Today, we investigated floating and sinking. First, we made predictions, then we tested things and then we talked about our findings. We had so much fun!
Potential Disneyland Paris trip 2027
Please see the details regarding the potential Disneyland Paris trip. The deadline for pupils and staff to sign up is this Thursday. If there is enough interest, all those who have signed up will have names put into a hat and names will be drawn out. I will inform parents via text if there is enough interest to go ahead on Friday and further details regarding payment will be shared then.
You will then be notified via email if your child has a place. The non refundable deposit (£70) will be due by the 25th March. You will only be required to pay the deposit if you are emailed with confirmation your child has a place.
So proud of our Year 6 crew! They have smashed their SPaG!
All children have made progress in SPaG from autumn term to now and this is a testament to their hard work and courage. We have some super quick fixes to help secure our knowledge.
Please use the links below to support your revision at home:
Semicolons https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6w6cqt
Colons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2iYA1sQUZQ
Prefixes https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zqqsw6f
Active and passive voice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE-DfjI2IZg
Your child also has a SPaG revision book, please ensure they are completing at least three pages a week in these books as this not only supports consolidating their learning but it also prepares them as they transition to secondary.
Some children will have some extra resources to support them at home.
Thank you so much for your continued support. We really appreciate it and are so proud of our Year 6’s!
-Miss Blackham
LovePlover
Our Valentine’s Day raffle winner

Well done to Caleb who won the Valentine’s Day raffle! We managed to raised a total of £127 (including bake sale money) towards our Year 6 leavers events.
Our Mother’s Day raffle will start after half-term and we are kindly asking for any donations towards our hamper.
Thank you so much for all of your continued support!
-Miss Blackham
#LovePlover
Sharing our Stories: 13/02/2026
Beautiful work this week
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!
To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
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G30 Beautiful Work @ XP Gateshead
Chinese New Year Festival @ Norton Infants
An Unforgettable Ski Trip to Pila with Our School Students @ XP East
Magnificent Mathematical Treasure Hunt @ Norton Juniors
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SY Aircraft Museum Fieldwork
Yesterday, we had a brilliant time visiting the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum. We saw lots of different aircrafts and amazing vehicles! #LovePlover

TGB Crew
In crew we worked together as a team to complete a fun challenge. Using our shoes we had to build the tallest shoe tower. The children showed great respect and teamwork to complete this challenge! #LovePlover
Around the World
Using our active gallery walk protocol, the children voted for their favourite place to visit or travel to around the world. The coast and beach being the most popular! #LovePlover

KS2 Gymnastics Festival
Lots of fun, fundamentals and new skills developed at todays gymnastics festival! #LovePlover












