Both Year 5 classes enjoyed a brilliant trip to Beamish yesterday to learn all about life during the Victorian era. They enjoyed taking part in a lesson in the Victorian school; visiting the coal mine; taking a ride on the steam train; and exploring lots of...
Year 5 have been learning many essential life skills in their First Aid training today. They looked at DRABC (Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing and Circulation); how to perform CPR; what a defibrillator is, how to use it and where it is located in our school;...
More of the children have planted a sunflower as part of the school's pledge. Thank you to all for your donations so far. It is much appreciated. ...
Today, a group of children went to St Philip's to participate in a boccia (botch-a) festival. They all performed so well and really enjoyed the afternoon. They were a credit to Riverside. Well done! ...
Yesterday in swimming, Year 5 were learning survival skills. Here are some pictures of Year 5a. Both classes were very brave and next time it will be 5b's turn for pictures. ...
Last week, the three classes visited the local church to learn about some Bible stories. They all loved taking part in the activities. ...
This week, the three classes in Years 3 and 4 have visited Durham Cathedral to consolidate their learning over the half term. They were in awe at the monumental size, height of the ceilings and wonders it holds. All children were very well behaved and...
Some of the children in the classes Year 3 and Year 3-4 have donated money to grow a sunflower! Thank you all for your continued support. ...
During sport week, we were very lucky to have a ringmaster from the circus come into school to teach us some skills. Early Years children watched a fantastic performance and other children in the school got to experience juggling, plate spinning and more. It was...
During sports week, we also had some cricket sessions for KS1 and UKS2 classes. These were delivered by a local cricket club at Swalwell. The children enjoyed practising their skills. ...