Zahra Thandi, lecturer at University of Sunderland, set each class a STEM related challenge.
Y3 were building bridges in ‘Bridge Blunder’; Y4 were creating and testing their Crafty Rafts; Y5 solved the Discus Dilemma and Y6 puzzled ‘How far can a sneeze travel?’
Another big thank you for Zahra’s input and enthusiasm. We had a great time creating, testing and reviewing.
East Boldon’s Science Week is all about ‘Innovation’.
Let’s get innovating!
Science Week has started with a bang today! Dave Laidlaw from the University of Sunderland has Zoomed our pupils and set them a few challenges.
First of all, he has challenged us to make our very own penny batteries using shiny copper coins, tin foil, cardboard, salt and vinegar. He showed us how to do it and included all of the health and safety measures. We have all the equipment in school but he did mention cleaning up using mum or dad’s best tea towels if you are at home (I would like to put on record that the school does not recommend this 😆).
Finally, he also announced a competition for all of the children with some amazing prizes including an indoor drone and a t shirt that allows you to see your internal organs through an app. The competition is: Can you draw Dave your own electric car design? Points are awarded for neatness, energy saving features and its name. The design needs to be on 10cm x 10cm paper. He is popping into school to collect the designs on Friday. If you have a child that is self-isolating and would like to take part, send in your images via Class Dojo to Mr Shenton.
Science Week is all about ‘Innovation’. Let’s get innovating!
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Thank you for joining us for our final home school assembly this morning. We spotted lots of you were dressed up for WBD 2021 at home. If you would like to feature in our World Book Day 2021 photo celebration, get your photos in via Dojo to Mr Shenton. Adults dressed up can feature too! We saw you too! Great effort!
Here is the collection so far. Keep checking throughout the day and we will add more and more images!
World Book Day 2021 photo walls
Year 5 and Year 6 pupils can join Mr Shenton for story time every Wednesday afternoon at 1.30pm. Each week we are sharing a new author. We hope that you find a love of reading and maybe a new favourite author too.
Our final story excerpt is one of my favourites. If you love stories packed with peril, muddled with mystery and dripping in double-crossing pirates: you’ll love Treasure Island.
When Jim Hawkins finds a map in Billy Bones’ sea chest, he sets sail with two friends and a strange crew in search of treasure. But are the crew all that they seem to be… ?
The joining details are available on Class Dojo. Hope to see lots of you online.
We hope you have enjoyed the books read so far. Here is a list of the ones that we have read each week:
03 03 21: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
24 02 21: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yeti by Steven Butler
03 02 21: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
27 01 21: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
20 01 21: Alex Rider: Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz
13 01 21: The Giant’s Necklace by Michael Morpurgo
View our slideshow of all of the books that we have read and the links to browse online.
Here is a new feature for our school community – our first Reading for Pleasure newsletter.
And here is a great resource for FREE reading resources. Click the links and view the gallery of FREE books to enjoy online.
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Year 3 and Year 4 pupils can join Mr Shenton for story time every Monday afternoon at 1.30pm. Each week we are sharing a new book. We hope that you find a love of reading and maybe a new favourite author too.
So far we have read excerpts from: Dragonory, Charlotte’s Web, Horrid Henry, Gangsta Granny, The Smeds and The Smoos and Esio Trot. Hope to see lots of you online.
The joining details are available on Class Dojo.
We hope you have enjoyed the books read so far. Here is a list of the ones that we have read each week:
01 03 21 Grandpa’s Great Adventure by David Walliams
22 02 21: Dragonory by Pie Corbett and friends
Half term
08 02 21: Horrid Henry by Francesca Simon
01 02 21: Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
25 01 21: Gangsta Granny by David Walliams
18 01 21: Esio Trot by Roald Dahl
11 01 21: The Smeds and The Smoos by Julia Donaldson
View our slideshow of all of the books that we have read and the links to browse online.
The Toby Henderson Trust provides support for families with children and young people affected by autism (or suspected autism).
The Department for Education have created a handy guide for parents. We hope that you find it useful.
It is important to have regular conversations about staying safe online and to encourage children to speak to you if they come across something worrying online.
Talk to your child about the importance of creating a safe online environment, including keeping any log-in details and passwords safe.
These resources will support you to talk to your child about a range of online safety issues, set up home filtering in a child-friendly way and set up age-appropriate parental controls on digital devices:
You may have concerns about specific harms which children can experience online. There are more resources to help you understand and protect your child from these, including:
If you are concerned call 999 or report it to the NCA-CEOP.
If your child has been a victim of child sexual abuse – online or offline – and you believe they are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police. The police will continue to respond to emergency calls.
If you are concerned that your child has been a victim of online sexual abuse or you are worried about the way someone has been communicating with your child online, you can report it to NCA-CEOP.
These resources provide information and support for parents and carers on what to do if you’re worried about child sexual abuse:
Our page of advice to parents and carers on keeping children safe from abuse and harm has information on this.
If you are concerned that any family member, friend or loved one is being radicalised, you can call the police or 101 to get advice or make a Prevent referral, so that they can get safeguarding support.
Support is tailored to the individual and works in a similar way to safeguarding processes designed to protect people from gangs, drug abuse, and physical and sexual exploitation.
Receiving support through Prevent is voluntary, confidential and not a form of criminal sanction.
If you need more help, you can also contact your local authority safeguarding team.
If you are worried about your child sending nude images or videos (sometimes referred to as ‘youth-produced sexual imagery’ or sexting), NSPCC provides advice to help you understand the risks and support your child.
If your child has shared nude images, Thinkuknow by NCA-CEOP provides advice on talking to your child and where to get help.
So You Got Naked Online created by South West Grid for Learning, has advice for young people and parents affected by sexting, also available in a SEND (Special Educational Need and Disability) version.
If you are concerned about cyberbullying, you can find government advice and information about how you can protect your child and tackle it if it happens.
If you have downloaded new apps or bought new technology to help stay connected at this time, remember to review and adjust privacy and safety settings if you or your child is signing up to a new online service.
The BBC has a website and app called Own It. The website helps children navigate their online lives, and the free smartphone app comes with a special keyboard which can intervene with help and support in the moments that children need it the most. It can be downloaded for free in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
SafeToNet is an app for parents to help them protect their children from online risks like cyberbullying and sexting, while respecting their child’s rights to privacy. The SafeToNet Foundation is providing UK families with free-for-life access to SafeToNet during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
If you are worried about your child’s mental health, the government has published guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak.
If you are worried that someone you know is suicidal, including your child, Samaritans provides advice on how you can support others.
If your child is worried or needs support, they can get advice and support from Childline (0800 1111) or download the ‘For Me’ app.
If you need help to support your child’s mental wellbeing, this list of online education resources for home education includes mental wellbeing resources on how to support the wellbeing of children and young people.
Dear Parents/Carers of East Boldon juniors,
My name is Charis and I’m a Casting Researcher at Love Productions; the company behind The Great British Bake Off, The Great British Sewing Bee and The Great Pottery Throw Down.
We are delighted to say, that we have recently opened applications for the 7th series of Junior Bake Off; a Channel 4 programme that celebrates the culinary talent and ambition of the younger generation in Britain.
We are looking for young budding bakers between 9 -15 years old.
Filming would take place from July 2021, but our applications close on Sunday 28th March 2021.
Interested bakers can apply online at – WWW.APPLYFORJUNIORBAKEOFF.CO.UK.
Thank you so much
Best wishes,
The Junior Bake Off Team
enquiries: [email protected]
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