March 10, 2010
It's not always sunny in Africa!
We also visited Mae Juu Primary School on our trip to
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March 7, 2010
World Book Day 2010
World Book Day meant that uniforms were left at home on Thursday. Staff and pupils wore the costumes of their favourite characters and shared their favourite books with friends.
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February 25, 2010
England to Tanzania via Dubai and Kenya!!!
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February 15, 2010
Jambo (Hello) from Tanzania
Hi Everyone. Mr Kidd here in Moshi, Tanzani with Mr Fowler, Mrs Ford, Miss Crooks, Miss Drummond and Mrs Richardson. We've just finished our first day's teaching and wanted to upload some photographs to show you what we've been up to. However, things are running just too slow (Tanzania speed). We just wanted you to know our partner school 'Korongoni School' is fabulous. The kids are amazing and teachers work just as hard as we do for you.
Hopefully we'll have some pics uploaded for you to see by the end of the week.
Bye for now from Tanzania (look up on the web for Moshi, Tanzania, East Africa to find us)
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December 24, 2009
Key Stage Two Christmas Performance at St. Albans
We closed the Autumn term with a festive performance at our local church. Year 6 provided narration and introductions while other year groups provided singing, acting, musical performances and even a rap!
The staff and children of Carr Hill would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and look forward to returning to school on Tuesday 5th January 2010.
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November 27, 2009
Carr Hill Governing Body 2009/10
Councillor Martin Gannon (Chair) LEA Governor
Councillor Brian Coates (Vice Chair) LEA Governor
Mrs Jeanne Pratt LEA Governor
Tony Nicholson LEA Governor
Mr George Robinson (Chair of H&S Committee) Community Governor
Mr Matthew Sirmond (Chair of F&GP Committe) Community Governor
Ms Helen Cairns Community Governor
Ms Vicki Tough Teacher Governor
Mr Scott McGreevy Teacher Governor
Mrs Jan Stephenson Teacher Governor
Mr Callum Kidd Headteacher
Mrs Winnie Dale Parent Governor
Mrs Wendy O'Regan Parent Governor
Mr Christian Felicetti Parent Governor
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October 30, 2009
A musical Halloween
More children than ever are learning to play musical instruments this year. Several children have chosen guitar whilst whole classes are learning to play the violin or cornet. All this coinciding with our Halloween celebrations made for some interesting photographs of Carr Hill by day and by night.
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September 22, 2009
The Great North Run 2009
We would all like to congratulate a particularly tired James Fowler. He completed the half marathon on Sunday raising a huge amount of money for The Stroke Association. Well done!
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September 3, 2009
Annual Leavers Awards July 2009
Seven weeks ago we said goodbye to the 2009 leavers. A leavers assembly was held in the Performing Arts Studio and the annual award winners were announced.
Head Teacher's Award - Kain Johnson
Maureen Padgett Award - Mollie Cummings
Dave Padgett Award - James Mowbray
Congratulations to all of you and good luck for the future. Remember where we are if you need us.
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Back to school on Tuesday...............
Can we remind everyone that while Monday is a staff training day, the children return to school on TUESDAY 8TH of September. We're looking forward to seeing you all.
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July 13, 2009
Mr Sweeney is Retiring.
We have happiness and saddness all mixed up in our school this week!
After 18 years teaching in Carr Hill our Deputy Headteacher Mr Sweeney is retiring to become a full time Grandad!
He came into school this morning and said he felt a bit weird knowing this was the last Monday of his final week in Carr Hill. Don't think it's all sadness though because granchild number two is on the way which means he'll be kept busier than ever in 'retirement land'!
To celebrate his time in Carr Hill the staff are taking Mr and Mrs Sweeney out for a posh nosh night later this week. After eighteen years he deserves a treat.
Many pupils, past and present have been talking about their memories of Mr Sweeney like when his car got stuck in the snow in our playground and it took most of the staff to push the car to where he needed to park it.
On his own admission Stuarte has said he will miss our school, the children in particular. He has had so many happy years working within our community the excitement of retirement is mixed with the sadness of leaving somewhere he really loves to be - in the classroom.
Many of you will know Mr Paul Harris who has taught in Carr Hill for nine years. Mr Harris was appointed as our new Deputy Headteacher last week to take over from Mr Sweeney.
Some parents have asked if they can contribute towards a leaving gift for Mr.Sweeney so we have put a tin in the school main office for anyone wanting to make a contribution.
We are sure Mr Sweeney is going to have a long and happy retirement and it will not be too long until Mrs Sweeney joins him. No more getting up early, fighting the rush hour traffic and those reports to do every year!
Enjoy life Mr Sweeney and we'll see you when you come back to visit us.
Callum Kidd.
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July 12, 2009
Year 6 London visit.
After a long year and very successful year, year 6 enjoyed the heat in London. They visited all the major sights, enjoying every minute.
Here's what they had to say..............
"Gave us better knowledge and gave us a break from home." Dominika
"Mind blowing because Mr. Kidd gave us the responsibility of going to London." Natalie
"It was amazing. It was one of the best trips we've had!" Rachel
"It was great but annoying waiting for the tube." Sima
"It was fab! I liked it best when we watched the 'Lion King'." Mollie
"It was good because I mixed with other teachers." Liam
"I think it was a good experience and I enjoyed the food the most." The living legend that is Kain.
"I thought it was a really good experience." Colin
"I thought it was so amazing, words cannot say!" Brandon
"It was a great experience away from work."
David, you'll say that so often as you get older.
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Bolam Lake
Foundation Stage took full advantage of the recent good weather and visited Bolam Lake. The children collected natural materials to add to their clay tiles before searching the woods for the Gruffalo. We did find his cave but sadly he was not at home.
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March 24, 2009
Stepney Banks Stables
As well as working hard in class, KS1 children are gaining some new skills. By visiting Stepney Bank Stables our children are learning riding skills and the responsibility of horse care.
Visit www.stepneybankstables.co.uk to share the fun at Stepney Bank Stables.
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Boosting aspirations in Year 6
At Carr Hill we have high expectations for our children. With this in mind, Year 6 have been working with the Newcastle University 'Connexions' programme. This enabled the children to explore different opportunities for the coming years, from car mechanics to visiting Newcastle University.
A graduation ceremony helped year 6 remember the main message..............'aim high and have ambition'.
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November 18, 2008
Children in Need 2008
Once again the children of Carrhill came out in force to support Children in Need. Each child paid £1.00 to wear their own clothes or fancy dress. It has become tradition within school to spread our coins around Mr. Kidd's office. This year was different. Each class used the collected coins to fill a giant Pudsey Bear in the yard.
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September 13, 2008
Ofsted
At Carr Hill we welcome interest in our school and enjoy opportunities to show how special we are. Ofsted provided such an opportunity during July and we are proud to share the outcomes. The report begins...........
'This is a good school in which pupils’ personal development and well-being are outstanding. This is recognised by parents who hold the school in high regard and give credit to the headteacher and staff for providing a supportive, caring environment. The view of one parent that their child had gained in confidence and gone from strength to strength is echoed by many.'
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September 12, 2008
Leavers assembly
During July we said goodbye to our year six leavers and announced the annual award winners. Everyone felt very emotional watching a slide show of their progress through school as they marched into the hall.
Lee Harper recieved the 'Head Teacher's Award', Carly Ivers was presented the 'David Padgett Award' whilst Jade Reay was given the 'Maureen Padgett Award'.
Several runners up also took home awards.
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July 14, 2008
Fun Day!
It's time for Fun Day once again. Many activities will be taking place within school on Tuesday 15th July. The theme of the day is 'under the sea' and the children have been asked to enter into the spirit by dressing up.
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June 22, 2008
School Council update.
School Council have been particulary busy this term. Having completed a 'Save Water' campaign they then collected ideas for the refurbishment of the bottom yard. Now they have turned their attention to raising attendance. If you would like School Council to discuss your own ideas, please speak to the councillors in your class.
Are you ever late for school? These days you could be met at the door by a school councillor who will take your name and list you on the late register. After only one week, we had hardly any latecomers. Remember everyone, school starts at 8.50am.
Keep up to date with School Council activities by reading their newsletter.
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April 25, 2008
Easter Holiday adventures
Following the success of the Summer Holiday activities, Carr Hill ran a Sports Camp during the second week of the Easter holiday. Children in years 4,5 and 6 attended. The timetable included hockey, trampolining, tubing on the ski slopes and also arts and crafts. The cost to participate was £15.
For further information about our Extended Schools activities contact the school office or visit Gateshead Council's Extended Activities website www.extended.org.uk
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March 16, 2008
Year 4 join Thomas Hepburn at the Science Fair
Once again Carr Hill showcased our science skills at the Metro Centre Science Fair. Year 4 investigated the impact of exercise on their pulse rate whilst educating the public about healthy lifestyle choices.
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May 3, 2007
Extended schools.
Miss Radley is a new addition to the Carr Hill staff. She will be responsible for developing our after school and holiday activities programme.
During the Easter holidays she ran an activity camp for children in years 4 - 6. Overall 19 children attended the scheme and they had fun trying out sports, games and art activities.
Plans for further after school and holidays activities will be posted here on the site.
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April 26, 2007
Eye of the Fly dancing at the Theatre Royal.
Those of you that did not attend the Dance Festival at Gateshead Leisure Centre missed a real spectacle as the Carr Hill boys stole the show. Fortunately you could have a second chance to see their group 'Eye of the Fly'.
Sadler's Wells internationally acclainmed Hip Hop Dance Theatre Festival is touring the UK. Named Breakin' Convention the event brings together the best international and national Hip Hop artists.
Eye of the Fly (Carr Hill) have been invited to take part in the performance at the Theatre Royal on Wednesday 9th May.
Visit : www.theatreroyal.co.uk for more information.
Watch this space for 'Eye of the Fly' video footage.
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March 12, 2007
We need your old shoes.................
Carrhill is an official Shoebiz collection point. Thanks to shoe collections nationwide, Blue Peter has raised enough money to buy 152 bikes for community care workers, 893 art kits, 3,333 skipping ropes, 66,652 memory books to help children to remember their parents… and lots more!
But your hard work isn’t over yet. There are more than 600,000 children orphaned by AIDS in Malawi, and the Shoebiz appeal can to help even more of them.
Carrhill children have donated many pairs of shoes to the cause. This week we would like to make a last push before the collection date next week.
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Sportshall Athletics.
As part of the Schools Sports Coordinators Programme, Thomas Hepburn Community School hosted an athletics event. Year 5 children from local Primary Schools competed in several disciplines. As Thomas Hepburn head the cluster group, they selected children from the competing schools to form a Thomas Hepburn team.
Chloe Batey and Arun Jaraith were selected and represented the Secondary School at a Gateshead Stadium athletics event.
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Hoops For Health.
Years 5 and 6 recently enjoyed some personal coaching from the Newcastle Eagles. Basketball players from the local team held a series of workshops within school promoting healthy lifestyles and keeping fit.
The course culminated in a basketball competition at the Northumbria Centre where Carrhill won through to the finals.
Friday 23rd February, Carrhill played in the final at Newcastle Arena, where we won 6/2.
Well done Carrhill.
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December 13, 2006
Nativity Video
Carr Hill children wow shoppers in Eldon Square. Well done everyone!
Click the image to view the streaming video [wmv: 0.44s]
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November 20, 2006
Carr Hill steals the show in Eldon Square.
As our reputation for performance spreads, Eldon Square invited us to help launch Christmas 2006. Children from KS1 performed a nativity, accompanied by KS2 singers. BBC televion's Paddy MacDee described us as a truly special school, before introducing the performance. Many Carr Hill parents came along to support us and the general public enjoyed the show.
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Reception children show their support for Children in Need.
As Children in Need launched their appeal for 2006, Carr HIll raised money for this worth while cause. Children paid £1.00 to 'dress down' or in the case of Miss Rickerby's reception class, 'dress up'.
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November 11, 2006
Anti-Bullying Competition 2006.
From November 20th, Carr Hill will be celebrating Anti-Bullying week. Posters and leaflets are extremely difficult to find, therefore in true Carr Hill tradition, we will solve this problem ourselves. Children from all year groups are invited to enter a poster competition. All entries should be no larger than A3 and should include an anti-bullying slogan. Entries should be handed to School Councillors by November 23rd. Winning entries will be framed and displayed in school throughout the year.
Why note visit the Anti-Bullying Week site for ideas.
www.Bullying.co.uk
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