Over the summer holidays, there is a huge amount of work going on within school. The replacement of windows and panels continues in the KS2 building along with internal and external painting across the whole school. However, amongst this, we have managed to squeeze in the Active Kidz summer play scheme for 5-7 year olds.

For those parents and carers looking for activities that children can be involved in over the long summer, Gateshead's programme is designed to give competitively priced options. Please see the attached form which gives all the information necessary.

Active Kidz Programme

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Over the last two weeks, Wardley have competed in the Tyne & Wear Tennis challenges for Year 3 and Year 5.

Both year group challenges required four boys and four girls to compete against seven other schools in a range of skills events and matches. The standard was extremely high with many of the children from the other schools also playing for local tennis clubs. However, the children from Wardley were extremely competative and enthusiatic. I was particularly proud of the children's behaviour and their sense of fair play especially when playing against such strong players.

More information about the events will be published on http://www.tynewearsport.org

Remember, tennis is not just a summer sport; so go out there, enjoy and keep it up all year round.

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On Wednesday 11th June 2008, Gateshead Leisure Centre held their annual line dancing festival. After weeks of practising, Miss Gardner and Miss Allan took a team of 12 excited children along to show off their line dancing skills.

The evening was a complete success and even the parents had a chance to join in. Four main dances were performed with some primary schools having made up their own dances to perform (we plan to do this next year - now that we have a bit more experience!!). The children performed like experts and each of them recieved a certificate as a momento of their hard work and achievement. We can't wait for next year!!!!

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During our Be Healthy week, Stephen Turnbell, a professional footballer from Hartlepool United, came into Year One and Two to discuss with the children the importance of a healthy diet and doing plenty of exercise. He also delivered some coaching, wowed the children and staff with his tricks and skills, and refereed some 7 a side matches. The children had a great afternoon and discovered how much hard work and dedication it takes to be an elite athlete.

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Two members of the local firefighters and their fire engine visited Year 1 and 2 for their annual fire safety talk. The children watched a video about the importance of not playing with matches. The children then had the opportunity to try on a firefighter's uniform and the see what different equipment a fire engine has on board. Some extremely lucky children had the opportunity to ride in the fire engine. The safety session ended with the children having a turn on the hose.

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On Thursday 12th June 2008, Y5/6 spent the day in the Ingram Valley, Alnwick, investigating the River Breamish / Till (the only river in the North East of England with two names!).

The children had a fantastic day out and we would all like to thank Jane, a Northumberland National Park Ranger, for her expertise and help organising the trip. As always, the children were superb ambassadors for Wardley Primary School and their behaviour and attitude was commended by Jane, and members of the public who we met at the Northumberland National Park Visitor's Centre in Ingram. Check out the following website for information, events and ideas for days out (http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/).

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