Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Hello everyone,

We’ve had a very busy week at FMPS! Thank you to everyone who came to the Christmas Shows -  the children did a brilliant job! 

All of the Key Stage 2 children had a wonderful time at the Pantomime on Wednesday at The Gala Theatre.

Elsie's Time to Shine - Elsie produced a fantastic poster to support her presentation about her much loved and extremely cute pet hedgehog, Frank. We loved hearing about the games she used to play with him, and we were all surprised to hear his favourite food was chicken! Thank you for sharing with us today, Elsie. 

Mazin's Time to Shine -Mazin brought in a 'Man of the Match' trophy and a medal to talk to us about his amazing achievements in football. Could Mazin be the next Messi? We are all sure he could be if he keeps up the fantastic effort. Well done, Mazin!

Year 3 and 4 Gallery 2024-2025 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School 

Reminders for next week:

• Monday 16th December - Christmas Lunch and children can wear a Christmas jumper
• Tuesday 17th December - Year 6 Christmas performance - Lower Hall at 1.15pm
• Wednesday 18th December - KS1 and Early Years Christmas parties - children in Early Years and KS1 to wear party clothes
• Thursday 19th December - Music Service Christmas Concert for all children in the Upper Hall - then Toys can be brought into school - Last day of term.
• Return to school on Monday 6th January 2025

https://www.framprimary.durham.sch.uk/curiculum/curriculum-content/music/music-lesson-photos

Tours for 2025 Prospective parents for Reception September 2025

Monday 14th January 2024 – 9:15am 

Tours last approximately 1 hour and there is no need to book just come to Main Reception on the day.

Hope you have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Smith

Headteacher

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Hello everyone,

Another busy week at FMPS with all of the Christmas preparations. We cannot wait for you all the see the Christmas shows next week.

On Monday we had a Christmas music assembly by the students, please click the link to view the photos all  the children played beautifully.

https://www.framprimary.durham.sch.uk/curiculum/curriculum-content/music/music-lesson-photos

Reminders for next week:

·         Monday - Maths Café for parents of Jaguars at 9.10am

Reception Christmas songs for parents – 1.15pm

·         Tuesday - Year 1 & 2 Christmas songs for parents – 1.15pm

·         Wednesday – Nursery Christmas songs for parents

Y3, 4, 5 and 6 Christmas Pantomime trip to Gala Theatre

·         Thursday – Year 5 Christmas songs for parents – 1.15pm

·         Friday – Year 3 & 4 Christmas songs for parents – 1.15pm

Tours for 2025 Prospective parents for Reception September 2025

Monday 14th January 2024 – 9:15am 

Tours last approximately 1 hour and there is no need to book just come to main reception on the day

Hope you have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Smith

Headteacher

This Headteachers blog is also available on the website with the translation tool.

Hello everyone,

I hope you’ve all had a lovely week, we’ve been busy at FMPS starting rehearsals for our Christmas shows!

Mila's Time to Shine Mila brought in her sketchpad and showed the class a variety of artwork which she has created. For example, she created an amazing imaginary creature by building it from parts of different fantasy creatures and animals.

https://www.framprimary.durham.sch.uk/our-classes/year-3-year-4-pandas-tigers-orangutans/year-3-and-4-gallery-2024-2025

Computing in Jaguars class have been creating 3D animations. First, we discussed the improvements in animation from 1990 to now.  Then made a plan of key events linked to an online safety scenario. Using the Plotagon app, children have successfully created their own characters, changed the scene and added voice recordings. Next  week,  we will add sound effects and actions to the animation before sharing them with the class. 

https://www.framprimary.durham.sch.uk/our-classes/year-5-year-6-llamas-toucans-jaguars-and-turtles/year-5-and-6-gallery-20242025

Maths café The Llamas and their parents took part in the maths cafe this week. Tackling maths challenges based on money, time, place value and shape. The children enjoyed the activities and a big thank you to the parents for coming along.

https://www.framprimary.durham.sch.uk/our-classes/year-5-year-6-llamas-toucans-jaguars-and-turtles/year-5-and-6-gallery-20242025

Reminders –

·         There are no after school clubs.

·         Monday 2^nd December Toucans Class - Maths café for parents/carers from Llamas class this morning – 9:10am until approx. 10:50am in the Upper Hall. Parents/carers will have the opportunity to carry out maths activities together with their child. One adult per family please and siblings are unable to attend.

·         Don’t forget nursery to Year 5 Christmas shows will be recorded on Wednesday 4^th December. Please ensure your child is wearing or bring in the items requested in to school for the recording.

Tours for 2025 Prospective parents for Reception September 2025

Friday 6th December 2024 – 9:45am

Monday 14th January 2024 – 9:15am 

Tours last approximately 1 hour and there is no need to book just come to main reception on the day

Hope you have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Smith

Headteacher

This Headteachers blog is also available on the website with the translation tool.

Hello everyone,

Well its been another busy week at FMPS!

Turtles Maths Café, Turtles had a lovely morning with some of our families, using our mathematical thinking to solve problems, including the extra tough challenge! The problems encouraged children to use lots of skills such as working systematically, conjecturing and generalising, trial and improvement as well as visualising. 

Maths Lesson Photos | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

This week, Reception have been exploring energy through electricity. We spoke about the items in our homes and classroom which were powder by electricity; there were many! The children then took their knowledge into provision by explore different equipment which are powered by electricity/batteries, as well at non-electrical appliance/resources. The children were brilliant at categorising the items into electrical and non-electrical.

Reception Class Gallery 2024-2025 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Year 6 took part in the COP conference hosted by OASES. The children found out what COP is and the importance of it. The class took part in discussions adding their points which can be seen above, for questions such as; what are our thoughts about climate change, what do we think we could do to improve it and what we could do ourselves to help climate change. The conference had a number of videos about what other countries are doing to combat climate change and we heard from Baku where COP29 has been happening about what key points were being discussed.

Year 5 and 6 Gallery 2024 -2025 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Llamas enjoyed the opportunity to work with the Tin Arts group company linking science with dance. Focusing on the theme of Space, they developed dance moves to represent the planets and other elements of dance including partner work. They then watched a fabulous performance choreographed and performed by members of the company. Within it, the dancer incorporated moves (which the children had practised in the first part) and much more. The children were mesmerised! 
Afterwards, the children had the opportunity to sit down and pose questions to the choreographer and science expert. The whole session was very much enjoyed.

Year 5 and 6 Gallery 2024 -2025 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

This week, Llamas and some Y5s stepped into the kitchen to make their own 3 course meal. They started with a red pepper soup with varying levels of spice. For mains they served up a no yeast pizza and finally for dessert they made 'Yummy golden syrup flapjacks'. The class then scored each dish out of 5 with the winners being announced in a few weeks. 

Year 5 and 6 Gallery 2024 -2025 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Some of the Grasshoppers have had a great morning at Trinity School and Sports College, where they competed in teams and played Boccia and New Age Curling. They showed great resilience, skills and team work.  A few games were won by them and they were great supporters for others. Mrs Moss even got a chance to have a go competing in the teachers team.

Grasshoppers | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Reminders –

·         Next week is last week of after school clubs.

·         Monday 25^th November am Llamas Class - Maths café for parents/carers from Llamas class this morning – 9:10am until approx. 10:50am in the Upper Hall. Parents/carers will have the opportunity to carry out maths activities together with their child. One adult per family please and siblings are unable to attend.

Tours for 2025 Prospective parents for Reception September 2025

Friday 6th December 2024 – 9:45am

Monday 14th January 2024 – 9:15am 

Tours last approximately 1 hour and there is no need to book just come to main reception on the day

Hope you have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Smith

Headteacher

This Headteachers blog is also available on the website with the translation tool.