In today's DT lesson, Year 6 learnt about the different ways complex structures can be strengthened using triangles due to 'triangulation'. They first tested making a complex structure without them and quickly realised their impact in their second, more successful, builds!

Year 6 had a brilliant time visiting Feeding Families HQ to deliver the generous donations we received during Harvest Festival week. They learnt all about the impact the donations would have on members of the local community and how to make a care package. Thank you to Steve and Chris, who welcomed...

Year 6 took part in a range of problem-solving activities, during which they had to find a system to find all possibilities. There were some excellent strategies and systems in place! Great resilience and determination were shown throughout! Well done, Year 6!

Today, Year 6 received their leavers hoodies and don’t they look brilliant in blue! This marks the start of their final half term here at Blaydon West Primary School; it is sure to be a fun-filled and memorable one!

Year 5 and 6 had a brilliant morning learning all about the work of the Red Sky Foundation with the founder, Sergio! They learnt how to deliver CPR to children and adults, using dummies to practise their technique. The children also learnt how to use a defibrillator, using a demonstration machine. H...

Year 6 investigated how different exercises affected their heart rate. They planned the exercises they wished to experiment with, measured their own pulse and recorded their results as accurately as possible.