School will be closed for staff training on Monday 7th July. We will be open as usual on Tuesday 8th July.
We went to Metro Radio Arena to see the 'Walking with Dinosaurs' experience, based on the BBC TV series.
Our school, along with others in Gateshead, were given the opportunity to meet some real Astronauts at Gateshead Stadium this week.
Click below to view our newsletter for December. There are important diary dates in here!!
A group of lucky children were chosen to go to Chopwell Woods to choose our Christmas Tree this year.
Today was National Takeover Day, where children have been given the opportunity to 'takeover' different responsibilities within school.
Today we all went to Christ Church to take part in our annual Harvest Celebration.
We talked about how Harvest is a time to share.
and also a time when we should think about people less fortunate than ourselves.
We sang Harvest songs and listen to Trevor as he said special prayers for all of us.
This is the Year 3 girl who was the winner of the Brandling Balloon Race last term. She won a shopping trip worth £50.
She chose to go to the shops in Newcastle with Mrs Huggins. She bought toys, stationery and clothes and had a fantastic time. She couldn't wait to get back to school and show everyone her prizes!
The very talented children from our school put on two fantastic Christmas Productions this year.
The children in Reception and Key Stage One performed a traditional nativity play and the Key Stage Two children performed a Pantomime.
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The whole school came out to watch our Balloon Launch, which celebrated our Outstanding Ofsted.
Brandling has been recognised as an 'Outstanding School' after our recent Ofsted inspection. Congratulations and thanks go to all Pupils, Staff , Parents and Governors.
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Children and staff from Reception to Year 5 went to Brandling Community Centre this afternoon to sing carols and songs from their Christmas plays.
Key Stage 2 performed their Christmas play, 'The Sleeping Prince' to an audience which was delighted with all the songs, dances and acting from all of the children.
Thanks to parent and School Governor, Lee O'Neil, we now have a new mascot. Wizzy Wizard now has his new home at our school.