Year 3/4 Harriseahead Litter Pick A huge shoutout to the Year 3/4 children who took part in our Harriseahead Spring Litter Pick organised by Newcastle Council. As you can see, they worked incredibly hard helping to clean up our local area and make it a better place for everyone. Well done, Year 3/4, for representing Team Thursfield and showing what it means to give back to our community. You've truly made a difference! #SpringLitterPick #TeamThursfield #CommunityChampions #Harriseahead #NewcastleCouncil #EnvironmentalHeroes

Year 5 Sandyford Fire Station Visit What an incredible day for Year 5! On Wednesday, we visited Sandyford Fire Station and took part in a series of amazing workshops covering fire safety, money management, alcohol awareness, and responsible citizenship. Year 5 were fantasticasking thoughtful questions, showing curiosity, and demonstrating a strong understanding of these important topics. Well done, Year 5! You made us proud! #Year5 #FireStationTrip #ResponsibleCitizens #LifeSkills #ProudMoment

Lunchtime Fun at OPAL Play! Today, the children had an absolute blast during lunchtime, letting their imaginations run wild with loose parts! From creating epic slides to building all sorts of fabulous structures, the possibilities were endless. It's incredible to watch the kids work together, problem-solve, and transform simple materials into incredible creations. The best part? They're learning, playing, and having fun all at the same time! What a fantastic reminder of how powerful play can be when children have the freedom to explore and create. #OPALPlay #LoosePartsPlay #CreativeKids #LunchtimeFun #BuildingDreams #ImaginationInAction

Comic Relief – Friday 21st March Today the children came to school dressed in their party clothes to celebrate 40 years of Comic Relief! A huge thank you for your generous donations so far we've raised £97! Comic Relief is a UK charity that supports people facing poverty and injustice, both at home and around the world. Through laughter and fundraising, they help bring about real change to lives in need. There's still time to donate via Arbor if you haven't already. Every little helps to support this fantastic cause! #ComicRelief #RedNoseDay #40YearsOfLaughter #SchoolFundraising #MakingADifference #PartyForAPurpose

PTFA AUTISM AWARENESS DAY – Wednesday 2nd April 2025 We're excited to celebrate Autism Awareness Day on Wednesday 2nd April with our school community! This year, we're inviting all children to come to school dressed in rainbow-themed clothes to help us brighten the day with colour and joy in support of autism awareness. Our amazing PTFA is organising the day, and we'll also be collecting donations to support our SEND children with additional resources and activities. Any contributionsbig or smallare truly appreciated! Want to learn more or find ways to get involved? Visit: waam.autism.org.uk The National Autistic Society has great ideas for celebrating and fundraising this year! Let's come together to spread awareness, understanding, and kindness. #AutismAwareness #CelebrateDifferences #RainbowDay #SupportSEND