Dear Parents/Carers,

I hope this email finds you well.  It has been a very busy fortnight at Dr Thomlinson CofE Middle School.

 

KS2 Live Spaceport Lesson

At Lamba Ness in Unst, Shetland, SaxaVord Spaceport is developing a launch site and ground station and this exciting venture was a part of a “live” lesson for our Year 5 and Year children on the afternoon of Friday, February 3rd.  The lesson was really enjoyable and really contributed to the further understanding of our Science curriculum.

 

Yr 8 Mock Trial

A team of our Yr 8 children annually take part in the Mock Trial event where children take part in specially written legal cases comparing against their peers in a competitive event that introduces children to the workings of the  judicial system, its venues and access to senior legal professionals.  On Monday, 6th February this year’s team worked on their cases with a Magistrate in our main hall.  The children found this session really beneficial and we have high hopes for them when they take part in the actual “Mock Trial” competition later in the year.

 

Yr 5 & 6 Theatre Visit

Yr 5 & 6 visited the Theatre on Tuesday 7th February to watch the play “Little Manfred”.  Based on the book by Michael Morpurgo, this captivating play follows Charley and her little brother, Alex, in the summer of 1966 as they learn that friendships can be built around difficult circumstances. The children very much enjoyed their Theatre visit.

 

Yr 5 Safetyworks Visit

SafetyWorks! is a multi-agency interactive safety centre serving the community of Tyne and Wear that provides innovative, enjoyable learning experiences enabling visitors to participate safely in realistic situations illustrating everyday hazards and how to prevent them.  The visit is a very important part of the work we do in the wider curriculum to teach children how to stay safe and our children found the trip very informative.

 

TOP Awards week beginning 30th January, 2023.  The core value was Thankfulness

5T James

5H Sophie

6O Harriet

6M Daisy

7I River

7L Grace

8N Oliver

8S Phoebe

 

TOP Awards week beginning 23rd January, 2023.  The core value was Hope

5T Jake

5H Poppy

6O Layla

6M Henry

7I Lewis

7L Emily

8N Chanon

8S Jordan / Jacob

 

Well done to all of these award winners!

 

I hope you have a restful weekend.

Take care,

Liam Murtagh – Headteacher