by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Oct 5, 2025 | PE, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Some members of Key Stage 2 recently competed in the South Tyneside Primary Schools Cross Country event at Temple Park. The children did very well with a special mention to Jaxon, who finished in 3rd overall.
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Oct 5, 2025 | Catholic Life, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
We were delighted to welcome Bishop Stephen to St Matthew’s recently. Bishop Stephen joined us for a special Celebration of the Word, where he commissioned our three new RE ambassadors: York, Imogen and Lily. He then visited all of the classes, where he was...
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Oct 5, 2025 | Forest School, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
This term, we have started our very own Forest School, led by Mrs Dejonge. Every Friday afternoon, a class will experience learning in the outdoors and so far have enjoyed investigating different materials and using them to create different masterpieces. They have...
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Sep 21, 2025 | PE, Reception, School News, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
We are delighted to announce that St Matthew’s have achieved the Platinum Award for our development of physical exercise within school. This is a very prestigious award and we are so proud to have achieved it!
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Sep 21, 2025 | Reception, School News, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Over the last few weeks, we have sadly had to say goodbye to two very special members of staff. Mrs Blackburn has left after 9 years to start a new exciting career, whilst Mrs Young has left to enjoy a new exciting chapter of retirement. We are going to miss both...
by Mrs Mags Torley | Jan 30, 2025 | School News, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Dear parent/carer, There are some free weekend activities now available for children at The Word in South Shields. Some of the current offerings include chess club, coding club, sensory story time, African drumming sessions and many more. Most of the activities are...
