Some of our Key Stage 2 children have been selected to take part in the Key Stage 2 Leadership Challenge at Walker Dome Activity Centre on Thursday 27th March 2025.   Loosely based on the Crystal Maze, members of the children’s’ team will take on different challenges.  They will need to communicate with one another to decide who might be best matched with each challenge.  Some are skills based, some involve light physical activity and some involve problem solving to give you a flavour.   The pupils will leave school just after lunch and the event will begin at 12:30pm, ending at around 4:00pm. The children will then return to school on the minibus at approximately 4:20pm. Please collect your child from the school office entrance via Beaufront Gardens.   Children will come to school dressed in the same equipment that they would for a PE day.   To confirm your child's attendance please email the school office office@emcps.co.uk  by no later than Monday 24th March to give permission for your child to attend the event.   Please email your child's name and class and note that you give consent for your child to attend this event and please note they must be collected by an appropriate adult at 4.20pm.

Dear Parents/Carers Over the past few months, our Drama club have worked very hard to put together their own performance of Alice in Wonderland. The children in Drama club are delighted to invite you to their show, which will take place on Tuesday 8th April at 3.30pm in our KS2 school hall. Please see poster below. Could you please let us know how many seats you require, by completing the form HERE . This will allow us to organise our seating plans in advance. Many Thanks

World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on 22nd March. It helps to focus our attention on the importance of water and the ways in which we can take action to tackle the water crisis. The theme for this Year's World Water Day is ' Save our Glaciers '. Challenge - Spread the word about saving our glaciers! Create a poster telling people about it and how we can work together to save our glaciers. All pupils in EYFS, KS1 and KS2 can take part and children have been asked to return any entries to their teacher by 24th March ready for a follow on assembly next Thursday.

On Friday 21st March 2025 we will celebrate Red Nose day in school.   All pupils are invited to come into school that day wearing something red .  The theme this year is supporting those in need during the current cost of living crisis, so we are asking pupils to bring in a food item (rather than a cash donation) which we will then donate to the Feeding Families charity.    Thursday 20th March is also International Day of Happiness and we are sure the food donations which will bring some happiness to others.  Please see list for suitable donations:

Newcastle City Council has informed schools that from Monday 7th April 2025 , they are increasing the school catering charge to £3 per meal. Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust recognises this is a significant increase for parents and the Trust knows the importance of a pupil receiving a hot, nutritious school meal. Consequently, they are doing what they can to limit the impact of this cost and have agreed to limit the price passed onto parents at £2.70 until April 2026 . If you pay for your child to have a school meal please ensure you amend your weekly payment to reflect this increase from 7th April 2025 which will work out at £13.50 per week. If you feel you may be eligible to receive free school meals please visit follow the link below to make an online application Apply for free school meals Apply for free school meals| Newcastle City Council

Our Parents meetings will take place on the following days/times for pupils in the Oscar Romero Centre (TORC) and Years 1 through to Year 6:- Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5, and 6) Tuesday 18th March and/or Thursday 20th March 2025 The Oscar Romero Centre (TORC) Tuesday 18th March and/or Thursday 20th March 2025 (please note entrance to this meeting will be via the ORC entrance) Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2) Tuesday 25th March and/or Thursday 27th March 2025 We have a system which will allow you to book your appointment for the date and time that is convenient to you which will be sent to the primary contact we have named for your child. Please note meetings will be held face to face in your child's classroom, and you can access the school building via the gates on Netherby Drive. We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your child's progress. Please note this meeting is for parents/carers only, please arrange childcare in advance of your appointment.

Some of our Key Stage 2 children have been selected to take part in the Key Step Gymnastics event at Royal Grammar School on Friday 21st March 2025. The event will allow the children to take part in a carousel of gymnastic activities and also to perform a floor routine appropriate for their level. The winning teams from the different key step groups will go on to represent Newcastle Schools in the 2025 Tyne and Wear Level 3 School Games Final. The pupils will leave school just after lunch and the event will begin at 1:15pm, ending at around 4:30pm. The children will then return to school on the minibus at approximately 4:45pm. Please collect your child from the school office entrance via Beaufront Gardens. Children will come to school in uniform and will get changed before going to the event.  Shorts and T shirt or leotard can be worn Long hair should be tied back All watches/jewelry should be removed prior to the competition Compete either barefoot or in gymnastics slippers   To confirm your child's attendance please email the school office office@emcps.co.uk by no later than Monday 17th March to give permission for your child to attend the event. Please email your child's name and class and note that you give consent for your child to attend this event and please note they must be collected by an appropriate adult at 4.45pm. Mr Thew Class Teacher

Tempest Photography will be visiting our school on Thursday 20th March 2025. Your child will have their photograph taken individually and with their siblings during the school day. The photographer will also be on site from 8.00am until 8.30am in the main hall should you wish to attend to have a family photo taken with parents and/or any siblings who attend other schools. Please note all children will have their photograph taken, however there is no obligation to purchase a photo.

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Dear Parents/Carers As part of the North East Festival of languages, 2025 our Year 4 pupils will be attending a special event at Newcastle Civic Centre on Monday 10th March 2025 . The festival of languages aims to ' Inspire children and young people and empower them to discover a world of language, culture and creativity!' The event year 4 will attend is called 'Welcome to the Arab World' and will involve interactive and fun workshops, including: An Introduction to the Arab World: A fun, interactive session exploring the geography, people, cultures and traditions across the countries of the Arabic World with Jonathan Featherstone, Honorary Fellow, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Edinburgh and Arabic Teacher at University of Cambridge An inspiring Arabic Language and culture taster session with Saleh Patel, an outstanding Arabic teacher from Horton Park Academy in Bradford, where children will learn some Arabic greetings and phrases and build their confidence to speak An engaging Arabic calligraphy session with Abu Yahya, an outstanding calligraphy artist who has featured on the BBC and has residencies teaching calligraphy, has delivered multiple exhibitions Pupils from 4D will attend the event in the morning and pupils from 4T will attend the event in the afternoon. We will travel to and from the event by private coach. It is important that pupils in 4D arrive in school on time as the coach will leave prompt at 9.05am. Pupils in 4T will return to school for the end of the school day. As the event will require pupils in both classes travelling over lunchtime. All pupils will need a packed lunch on this day. Pupils in receipt of free school meals will automatically receive a packed lunch from the school kitchen. If you have any further questions, please contact the school office and ask to speak to Mr Kennedy. Many Thanks

World Book Day 2025 will take place on Thursday 6 March 2025 . This annual celebration of authors, illustrators, books and the joy of reading is always a fantastic day in school. Pupils will enjoy a range of fun activities throughout the day. We will also explore the book 'I Want a Dog' by Jon Agee as a whole school and create some lovely work based on the text. This year's World Book Day theme is to Read Your Way . Research shows that children feel reading is something they have to do, rather than something they choose to do. Read Your Way encourages everyone to let go of reading pressures and expectations, and empowers children and young people to have fun discovering reading on their own terms. As part of our World Book Day Celebrations on Thursday 6th March , pupils are encouraged to come to school dressed in clothes or costumes inspired by their favourite story book, character or author. We would also like to host a book swap, with pupils swapping a book with another pupil during the day. All we need the children to do is bring a book they are happy to give up. Please make sure your child fully understands the book they being to school will not be coming home as they will be choosing a new book to bring home and enjoy together. Please make sure all books are in good condition with no pages missing.