Supporting Traumatised Children Through the Christmas Storm

By Linn Hoggins | November 30, 2021

Christmas is coming and we each bring our own sledge load of past experiences, expectations, internal and external pressures.  Please click on the link below to view some tips for how to survive and thrive the Christmas Storm:   Supporting Traumatised Children Through the Christmas Storm

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Y2 and Y3 staffing update

By Sarah Parnaby | November 29, 2021

Dear parents and carers, I am writing to let you know about a change of class teachers for Y2R and Y3R. Back in July, when I made the decision about class teachers for September, I did not know about some happy news! Miss Reynolds is having a baby! She will be leaving Y2R at Christmas.…

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S&F Finance Overview Nov 21

By Sarah Parnaby | November 29, 2021

Dear parent / carer The Staffing and Finance (S&F) Committee met on 19th November virtually. During the meeting the following points were discussed: School is currently reviewing the school meal provider. Look out for some exciting future developments. King Edward Primary are currently trialing a new initiative in school, the tutoring programme. If successful the…

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NSPCC ‘PANTS’ discussions

By Sarah Parnaby | November 26, 2021

Dear Parent/Carers, This term our children will be discussing the NSPCC’s Underwear Rule in our RSHE lessons. During these discussions we will aim to teach our pupils the following important safety skills without giving explicit information or telling scary stories. We will be teaching our pupils the NSPCC’s Underwear Rule, using the ‘PANTS’ acrostic, which…

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C&O meeting overview Autumn 21

By Sarah Parnaby | November 26, 2021

Dear parent / carer Our Curriculum and Pupil Outcomes (C&O) committee met for the first time this term and we were pleased to welcome our newest governor, Mhairi McCowan to this group. It was exciting to hear from Miss Byrne about this year’s planned training for staff including a range of national and accredited courses…

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National Tutoring Programme

By Linn Hoggins | November 22, 2021

Dear parents / carers   Several months ago, the Government announced that schools would be able to provide some additional support to identified children, as a result of the impact of COVID.  Children identified by individual schools would have the opportunity to access some ‘catch up’ support for ‘lost learning’, caused by the COVID pandemic,…

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Big Thank you! Age UK Charity

By Linn Hoggins | November 18, 2021

We are overwhelmed by the huge collection of items our families have brought into school today to donate to Age UK North Shields.  Thank you so much for your kind generosity.  

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OOSC Christmas 2021 Booking Now Open

By Linn Hoggins | November 12, 2021

Dear parents / carers   OOSC booking is now open for Christmas 2021!  We are currently planning some lovely activities for over the Christmas period which we will share with you in the near future!   The club will be open from 7.30am-5.30pm at a rate of £30 per day on the following dates: Wednesday…

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North Shields Methodist Church – Musical Ensemble – Musical Pews

By Linn Hoggins | November 11, 2021

North Shields Methodist Church, Hawkeyes Lane, North Shields are hosting a Musical Ensemble called Musical Pews.   The aim is to give children an opportunity to sing or play musical instruments and to have lots of fun together.   Practices on Thursday’s at 5pm – 5.45pm – any age welcome.   Please click on the link…

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Friendship Friday / Children in Need 2021 – Friday 19th November 2021

By Linn Hoggins | November 10, 2021

BBC’s Children in Need are having their annual appeal on Friday 19th November.  In support of this, we would like children to come to school in their pyjamas on Friday 19th November 2021.  Children need to be dressed sensibly and warmly, dressed for a cold day (wear their pyjamas on top of warm clothes) and…

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Age Concern – North Shields – Donation Appeal

By Linn Hoggins | November 8, 2021

Age UK Charity Shop have kindly asked us if we can support them with urgently needed donations for their shop in North Shields.   They are desperately in need of good quality items to sell in the shop such as:   Clothing Shoes Bric a brac Jewellery Bags Books   They are asking families in…

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Years 2 – 6 – Times Table Rock Stars England Rocks 2021 competition!

By Linn Hoggins | November 5, 2021

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…

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Christmas Cards 2021!

By Sarah Parnaby | November 4, 2021

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…

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Year 4 – Virtual Book Workshop – Tuesday 9th November 2021

By Linn Hoggins | November 2, 2021

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…

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Big Thank you!! – Show Racism the Red Card

By Linn Hoggins | November 1, 2021

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…

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Whole School Update October 2021

By Sarah Parnaby | October 22, 2021

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. …

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Reception – Year 6 – Halloween Disco November 2021

By Linn Hoggins | October 22, 2021

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…

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Covid-19 Measures in Schools

By Linn Hoggins | October 22, 2021

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

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Year 1 – DoodleMaths

By Linn Hoggins | October 22, 2021

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

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Change of INSET day to Monday 22nd November 2021

By Linn Hoggins | October 19, 2021

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…

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Harvest Festival – Friday 22nd October 2021

By Linn Hoggins | October 19, 2021

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…

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Edenred Vouchers for Children Entitled to Benefit Related Free School Meals – October half term

By Linn Hoggins | October 18, 2021

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’…

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Parents Evening – Monday 18th October 2021 & Thursday 21st October 2021

By Linn Hoggins | October 18, 2021

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…

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P&S committee Oct 21

By Sarah Parnaby | October 18, 2021

Dear parent / carer The first Premises and Pupil Safety (P&S) committee of the new school year met virtually on Friday 15th October. As has become part of the committee’s remit over the last two years, the Covid-19 School Risk Assessment was reviewed and remains in line with current government guidance and protocols. This document…

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Show Racism The Red Card – Non-uniform, wear red Friday 22nd October 2021

By Linn Hoggins | October 15, 2021

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…

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School Crossing Patrol Oct 21

By Sarah Parnaby | October 14, 2021

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…

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Nursery/KEEP Parents Evening – Monday 18th October and Thursday 21st October 2021

By Linn Hoggins | October 12, 2021

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…

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Reception to Year 6 – Parents Evening – October 2021

By Linn Hoggins | October 12, 2021

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…

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We have been awarded GOLD in our latest Health & Safety Audit!

By Linn Hoggins | October 11, 2021

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

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Years 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 – Sponsored Read

By Linn Hoggins | October 7, 2021

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…

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Nursery, KEEP, Reception & Year 1 – Sponsored Listen

By Linn Hoggins | October 7, 2021

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…

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Halloween week at King Edward Out of School – Monday 25th – Friday 29th October 2021

By Linn Hoggins | October 7, 2021

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…

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Catering Services – Celebration of Sports Fund Day Lunch – Thursday 7th October 2021

By Linn Hoggins | October 7, 2021

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…

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John Spence Community High School – Open Evening & Book a Tour of the School

By Linn Hoggins | September 30, 2021

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…

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Questions about Covid-19 vaccination for children – want to know more?

By Linn Hoggins | September 27, 2021

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…

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Class Newsletters – Autumn Term 1

By Linn Hoggins | September 24, 2021

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…

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YEAR 2 to YEAR 6 – FREESTYLE FOOTBALL EVENT – TUESDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2021

By Linn Hoggins | September 23, 2021

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…

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Reception Parents/Carers – How we Learn in Reception

By Linn Hoggins | September 21, 2021

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        

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Parent Governor Election – September 2021

By Linn Hoggins | September 20, 2021

Dear parents / carers   The Governing Body currently has one vacancy for a parent governor.     Parents have an important role to play in the education of children and being a parent governor can give you an opportunity to contribute to the education of all children at our school.  Training and support for parent…

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HH Sports Coaching 3 day Multi Sports Camp, October Half Term – with Harry Hoggins

By Linn Hoggins | September 17, 2021

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…

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