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Mr Dilly Presents…World History

Mr Dilly Presents…World History

Mr Dilly was joined by the author Tom Palmer who wrote the book Arctic Star in 2021. The book is all about the Arctic Convoys from the Second World War, particularly the Battle of North Cape in December 1943. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the battle, which...
Killer Custard!

Killer Custard!

Year 5 & 6 visited Gateshead Library this week to celebrate the Northern Children’s Book Festival. It is the festivals 40th birthday this year and they had a very special guest – Steve Skidmore! Steve is a hugely successful author, having written 266 books – wow!...
Why do we remember?

Why do we remember?

This week, Year 5 have been thinking about Remembrance and what this means ready for their assembly. The children attended a virtual workshop run by Mr Dilly and were introduced to three authors who all write historical fiction books set in times of conflict – mainly...
Curriculum Library

Curriculum Library

Our brand-new Curriculum Library is now officially open! Mrs Maxwell and some of our amazing librarians cut the ribbon this week and our UKS2 classes have visited and withdrawn books to take home. It was lovely to see the children so enthusiastic about our new space...
Year 5 & 6 meet Joseph Elliott

Year 5 & 6 meet Joseph Elliott

Year 5 & 6 attended a virtual author session through the Scottish Book Trust this week. Joseph Elliott, star of BBC’s Swashbuckled, joined us on Teams to talk about his writing. He was so inspirational for the children, explaining how he started out as an actor...