Dunston Hill Community Primary School tag:www.dunstonhillprimary.org.uk,2008://1 2008-07-06T19:30:47Z Movable Type 3.35 School closure tag:www.dunstonhillprimary.org.uk,2008://1.398 2008-07-06T19:28:05Z 2008-07-06T19:30:47Z Due to strike action by UNISON, our school will be closed on Wednesday, 16th July therefore, the children will break up for summer a day earlier on Tuesday, 15th July. We will keep you informed shoud there be any changes.... Nicola Reay Due to strike action by UNISON, our school will be closed on Wednesday, 16th July therefore, the children will break up for summer a day earlier on Tuesday, 15th July.
We will keep you informed shoud there be any changes.

]]> Y2 visit to Alnwick Garden tag:www.dunstonhillprimary.org.uk,2008://1.395 2008-06-26T14:08:12Z 2008-06-26T14:13:21Z Mrs Snowball & Mrs Anderson would like to remind all parent/carers that all Y2 children will be visiting Alnwick Garden on Wednesday, 2nd July. They would also like to add that sun cream is applied to protect children in case... Nicola Reay Mrs Snowball & Mrs Anderson would like to remind all parent/carers that all Y2 children will be visiting Alnwick Garden on Wednesday, 2nd July. They would also like to add that sun cream is applied to protect children in case the day proves to be rather hot!

]]> Celebration Week...Church Service tag:www.dunstonhillprimary.org.uk,2008://1.394 2008-06-26T13:54:27Z 2008-06-26T13:59:32Z On Monday, 23rd June all children & staff attended St. Nicholas' Church for a special service relating to our move to the new school.... Nicola Reay On Monday, 23rd June all children & staff attended St. Nicholas' Church for a special service relating to our move to the new school.

]]> Reverend Teasdale guided the children through the decades since the school was built in 1910 & Mrs Watkins shared some memorable moments from the school's punishment book. Horseplay was just one of the examples of poor behaviour that came with a punishment way back when!!!

I think all of the children are releaved those days are past & the cane is no longer in use!

]]> Y6 & Go...Go...Jo! tag:www.dunstonhillprimary.org.uk,2008://1.393 2008-06-26T13:47:53Z 2008-06-26T13:53:10Z Our Y6 children excelled themselves with their end of year performance this week! Joseph & His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat was adapted well & performed brilliantly by the entire cast.... Nicola Reay Our Y6 children excelled themselves with their end of year performance this week!
Joseph & His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat was adapted well & performed brilliantly by the entire cast.

]]> The children sang all the catchy songs well & more importantly enjoyed every minute of it.

Well done Y6 - you are a special year group & will be a huge miss when you leave us in a couple of weeks & prepare for your new secondary school.

]]> Kingsmeadow Steel Band tag:www.dunstonhillprimary.org.uk,2008://1.392 2008-06-26T13:43:00Z 2008-06-26T13:47:31Z On Thursday, 26th June all of our children enjoyed a picnic in the school yard whilst they listened & danced to the fab sounds of Kingsmeadow's Steel Band.... Nicola Reay On Thursday, 26th June all of our children enjoyed a picnic in the school yard whilst they listened & danced to the fab sounds of Kingsmeadow's Steel Band.

]]> The inconsistent weather didn't dampen our spirits too much & our lunchtime proved to be one of the most memorable to date.
It was also lovely to see some of our former pupils hitting the beat!

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]]> Progress Reports 2008 tag:www.dunstonhillprimary.org.uk,2008://1.391 2008-06-15T19:24:27Z 2008-06-15T19:26:18Z This year's progress reports will be sent out to all parents/carers on Wednesday, 9th July.... Nicola Reay This year's progress reports will be sent out to all parents/carers on Wednesday, 9th July.

]]> Sports Days tag:www.dunstonhillprimary.org.uk,2008://1.390 2008-06-15T19:21:31Z 2008-06-15T19:24:19Z This year's Sports Days have been arranged & are as follows: Monday, 30th June - Y3 & Y4 Tuesday, 1st July - Y1 & Y2 Friday, 4th July - Y5 & Y6... Nicola Reay This year's Sports Days have been arranged & are as follows:

Monday, 30th June - Y3 & Y4
Tuesday, 1st July - Y1 & Y2
Friday, 4th July - Y5 & Y6

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]]> WANTED...Your photos of Dunston Hill dating back to 1910! tag:www.dunstonhillprimary.org.uk,2008://1.387 2008-05-16T19:20:40Z 2008-05-18T19:25:38Z If you have any photos of your time here at Dunston Hill then please share them with us, as we would like to produce a 'Memory Book' dating back to when our school first opened in 1910.... Nicola Reay If you have any photos of your time here at Dunston Hill then please share them with us, as we would like to produce a 'Memory Book' dating back to when our school first opened in 1910.

]]> We will copy any photos & return them to their rightful owner.

We would like pictures of the school building - inside & out
Members of staff
&... of course pupils

In fact, anything you have so please get searching & share these with us asap.

Thank you!

]]> Celebration Week - 23rd June tag:www.dunstonhillprimary.org.uk,2008://1.386 2008-05-16T19:12:02Z 2008-05-18T19:27:30Z Week beginning the 23rd June, will see a whole host of events taking place to celebrate our time as a school on Dunston Bank.... Nicola Reay Week beginning the 23rd June, will see a whole host of events taking place to celebrate our time as a school on Dunston Bank.

]]> A working party has been meeting regularly to share ideas & organise a selection of events including:
Gateshead Music Workshop Team working with Key Stage One
Y6 working with Kingsmeadow to produce a DVD detailing what Dunston Hill means to them
Former pupils/staff etc invited to a cheese & wine evening plus a look round school
A tea party for anyone 65 years+
A Memory Book produced of the school, dating back to when it was opened in 1910
A visit from an ice-cream van for all children, as this proved to be a hit last year after Ofsted

Many more events will be taking place...& if you would like to become involved then please contact the school.

]]> Y5 visiting Washington Old Hall tag:www.dunstonhillprimary.org.uk,2008://1.385 2008-05-16T19:07:25Z 2008-05-18T19:28:43Z Both Y5 classes will be visiting Washington Old Hall next half term, to coincide with their topic of the Tudors.... Nicola Reay Both Y5 classes will be visiting Washington Old Hall next half term, to coincide with their topic of the Tudors.

]]> The children will experience what life was like in Tudor times, wear Tudor costume & experience an appetising Tudor Banquet.

The dates of the trip are as follows:
5G Monday, 9th June
5R Wednesday, 11th June

]]> Dunston Gala Day tag:www.dunstonhillprimary.org.uk,2008://1.384 2008-05-16T19:05:17Z 2008-05-18T19:06:56Z Our Gala Day will be held once again in Dunston Park, on Saturday 12th July. See you then!... Nicola Reay Our Gala Day will be held once again in Dunston Park, on Saturday 12th July.

See you then!

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