Four skilled music teachers from Gateshead Music Services came into Swalwell this morning dressed as wizards. They entertained and educated children in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 with their magical, musical spells.
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J Anderson
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We had a visit from the Gateshead Road Safety Services. Yvonne Hart came into Nursery with Billy the Bear to talk to us about road safety. She talked about the importance of holding hands when we are out and about and about crossing the road safely. We met 'Be Bright' who showed us that bright colours and reflective strips are important when out in the dark nights and in wintry months.
Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 had the opportunity to enjoy a festive music celebration when members of Gateshead Schools Music Service came to entertain them. Christmas music and carols, both traditional and modern,were excitingly presented. The Music Services team provided costumes and instruments for children. Everyone enjoyed this fun, educational, interactive workshop. A great big thank you to all concerned.
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J Anderson
Nursery and Reception children always look forward to fun and games at their Christmas party . Santa made an appearance and gave gifts to all our pupils. A big thank you to Mrs Purvis, Mrs Wheatley, Mrs Gray and Mrs Vanner for organising this event .
Photographs,as usual,can be viewed on the website
J Anderson
Nursery and Reception performed their Christmas Nativity Play on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. 'A Wriggly Nativity' tells the Christmas story almost entirely through catchy songs, actions and movement. Every child had a part ....Some pupils were narrators whilst others were actors. The hall was packed, on both occasions, with very proud parents, friends and carers. The costumes were spectacular and the children were sensational.....This was one of the best Christmas nativity plays that Swalwell has seen!
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J Anderson
All our Nursery children visited Chopwell Woods yesterday.
The little ones chose a wonderful tree for their classroom and had great fun playing games and participating in the festive activities on offer.
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J Anderson
On Monday and Wednesday morning Nursery children took a stroll to Whickham Park. They looked at the changes in the trees at Autumn time and collected leaves for follow - up artwork in class. A special thank you to Mrs Vanner, Mrs Sanderson, Miss Gowland, Mrs Mood, Mrs Hannon and Mrs Mundy for accompanying the children.
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Nursery have been very busy in school this half term. They have been learning how to use each area of the classroom correctly and how to play together.
Look in the website gallery to see some of the exciting things they have been doing...
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J Anderson
After the strong winds, Nursery children went outside to look at the colourful leaves. They picked the best ones to make collages.
They found lots of other exciting things too!
Yvonne Hart came into school today with Billy the Bear, to talk to children in Nursery, Reception and Year 1/2 about road safety and the importance of holding hands when out and about. She reminded children of the need for adult supervision when crossing a road and the meaning of STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN.
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J Anderson
The school nurse came into Nursery to remind pupils of the importance of washing hands and brushing teeth.
Nursery, Reception and Year 1/2 pupils had a super time this morning.
Mrs Porter, Ms Banning and Ms Weaver from Gateshead Music Services came into school to entertain and educate our children.
The workshop gave our pupils the opportunity to perform as a band. They learned all about pulse, chords and the sounds of many different instruments.
A big thank you to the ladies from Gateshead for their continued hard work and dedication.
Ten Zulu Warriors travelled from South Africa to entertain us. The troop of tribal dancers, called the Lions of Zululand performed dances and songs in an hour-long performance of traditional music and dance on the morning of Wednesday 4th May . Nursery thoroughly enjoyed watching the show. We are sure you'll agree that it was very colourful!
Nursery and Reception children enjoyed an afternoon full of fun and games at their christmas party on Tuesday afternoon. Santa made an appearance and gave gifts to all our pupils. A big thank you to Miss Dixon, Mrs Wheatley, Mrs Gray and Mrs Cassidy for organising this event . Photographs,as usual,can be viewed on the website gallery.
J Anderson
Swalwell's Christmas productions have wowed audiences. Considering the lack of rehearsals due to bad weather school closures, all our pupils still managed to give a polished, professional performance.
A big thank you to all parents, carers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and older brother and sisters who attended the plays and who continue to show support for Swalwell. Finally, a big thank you to all pupils in Nursery, Reception and Years 1 to 6 .You were fantastic and we are all very proud of you. Photographs can be seen in the gallery in the Christmas performances album.
J Anderson
Small World Play and Mark Making photographs from Autumn Term lessons can now be viewed in the gallery...Click highlighted link
Small World Play
Mark Making
Children in Nursery, Reception and Year 1/2 had a wonderful morning on Thursday. Anne, Keren and Julie from Gateshead Music Service came into Swalwell to show pupils how to make musical patterns using insects as a base. Special thanks to all involved in making this a memorable occasion for our children.
Photographs can be seen in the website gallery.
Mrs Anderson
This week Nursery, with the help of the Rotary Club, have been planting crocus bulbs outside the school fence.The Rotary Club are attempting to make it into the Guiness Book of Records by planting as many crocus bulbs as possible throughout the country.
J Anderson
Yvonne Hart came into Nursery with Billy the Bear to talk to the children about road safety. She talked about the importance of holding hands when out and about and about crossing the road safely. The children met 'Be Bright' who showed them that bright colours and reflective strips are important when out in the dark nights and in wintery months.
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On Wednesday 30th June Nursery had a pirate day. Many of the children came dressed as pirates for the session. They played games and had a pirate picnic. Everyone had a wonderful time thanks to the hard work and dedication of Captain Purvis and First Mate Vanner!
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J Anderson
It was lovely to see the new starters settling into Nursery this week. They have adapted quickly to the routine. Special thanks to Miss Dixon and Mrs Vanner , who make Nursery such a welcoming place.....and our love and best wishes to Miss Dixon who gets married on May 10th.
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J ANDERSON
Maria Buckley, from Whickham Library, came into Nursery this morning to read the story of 'The Grumpy Cat ' to our children. The event was organised to promote the importance of sharing stories with children.
At the end of the session everyone took home a treasure chest containing two free story books, colouring pencils, book labels and lots of other goodies.
J Anderson
