To start our new Learning means the world theme ‘Cry Freedom’, 7 Blue listened to The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughn-Williams. We discussed what pictures the music created in our minds and how it made us feel. The soaring melody reminded us of bird’s soaring through the sky so the children wrote a Haiku poem called ‘Freedom of the Birds’
In 7 Blue we have been creating a dance based around slavery. We explored different dance motifs then added our own movements to create our own dance piece based on the idea of being bound by slavery and longing for freedom.
In 7 Blue we have been exploring the history and origins of slavery around the world. Today we found out that slavery and the slave trade existed in Africa for over 1000 years. The children took part in a role play, becoming news-reporters and presented some ‘breaking news’ to explain what had happened to the African population.
Dear Community,
South Tyneside’s wonderful Parent Carer Forum are looking to recruit new volunteers.
If you have answered yes, then please read the attached flyer and get in touch via e-mail or social media: [email protected]
Take care
Jo Donkin
SENDCo
The North East and North Cumbria Child Health and Wellbeing Network have developed a new Healthier Together website and app to support their work to reduce pressures experienced within the healthcare system this winter and to offer trusted NHS advice to parents/corers when their baby or child is unwell.
The website is full of valuable advice and has a link for parents to download the app.
https://www.nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/
Dear Community,
This is just a quick post to update you about a recent review of Physiotherapy and Occupational Services in South Tyneside.
Schools across South Tyneside have received a letter from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS foundation Trust informing schools that, following a review of services, as from 1st November 2023 the Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy teams based at Palmer Community Hospital, will no-longer be accepting referrals for the Developmental Coordination Disorder pathway directly from schools.
An intervention pack has been developed, which is to be sent to schools to support their pupils in the identification of difficulties with suggestions of appropriate support, guidance and interventions.
If, following school intervention further and ongoing concerns continue, they are advising that these are discussed with parents whom can seek a referral to the therapy teams via their GP/ other health care professional e.g. school nurse.
On receipt of a referral, Children and Young people will be allocated a direct intervention programme with the appropriate therapy team. If following this intervention DCD is indicated, an onward referral into the DCD pathway will then be processed.
Direct referrals into the DCD pathway will now only be accepted either via Paediatrician, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
Children and young people who have been accepted onto the DCD pathway prior to 1.11.23 will continue along the previous process.
If you have any concerns about this change in process, please contact your GP.
Many thanks
Jo Donkin
SENDCo
School Council News
Can I say a big thank you to our school council team 22/23 who had a very busy year. From organising the zones of regulation within the school, to creating a Hebburn Lakes Chant in addition to helping design our very own Hebburn Lakes sheep Olor!
Autumn 2023 – Welcome to the School Council team of 23/24
So far they have been tasked with thinking of some activities that KS2 children in breakfast club would like to be introduced. The children will chat to their friends in class and we will come back together next half term to discuss suitable activities.
Coming soon is a very important job from Mrs Moody. All will be revealed in good time! In the meantime the team will be talking to their friends in class about any issues they feel needs to be raised.
