Dear parent/carer, We are excited to be taking part in TTRS England Rocks 2021! This is a friendly competition involving schools from England from Monday 8th November to Thursday 11th November and is all done online via play.ttrockstars.com. For every correct answer to a multiplication or division question, your child will earn their class a point. The TTRS…

Dear parent / carer We are delighted to inform you that your children have been very busy creating some amazing festive artwork for their Christmas cards 2021! As parent / carers you have the opportunity to purchase your child’s designs which can be displayed on various items such as Christmas cards, gift tags and coasters…

Dear Year 4 Parent/Guardian   Your child will be attending a virtual event with Joseph Coelho on Tuesday 9th November 2021 as part of the 38th annual Northern Children’s Book Festival and will have the opportunity to buy signed copies of his books.  Joseph has written some beautiful books including the Luna Loves…. series and…

Thank you to everyone who came to school in ‘Red’ for Show Racism the Red Card to show our support against racism.  We raised a fantastic £ 263.97. We would also like to share with you this 20 minute video which we were sent by Show Racism the Red Card. Please click on the link…

Dear parent / carer   Our children It has been an absolute joy to have had some sense of normality back in our school, after the last two school years which have been impacted on by COVID.  It has been fabulous to see all of our children settle back into school after their summer break. …

Dear parents / carers   We are pleased to announce we will be hosting Halloween Discos for children in Reception to Year 6!  These will all be held after school on Monday 1st November.  Children should wear party clothes / halloween costumes / fancy dress but will not be allowed to wear costumes with a…

Please click on the link below to view a letter from Public Health England regarding Covid-10 measures in school.   Covid-19 Measures in Schools – letter to parents

Please click on the link:  Year 1 DoodleMaths to view an information letter regarding DoodleMaths for Year 1.   Thank you

Dear parents/carers,   Since we set the INSET days for this academic year we have made a decision to adopt a new reading approach in school.  The reason for this change in approach is that in July, the DfE brought out new guidance for schools about the teaching of reading and phonics, based on the…

To celebrate Harvest Festival on Friday 22nd October 2021 we will be collecting products for North East Homeless @ The Fish Quay Hub.   There are in need of  the following items: Tins Pasta Rice Toiletries   We will place boxes in the play sheds in each yard for all goods.   Thank you for…

Once again we will be providing Free School Meal vouchers to the value of £15 per child via Edenred for those students entitled to a free benefit related school meal as of 11th October 2021.   Parents and carers will receive their voucher via email on Friday 22nd October 2021.  Please also check your ‘spam’…

As you already know, like many schools we are trialing a new online electronic Parents Evening, this is mainly due to Covid restrictions.   As with any new system, there may be unforeseen issues.  If you experience any technical difficulties with your appointment can we please ask if you can email the school with your…

Dear parent /carer   ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ is the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity.  They work throughout the UK delivering anti-racism workshops to more than 50,000 people every year, while also providing specialist training to teachers.  Every penny they receive makes a real difference to a young person’s life and will enable their…

Dear parents / carers   We would like to update you on the School Crossing Patrol that operates on the corner of Linskill and Washington Terrace.     Over the previous 12 months, School Crossing Patrol have frequently not been present due to significant and ongoing staffing absence.  We do not employ School Crossing Patrol staff…

Dear parents / carers The below information applies to Nursery Parents Evening.  Your child has been allocated either Miss Owen or Mrs Henderson to host their parents evening appointment.  You will be sent a text message to which teacher your child has been allocated. As per our advance notification, parents evening will take place after…

Dear parents / carers   The below information applies to Reception to Year 6 Parents Evening, information will follow regarding Nursery Parents Evening.   As per our advance notification, parents evening will take place after school on Monday 18th and Thursday 21st October.    Parents evening will take place virtually via School Cloud, a new…

We are proud to announce King Edward Primary School have been awarded Gold for our recent Health & Safety Audit in school. Please click on the link: North Tyneside Council – Certificate of Achievement – GOLD

Dear Parent/Guardian,   To celebrate and encourage a lifelong love of reading at home and school, we will be running a sponsored read between Monday 18th October and Sunday 24th October.   In order to support your child’s early reading development in the best possible ways we are trying to raise money to fund the…

Dear Parent/Guardian,   To celebrate and encourage a lifelong love of books and reading at home and school, we will be running a sponsored listen between Monday 18th October and Sunday 24th October.   In order to support your child’s early reading development in the best possible ways we are trying to raise money to…

Holiday Club is open from 7:30am – 5:30pm and is £30 for the full day. All children will need to bring a packed lunch and we provide all other snacks and drinks throughout the day. As well as all of the above children will have access to a huge range of toys and activities including…

We have had some concerns from parents/carers with the setting up of their Parentpay Account for school lunches.  To do this parents/carers will need an activation email from Catering Services, you can request the activation details by contacting parentpay@northtyneside.gov.uk If your child would still like to have the special lunch they can still have a…

John Spence Community High School recently held their virtual open evening, unfortunately they encountered a few technical problems and some parents were unable to access it.  The stream has been converted to youtube and can be accessed by clicking the link: John Spence Open Evening If you have not done so already, there are still places…

Join Instagram live on 30 September at 5.30pm Suzi McKenzie, Young Mayor of North Tyneside will be joined by a GP, a vaccinator and a pharmacist. North Tyneside Youth Council want to make sure you can ask any questions and find out more from the panel of experts. Send questions in advance to youngmayor@northtyneside.gov.uk Follow @ntcouncilteam on Instagram…

Please click on the links below to view copies of the Year group Class Newsletters: Nursery Class Newsletter – Autumn Term 1 The KEEP Class Newsletter – Autumn Term 1 Year 1 Class Newsletter – Autumn Term 1 Year 2 Class Newsletter – Autumn Term 1 Year 3 Class Newsletter – Autumn Term 1 Year…

Children in Years 2 to 6 will be watching an assembly with Jamie Knight, a fantastic freestyle footballer on Tuesday 12th October 2021.  After the video they will all take part in a freestyle football session with Jamie.  Children can come to school in their PE kits on this day. To watch a video showing…

Please click on the link: How we learn in Reception to view an information letter for parents/carers of children in Reception. Thank you Reception Team        

HH Sports Coaching with Harry Hoggins is hosting a 3 day Multi Sports Camp during the October Half Term at King Edward Primary School on Monday 25th October, Tuesday 26th October and Wednesday 27th October 2021.  To book a place, scan the QR code below or click on the link: HH Sports Coaching October Camp Booking…

Catering Services would like to invite all pupils to a celebration of sports themed fun day on Thursday 7th October 2021 to have a party boxed meal and the chance to find a golden ticket and win a prize.  The meal will be free to all pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.  Children…

Virtual Open Evening – Tuesday 28th September 2021, 5pm John Spence Community High School are hosting a virtual open evening on Tuesday 28th September 2021 at 5pm for all children in Year 6, more information about the open evening and how you can access this will be provided soon. Tours of the School You can…

Burnside College are hosting a Year 6 Open Evening on Thursday 23rd September 2021, please click on the link below for more information: Burnside College Open Evening

Please click on the link below to view an important information letter regarding Operation Encompass: Operation Encompass Information Letter for Parents  

From Thursday 9th September 2021 you can apply for your child’s Reception School place. If you live in North Tyneside apply online at www.northtyneside.gov.uk  Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form which can be obtained from the school office. Apply if: Your child is due to start Primary school in Reception Class for the…

From Thursday 9th September 2021 you can apply for your child’s High School place. If you live in North Tyneside apply online at www.northtyneside.gov.uk  Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form which can be obtained from the school office. Apply if: Your child is due to start school in High School in September 2022.…

Dear parents and carers, We are very excited about having all of our children back and seeing them all on Monday!  Although returning Nursery children restart on Tuesday.   Whilst we are very hopeful and optimistic about what the year ahead will bring, the rise in cases in Scotland since schools have gone back is something…

Hello Everybody,   We are really looking forward to welcoming you all to Reception next week. We felt that it would be really helpful to reshare some information and reminders that were shared with you before the holidays.  It is key information that parents and carers often ask for as children join us in Reception.…

Dear parent / carer As you will know, whenever someone tests positive for COVID we always have to contact PHE.  PHE are no longer taking calls after 8pm at night.  This is why we were unable to clarify with the usual letter last night and sent texts as guidance instead.  I have been able to speak…

Margaret Noutch – lunchtime superviser and OOSC member of staff I am writing to let you know that after many, many, many years Margaret Noutch is leaving us and is retiring.  Margaret has been a wonderful member of both our lunchtime staff team and also, in more recent years, of our OOSC team. Margaret will…