From now on, we will regularly showcase a learning setting that has been engaging in cultural and creative activity. This month's is St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Gateshead, who have been keeping really busy in the run up to Christmas.
Year 5 enjoyed a print workshop with artist Raija Sinikka Patchett, whose work is currently on display at the Nordic Routes exhibition at the Gallery in Gateshead Central Library. The children enjoyed learning two printing techniques and produced some stunning winter scenes. Teachers and children alike learned something new and went home with several works of art, enthusing, "It was a dream day for me!", "This was the best trip in the world!" and, "I hope I can come back soon!"
It's been a busy term for St. Josephs; children have designed safety posters and anti-litter posters for Frank Haslam Builders, which are on display at nearby housing estates; Year Two have been getting creative making Christmas wreaths; and Year Four have enjoyed a visit to English Heritage site Bessie Surtee's house. It's been a term of performing arts for Year Six, who have composed and performed an anti bullying song at The Sage Gateshead, and created a play in a day at Cardinal Hume School.
The City Learning Centre has been the setting of some fantastic school visits: Reception have been programming their own robots, Year One have explored shape and space, Year Two have discovered North East heroes, and Year Six have stepped back in time to a WWII air raid shelter, complete with smoke and sirens.
Amidst all this there have been rehearsals for the Christmas show, a modern day take on the Nativity, entitled Email Jesus@bethlehem Congratulations, St. Joseph's, on the showcased school! Please leave your comments below... If you would like your learning setting featured on this website, please email Hannahmackay@gateshead.gov.uk with your news!
