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We’ve all worked our socks off!
Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun! Yes, it’s already nearly
half-term, and this is a break that everyone has well and truly
earned. The children have worked their socks off, and are now fully
settled into the new school year – they are working hard, learning
lots and I’m glad to say that their behaviour is fantastic. Our
staff have – as ever – done a magnificent job, and as their
Headteacher I am proud of each and every one of them. The staff give
100% every day to ensure that your child is happy, safe and that
he/she is making progress in their learning. The whole Grangetown
team would like to thank all parents/carers for the tremendous
support you have given the school since term started. So – it’s a
big Well Done to everyone. Give yourselves a huge pat on the back,
enjoy your break, and keep up the good work! By Mr McAnaney. |
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A Parents Group for Grangetown
We’ve had a good response to our letter asking for parents & carers
to join our Parents & Friends Group. An initial meeting will be
held on Monday 1 November at 9.00, in school. Everyone is
welcome, even if you haven’t yet replied to the letter. Please come
along and get involved - we can have a chat about what the group
could do, and you can meet our School Council! |
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Thanks for your Harvest donations!
On Wednesday 20th
October we held our Harvest Festival Assembly in school. The
assembly was led by the School council but pupils from all classes performed a song or poem
with a Harvest theme for parents and carers. The manager from The
Salvation Army’s Swan Lodge came along to accept all our donations
of food. We’d like to say a big thankyou to all parents and carers
who donated food. By Mrs Cole |
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Drama Club Underway
Drama Club is underway, and Jennifer Davies – our talented teacher –
tells us that the children have already made a really positive
impression. We are hoping to do a production for Christmas – a
musical called The King Thing, written by Mrs Davies dad, George
Hastings. |
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Year 6 Head for the Stadium of Light
Last Wednesday the year 6 children visited The Stadium of Light
(Sunderland SAFC’s football ground). We started the day by going on
a tour of the ground. It was huge! We went to the very top seats in
the stadium and it was so high that some people felt dizzy when they
looked down. We ran through the tunnel and visited the changing
rooms. When we went into the press room Olivia and Rakib pretended
that they were Sunderland’s new signings and they answered all of
our questions – I asked a really good question and won a pen. In the
afternoon, we watched some fictitious football games and had to
write a newspaper report. We wrote it on paper first and then typed
it up for our newspaper. It was a really amazing day! By Andrew
Scott, year 6. |
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Shiver Me Timbers!
On Thursday 14th October Foundation Stage was taken over
by Pirates! Captain Dread Pirate Holt, Pirate Silva and Captain
Flynn came to Grangetown to reclaim their lost treasure. Parents
and children were greeted by three wild pirates who had captured and
replaced our teachers. The children interrogated the pirates with
questions, such as “Why do pirates wear an eye patch?” and “How did
you get here?” At first the children decided to hide the treasure
but after some negotiation they surrendered and shared the
treasure. The children have enjoyed activities such as making a
pirate ship, treasure maps, flags, eye patches and telescopes. The
children wrote letters to the pirates and luckily our teachers were
returned the next day. Miss Booth, Miss Holt and Miss Hough enjoyed
hearing all about the day the pirates visited Grangetown! Ooooooo
Arrrrrr me hearties! By Miss Booth, Miss Holt and Miss Hough. |
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Year 5 – The Persuaders!
Mrs Collin’s writes: Our Year 5 children recently visited the
stadium of Light. The day was planned and organised by the SAFC
Education Unit, and what a fab day it was! The theme of the day was
“Persuasive Writing” and began with the long climb up to the
classroom. We then visited the Black Cats Bar, the stands, a private
box and finally had the privilege of going into the home changing
room, where the kit for that evening’s match was beautifully laid
out. To quote; “I can’t believe I’ve seen Bent’s shirt”, was only
one of the many that we heard. The children had to consider how
visitors would feel, what they would see and what they would use in
each of the areas we visited. They then had to plan and write a
letter to convince me that the Stadium of Light was worth visiting
Here is Arianwen’s: Dear
Reader, Where are you on a Saturday? If your answer is nowhere then
get yourself down to the Stadium of Light it will lighten up your
life. Want the real picture? If your answer is yes then get down to
the Stadium of Light. Stupendous tackles, breath-taking goals and
memorable moments. Want to feel like a V.I.P? Yes then book a box in
the Stadium of Light, you get very comfortable chairs and fab meals
you will feel as royal as the royal family for a day how fab is
that? Want the full picture? Yes! Then join the family of fans in
the crazy crowd. You will always have the best seat in the house
with our tiered seats, “marvellous”. So what are you waiting for?
But the question is…When are you going to come to the Stadium of
Light? NOW is the answer! |
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Year 5 Drama Workshop
Year 5 recently had a brilliant time working with Pady, from Theatre
MiMi. Here’s a report from Eva: Last week Pady came in to teach
us drama. We walked into the hall excitedly. We were surrounded by
hats, masks, coats, bags, and even a stand with a bird cage! It felt
amazing! Firstly, Pady showed us some not-very-detailed masks. We
had to guess their expressions. We said things like scared, happy,
shocked, confused and lots more! Next, Pady showed us the leather
masks and the half-face masks. After that Pady asked us if we would
like to act with the masks. Actually, mime because we weren't
allowed to speak. Finally, it got near lunch. Time had flown by
because we had been having so much fun. We helped Pady load his car
with his gear, said bye and thankyou. Then off he went. I couldn't
wait to go to 'No Limits Theatre' to see him again. It had been a
great day! By Eva Robson, Year 5. |
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Are you ready
for Niall’s Mile!
On Friday 22 October we’ll be holding our very own Niall's Mile! The
aim is to join in with the huge fundraising effort, led by
Sunderland Chairman Niall Quinn, to raise money for the Sunderland
Foundation charity. Children can wear red and white on the day, and
we are asking each child to make a £1 donation. The walk will be at
2.30, for the whole school, and parents/carers are very welcome to
join-in! |
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Cheese and Wine Evening!
We’d love to show you our
wonderful school! Therefore, you have a very special invitation to
come and visit us on Thursday 11 November. 5.00-6.30. Come along and
meet the staff, hear the choir sing, watch a short movie about the
school and enjoy some cheese and wine!
Here’s the ‘running order’:
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5.00: Staff introduce
themselves. The choir will sing for you. There will be a powerpoint
of photographs about the school & a short movie. We’ll also put some
old photos on display (from the 1950s and 1960s!), and the school
log-book from 1905-1930!
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5.50-6.30: You are free to
walk around the whole school, visit classrooms, see our wonderful
displays, chat to staff and see our amazing learning resources. Then
– more cheese & wine! |
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Uniform Update
We are still trying to arrange for Asda to supply us with uniform
that we can keep in stock in school, so that parents who can’t get
to Asda can buy from school. One problem is that Asda don’t make
larger sizes – do any parents know of shops which stock larger
sweatshirts in royal blue? As you know, we have launched our
competition to design a new school badge, and we know of a local
company which can embroider sweatshirts and cardigans. |
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Year 2’s Seaside Visitor
Lucy (7) writes: Last
week the lady from Glad Rags visited our class. First we sang a
marvellous song on the carpet about a train ride to the warm
seaside. Next we talked about what fabulous sights we might see at
the seaside including scattering fish in fresh cold water, curling
seahorses in the beautiful rock pools, bumpy starfish and golden
sand. Then we chose a cute puppet, either a starfish, seahorse, crab
or fish from the black bag. After that we chose a very loud musical
instrument to go with a sea animal. Then we read an exciting book
called Magic Beach. Finally we re-told the story with our musical
instruments. By Lucy Robson, Year 2. |
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Parking Update
In last month’s newsletter, we asked that parents/carers take care
when parking outside of school at home time, because the build-up of
parked cars was causing congestion. Since then, we have enquired
with the Council, and they have said that parents can use the road
that bends off to the right at the bottom of Spelterworks Road
(outside the play-park) and the small area of waste land to the left
at the bottom of Spelterworks Road. If you use these areas,
congestion at the front of the school should be eased. We will write
to all parents soon to further clarify this matter. Thankyou. |
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This
month’s Quote:
“Life is a big canvas, throw all the
paint on it you can.”
Danny Kaye |
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