This week, year 5 had the pleasure of visiting Chopwell Woods as part of our enrichment.
We had a wonderful day, exploring the woods and putting our survival skills to the test!
First up, we had den and shelter building; equipped with tarpaulin, tent pegs, string, rope, sticks and branches. Our aim was to build a structure that could withstand all weathers. The children had to work in teams and use their problem solving skills and communication skills to succeed in their task to build a sturdy shelter.
Then, we had to decide on different items we would keep if we were stranded in the woods, trying to survive. This followed into building our own SOS signals, using the resources around us so a helicopter could see from above.
We had a fabulous day, learned some new skills and took risks!
Don’t forget to sign up to the HAF summer activities from Monday 29th June. Limited spaces are available for all activities, don’t miss out!
Today we had the opportunity to take part in a renewable energy windfarm workshop in conjunction with Doggerbanks Windfarms and Science Buddies. The children learned about the important role windfarms play in our region and learned how they work. The children even designed and created their own wind turbines and looked at which designs would help to generate the most energy.
Today in our computing lesson, we have been looking at how to independently log onto a school Chromebook. We used our username and password to log on and then we went onto the canvas app to create our “masterpieces”. We explored canvas and learned how to change the colour, change the utensil; and make the lines bigger and smaller. We were so proud of our work as you can see!
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Welcome to the June edition of our Reducing the Cost of the School Day newsletter.
In this issue, you’ll find updates on pilot programmes, upcoming events, training opportunities, and financial support available to schools and families.
Rising costs are impacting families more than ever—but schools continue to step up. Across South Tyneside, 34 settings are already taking action to reduce the cost of the school day and make education more accessible for all.
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Active Uniform Pilot
We are pleased to see growing interest in the Active Uniform approach, with two schools currently taking part in the pilot and a further 10 schools expressing interest in adopting the model.
Across the two pilot schools, 1,098 pupils will receive a quarter-zip top to support the transition to a more practical and inclusive uniform. This initiative has been made possible through funding from RISE and Sport England, helping to reduce costs for families while promoting greater participation in physical activity throughout the school day.
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Prom Project
The Prom Project continues to make a meaningful difference by reducing financial pressure on families and ensuring that all students can take part in this important milestone. By improving access to free prom items, schools are helping to create a more inclusive experience so that every young person can celebrate without barriers.
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Supporting Active Play Through Social Value
Through the Pledge’s Social Value commitments, alongside support from a local charity, we have been able to provide 12 brand new and 5 pre-loved bikes to a local primary school.
These bikes will support OPAL provision, helping to ensure that all children have access to bikes during the school day. This is particularly important for pupils who may otherwise be unable to participate due to a lack of equipment at home, with many families unable to afford one.
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T‑O Bike School Offer
T‑O Bike, run by Tyneside Outdoors, has a number of usable bikes available for primary‑aged pupils who need them. These bikes are not for resale but can be refurbished and provided through schools to support children who would benefit from access to a bike.
Please note:
For requests, contact T‑O Bike:
 [email protected] 0191 323 2033 101 Prince Edward Road, South ShieldsOpening hours:
Mon–Wed 9:30am–5pm | Thu–Fri 1pm–5pm | Sat 10am–4pm |
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Get involved
If you would like to learn more about how we can support your school to take advantage of these opportunities, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact our team at: schoolpoverty@southtyneside.
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