01/04/26
Number Sense, NumBots and TTRS morning
Last week, we celebrated the children's engagement and success in Number Sense, NumBots and Times Table Rock Stars with a fun morning of maths.
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- 26/03/26
Dance Festival 2026
Year 3 performed in the Gateshead School Dance Festival at the Glasshouse. They have worked very hard over the last term to make their dance inspiring to match this year's theme of inspiration. They showed brilliant teamwork, bravery and confidence on the stage. They thoroughly enjoyed the...Read Full Story - 21/03/26
An "Eggciting" Delivery in Reception Class
Reception class have taken delivery of 5 duck eggs and an incubator. For the last 2 weeks, we have watched with awe and wonder as the eggs hatched and our ducklings arrived. We have observed them grow and change, which has inspired lots of opportunities for writing and drawing as well as developing...Read Full Story - 20/03/26
Nursery Visit Hall Hill Farm
Today, Nursery went on their first-ever school visit to Hall Hill Farm in Durham. After a short journey on a special gold bus, we arrived at the farm, where the weather was glorious. Before lunch, the children learnt lots about farmyard animals. They had the opportunity to hold baby chicks and gu...Read Full Story - 20/03/26
Year 4 Joining in Session
Last week, Year 4 welcomed parents, grandparents and other family members into school for a great joining in session linked to their history topic on the Anglo‑Saxons. The children and adults worked side by side on a range of creative art and craft activities. As part of their learning, pupils ha...Read Full Story - 18/03/26
Year 5 Trip to York
Year 5 had a fantastic trip to York! We met at Newcastle Central Station bright and early, full of excitement as we boarded the train to York. Our day began with a visit to the Jorvik Viking Centre, where we learnt all about Viking life, including the items they made and traded. Afterward, we enj...Read Full Story - 13/03/26
Year 5/6 Charity Fundraiser
Our Year 5 and Year 6 charity fundraiser was a fantastic success, bringing families together to support two chosen charities: WWF and WaterAid.Read Full Story - 12/03/26
Science Day
On Tuesday 10th March, we celebrated Science Day as part of British Science Week 2026. This year’s theme, “Curiosity: What’s Your Question?”, encourages people of all ages to embrace their natural curiosity, explore STEM subjects, and seek answers to questions about the world...Read Full Story - 12/03/26
Year 6 Greek Day
Year 6 enjoyed a fantastic Greek Day, celebrating the history of Ancient Greece through costumes, traditional food, and themed activities.Read Full Story - 06/03/26
World Book Day 2026
Greenside Primary was delighted to celebrate World Book Day 2026 with a rich programme of events designed to inspire a love of reading across the school. Our day began with a vibrant costume parade, followed by a whole‑school assembly featuring a choir performance of “Naughty” from Ma...Read Full Story - 20/02/26
Fire Engine Visit
As part of our "People Who Help Us" topic, Nursery and Reception had a very special visit this afternoon from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. The children were given a wonderful opportunity to learn about the vital work of firefighters in our community. The children were excited...Read Full Story - 20/02/26
Book Fun In Nursery
This week, our Nursery had a special visit from Maria at Gateshead Libraries! She read two fantastic books to the children, and "Shark in the Park" was definitely the favourite. Everyone enjoyed following along with the actions and words during the story. After the reading, each ch...Read Full Story