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Mar 27, 2010 - The Gibside Fun Run
On Sunday 25th April there will be a fun run held at Gibside. This is in aid of The Muscular Dystrophy Fund.The run/walk starts between 10am and noon with staggered starts every 15 mins. More detail can be found on www.gibsidefunrun.co.uk...
Mar 24, 2010 - St Clares Walk
A huge thank you to all the parents and the parishioners who kindly supported us in our recent 10 mile walk. It was a wonderful event which gave us the opportunity to remember an absent friend. A total of £600 was raised thanks to the...
Mar 21, 2010 - Success in E learning competition
Many children across the school took part in the recent E Safety competition held by the Open zone. They were very impressed by the work of our children and three were chosen to receive recognition for their efforts. Well done to Patrick Lowdon...
Mar 21, 2010 - National Schools Quiz
Year 3 took part in the first on line National Schools Quiz run by Next Generation Learning. 10 children were chosen to represent the school and the overall winners from our school were Mhairi Samuels and Mollie Maguire. We will compete again...
Mar 21, 2010 - Rocking all over the World
Every child in school had an extra special treat this week when we received a visit from Ex Status Quo drummer Jeff Rich. The children joined together as a whole school to learn the history of drums and enjoy a special performance from Jeff....
Feb 9, 2010 - Film Club
Watch this space as very soon we could be serving popcorn and watching the latest blockbusters. We are aiming to start a film club one evening per month after school. This will be a club which encourages children to watch films and then write...
Jan 25, 2010 - FIRE FIRE !!!
Last week Year 3 were lucky enough to have a visit from the Fire Service. The children asked lots of questions and were able to celebrate Jordan’s birthday in style by dressing him up as a Fire Fighter. A great time was had by the children....
Jan 17, 2010 - County Athletics Final
On 13th January 2010 21 children from Years 5 & 6 competed at Temple Park Leisure Centre in South Shields. They were participating in the Tyne and Wear Schools Sportshall Athletics County Finals where the prize for winning the event would be...
Dec 3, 2009 - Trophy Cabinet
We finally have our long awaited trophy cabinet, which is situated in our school hall so we can all celebrate in our sports teams amazing and numerous achievements. Many thanks to all who contributed to fundraising for the...
Dec 3, 2009 - South Tyneside Schools Sportshall Athletics Finals
On 12th October 2009 18 children from Years 5 & 6 competed at Temple Park Leisure Centre in South Shields. They were participating in the South Tyneside Schools Sportshall Athletics Finals where the prize for winning the event would be to...
Dec 3, 2009 - Cross Country League Meeting 1, Rainton Meadows.
On 22nd October 2009 14 children from Years 4, 5 & 6 competed in our first of 6 meetings as part of our Cross Country League with 5 other schools (St. Michael’s, Houghton; St. John Boste, Washington; St. Joseph’s, Sunderland; St....
Dec 3, 2009 - Maggie's Centre
Year Three have been creating money boxes to assist the charity Maggie's Centre. The competition was organised by Northumbria Water and the children were invited to make a money...
Nov 28, 2009 - The Akhonya Trust
A big thank you to Angela and Angus Wear who attended school last week to give a beautiful assembly to the children. They told the children all about the Akhonya Trust demonstrating the great work they do to assist families in Kenya. The school...
Nov 22, 2009 - Shoebox Appeal 2009
A great big thank you to all the children and their families who kindly donated shoeboxes. We managed to send 111 boxes which will make a huge difference to many lives. Thank you
Nov 7, 2009 - Halloween Night
Year 5, 6 and some visitors from Year 7 had a scary night at the youth club. Fr Martin was left with the task of judging the best fancy dress and I am sure you will agree this was not easy. A great night of food and games was had by all. The...
Oct 30, 2009 - Becta New Generation Learning
St Aloysius RC Primary School in Hebburn has signalled its commitment to its pupils by signing up to a new charter that pledges to improve the way technology is used to give pupils an enriched and enhanced learning experience....
Oct 17, 2009 - Green Fingers
Gardening club began last week and the children had a fantastic time. Mr Nixon had planted onions and potatoes earlier in the year and so the children had a head start and were able to taste the home grown vegetables. Thanks to Quay Parents...
Oct 8, 2009 - Poetry Slam
Year Three celebrated National Poetry Day (8th October) in style. Year Three were invited to join many other schools across the country in a web presentation. Both classes watched John Hegley as he presented many of his famous poems. The...
Sep 25, 2009 - Beginnings- Year Three Interviews
Year Three were visited by two grandparents on Thursday 24th September. The children created questions to ask Mrs Livingstone and Mrs Samuels and held a lively question and answer session. Every child had the opportunity to quiz the ladies about...
Sep 25, 2009 - A big thank you to Mere Mortals
The children had the opportunity to say a big thank you to Kathryn and her team at Mere Mortals for helping to create their new web site. The children in the school were invited to draw a member of staff to add a touch of colour and character...