Archive of Latest News
Latest news is now shared via our Head Teacher blog which is published in the Parents section of the website. Please also visit our Twitter feed for a window into our curriculum offer and to see the purposeful and memorable learning experiences in each year group. Our Twitter feed can be accessed on the Home page of our website or by clicking on the Twitter icon in the top left corner of this page.
Please find below an archive of the news stories that we published before we started to use Twitter.
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Countdown to Christmas Attendance Challenge
Fri 15 Nov 2019In addition to our usual attendance and achievement rewards, for the next five weeks we are going to be running a special Countdown to Christmas Challenge. When you were in school for parent evenings, you may have seen a display with three Christmas trees. Each tree represents one area of the school (Early Years, Lower School and Upper School) and these will be used to track the attendance prizes. Children can win the following throughout the challenge:
- A prize and a certificate for one 100% pupil in each class over the 5 weeks. This will be drawn out of a hat.
- A prize and a certificate for the most improved attender in each class chosen by class teachers.
- A daily spot prize (one per phase) for those pupils who are in school on that day. This will be drawn out of a hat and winners of these spot prizes will be displayed on the Christmas trees.
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Curriculum Discussion at Parent Evenings
Fri 15 Nov 2019In recent months, we have been developing the curriculum we offer here at Throckley Primary. We are very proud of our vision and curriculum and what better time to share it with our parent/carer community than on parents' evening! We are proud of our Head Boy (Lee); Deputy Head Boy (Finlay); Head Girl (Isla); and Deputy Head Girl (Neve) who were on hand to explain all of our exciting curriculum developments to you. We're sure you will agree that these Year 6 representatives were enthusiastic, articulate and professional and we are pleased that you had an opportunity to hear the voice of the pupils who are experiencing our curriculum. If you would like further information, please visit the curriculum section of the website. -
Children in Need
Fri 15 Nov 2019The children have all been inspired by Pudsey and Children in Need in their learning today. Pudsey has appeared in Maths, English, Science and PSHE lessons - he even made a special appearance in the strawberry jelly puddings at lunchtime! The children and staff have had a wonderful time. -
Northern Education Trust working with Walbottle Campus
Fri 08 Nov 2019Northern Education Trust has been working in Walbottle Campus since Monday 4/11/19. NET is hoping to become an academy sponsor of Walbottle and they have appointed Miss Nikki Gibb as the Executive Principal. They are keen to make significant changes to the school and are looking forward to getting to work immediately. Please click on the link below in order to read their letter of introduction to parents and to find out their plans for improving the school.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ReIQxYfaTtWePecThianJ8Goy-kcR0si/view
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Library Open on Fridays After School
Fri 08 Nov 2019There are lots of reading incentives going on in school and we are excited to announce the grand reopening of our amazing library! We have lots of new stories for our children to share and enjoy as well as poetry and interesting non-fiction reads. From next week, our library doors will be open every Friday after school from 3.15pm until 3.40pm and staff will be on hand to help children pick a book that they can enjoy at home. Please do come along with your child. They can even check the book out themselves on our authentic library scanners! Please note that children will need to be supervised by a parent or carer. Children who walk home alone are welcome to pop into the library before they leave school.
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Respect Achievement Stars
Fri 08 Nov 2019This half term we are having a whole school focus on one of our Throckley Values. We will be focusing on RESPECT and awarding Achievement Stars for valuing each other and our environment. We will be embracing our differences, celebrating individuality and rewarding our wonderful pupils as they demonstrate respect. We will, of course, always remember our other Throckley Values of Caring, Teamwork, Success, Learning and Pride. Our pupils are always proud to be awarded achievements for all of our values and their outstanding learning. -
Sex & Relationships Education Consultation for Parents/Carers
Fri 08 Nov 2019We will be reviewing our RSE curriculum in order to comply with the updated requirements from the Department for Education and we need your feedback to help us do this. The focus for primary schools will be Relationships and Health Education and we would appreciate your opinions and support. We will be holding a focus group meeting on Tuesday, 19/11 at 9.00am. If you would like to take part, please speak to or email the office before next Friday (15/11/19). -
Harvest Donations
Fri 08 Nov 2019We have received lots of donations for the Newcastle West End Food Bank which supplies our local community food bank at the Lemington Methodist Church. Thank you! -
Hall of Fame Display
Fri 08 Nov 2019We have a new Hall of Fame display outside of the main hall. Each week there will be a Star Reader, Star Writer and Star Mathematician from the Lower School (including Reception) and Upper School. Teachers select the children based on work in the classroom or because of excellent reading at home. Children are awarded a certificate in Friday assembly and then spend a week on the special display!