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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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.  
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  • 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...
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  • 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.  
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 17/02/26

    Shrove Tuesday in Reception Class

    Reception Class have been finding out about the meaning behind Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day. We have been reading Mr Wolf's Pancakes and then we wrote a shopping list for ingredients and then read a simple recipe to help Mr Wolf with his cooking. We measured and weighed th...
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  • 17/02/26

    Making Egyptian Zines in Year 3!

    Year 3 have been busy creating their very own Ancient Egyptian zines. A zine is a small, handmade booklet that people design themselves. It can include drawings, writing, facts and creative designs, all folded from a single piece of paper! The children carefully followed step-by-step instructions...
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