We tried to image what we would hear, smell, see and feel if we had wings and made note of our ideas.
After lunch we took part in a tidy up of the school grounds with Mr Bailey. We collected rubbish around the Year 5 classrooms; we were amazed by what people had dropped. We then collected leaves around the greenhouse. We all really enjoyed getting stuck in and helping out.
After our big tidy up, we joined Mr Football in the hall, where a fantastic assault course was set up. We were split into teams and it was a race against the clock. Nathan's team came in first with a winning time of 2.45!
Can you follow in Darwin's footsteps?
Click on the link below to go on 'The Great Plant Hunt'
Let us know what you think of this activity by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Can you help Barnaby to become an expert recycler?
'Barnaby Bear - Recycling Game'
Did you manage to help Barnaby sort all of the items into the correct recyling bins? Click on the 'comments' button below.
Try these fun games and things to make!
How did you get on with games? Click on the 'comments' button below to let your friends know.
Recycling is an excellent way of saving energy and conserving the environment.
Did you know that:
1 recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a television for 3 hours.
1 recycled glass bottle would save enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.
1 recycled plastic bottle would save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 3 hours.
70% less energy is required to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials.
Some Interesting Facts
Up to 60% of the rubbish that ends up in the dustbin could be recycled.
The unreleased energy contained in the average dustbin each year could power a television for 5,000 hours.
The largest lake in the Britain could be filled with rubbish from the UK in 8 months.
On average, 16% of the money you spend on a product pays for the packaging, which ultimately ends up as rubbish.
As much as 50% of waste in the average dustbin could be composted.
Up to 80% of a vehicle can be recycled.
9 out of 10 people would recycle more if it were made easier.
What are your top recycling tips? Click on the 'comments' button below.
Welcome to the fun zone … the place to come for waste-related games and online activities. We hope that you enjoy the activities and have a wild time with waste!
What have you learnt by playing these online activities? Click on the 'comments' button below.
I'm Recycler, the rapping robot. Welcome to my website! There's loads of fun stuff for you to enjoy, so jump right in and start saving the planet!
Do you enjoy the activities that Recycler has for you? Click on the 'comments' button below.
The quiz is fun way of learning about 'green' issues.
You can choose how you play - against the clock or untimed. On the timed version the quicker you answer the more points you will score.
'The Big Generation Green Quiz'
What time did you get? Leave a score for your friends to beat by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Welcome to the recycle-more games centre. Play the following games to find out how much you know about rubbish...
Are you an expert recycler. Leave your 'comments' by clicking the button below.
The automatic sorting machine in the recycling plant has broken down. It's your job to move the rubbish to the correct recycling bins.
Do you like this game? Let us know by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Lots of articles and and activities. Click on the link below.
Give your comments on this website by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
These interactive coluring pages provide great mouse practice for younger children and are a fun and informative activity for children of all ages.
'Save Our Planet - Interactive Colouring Pages'
Do you like these activities. Click on the 'comments' button below to leave your thoughts.
A third of the world's primate species now face extinction. Scientists warn that our closest relatives, the great apes, could be extinct in 20 years' time.
Click on the link below to read more about the world's endangered animals.
Click on the 'comments' button below to give your thoughts on this topic.
Who says tidying up litter can't be fun?
Help the 'Big Tidy Up' by getting as many pieces of litter as you can in the bin. But be careful, you've got 3 misses and it's game over!
Click on the 'comments' button below to let us know your thoughts on this game and 'The Big Tidy Up'.
On Saturday, March 28th, 2009 at 8.30pm, people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour, WWF’s Earth Hour, to show their support for global action on climate change. Recent predictions show that climate change could lead to 30% of the world’s species becoming extinct. It will also have major effects on the lifestyles and livelihoods of people living all around the world. We need a global deal to reduce emissions and keep global temperature rise below 2°C. 2009 is the year in which to get it right: Earth Hour is your chance to lend your voice.
Key landmarks including The Millennium Bridge, The Tyne Bridge, The Civic Centres, Greys Monument, The Baltic and Sage etc will switch off their lights plunging the quayside into darkness.
Year 5 pupils gave a wonderful performance at the Sage as part of the Gateshead Schools Dance Festival.
Pupils gave a rendition of the Michael Jackson classic 'Thriller' in front of a packed house and everyone concerned had a great afternoon.
Did you perform in the Dance Festival? Did you enjoy performing at the Sage? What did you think of Year 5s dance? Click on the 'comments' button below to let us know what you think.
Y5 have this week been looking at angles. Are you an angle expert? Have a go at this activity from the BBC website.
Click on the link below to play 'What's My Angle' and show that you are an expert using a protractor!
Click on the 'comments' button below and let us know what you think about these games.
The 'T-Bones' are in town as Year 5 begin their rehearsal for the Gateshead Dance Festival.
Pupils will be performing a scary routine that incorporates 'Dem Bones' and the 80s smash-hit 'Thriller'.
The Gateshead Dance Festival takes place at the Sage on Tuesday 10th March between 1pm - 3:30pm.
Parents are able to come along and support the pupils. Tickets are available from Mrs Martin priced at £5 each.
Click on the button below and let us know your views about the Gateshead Dance Festival.
'comments'
Year 5 pupils from Mr Bailey's Literacy group took on the role of telephone operators as part of their work on 'Instructions'.
Pupils pretended they were ringing the helpdesk to ask for assistance when using a new computer program.
Click on the links below to listen to the telephone conversations. Can you spot the imperative verbs and time connectives used?
Download file: 'Instructions - Suzanne Wilson and Anya Hellens'
Download file: 'Instructions - Dylan Robson & Abbie Lewis'
Download file: 'Instructions - Nathan Lambrinoydakis & Heather Curry'
Download file: 'Instructions - Jordan McLean & Katy Brown'
Download file: 'Instructions - Katelynn Bland & Demi Stuart'
Download file: 'Instructions - Robert Hall & Arran Knaggs'
Download file: 'Instructions - Robert Hall & Liam Blair'
A massive thank you to all who attended the Whithaugh Park meeting.
A copy of the slides from the meeting can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:
Download file: 'Whithaugh Park Meeting'
The next KS2 Music Workshop will be held on Wednesday 11th March 2009 at 9:30am.
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.
Reminder for parents.
Meeting to discuss arrangements for Whithaugh Park will be held on Tuesday 24th February at 4:30pm.
All parents and pupils should try to attend this meeting.
This year's Gateshead Dance Festival will take place at the SAGE on Tuesday 10th March from 1:30pm - 3:00pm.
Pupils from Year 5 will be performing a '1980s Routine' in the festival and parents will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to go and watch the performance.
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.
Click on the link below to download a template of 'The Piano' by Aidon Gibbons.
Can you add the narration to this short film?
Download file: 'The Piano' (PowerPoint Template)
Download the following sound effects to add to your film:
Download file: 'Piano'
Download file:'Gunshot'
Download file: 'Horse Gallop'
Download file: 'Kiss'
Download file: 'Film Intro'
As part of our numeracy lesson we constructed 3D shapes. We made our 3D shapes from cubes and then sat back to back with our partner. We had to describe our 3D shape to our partner without them seeing it. As we described it, they had to build it. When we were finished we looked to see how well they had done. We were all able to describe the shape in detail which helped our partners to construct the same shape.
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.
As part of our Creative Curriculum topic 'Inside Me' Year Five have been getting to grips with the skeleton. After learning all about the bones and how they protect and support us, we looked at how they help us to move. The children discussed the joints, where we have them and how they work. They then worked in pairs to make a moving skeleton of their own. They had to carefully assemble the skeleton, making sure they put the correct bones in the correct place. The children worked really hard and we ended up with no arm bones where the leg bones should be or leg bones where the arm bones should be! Super work Year Five!
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.
Following our fantastic fund raising event for the RVI Children's Foundation we have been given a free visit for 40 of our KS2 children to the Centre For Life in Newcastle as a sponsor from one of the sponsor companies. 10 children from Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6 were drawn out of a hat by Mrs Ritchie.
Children will have the opportunity to ice skate on the outdoor rink in the morning and then visit the Centre For Life during the afternoon.
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.
On Friday 23rd January the Year 5 pupils from Mr Bailey's class will be performing their 'Inside Me' class assembly.
The assembly start at 9:10am and all friends and family of the pupils in Mr Bailey's class are welcome to attend.
The assembly will last for approximately 20 minutes and refreshments will be served in the classroom afterwards.
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.
For the next half-term Year 5 PE days will be on a Wednesday and a Friday afternoon for both Year 5 classes.
Sessions on a Friday afternoon will be with a qualified tennis coach for the next 6 weeks.
Please make sure that you have your kit in school with you on these days.
Mr Bailey and Miss Henry
Year 5 and Year 6 had a great time at their Christmas Party.
Everyone enjoyed dressing up in their favourite clothes, playing games, singing and dancing and of course eating lots of food!
Prizes were won in lots of different games, but even those who didn't win a prize enjoyed the afternoon.
Lets us know what you thought of the party by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
On Monday 15th December Mr Bailey and Mrs Gray went on a visit to Whithaugh Park ahead of the Year 5 and Year 6 residential week there in March 2009.
They were shown around the lodges where we will be staying as well as seeing the swimming pool, sports hall, adventure playground and all the activity centres.
The program of events was finalised with staff and Mr Bailey and Mrs Gray were both very impressed at the facilities at Whithaugh Park and can't wait now for March to come around.
A further meeting will be held next term to give parents and pupils more information about the trip.
Below are a selection of photographs that were taken during the trip to Whithaugh Park.
Click on the 'comments' button below and let us know what you are looking forward to most about the trip to Whithaugh Park.
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.
Year 5 have enjoyed making their Christmas cards this week with Mrs Martin.
Click on the link below to load your template for the inside of your Christmas card:
Download file: 'Christmas Card Template'
Let us know what you think about the Christmas cards that you have been making in your class by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
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.
On Wednesday 10th December Year 5 will be visiting the Baltic to work with an artist creating 'Peace' themed artwork.
The Baltic is currently displaying Yoko Ono's Peace Exhibition and as well as working with the artist Year 5 will also have the opportunity to view the exhibition at the Baltic.
Last week Year 5 visited Saltwell Park where they hung their wishes upon the 'Wish Trees' that formed part of Yoko Ono's exhibition.
Pupils will be leaving school at 9:45am and will return to school in time for dinner as usual at 12:30pm.
Let us hear what you think about this trip 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.
On Tuesday 9th December Year 5 will be visiting Heworth Grange to watch the 'Rocky Monster Show'.
Pupils will be leaving school after dinner and will return before the end of the normal school day.
Warm clothes should be worn as pupils will be walking to and from Heworth.
Mr Bailey and Miss Henry
Let us know what you think about the Rocky Monster Show by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
Year 5 visited Saltwell Park on Thursday 4th December to hang their wishes to the 'Wish Trees' in the Rose Garden.
The Wish Trees are part of the Yoko Ono Peace Exhibtion at the Baltic and Year 5 were the first people to add their wishes to the trees.
The local press and BBC News were on hand to capture the event, so keep an eye on the papers and watch tonight's Look North for coverage of the memorable event.
Year 5 will be visiting the Baltic next Wednesday to see Yoko Ono's work and very soon all Lingey House pupils will be adding their wishes to our own wish tree.
Click on the 'comments' button below to let us know what you think of the 'Wish Trees' and what your wish would be for 2009.
Click on the link below to load your picturebook of the 'Legend of King Arthur'.
Download file: 'Picturebook - The Legend of King Arthur'
Can you add the voices to the characters to turn it into an interactive story book?
Click on the 'comments' button below to let us know what you thought of this activity.
Mr Bailey's Numeracy group have had a fun-filled time this term whilst continuing to develop their Numeracy skills.
They have taken part in a number of practical activities, enjoyed playing mathematical games and have carried out investigations, including using trundle wheels to calculate the area and perimeter of the school yard.
Click the play button in the centre of the image below to watch a short video of Year 5 in action during their Numeracy lessons.
Click on the 'comments' button below to let us know what your favourite Numeracy activities are.
Year 5 planted bulbs ahead of the Spring Bulb Show at Saltwell Park.
Last year a number of pupils won cash prizes for their bulbs and hopefully we will do equally well again this year.
Judging by Lingey House's green-fingered record I'm sure that we'll do just 'blooming' marvellous!
Click on the 'comments' button below and let us know what you think about all the gardening activities at Lingey House.
Mr Bailey's Literacy Group performed their own version of the 'Legend of King Arthur'. Pupils had to decide on what words each character would speak and the actions they would use.
There was some great performances and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the lesson.
Year 5 are looking forward to next summer when they are performing 'Najork' at Heworth Grange and judging by today's performance we are all in for a great show.
Click on the 'comments' button below and let us know whether or not you enjoy drama activities in Literacy.
Y5B enjoyed 'Golden Time' last week having achieved 100% attendance during the previous week.
Click on the 'comments' button below and let us know what is your favourite Golden Time activity.
Mythical Heroes.
In Year 5 we have been learning about Myths and Legends. One of the key features of a myth is that it has a brave and daring hero who fights a frightening and dangerous mythical creature. After we read Theseus and the Minotaur and Perseus and Medusa, Miss Henry asked us: 'Who is the bravest hero Theseus or Perseus?' To help us answer this question we worked in pairs. In each pair one person was Theseus and one person was Perseus. We then hot seated as those characters by answering questions as the characters. We used what we know about myths to help.
On Thursday 4th December Year 5 will be visiting Saltwell Park to help plant 'Wish Trees'.
The trees are connected to the Yoko Ono Peace Exhibition at the Baltic which Year 5 will be visiting on Wednesday 10th December.
Year 5 will be writing wishes and will then hang these wishes to the trees on Thursday.
The press are going to be in attendance, so check out the papers and the local news for more proof that Lingey House is 'The best school in the universe'.
As Yoko Ono's exhibiton tours the world 'Wish Trees' are to be planted in the towns and cities in a hope that they will inspire world peace.
Year 5 have been studying 'War and Peace' this half-term as their Creative Curriculum topic.
Check out the webiste below for more details of Yoko Ono's exhibition:
http://imaginepeace.com/news/archives/4053
Download your own 'Peace Wish':
Download file:'My Wish'
Reminder that a meeting for parents of children attending Whithaugh Park will be held on Monday 1st December.
Pupils from Year 5 and Year 6 will be visiting Whithaugh Park in the Scottish Borders for a week's residential from Monday 23rd March 2009 to Friday 27th March 2009.
A meeting has been arranged for parents to give more information about the trip and to give the opportunity for questions to be asked.
The meeting will be held at 2:15pm and then repeated again at 4:30pm.
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.
Can Y5 children please bring their party clothes into school tomorrow (Wednesday 26th November).
Unfortunately when the calendar photos were taken a few weeks ago the Y5 photo didn't come out properly.
Pupils should come to school in uniform as normal. Party clothes should be brought in a separate bag.
Many thanks for your cooperation
Mr Bailey and Miss Henry
On Tuesday 18th November pupils from Year 5 visited Leam Lane Library to work with author Joan Lennon. The pupils had the chance to hear her read extracts from her stories, ask her questions about being an author and buy signed copies of her books.
You can watch a short video of the visit by clicking on the play button in the centre of the image above.
Let us know what you thought of the visit and of Joan Lennon's books by clicking on the 'comments' button below.
For more information about Joan Lennon click on the links below:
http://www.joanlennon.co.uk/
Year 5 will shortly be making air-raid shelters as part of their Design & Technology work.
The work will be part of Y5s 'War and Peace' topic this half-term.
Mesh fruit bags will be cut-up and used to represent the wire mesh on the sides of the Morrison Shelters that the children make.
During the next few weeks we would be greatful if you could save any fruit bags that you might have and send them into school with your child.
Many thanks.
Mr Bailey and Miss Henry
Over the next two weeks Year 5 will be looking at the painting 'The Spirit of London' by Nettie Moon and will be doing artwork inspired by this painting.
This painting by Nettie Moon was entered and shown at the Spirit of London competition organised by the Greater London Council. Painted thirty-nine years after the beginning of the Blitz, it depicts some of the strongest impressions that most of us have of that period.
What do you think about this painting? Click on the 'comments' button below and let us know what you think.
Mr Bailey & Miss Henry
Year 5 are making Snowstorm Keyrings to sell at Entrprise Day on Friday 28th November.
Click on the link below to download the template for the inside of the snow storms:
Download file: 'Snowstorm Template'
Mr Bailey is confident that Year 5 are going to raise the most money at Enterprise Day. Do you agree? Click on the 'comments' button below and say whether you agree with Mr Bailey or not.
Claude Monet painted The Poppy Field, near Argenteuil in 1873. Painted in the wildflower fields outside Argenteuil, this painting reveals Monet's passion for color. With dabs of red, he scatters the blooms in a natural profusion across the lush green fields.
In the foreground, he sketches in the figures of Camille and Jean with simple strokes of violet, black, and white. Their figures appear again at the top of the hills in the distance, more a suggestion of color than an accurate record of their appearance.
Year 5 have been painting in the style of Monet. They had to use watercolours and had to pick one aspect of Monet's Poppy Field painting. Some chose the poppies, others the characters.
What do you think of their art work? Click on the 'comments' button below and let us know what you think.
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.
Pupils from Year 5 and Year 6 will be visiting Whithaugh Park in the Scottish Borders for a week's residential from Monday 23rd March 2009.
A meeting has been arranged for parents to give more information about the trip and to give the opportunity for questions to be asked.
The meeting will be held on Monday 1st December and will last for approximately 1 hour.
The meeting will be held at 2:15pm and then repeated again at 4:30pm.
Please complete the reply slip and let the school know which of these meetings you would like to attend.
A copy of the reply slip can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:
Download file: 'Whithaugh Park Meeting'
Callum Tearney from Y5 featured on BBC Look North as part of the 'Change 4 Life' campaign.
Change4Life aims to help families eat well, move more and live longer and it’s really important to our kids’ futures.
Click on the link below to view BBC Look North (Thursday 13th November 2008). The feature with Callum starts at 12min 40sec.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/looknorthnecumbria/index.shtml
Visit the 'Change 4 Life' website:
http://www.nhs.uk/Change4life/Pages/Default.aspx
As a class we retold the events that led up to the outbreak of war in 1939. Each group made a freeze to explain one of the important events. Some of us were people and some of us were countries.
The major events that caused World War Two started not long after World War 1. To begin with Germany lost the first World War 1 and were then made to sign the Treaty of Versailles. This made them give up some of their land, pay fines and make their army a lot smaller than it was. Then in 1933 Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany and took back the Rhineland. This was land Germany had been made to give up as part of the Treaty. Germany then became close friends with Italy and Japan. They all signed a pact stating that they would help each other if there was a war. Hitler then decided to invade Czechslovakia and Poland. Britain wasn't pleased about this as they had promised to protect Poland. Britain asked Germany and Hitler to leave Poland but when they wouldn't. We think this was the final straw and on 3rd September 1939 Britain declared war on Germany.
Event One - The end of World War 1, Germany is defeated.
Event Two - Germany signs the Treaty of Versailles
Event Three - Hitler became Chancellor of Germany
Event Four - Germany took back the Rhineland.
Event Five - Germany, Italy and Japan sign a pact.
Event Six - Germany invades Poland and won't leave.
In Miss Henry's Numeracy class we have been solving word problems. We were given a selection of word problems to read. As a group we organised which problems need to be added, subtracted, multiplied and divided. When we knew which calculation the word problem wanted us to do we placed it next to the correct symbol. We then worked out the answer to the word problem on whiteboards.
On Tuesday 18th November pupils from Year 5 will visit Leam Lane Library to work with author Joan Lennon.
Signed copies of books by the author will be available to purchase on the day priced at £4.99.
Joan Lennon was born in Canada and has lived in Scotland since 1978. Her first novel, The Bad-Tempered Dragon, was published by Scholastic in 1998. Joan has done a wide range of jobs in Europe, Australia and Canada – from ice-cream sundae constructor to summer camp leader to putzfrau at the Munich Olympics. She now divides her time between the demands of four tall sons, her piano pupils and her writing.
For more information about Joan Lennon click on the links below:
http://www.joanlennon.co.uk/
The PE days for Y5H are Tuesday and Wednesday!
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.
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.
What would your perfect park look like?
Now's your chance to design the best park ever!
Click on the link below to launch the park designer:
http://ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/ict/qca/ks2/unit5A/graphicalmodelling/index.html
Over the past few weeks Year 5 have been reading many books by the author Roald Dahl.
Using the websites listed below (and any other useful websites that you may find) create a factsheet all about Roald Dahl.
Try to include information about his childhood, his books, his family and any other interesting facts that you may find.
Books and Writers - Roald Dahl
http://kirjasto.sci.fi/rdahl.htm
Fantastic Fiction - Roald Dahl
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/d/roald-dahl/
Roald Dahl - Penguin Book Authors
http://www.penguin.co.uk/nf/Author/AuthorPage/0,,1000008184,00.html
Roald Dahl - The Official Website
http://www.roalddahl.com/
Roald Dahl - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roald_Dahl
Roald Dahl Day
http://www.puffin.co.uk/static/cs/uk/15/minisites/dahlday/index.php
Roald Dahl Fans.com
http://www.roalddahlfans.com/
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.
KS2 Music Workshops for this term will be held on:
Wednesday 8th October at 11:00am.
Wednesday 12th November at 9:30am.
On Friday 3rd October the Year 5 pupils from Miss Henry's class will be performing their 'Space & Flight' class assembly.
Assemblies start at 9:10am and all friends and family of the pupils in Miss Henry's class are welcome to attend.
The assembly will last for approximately 20 minutes and refreshments will be served in the classroom afterwards.
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
On Friday 26th September the Year 5 pupils from Mr Bailey's class will be performing their 'Space & Flight' class assembly.
Assemblies start at 9:10am and all friends and family of the pupils in Mr Bailey's class are welcome to attend.
The assembly will last for approximately 20 minutes and refreshments will be served in the classroom afterwards.
Parents Evening will take place on Monday 13th October (3:30pm-4:30pm).
Further details to follow later.
PE days for Y5B are Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
PE days for Y5H are Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
Children need to be properly dressed for PE lessons in sensible shorts, T shirts and trainers. In cooler weather children are permitted to wear jumpers and tracksuit bottoms. Children are not allowed to wear any jewellery for PE lessons.
Mr Bailey & Miss Henry
Homework will be given to Y5 children every Friday to be completed and returned to school by the following Wednesday. One week this homework will be Literacy based and the following week Numeracy based. A record is kept of returned homework and children are rewarded for their efforts.
Mr Bailey & Miss Henry
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.
Year 5 continue to work hard in their rehearsals for Olivia which they will be performing at Heworth Grange next month.
Year 5 will be performing to the rest of the school at 1:30pm on Tuesday 15th July and then to their friends and family at 7:00pm that evening.
Further details with regards to tickets will be announced soon.
Pupils from Year 4 and Year 5 carried out an investigation into Smarties earlier this week. During their Numeracy lesson they had to devise a question which they wished to investigate.
Research was then carried out into the most common colour of Smartie, whether all packets contain the same number of Smarties and many other interesting investigations. Different types of graphs, charts and tables were then used to present findings to the rest of the class and lastly the Smarties were able to be eaten!!!
Exciting times ahead for Year 5 pupils at Lingey House. 'Olivia' will be taking place as our school production in July 2008. Mr Welsh and Miss Spoors vsit our school every Monday to help us to prepare the scenes. Mrs Scott also helps us with the dance routines. Sophie Foster will be starring as Olivia. Connor Porthouse will be taking the role of Fagin and his sidekick Joe Foster as Dodger.
Everyone as a part to play and all are working extremely hard. We hope you enjoy the show!
Year 5
Click below to download a Podcast of Year 5 singing 'Slop' from their blockbuster summer musical 'Olivia'.
Click below to download a Podcast of Year 5 singing 'Let's Go To The Opera' from their blockbuster summer musical 'Olivia'.
Pupils from Year 5 and Year 6 were given the opportunity to go on board HMS Northumberland during its trip into the Tyne.
Pupils with 100% attendance so far this year became captains for the day and had the chance to explore the Swan Hunter built battleship.
Our official photographer Alexandra Arkless was on hand to capture the events of the day.
Year 5 pupils showed that they care about climate change and the environment as well as being fantastic artists, by entering the IKEA Climate Change Competition.
Year 5 pupils from Mrs Wilson's class were our dancing stars as they took part in the Gateshead Schools Dance Festival at Gateshead Leisure Centre.
Their 'Bond' performance went down a storm and everyone involved can be very proud of their efforts.
Could all parents please note that our P.E. sessions have changed because of tennis sessions taking place during the week.
Our new sessions are: Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
Thank you. Mrs Stokes
Year 4, 5 and 6 children who have not yet had Cycing Proficiency Training are being offered trainining next week (24th - 28th September). A test will take place on the last day.
Your child should have brought a form home with them on Friday evening. If you wish for them to take part in this activity, please complete the form and return it to school on Monday 24th September.
Children will need a roadworthy bicycle and to wear a saftey helmet for this activity. If your child does not have a helmet of their own, they can borrow them from the proficiency team.
On Thursday 5th July our Year 5 class performed the Jungle Book at Heworth Grange.
For the afternoon performance all the pupils from our school walked down to Heworth to see our Year 5 stars in action.
They were richly entertained by some fabulous singing, dancing and some wonderful costumes and special effects.
In the evening the performers had the opportunity to invite their friends and family along and again everyone commented on what a wonderful performance it was.
A big thank you to all the staff at Heworth who made the performance possible, but an especially big thank you to Mrs Wrightson and Mrs Martin for all of their efforts.
Pupils from Year 5 will be rehearsing and performing The Jungle Book at Heworth Grange between 2nd - 6th July.
Year 5 pupils will be tking part in the Sports Hall Athletics Festival on the 13th February.
