Dear Parents/carers/grandparents and children,
At West Lane, you might have noticed developments on the school field. This is our exciting 'Forest School' Area.
We have used willow and logs to weave a beautiful fence, archway, fire pit area and Dome shelter so far. These will continue to grow and become denser, turning this area into a fascinating wilderness for pupils and (grown ups!) of West Lane to explore and enjoy.
From Wednesday 19 - Sunday 30 October - 'Juice', NewcastleGateshead's award‐winning festival for children and young people is back this October half term with a fantastic programme of events, workshops and special opportunities for children and young people of all ages. Juice Festival will take place from Wednesday 19 - Sunday 30 October. The full programme is available at www.juicefestival.co.uk.
Live Theatre presents First Draft as part of Juice Festival, Thursday 20 - Saturday 22 October. Enter the imaginations of 9 and 10 year olds from across Tyne & Wear as six stories are transformed from doodles into short plays performed by a team of professional actors. See www.juicefestival.co.uk
For families: FREE: Cbbc's Live 'n' Deadly show is coming to Gateshead next month as Saltwell Park plays host to one of the fantastic roadshows on Sunday 9 October. Fans of the show can get up close and personal with some amazing wildlife and have a go at some awesome adventure activities at this free ticketed event. To apply for free tickets visit bbc.co.uk/cbbc or call 0370 901 1227 by 2 October.
For under 5s: balletLORENT's Underneath the Floorboards is a magical dance show for under 5s, which is at Northern Stage 19 - 22 October. Workshop opportunities are also available. For further information please email amy@balletlorent.com or visit www.balletlorent.com.
For everyone: Something extraordinary is happening this November as LUMIERE returns to the beautiful medieval city of Durham. For four nights only, dozens of artists, lighting designers and community groups will bring a sprinkle of winter magic to the city with a breathtaking series of installations and projections that will illuminate Durham's buildings, streets and bridges. The festival takes place 17 - 20 November, visit http://www.lumieredurham.co.uk/
Here are some fun activities and events happening around our local area, which may be of interest to parents / carers in the forthcoming weeks:
Sunday 23rd Oct to 30th October - Haunted Maize Maze at Brockbushes Farm, Corbridge - spooky themed walks through the giant maize maze. Here is the link:
http://www.brocksbushes.co.uk/events
Tues 25th Oct and Thurs 27th Oct (9-9.45am) - Canooing Sessions in the pool, Prudhoe Waterworld. Cost is £3 per child, instructor and canoe tuition provided in the swimming pool. Here is the link:
http://www.northcountryleisure.org.uk/documents/2090
Friday 28th Oct - Halloween Disco in the Pool, at Prudhoe Waterworld. DJ and music in the pool. See link above.
Daily during half term hols - inflatables assault course for children aged 8+ at Prudhoe Waterworld.
Half term October Holidays - Losing Lottie, Theatre Royal, Newcastle. Tickets only £7 fixed price. Suitable for 7+ years. "Charlotte is running away when she accidentally falls into a secret world beneath the floorboards. There she finds all the missing things and makes some very unusal friends." Here is the link:
http://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/losing-lottie
Please feel free to add any other new / exciting events / comments!
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For parents, carers and Early Years staff: FREE: If you live, work with or care for children under 5, come along to Under Fives Alive! at Gateshead Heritage @ St. Marys on Saturday 5 February. Come and meet the experts, take part in activities for early years to encourage pre-school development. There will be lots for all the family to do, see and make!
Please see the attachment for spring listings, including author events, book signings, and forthcoming exhibitions. Have a go at puppet making, sizzling science and treasure hunts, or come along to one of the adult and young adults' events to see authors such as Anne Fine and Melvin Burgess in conversation.
We hope you will benfit as a family from the ideas on the attached leaflet.
C4L_Newsletter_July2010_acc.pdf
The Council will be hosting public sessions for the parents from the primary schools currently linked to Hookergate and Ryton and the wider community.
These sessions will provide opportunities for the Council to seek views on the proposed closure and for you to hear more about the proposals for the new build and let you know how your ideas can influence preparations for the replacement school.
See the below document for dates of each public session.