Dunston Riverside Community Primary School tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1 2010-07-07T15:46:48Z Movable Type 4.24-en Sports Day tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.184 2010-07-07T15:31:28Z 2010-07-07T15:46:48Z On Monday 28th July we had our Sports Day. Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 took part in the morning, and Key Stage 2 competed in the afternoon. All children took part in all the events: running, sack race, skipping,... S Thompson Javelin.JPGKS1 race.JPGSack race.JPGSack race 2.JPGOn Monday 28th July we had our Sports Day. Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 took part in the morning, and Key Stage 2 competed in the afternoon. All children took part in all the events: running, sack race, skipping, javelin, throwing bean-bags in hoops and a penalty shoot-out. Children were working together to earn points for their house.

It was a brilliant day; we had beautiful weather and lots of parents and grandparents came to watch. Thank you to everybody who came along to support the children, and a big well done to everybody who took part!

]]> Year 5 Book Awards Project tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.183 2010-07-07T15:15:43Z 2010-07-07T15:27:25Z During this term, children in Year 5 have been taking part in a project linked to the Gateshead Children's Book Awards. They had to read lots of brand new books then write reviews about these to go on a special... S Thompson During this term, children in Year 5 have been taking part in a project linked to the Gateshead Children's Book Awards. They had to read lots of brand new books then write reviews about these to go on a special website. Each book was also given a score out of 5.

On July 1st, the children were invited to the awards ceremony at Gateshead Old Town Hall where the winning books were announced. The children had an excellent evening; they got up on stage and performed a play about their favourite book (The Boy In The Dress by David Walliams), they were given a special certificate for taking part in the project and then they got to meet a famous author called Cathy Cassidy.Ryan getting our certificate.JPGThe author Cathy Cassidy.JPGY5 outside Gateshead Old Town Hall.JPG

]]> Newsletter May 2010 tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.181 2010-06-12T07:53:16Z 2010-06-12T07:57:59Z Please click on the links below to open this term's newsletter. Newsletter - May 10 front page[1].pub Newsletter -May 10 - Back Page[1].pub... J.Sumner Please click on the links below to open this term's newsletter.

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]]> Newsletters April 2010 tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.180 2010-04-22T10:01:07Z 2010-04-22T10:04:42Z Click on the links below to open this term's newsletter. Newsletter_-_April_10.front_page.pub Newsletter_-April_10_-_Back_Page.pub... J.Sumner Click on the links below to open this term's newsletter.

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]]> Y3 London Trip tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.182 2010-03-02T13:55:26Z 2010-07-02T13:06:25Z Year Three were very lucky to be involved in a project organised by The Prince's Trust. They worked with two artists from the Baltic and learnt how to create prints. They made a book of their own story called "The... K Hughes Year Three were very lucky to be involved in a project organised by The Prince's Trust. They worked with two artists from the Baltic and learnt how to create prints. They made a book of their own story called "The Adventures of Abigail". They were then invited to London for an exhibition of work from all of the schools involved in the project.

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]]> Let the Digging Begin!! tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.178 2010-02-22T20:52:56Z 2010-02-22T22:05:54Z During the week before half term, in the sleet, snow and cold a brave team of tough men and women from EDF Energy and Gateshead Council began the great digging project that is now our school allotment! We have two... J.Sumner Photo0059.jpg

During the week before half term, in the sleet, snow and cold a brave team of tough men and women from EDF Energy and Gateshead Council began the great digging project that is now our school allotment!

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We have two raised beds for planting and the area is now fenced off.

Gateshead gardens department is providing us with compost bins and we are hoping for several fruit trees.
One member of staff has already kindly donated some strawberry plants but we are looking for more leafy donations!

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Each class is planning to grow some fruit or vegetables ready to harvest by the summer or on our return in September.

The allotment will provide many learning opportunities for our pupils, looking not only at plants, food chains and growing but also sustainability and the environment.

So get your green fingers at the ready and watch this space!

Photo0058.jpg]]> ]]> Pyjama Day! tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.177 2010-02-12T14:32:21Z 2010-02-12T14:44:12Z On Friday 12th February, we had a Pyjama Day to raise money for the Haiti earthquake appeal. We all donated some money to come to school in our pyjamas, dressing gowns and slippers! Altogether, we raised £235.30! We will be... S Thompson On Friday 12th February, we had a Pyjama Day to raise money for the Haiti earthquake appeal. We all donated some money to come to school in our pyjamas, dressing gowns and slippers!
Altogether, we raised £235.30!
We will be sending this money to the Red Cross charity to help the people of Haiti.
Well done to everybody for taking part; thank you very much for all your contributions.
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]]> Spring Term 2010 Curriculum Newsletters tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.172 2010-02-08T12:51:57Z 2010-02-08T12:57:40Z J.Sumner

These are the topics we are covering this term.

 

Spring_10_-__KS1.doc

Spring_10__KS2.doc

 

 

]]> Fun Maths Websites! tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.171 2010-01-27T17:54:26Z 2010-01-27T18:45:24Z V.Lawrence  

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A list of useful websites for children to enjoy maths at home.

Number time

Bernie and Bill have a range of games that are guaranteed to put the fun back into numbers. This site slots into the Numeracy Framework for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.

Digger and the gang

Get set for adventure! Nash, Flick and Sprat will help you get your numerical skills on track! Activities designed to test KS1 and KS2.

 

Dynamo

Drop into the den for some dynamizing Numeracy games, including Splat and Clockwise. A fun website to enjoy!

Maths Brain

Like playing a board game! Each time you move you have to do a maths challenge to be able to shake again. The level goes from 1 to 8, good for 6 - 9 year olds.

 

 Primary Games

 Lots of activities to try out.Try balloon burst and multipods! (will say 'evaluation only' but still works).

Time for time

Websites with activities for teaching time.  

 

Crick flash resources (really good!):         Key Stage 1        Key Stage 2

Lots of resources including a doubles tester, counter, sequences and a clock.

 

BBC ReviseWise

ReviseWise is aimed at supporting 10-11 year olds as they prepare for their Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests in English, Maths and Science. The website is supported by TV programmes and videos, and a range of study and practice books.

www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths

Free interactive Maths games and puzzles. A fun way to learn addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and geometry. Learning without knowing it!

 

http://nrich.maths.org.uk/primary/index.html

Specialists in rich mathematics. Fun investigations, problem solving and challenges!

 

 

 

]]> Year 1 ~ Numeracy tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.170 2010-01-27T14:14:14Z 2010-01-27T14:19:59Z J Goundry

Lets visit the shop.  Can you work out how much I have spent at the shop?

Click on the link below.

money shop.pdf

]]> Fun In The Snow! tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.168 2010-01-27T13:04:57Z 2010-01-27T13:19:02Z J.Sumner DSCF1992.JPG

 

When the snow came falling down, some of the children in KS1 decided to make a snowman. And this is how they got on!

]]> Mini fire fighters 2009 tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.169 2010-01-27T13:02:01Z 2010-02-10T12:57:57Z Year 2 had a surprising visit from the local fire station. They were all very shocked when they arrived at the school in the huge fire truck, with their big kit on and their solid hats on and their... J.Sumner

Year 2 had a surprising visit from the local fire station. They were all very shocked when they arrived at the school in the huge fire truck, with their big kit on and their solid hats on and their big leather boots!! Thumbnail image for Connor and Brooke.jpg Uniform.jpg  

By Bethany Lawson Year 5.

]]> Year 1 ~ 2D shapes tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.165 2010-01-27T10:05:35Z 2010-01-27T10:11:10Z This link will give you access to an interactive shape game which is intended to support the children's learning in numeracy. J Goundry Click on the link below to access an interactive shape game...

http://www.ictgames.com/Y1shape.html

]]> Foundation Stage Production 2009 tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.164 2010-01-26T16:40:46Z 2010-01-26T17:00:50Z J.Heron    Look at our shining stars! The children worked really hard and everyone enjoyed our production on 'The Very Sleepy Shepherd'.

 

 

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]]> Roman Mosaics tag:www.dunstonriverside.org,2010://1.156 2010-01-26T16:38:48Z 2010-01-26T16:42:08Z Year Four worked extremely hard to design and make their own Roman Mosaic tiles.... K Hughes DSCF0600.JPGYear Four worked extremely hard to design and make their own Roman Mosaic tiles. ]]>