After School Netball Fun at St Bega’s
Our After School Netball Club is in full swing, and it’s fantastic to see how much the children are enjoying it! From developing new skills to working together as a team, everyone is growing in confidence with each session. Most importantly, there are plenty of smiles as the children have lots of fun along the way.
Year 1 Explore Materials in Science
This week in Science, our Year 1 children have been busy comparing different objects, materials and their properties! The children worked thoughtfully to group materials, considering their properties and deciding how best to sort them. They used a range of scientific vocabulary to describe what they observed and gave clear reasons for their choices.
Caring for Our Common Home: Mini Vinnies Visit Recycling Centre
Our Mini Vinnies had a fantastic and informative visit to the J&B Recycling Centre, where they learned all about the journey of recycling and its importance in caring for our world.
Coding with Micro:Bits in Year 4/5
Last week, our Year 4/5 class enjoyed an exciting visit from Mr Bailey, who introduced the children to coding using Micro:Bits alongside our Purple Mash programme. The session was highly interactive, allowing pupils to get hands-on with programming and see their code come to life. The children showed great enthusiasm and curiosity as they explored how to create and test their own projects.
Well Done, Year 6!
A huge well done to our hardworking Year 6 children for completing their SATs with such resilience and good humour. Each and every one of them gave 110%, showing determination, positivity and a fantastic attitude throughout the week. We truly could not be any prouder of their efforts and achievements!
Celebrating Sir David Attenborough at 100
This week, our Year 4 and Year 5 pupils have been learning all about the incredible life and work of Sir David Attenborough as he celebrates his 100th birthday. As part of their learning, the children carried out research and created detailed fact files, discovering fascinating information about his achievements, his passion for wildlife and his dedication to protecting our planet.
Puzzle & Play Club: Fun, Creativity and Teamwork
Our KS1 children have been having a fantastic time at Puzzle and Play Club, where learning and fun go hand in hand! From tackling jigsaw puzzles to exploring building challenges and engaging in imaginative games, pupils have been developing their problem-solving skills, creativity and teamwork in an enjoyable and supportive environment.
Bega’s Beauty Salon Officially Opens!
Excitement has been building in Early Years at St Bega’s as Bega’s Beauty Salon is now officially open for business! Our Early Years children have been having a fantastic time exploring the salon, using their imagination and role-play skills to brush, style and pamper. The space has quickly become a hub of creativity, where children are developing communication, confidence and teamwork while enjoying their play.
A Superstar Reward
One of our superstars received a very special reward this week — two tickets to a Middlesbrough match following our session with the Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation.
Joy of Moving in Year 4/5
On Tuesday, our Year 4/5 children enjoyed their very first session of the Joy of Moving Project with Amy from Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation.
Learning About Kindness and Responsibility in Year 1
In PSHE this week, our Year 1 pupils at St Bega’s have been busy developing important social skills through role‑play activities. The children explored different everyday situations they may experience at school, such as:
Springtime Learning in EYFS!
Spring has arrived in EYFS, and our children have been busy exploring the wonderful world of life cycles! One of the most exciting moments this term has been watching our chicks hatch. The children were completely captivated as they observed the tiny cracks appear, the first little movements, and finally the fluffy chicks emerging from their shells. It’s been a magical, real-life learning experience that they’ll remember for a long time.