Thank you Diversity Role Models for a thought provoking workshop with Year 6 discussing fairness, prejudice and how we can support each other to be ourselves. Benton Dene Primary

Reflecting on our recent cinema visit - thank you Into Film North and linking our visit to Fenwick to see their fabulous display of our current class novel: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. #narnia Benton Dene Primary

Year 6 are enjoying their STEMTASTIC online lesson this morning with Virgin Money and exploring ways to “Grow £5”. Benton Dene Primary

Proving that light travels in straight lines. The classroom may be dark but these Year 6 scientists are really switched on! Benton Dene Primary

Year 6 are ready to begin their Christingle service at St Barts church…..their last time in Primary school. Benton Dene Primary

Our watercolour Christmas cards are beginning to take shape…..can you spot why some of the writing is upside down? Benton Dene Primary

Using our iPad camera and developing skills in digital photography. This week we are working on close up and extreme close up to prepare for our Mini World photography. Can you guess what this is? #miniworld Benton Dene Primary

It’s Safer Internet Day! Ask Year 6 about how to stay safe online….we know all of the answers. Benton Dene Primary

Nice to see a familiar BDP face as one of today’s match mascots!

Y6ER had a great time working with the #RoyalNavy in their workshop yesterday. Thankyou to Royal Navy Engagement for the fantastic session. We look forward to welcoming you back on Friday. Benton Dene Primary

Well done to our amazing Y5/6 choir who represented us so well tonight at Whitley Bay Playhouse. They were absolutely terrific! Thank you to NTMEH for organising. Benton Dene Primary Year5BDP

Well done to the #schools who took part in our spring sing PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay fabulous job New York Primary School Shiremoor Primary St Bart's C of E Primary School Benton Dene Primary Appletree Gardens Westmoor Primary Marine Park First School Coquet Park First School Carville Primary Hadrian Park Percy Main Primary Greenfields Community Primary School

Wishing you a very Happy Easter! Most pupils opted for a paper copy of the Easter revision materials and are bringing them home today. For those that prefer it, they are available on Seesaw and on our school website. 10 mins a day, for 10 days to stay fresh! Benton Dene Primary #SATs

The Y6 classes are bristling with energy as our engineers design and build their model bridges. Watch this space for the initial tests next week! #stem #ice Benton Dene Primary

Our prototype bridges fared much better than we thought…some holding a load of over 2kg. Foundations and support are the key! #STEM #civilengineering Benton Dene Primary

STEM in action: our truss bridges are taking shape…but what load will they carry? #STEM #civilengineering Benton Dene Primary

Some fresh air for Year 6 - much needed this week after lots of hard work! #satsnoproblem Benton Dene Primary

Ice creams to celebrate the end of our exam week! Well-deserved….and delicious! #satsnoproblem Benton Dene Primary

Making the perfect cup of tea in our Food Tech this afternoon was a treat! Benton Dene Primary

It’s a big Goodbye and Good Luck to our class of 2024! Have a lovely Summer, everyone! Benton Dene Primary