This week has gone incredibly quickly and has, yet again, been filled with fantastic activities and opportunities for the children in Year 6.
The week began with some rehearsals for our performance – Shakespeare Rocks. The children have learned their lines really well, and are singing beautifully. We were very fortunate, this week, to have David Tufnell, a school governor, actor and theatre director, come into school and give the children some top tips on performing to the best of their ability. We can’t wait for them to wow audiences with their final performances. The shows take place on Monday 8th July @10am and @2pm (no under 3s). Tickets are available now, from Mrs Tweddle.
As well as music and singing lessons with Mrs Collins, we have been continuing our Stepping Up Together programme with Mr Foster. This week focussed on drugs, their uses, and the dangers associated with prescription and illegal drugs for both an individual and their community.
The girls continued their work with Rubies and the boys worked on Forest School activities around knot tying for shelters as well as helping to create some upcycled pallet planters which will help to make the school environment more welcoming.
Science Week
Our week ended with Science. The children participated in the whole school investigation: ‘The older you are the taller you are. Prove it.’ The children came up with various methods to compare measurements of age to measurements of height. They produced a series of graphs from the data, which will contribute to the findings from across school next week. We also participated in a pilot science programme from Johnson Matthey (Billingham) to look at using materials to have a positive effect on hydrogen fuel cells. The children were really engaged in both activities and shown they could easily become the scientists and engineers of the future.
Pupils of the week
Congratulations to Phoebe, who has joined in rehearsals brilliantly, showing great enthusiasm when singing and dancing.
Congratulations also to Hachem for his infectious enthusiasm and passion to improve his role in rehearsals of Shakespeare Rocks.
There are 3 weeks left to go at Newham Bridge – Please ensure your child attends on time everyday. We are continuing with a rich and varied programme of activities to support the children before they move into secondary school.
Transition dates:
If your child is not on transition they must attend Newham Bridge Primary School. All children must go to transition in their primary school uniform.
Egglescliffe Secondary School: Wednesday 3rd July and Thursday 4th July
Acklam Grange Secondary School: Tuesday 9th July – Friday 12th July
Trinity Secondary School: Tuesday 9th July and Wednesday 10th July
Outwood Acklam Secondary School: Tuesday 9th July and Wednesday 10th July
Outwood Ormesby Secondary School: Tuesday 9th July and Wednesday 10th July
Macmillan Secondary School: Wednesday 10th July – Friday 12th July
Leavers Assembly: Friday 19th July at 10am, all parents/carers are invited to celebrate your child’s learning journey at Newham Bridge Primary School.
