The latest newsletter from us at The Dales is now available for your browsing. There are some fantastic things going on in school as well as parent and carer opportunities and events.
Classes from Ashlade and Blythdale went on a fantastic journey to York. The classes were B12, A6 and A7.
We would like to say a big thank you to Nicola Buckley, Lisa Yemm, Gary Braddock, JJ Fletcher and Stephen O’doherty for the complementary train tickets and for making us feel very safe and comfortable on the train. We all had an amazing day.
We started our journey at Newcastle central station and we met Gary Braddock from Transpennine. Gary took us over to the Transpennine train and showed us to our seats. We had a very comfortable journey to York. The train was very fast.
At York we met Lisa Yemm. Lisa had a surprise for us, it was a Trenspennine goody bag, it was like a party bag, but even better.
We then walked over to the railway museum. We sat on the real bullet train and looked under a steam engine. Bradley even spotted a Dr.Who Tardis on the model railway layout.
We then got the train back to Newcastle and we were able to stand next to the train for a photo.
This week B13 enjoyed horse riding, learning how to tack up a horse and using the reins to steer their horse, while riding at a quicker pace.
Children from class B13 enjoyed a trip to the Angel of the North and Newbiggin Beach as part of their fantastic journeys around the North East.
B13 (Pine) have been studying the Hydrologic Cycle and participated in a science experiment before exploring The Old Mill at Jesmond Dene.
The Dales School World Book Day
B4 (Forest) World Book Day Slideshow:
https://www.facebook.com/100057277276782/videos/886854472572033
We have received some amazing news this week. Funding from The Harrison Foundation has made it possible to turn our second train carriage into a STEM hub. The Stem hub will be part of the Harrison Foundations Social mobility centres.
The Harrison Foundation partnership will have a major impact helping to target various issues including giving disadvantaged children life skills and opportunities aiming to break the cycle of poverty, using the train as an inspirational setting to learn.
The Dales School in Blyth recently appealed for additional support to transform the second train carriage into a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) room to target early career aspirations with local businesses in ICT, mechanics, architecture and science.
After hearing about the project from Blyth MP Ian Levy, the North-East based Harrison Foundation has stepped in to provide additional funding for the STEM room, which will also be used to teach practical railway safety and independent travel skills for children with special educational needs.
Dr Sue Fisher, headteacher at The Dales School, commented: “The Dales School is extremely proud to be working with the Harrison Foundation, particularly as they have helped so many individuals to gain life experiences, this is something we are passionate about at The Dales School. Their community work aligns within our vision for the STEM carriage. With the Harrison Foundation as our partner, we will be able to achieve our vision and aspirations to benefit and inspire the next generation.”
Harrison Foundation trustee, Daniel Harrison, added: “I’m delighted that the Harrison Foundation is supporting The Dales School and the next phase of this great idea. Our projects come in all shapes and sizes and which school children would not be excited to have a real train in their playground, where they can read and learn? It’s a great idea and one that we’re delighted to support.”
“I’d like to also thank local MP Ian Levy who played a vital role in connecting us with the Dales school and paving the way for the support we’re able to offer this amazing project.”
Blyth Valley MP, Ian Levy, said: “I’ve been really impressed with the ambition of this project and am happy to have been able to help in some small way. The school, and James Groundwater in particular, deserve huge credit for their persistence in making it happen and I’d like to thank all of the organisations and companies who contributed including the Harrison Foundation. It’s great to have such a wonderful facility in Blyth Valley and to see it on the television.”
In outdoor learning we practiced being architects and built our own houses. We looked at how to build teepees like Native Americans and also what shapes and angles we use when building houses. We all had a great time looking at traditional English breakfasts and cooked sausages and beans and made toast on the fire pit.
Here are some of our designs.
Children of class B12, B13 & B14 took part in Anti-Racism workshops from ‘Show Racism The Red Card’.
