Category Archives: Year 6

National Numeracy Day Wednesday 18th May 2022

This Wednesday 18th May  is National Numeracy Day! The pupils of St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School will be participating in lots of fun, exciting activities and challenges to help support their learning in maths! We are even going to try and be part of a Guinness World Record with Times Tables Rock Stars. Adults can get involved and even take a numeracy challenge of their own online using the following link. There are also links to videos and fun activities to do at home with your children too!

https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numeracyday

Enjoy and have fun with maths!

Thanks for your support

Mrs Torley (Maths Subject Lead)

Artists of the Term

Artists of the Term

As always, the standard of Art work has been incredibly high this term. During our Spring Term Achievement Assembly this afternoon, the Artists of the Term from each class were presented with their certificates. How amazing are their final pieces! Well done everyone!

The Easter Disco

The Easter Disco

After two very long years, we finally have discos back in school! What a fantastic night and we were joined by the majority of the school! We get the feeling that they have missed social events! A huge thank you to Party Funk, for providing the entertainment free of charge. They really know how to… Continue Reading

The Owls come to visit!

The Owls come to visit!

We started our last week of the Spring Term with a special treat for the children with a visit from some very special owls. We are so grateful to Mr O’Neil, who brought Mr Wilson, Willow and Winnie for a visit this morning. The children learnt lots of new information and some were given the… Continue Reading

Joseph wins a place at the Royal Ballet School!

Joseph wins a place at the Royal Ballet School!

We are delighted to share with you all that our very talented Year 6 pupil, Joseph, has secured a place to study at the Royal Ballet School in London from September. After taking part in countless auditions, Joseph’s place has now been confirmed and we wish him all the very best for this next chapter… Continue Reading

Year 6 artwork around the Mass setting.

Year 6 artwork around the Mass setting.

Year 6 were recently set the challenge to create some artwork to celebrate the disciples sharing the Last Supper with Jesus. We think that they have produced some beautiful pieces.

St Matthew’s finish 3rd!

St Matthew’s finish 3rd!

The St Matthew’s Cross Country team took part in the annual South Tyneside schools competition at Temple Park in South Shields. The team performed brilliantly, finishing in 3rd place overall. The team also have individual medal winners. They were Jamie (2nd), Seb and Lewis (joint 3rd), Pete (2nd), Sam B (2nd) and Josie (2nd). A… Continue Reading

Success at the South of Tyne Swimming Finals

Success at the South of Tyne Swimming Finals

Yesterday, the St Matthew’s Swim Team for 2022 took part in the South of Tyne Swimming Finals at Haven Point in South Shields, against the finalists from Gateshead and South Tyneside. The team performed really well, finishing 6th overall and collecting a superb 11 medals. Well done to Eddie (1st individual, 2nd in relay x2),… Continue Reading

Sam wins Christmas Card Design

Sam wins Christmas Card Design

We are delighted to share that Sam in Y6 won the competition to design this year’s Christmas Card for our MP Kate Osbourne. Sam was awarded his own signed copy of the card and a special water bottle from the Houses of Parliament. A great achievement. Well done, Sam!  

The 1914 Christmas Truce

The 1914 Christmas Truce

As part of their ‘Conflicts through time’  work in History, Year 6 learnt about the famous 1914  Christmas Truce. They started the day listening to the story and finding out about why this event was so special. The children then recreated the game and completed some independent work of their choice. It was lovely to… Continue Reading