Class 6 had an amazing time at Arbeia today where we learned so much about life in a Roman Fort. We became archeologists as we dug for clues about Roman life in the past. We toured the site and brought to life our learning about Roman forts where we could see first hand the granary, barracks and toilets. We became artists in the afternoon where we investigated and sketched a chosen Roman artefact. Finally, we explored the Western Gate, acting in the role of Roman soldiers as we tried to enter and defend the gate.
Class 5 had a fantastic time immersing themselves in Roman culture linked to our history topic. They explored the grounds including soldier &commander living quarters; became archaeologists and analysed primary sources; and produced some amazing art work based on Roman artefacts that they studied.
Hedworth Lane Choir attended The Big Sing: Discover at The Glasshouse in Gateshead earlier today. We danced and sang our little hearts out while we were there and had a fantastic time. We had so much fun singing along to all of the STEM themed songs that we only took two photographs! Well done everybody.
Our Year 3 Pupils did a brilliant job in their Pedestrian Safety training session. They are learning how to cross roads safely.
Wonderful to see so many of our parents and carers attending the maths shared lesson this week. We hope you all had fun!
As part of Drowning Prevention Week, Martin from the RNLI came into school and talked to the children about how to stay safe at the beach and in the water. He shared the ‘float to live’ message . He also helped them to identify a lifeguard on the beach and explained the meaning behind the different coloured flags.
We have just received this email from our partner school in Uganda.
“Greetings from Good Samaritan School-Uganda.
Thank you so much for the good work and other services you render at Hedworth Lane Primary School. We shall continue appreciating all your efforts to make our link and partnership a success for both schools.
Sorry for the delay to send our acknowledgement for our wonderful Donation which enabled us to get a New Computer. The school management, staff, children and the parents were very grateful for your donation. Thank you so much. You are wonderful.”
Rob Keeley, an award-winning author, paid a virtual visit to school this week. Rob is a successful writer of short stories and novels aimed at children and family audiences. Children from Reception and KS1 were able to listen to Rob read one of his picture books and they had great fun joining in! Children in KS2 read short stories and extracts from his texts and loved chatting to Rob about his books. Children had great fun writing and drawing characters from the stories and Rob did say that he thought there were some budding young authors in Year 5!
Please find details of local events which may be of interest to you and your family.
HUB Summer Open Day June 2024 
Key Community Bus Timetable 
Routes and Roots 
South Tyneside Youth Groups 
The children and staff at school had an amazing visit from Stephen Miller, who is one of ParalympicGB’s most decorated Para athletes ever. His event is the club throw.
He led an assembly in which he shared all of his amazing achievements including winning three gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in the F32/51 club throw at the Paralympics. In Paralympic F32/51 discus he won one bronze medal.
He then encouraged the children to ‘get active’ during circuits in the school hall. Stephen then ended the day with an inspirational Q and A with our Year 6s.
