<![CDATA[Blaydon West Primary School News Feed - Year 6]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D9%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:08:09 GMT Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:08:09 GMT <![CDATA[ House point winners! ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=509 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:08:09 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=509 <![CDATA[ Year 6 World Book Day ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=485 Year 6 celebrated World Book Day in style by dressing as their favourite book characters, designing  front covers for their very own books, writing their own magical story and taking part in a special BBC World Book Day Live Lesson. They explored the morals behind the story 'The Dot' and created their own 'Dot' masterpieces!

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:04:11 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=485 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Design and Technology - Strengthening Structures ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=475 In today's DT lesson, Year 6 learnt about the different ways complex structures can be strengthened using triangles due to 'triangulation'. They first tested making a complex structure without them and quickly realised their impact in their second, more successful, builds!

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:32:42 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=475 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Black History Month ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=474 Year 6 took part in a special lesson, where they learnt about the life of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. They studied his speech and learnt the significance of the words he spoke. Year 6 then wrote their own 'I Have a Dream' speeches and performed them to the class.

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:18:03 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=474 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Visit Feeding Families ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=471 Year 6 had a brilliant time visiting Feeding Families HQ to deliver the generous donations we received during Harvest Festival week. They learnt all about the impact the donations would have on members of the local community and how to make a care package. Thank you to Steve and Chris, who welcomed us and appreciated the donations.

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:22:13 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=471 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Visit STEMFest 2024! ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=470 Year 6 had a brilliant time visiting the Beacon of Light, Sunderland, to take part in STEMFest 2024! They learnt all about the wonders of different STEM subjects and were encouraged to consider the different careers available to them in the future. They learnt all about the biologists attempting to contain viruses, how oil plantations work, the varied roles of Nissan engineers and how scientists are developing greater technology to understand space. 

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:04:44 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=470 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Problem Solving ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=467 Year 6 took part in a range of problem-solving activities, during which they had to find a system to find all possibilities. There were some excellent strategies and systems in place! Great resilience and determination were shown throughout! Well done, Year 6!

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:45:07 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=467 <![CDATA[ Key Stage 2 Holds School Council Elections ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=464 Key Stage 2 Holds School Council Elections

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:48:59 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=464 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Leavers! ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=34 Today, Year 6 received their leavers hoodies and don’t they look brilliant in blue! This marks the start of their final half term here at Blaydon West Primary School; it is sure to be a fun-filled and memorable one!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:51:14 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ Year 5 and 6 Dance City workshop ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=1
Year 5 and 6 have had a great afternoon working with Dance City. They all took part in a taster session to find out what a class at Dance City is like.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:52:30 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=1 <![CDATA[ World Book Day in Year 6! ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=3 Year 6 had a brilliant day talking all things books and even got the chance to create their own book cover and blurb. Some children took inspiration from the books we have read this year and others used their English work to inspire them. They also took part in a World Book Day themed maths quiz, which tested various maths skills they have developed so far this year.

]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2024 13:04:04 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=3 <![CDATA[ CPR Training with the Red Sky Foundation! ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=2 Year 5 and 6 had a brilliant morning learning all about the work of the Red Sky Foundation with the founder, Sergio! They learnt how to deliver CPR to children and adults, using dummies to practise their technique. The children also learnt how to use a defibrillator, using a demonstration machine. Here are what just some of the children had to say about their experience:

* ‘That was inspirational! Sergio didn’t give up trying to set up his charity!’
* ‘I’ll never forget how to do CPR now!’
* ‘That was the best assembly we’ve had!’
* ‘It made me emotional – he didn’t give up and I know I can do anything now.’

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:53:21 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=2 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Science Experiment ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=4 Year 6 investigated how different exercises affected their heart rate. They planned the exercises they wished to experiment with, measured their own pulse and recorded their results as accurately as possible.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:54:33 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=4 <![CDATA[ E-Safety in Year 6 ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=5 Year 6 discussed the potential risks faced when using the internet and eight of the key safety features available to them to help them stay safe online. They explored the digital footprints of eight characters and decided whose profile revealed the most and least of their personal information, before discussing their own digital footprints.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:55:29 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ A magical afternoon with a magician! ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=6 The whole school had a fun filled afternoon with Flash the magician!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:56:36 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ Party time for Year 5 and 6! ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=7 Year 5 and 6 had a great time dancing the afternoon away and they enjoyed a delicious buffet afterwards! Thank you for all of the food contributions!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:57:23 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=7 <![CDATA[ When Sasha got swept up the chimney! ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=9 KS2 have worked extremely hard to present our Christmas play this year! Thank you to all of the adults who came to watch it this week. A huge well done to all the classes, especially Year 6 who led the show with all of the speaking parts!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:00:02 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ KS2 Polar Express ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=8 KS2 have had a festive afternoon watching The Polar Express while eating biscuits and drinking hot chocolate! To make sure they were comfy they all came to school in their Pjs!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:59:18 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ Christmas experience at St Cuthbert’s church ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=10 Year 6 had a wonderful afternoon at the church last week learning all about different aspects of the Nativity. A huge thanks to Reverend Diane and St Cuthbert’s church.  

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:01:11 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ Author Vashti Hardy visits Blaydon West! ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=11 KS2 were lucky enough to have a visit from the celebrated children’s author Vashti Hardy as part of the Northern Children’s Book Festival.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:02:40 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ Spooky STEM Witches Potions ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=12 As part of our Monster Mash Up morning, KS2 investigated how different ingredients changed the witches potions as they observed what happened  in their different recipes.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:03:46 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Maths Mosaic ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=39 Year 6 revised the relationship between fractions, decimals and percentages by creating their own mosaic patterns on paper. Excellent maths skills and creativity on display!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:40:42 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Spooktacular Science morning: optical illusions! ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=13 During our Science mix-up morning, KS2 created their own Halloween themed optical illusions. They then researched what an optical illusion is and how it can trick our brains into thinking something is what it isn’t!  

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:04:44 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Year 6: Spooky DT ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=14 As part of this week’s ‘Spooktacular STEM Week’, Year 6 were tasked with designing and making an elevator system strong enough to lift a pumpkin. There was lots of great teamwork on display and some very successful creations!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:05:32 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ Spooky Senses ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=15 As part of yesterday’s Monster Mash-Up Morning, children from across KS2 visited the Year 3 classroom to take part in a range of sensory-themed activities. When doing so, the children had to put their senses to the test in order to correctly identify a range of spooky sounds, smells and objects.

What fang-tastic working scientifically skills they all displayed!

Take a look for yourself…

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:06:23 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Year 6 English – Pronoun Power! ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=16 Today, Year 6 explored how pronouns are used to avoid repetition in sentences. They then identified them within sentences, when used as the subject, and reasoned about examples which did/did not work to create grammatically accurate sentences. Great work, Year 6!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:07:13 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Jeans for Genes: Making Reebops ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=18 Year 6 explored the work of the UK charity Jeans for Genes and learned about how genes contribute to our characteristics. They learned about genetic code and even made up their own for their ‘Baby Reebop’, before using it to create them for real!  

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:09:37 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Science – Static Electricity ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=17 Year 6 began their ‘Electricity’ unit in science this week, learning how objects become charged and an imbalance causing static electricity. They used a balloon to see if they could create static in their hair and move paper with the force of static electricity....

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:08:08 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Grammar Games: Part 2 ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=19 This week, Year 6 recapped their learning of different verbs by playing ‘Link Up’, where they found someone with the same verb type, and ‘Spot the Verb’ in the picture. They demonstrated an excellent understanding of regular/irregular verbs, verb phrases and phrasal...

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:10:45 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Grammar Games ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=20 Year 6 reviewed their learning of nouns by playing a range of noun games! They included a ‘Where’s Wally’ style noun search and a nonsense story made up of the different nouns they chose secretly. Great knowledge and teamwork shown throughout!  

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:12:15 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Year 6 WWT Visit ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=21 As their final visit of the school year (and ever at BW), Year 6 visited WWT Washington to learn about adaptations in birds and other creatures. They took part in pond dipping, the feeding of otters and flamingos and explored the wildlife from the hides with their binoculars. They were lucky enough to see a whole range of bird species! It was all finished off with an ice cream treat!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:13:11 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Enterprise Week Treat to Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=24 Year 6 visited Mr Mulligan's Space Golf in Newcastle using the funds from their earnings during Enterprise Week to pay. They enjoyed two rounds of adventure golf and enjoyed a pizza party lunch! They had a fantastic time, making memories to treasure!...

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:18:15 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Year 6 STEMFest ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=23 Year 6 attended this year's STEMFest at the Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle. They visited the stands hosted by many local manufacturing businesses and took part in hands-on activities relating to a range of STEM careers.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:16:11 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Enterprise Week ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=22 Year 6 have been busy over the past few weeks preparing for Enterprise Week and have had a fantastic week running their stalls. They have been selling a range of snacks as well as hosting a 'guess how many sweets are in the jar' and 'guess the name of the bear'...

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:14:01 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Year 6 – WW2 – Life as an evacuee ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=25 Year 6 have been exploring what life was like as an evacuee in WW2; they demonstrated their new learning by writing a diary entry as one and displayed it in a their own ‘secret envelope’.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:19:18 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Street Scientists ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=27 This morning, Year 6 took part in a ‘Story of Earth’ workshop ran by the Street Scientists of Newcastle University. They witnessed, and took part in, a range of mini experiments which represented key points in the story of how Earth came to be as it is today!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:21:04 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Shadows Assignment ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=26 Today, Year 6 took part in a pattern seeking mission assignment. They identified that the closer the object to the light source, the larger the shadow. Great teamwork  was seen throughout and super scientific explanations were given!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:20:09 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Geocaching Trip ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=29 This Tuesday, Year 6 visited Gibside to take part in a Geocaching explorers activity. They used Garmin GPS systems to locate objects and activities around the site. Excellent teamwork shown throughout!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:23:18 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Exploring Light ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=28 This week, Year 6 began their new science unit all about light! So far, we have explored how light travels, reflection and how humans see. We explored what is meant by ‘the law of reflection’ and drew a scientifically accurate diagram to explain this, before learning...

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:22:14 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Eco-Team Volunteering ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=30 This afternoon, the eco-team visited the new site for the Gateshead West Uniform Scheme. They helped organise and sort bags of clothes and shoes into the correct sizes and grouped them into schools so that when people visit the shop they’ll be able to pick what they...

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:24:01 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Year 5 and 6 Netball Club ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=32 Today, the Year 5 and 6 netball club were lucky enough to have a coach, Miss Coulson, from Thorp Academy train. We took part in lots of different drills to help with our throwing and footwork skills before getting into a match. We picked up lots of tips from the coach...

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:26:29 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Eco-team Litter Pick ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=31 Before half term, the eco-team took part in a litter pick in the local area. They went down to Blaydon precinct and found lots of litter. They were brilliantly behaved and thanked by some of the public who were out in Blaydon. They were joined by local MP Liz Twist...

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:25:01 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Safety Information Leaflets ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=33 Following their visit to Safety Works and an exploration of information leaflets, Year 6 created their very own information leaflets about keeping safe in the local community. Their excellent advice will be shared with pupils across school next half term!...

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:27:24 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Buzzing Board Games ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=35 This week, in DT, Year 6 have continued to work on their buzzing board games. Having designed them, they have used a range of equipment including drills, Stanley knives and pliers to bring their designs to life. They developed an advertisement, having researched existing designs, and designed a box for it to be ‘sold’ in. Fantastic DT skills on display, Year 6!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:29:41 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Athletics ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=36 This week, in PE, Year 6 worked on their javelin technique! They made excellent progress aiming for targets.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:31:55 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Safety Works Trip ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=37 Year 6 had a brilliant afternoon at Safety Works, Newcastle, learning about how to stay safe in the community. Workshops were given by the RNLI, the Fire and Rescue Service and Blue Cross. Year 6 gave great responses and interacted well with the activities. Well done!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:35:50 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Reception and Year 6 Buddies ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=38 Reception had a fantastic afternoon with their Year 6 buddies. They enjoyed spending time with each other and playing together.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:37:49 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Grammar Games ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=40 This week, Year 6 have taken part in a range of grammar games and activities as part of their revision of the skills they have learned this year. They have shown great skill, determination and teamwork throughout! Well done, Year 6!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:42:59 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Practical Maths Stations ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=42 This morning, Year 6 accessed a range of practical maths stations to support them with their revision of different reasoning skills they have learned across the year. There was lots of creativity in our symmetry station and excellent teamwork across each of the others. Well done, Year 6!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:48:10 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Year 6 PE – Athletics ]]> https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=41 In today’s Year 6 PE lesson, the children played a game of Shark Attack to improve their precision in hurdling and their reactions to an opponent and played a version of Simon Says to act on different instructions to defeat their partner. They finished the lesson by taking part in a relay race.  Excellent effort from all!

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:45:42 GMT https://www.blaydonwestprimary.org/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=41