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All Christmas dates have previously been published on letters and our website but here is another reminder as we understand how busy this time of year is.
Six lucky Y5 children were chosen to attend the Rotary Junior Technology Tournament at RTC North. They tested materials based on compression and tension then made them stronger and turned them into structures.
They then made a water filter and tested out different designs. They tested how clean the water from their filter was using an Opalometer. They also had their photographs taken with the mayor and mayoress of Sunderland, David and Diane Snowdon. Look out for them in the Gazette and the Sunderland Echo!
We have started this year as we mean to go on. The children have been completing various activities both in and out of school to contribute towards achieving the Green Tree Award which is provided by the Woodland Trust.
Already we have earned enough points to be recognised as a school who are working towards looking after our woodlands and caring for the environment. We have proudly achieved a Bronze award and are still working hard to achieve a silver and eventually gold.
Well done children and parents who have helped their children with their home task.
Miss Folan and Miss Bay’s classes thoroughly enjoyed their visit from our Community Police officers today when they came to discuss the roles of the police, animals in the police force and stranger danger.
Some of our Junior children have established a link with a school in South Korea. The Global Neighbours club have shared information about our school in a short film and have enjoyed learning about life in a school in South Korea. We hope you enjoy them too. We will continue with this link throughout the year and will post further items in due course. Next we are looking forward to trying traditional Korean food.
A selection of our Year 1 children took part in a Mini Tennis afternoon at Temple Park this week.
Great fun was had by all! Here are a few pictures from the event.
Well done to Miss Anderson’s class, who this morning performed a very entertaining and informative assembly presenting their work about The Tudors.
Here are a few photos from this morning.
A lot has been happening over the first half term, highlights include:
Judo
Destination Judo delivered sessions for every class in the school during week commencing 30th September. This event continues to prove to be very popular with all of our children.
Football
Our children (both boys and girls) play in five teams in total and are doing very well in their respective leagues. As usual their behaviour has been exemplary.
Tag Rugby
Mortimer entered three teams in the Rugby competition held at Temple Park in October. Our children placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Our A and B teams have qualified to play in the Finals Day in February.
Cricket
Children in Years 4, 5 and 6 have received coaching in partnership with South Shields Cricket club. The school continues to have a very good relationship with the club which aids our highly successful performance in this sport.
Cross Country
Mortimer entered a Year 5 team this year which saw 600+ runners competing at Temple Park in November. Our team did extremely well with a silver win in the boys event and with one of our girls placing first in her race. Well done children!
School Sport Organising Crew
Four of our children have received training in how to assist the delivery of school sport in our school. They will all be working closely with our Young Sport Leaders and assisting the continued successful Change 4 Life programme in school.
Basketball
Year 5 took part in the Hoops for Health Basketball Roadshow held in October. The package includes coaching, competitions and activities that encourage participation in basketball and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
The above highlights the range of sporting activities/events that our children regularly participate in over the time they are with us.
A huge thank you for once again helping us to support Children In Need 2019!
As a school we had a special class assembly, cake sales, special themed lunch items and much, much more! We will reveal the grand total we raised in our next newsletter.
Here are a few pictures from our day!
