4R Folk Music Workshop
4R have been working with folk musicians Amy and Chris from Focal Music. They have learnt new songs, listened to fabulous live folk music played on the fiddle and piano accordian, and tried their hand (or feet) at traditional clog dancing. Mr Raine was very impressed by how quickly the children learnt the new dance steps!




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4R Bug Explorers
4R had a great time at Thornley Woods as they took part in all sorts of physical and mental activities such as pond dipping, adventure trails and bird-watching.
Here are some quotes:
"I had a brilliant time. I especially enjoyed the birdwatching" (Aaron)
"I had a fantastic time, especially the discovery trail. I loved the sock tree!" (Jamie)
"I enjoyed the discovery trail because we got to answer questions." (Elle)
"Ollie was a good partner, but not when he's holding the map upside down!"(Luke)
When we went pond dipping we found Mayfly larvae, Greater Water Boatmen and many more creatures. A great big thank you to Sarah, our tour guide - it wouldn't have been possible without her.
Report by Callum M and Rebecca
At the bird hide

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Year 4 Digital Media Week
Year Four are having fun this week using the laptops. we have based some of our work this week on our topic "Go Ahead Gateshead". The children have been researching the Bensham Tram Disaster of 1916 and the Gateshead Theatre Royal fire of 1891. They have created concept maps using 2Connect software, newspaper reports in Word and recorded radio reports using Audacity.



Read James and Daniel's newspaper report
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Read Chelsey and Aaron's newspaper report
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Read Harry and Elle's newspaper report
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Read Louis and Luke's newspaper report
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Harry and Elle recording their news report


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