Posts by Linn Hoggins

Dear parent / carer   In just four school weeks we will be saying goodbye to our Year 6 children as they leave us to continue their educational journey at High School.  To send our Year 6 2023 leavers off in style, we have organised a number of events and treats for them in the…

We have been made aware of a spike in numbers on the chatroom Omegle.  This chatroom and other similar forums are not new, however, the interest in these spaces rises as a new generation becomes aware of them. Omegle’s own advertising strapline is – Chat with random strangers online – it’s fun, it’s a new experience every time.…

Please encourage your child to continue reading over the summer holidays by taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge from the Reading Agency and Literacy Trust.  They can read online or even better, use North Shields library to choose exciting new books, completely free of charge. Library membership forms are available on line or in…

Nursery children will be hosting their own little mini sports day during the school day on Friday 23rd June, this will be an in school event for children only to attend during lesson times.   Can we ask children to wear suitable sports clothes/shoes on this day (shorts, jogging bottoms, t-shirts, trainers).   Thank you

HH Sports Coaching with coach Harry Hoggins is running a 3 week multi sports camp at King Edward Primary School for children aged 7 to 11 in the first 3 weeks of the Summer holidays.  THe cost per child is £15 per session.  You can book 1 day, 2 days, a full 3 sessions or…

Dear parents/ carers,   Firstly, thank you for your continued support in helping our children develop into confident, independent readers. Ensuring every child has the necessary skills they need to read is an essential component of literacy education. It enables children to not only learn across the curriculum but also to access numerous aspects of…

On Wednesday 21st June Year 5 will be watching ‘Alright Charlie’, a primary school safeguarding resource which aims to highlight the warning signs of grooming in an age appropriate way. If you wish to watch  this see the link below and if you  have any questions, please get in touch with our Year 5 team (year5@kingedward.org). https://youtu.be/jm86h2tbLnk

Your child will bring home a proof copy of their class photograph today.  This will include details of how to order and pay for your prints.   You may notice some light patches on the grass in front of the children, when you receive your ordered prints the grass patches will have been corrected.  …

Dear parents / carers,   As a part of our current topic ‘The history of our local area’ we will be visiting the North Shields Low Lights Museum. The children will take part in different workshops during the day, including a tour of the Fish Quay where they will learn about its history. The visit…