by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Jan 5, 2024 | music, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Our music instrumentalists provided us with a lovely Christmas concert, to showcase the progress they have made during the Autumn Term. Led by Mrs Bell, our instrumental teacher, they played a number of well-known Christmas songs. They were fantastic!
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Jan 5, 2024 | PE, Year 5, Year 6
IMG_0864 – Lifting the trophy Our girls team have won the Durham County Championship after winning their final on penalties. The girls faced atrocious weather conditions at the Riverside in Chester-Le-Street as they played against other teams from Gateshead,...
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Jan 5, 2024 | Catholic Life, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Our choir began Advent, by attending the Jarrow cluster ‘Big Sing’, event at St Matthew’s Church. The children sang beautifully and it was lovely to join our fellow Jarrow schools to celebrate the start of our Advent journey.
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Jan 5, 2024 | Catholic Life, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
We had the pleasure of inviting Mr Michael Willcock back to St Matthew’s to lead a commissioning ceremony for our new Mini Vinnies. The group helped Michael by reading the story of The Good Samaritan and preparing the prayer table. He then told us all about the SVP...
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Jan 5, 2024 | Catholic Life, RE, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
The children have worked really hard over recent weeks developing their ability to plan and lead their own Celebration of the Word in their classrooms. They are really trying to think about how to incorporate a more creative approach to prayer and reflection in their...
by Miss Maddy Wiblin | Jan 5, 2024 | Science, Year 6
Captain Chemistry has made his first visit to St Matthew’s for this academic year. He spent time in a number of classes teaching them about various topics, including the circulatory system and forces. We can’t wait to welcome him back in the Spring...
