Discovery Blog 10.10.2025

This half term in Sophie’s Class, we’ve been diving into the fascinating world of the Anglo-Saxons! We started by reading the story of Beowulf and had great fun learning to retell it using signs from our text map. In history, we’ve been discovering what life was like for Anglo-Saxon soldiers — exploring what they wore and the armour they used to keep themselves safe.

We also got creative with clay, designing and making our own carvings inspired by the patterns and symbols of the time. This week, we’ve been learning about where the Anglo-Saxons lived, building wooden shelters, and even creating our own farmland!

Next week, we’ll be turning our attention to Anglo-Saxon jewellery and trying our hand at making some beautiful pieces of our own. We can’t wait to see what everyone creates!

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Important Safeguarding Notice: Children’s “Spy” Books

We want to make you aware of a recent issue affecting some popular children’s books by Andrew Cope, including the Spy Dogs, Spy Cats, and Spy Pups series.

Some editions of these books include a printed web address at the back. This link used to go to the author’s website, but the domain is no longer under his control. It has since been taken over by another party and now leads to inappropriate adult content.

What this means for you:

• If your child has any Spy Dog, Spy Cat or Spy Pups books at home, please check the back for website links and make sure they do not try to visit the site.
• It is safe for children to continue reading the stories themselves — the concern is only with the outdated link.
• We recommend talking with your child about the importance of not following web addresses in books without checking with an adult first.

Hi secondary school friends of Musinc!

We have our wonderful yearly free Careers Panel event coming up this 10^th Nov, 1pm – 2:30pm for secondary school students.

Read more here: Music Careers Panel for Secondary Schools – Musinc – Middlesbrough Town Hall

Please complete and return the attached booking form if your school would like to attend. Key info we need is numbers and access details.

This is a fantastic, interesting, interactive and informative event for those students interested in music, journalism, music technology, the arts, etc!

Info poster also attached.

Any questions or to book your place, feel free to email me back!

Explorer of the Week

Well done to all of our Explorers

 

Kirsty Alaiya For excellent number work Rebecca Lucas  showing a fantastic attitude to learning.

Carl Lily-Mae For demonstrating a lovely attitude towards her learning in school 

Laura Luke For being resilient and trying new experiences at cycling

Chloe Scarlett For engaging in a range of activities independently.

Katherine Joseph For his amazing writing and labelling in English

Michelle Aliya   Using words to ask for help 

Morgan Jax For beginning to take part in familiar tasks 

Dominic Noah For playing well with his peers.

Jacqueline Elsie For fantastic progress in reading

Kathryn David Communicating his needs brilliantly

Sophie Harry For engaging in learning activities independently

Sheila Charlie Amazing number line work and verbal contributions in lessons 

Lydia Izack For being resilient with his cursive handwriting. 

Alex Zahra Fantastic contribution to class discussions 

Jenni Erin A fantastic attitude to learning, being resilient and trying her best.

Jamie Mohamad For always being polite, and helpful (especially with technical failures!)