Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Hello everyone, 

Once again another busy week here at FMPS!

This week was Lydia's time to shine and she proudly presented all of her swimming certificates! Lydia talked to us all about her lessons and the time it has taken her to learn. She couldn't wait to share some tips and tricks with the rest of the class to help everyone with their swimming lessons! 

Year 3 and 4 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Maame's Time to Shine - Maame delighted us all during her Time to Shine this week when she read a poem about flowers to us. We loved the images she created and the confidence she demonstrated when answering our questions about her passion for poetry writing. Using the advice given to us by author Mel Taylor-Bassent in the live session yesterday, we acted as mini-editors for Maame and made some suggestions for her final draft. We look forward to reading your final version, which we will add to our class poetry book, Maame!

Year 3 and 4 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Dalia’s Time to Shine, This week Dalia showed us some of her lovely pieces of art she's created by using colours stickers. Very artistic!

Year 3 and 4 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Live Author Talk, Tigers Class took part in a live author talk with Mel Taylor-Bessent, the author of Race to Adventure Island and The Christmas Carols books. She shared lots of interesting information about the writing process, explained why she loves to write and answered lots of our questions. Mel told us that we are already authors ourselves – we just need to use our imaginations!

You can find the link to her YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@writeforfunwithMTB, and she has lots of free Christmas Carols resources on her website: www.meltaylorbessent.com.

Year 3 and 4 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Beowulf Battle Cry - Year 6 performed their motivational speeches as though they were Beowulf speaking to his warriors before entering a cave to face a dragon. Those who performed had the rest of the class ready to face the dragon.  

Year 5 and 6 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Our Shiny Reader in Ladybird Class on Friday 28^th November chose to share 'Superworm'. She explained that this was her favourite book since the main character (the worm) is very strong, therefore helps others! A very well done. 

Please click the link below to see what fun our Reception children have been having this week!

Reception Class Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Year 5 have been developing their speaking and listening skills this week, taking on the role of some fierce Anglo Saxons and Vikings. We drafted questions that we'd like to ask Harold Godwinson, Harold Hadrada and William of Normandy in 1066. Today we used hot seating to bring this to life which allowed us to create more empathy towards these characters and deepen our understanding of the story, 'Anglo Saxon Boy'. 

Year 5 and 6 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Last week we created textured printing plates using a range of resources (pasta, rice, bubble wrap and more). This week we were able to paint over the top of the materials and print them into our sketchbook to create our backgrounds for our art work. 

Year 5 and 6 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Please click the link below to see what Nursery have been doing this week!

Nursery Photos 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Reminders

·         Monday 1st to Thursday 5th December - Last week of clubs for this term

·         Tuesday 2^nd December – KS2 Pupils who wish to perform in our school Christmas assembly (pupils only) to bring in instruments and music for a practise today

 I hope you have a lovely weekend. 

Mrs Smith

Headteacher

Hello everyone, 

It’s been a very snowy and busy week here at FMPS!

Thank you to everyone who donated to Children in need last week we raised an amazing - £484.06

Fun in the snow this week for Grasshoppers! We loved feeling the cold ice on our hands, listening to the crunch under our feet and watching the snow fall. A lot of fun was had throwing snow balls, building snowmen and exploring the seasonal changes.

Grasshoppers | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

This week in Pandas for our 'Time to Shine' Matthew shared with us one of his favourite hobbies, rock climbing! Matthew attends his sessions at Durham Climbing Centre. Matthew explained what each different skill was that he has learnt and demonstrated how to do them including overhang, project climb and dyno! Matthew explained how he always likes to challenge himself. Thank you, Matthew, you are super brave! - Miss Robson/Pandas

Year 3 and 4 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Year 4 toughly enjoyed learning about the different types of rock formations!

Year 3 and 4 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Year 5 Science, we used playdoh to represent the planets of our solar system and worked hard to measure their distance from the sun. 

Year 5 and 6 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Year 5 Computing the children loved sharing their Scratch quizzes with each other. They planned, designed and created a quiz on a topic of their choice. 

Year 5 and 6 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Year 5 and 6 really enjoyed last weeks Curling session- especially the tournament at the end! 

Year 5 and 6 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

This week we have been learning about memories. The children have loved hearing stories written by their special grown ups, looking at photographs, baby clothing and tiny shoes. Thank you to all who have joined in so far. I mentioned to the children that we will continue this next week for anybody who would still like to take part. 

KS1 Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Year 1 and 2 had great fun making up a routine in our dance lesson.  Last week we came up with ideas for how a car might move and this week a train! We worked in partners and then groups of 4 and then presented our routine to the class!

KS1 Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Please click the link to view what fun nursery have been having this week.

Nursery Photos 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

I hope you have a lovely weekend. 

Mrs Smith

Headteacher

Hello everyone, 

It’s been another busy week here at FMPS!

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Poppy appeal we raised a huge - £604.66

In Pandas it was Elia's 'Time to Shine', Elia kindly shared with her friends some pictures and a video of her cheerleading lessons. All the children in Pandas had lot's of questions! We were so impressed with how brave and strong Elia is! Thank you for sharing one of your favourite hobbies with us!

Year 3 and 4 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

William's Time to Shine provided us with the perfect opportunity to honour and pay tribute to those who selflessly served their countries, protecting our freedom and values this Remembrance Day. William told us all about the Remembrance Parade he took part in with the Scouts and explained why we observe this special memorial day. He also shared information about his great-grandad, who joined the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He was a photographer and flew to countries such as Jordan to perform military reconnaissance. We loved seeing the photograph of the Spitfire he made out of a sixpence back at his base! Thank you so much for helping us to remember the bravery and courage of those who sacrificed so much for us, William. 

Year 3 and 4 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

ECO2 COP30 International Schools Conference This year’s COP30 summit is currently taking place in Belém, Brazil with a key focus on “uniting for our forests.” Today, Tigers were part of a conference focusing on the importance of creating and protecting trees and forests around the world, and their role in helping combat climate change. Children had the opportunity to ask an expert panel questions, share their thoughts and feelings and hear an update on how the COP30 talks were progressing from a climate scientist attending the summit himself. 

Year 3 and 4 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

This week in art, Year 6 have been learning to understand and explore decision making in creative processes. The children were able to discuss the choices an artist makes and then used a range of media to create a drawing. 

Year 5 and 6 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

It was Ulysse's time to shine today.  He was really excited to share his favourite book with us.  The book was called Little Red Gingerbread.  We couldn't wait to hear it because it had characters in that we already knew about.  Ulysse told us it was his favourite book because Little Red Gingerbread was eaten at the end! Well done Ulysse,  we loved hearing your story.

On Friday 14th November, Seb was our Shiny Reader in Ladybird Class.  He presented 'There's a Dragon in your Book' by Tom Fletcher. Seb explained how this book is his favourite to read at home because it has a dragon as the main character and by the end of the story, there are lots and lots of dragons! Brilliant presenting, Seb. 

Reception Class Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Year 1 and 2 have been busy in History working on a time line of their life.

KS1 Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School 

In RE this week Year 1 and 2 have been learning about the three gift Jesus received when he was born.

KS1 Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Please click the link to view what fun nursery have been having this week.

Nursery Photos 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

 Reminders

• ·         Thursday 20^th November - Y5 Basketball afternoon at New Collage Durham the children will be walking.

 I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 

Mrs Smith

Headteacher

Hello everyone, 

It’s been a very busy week here at FMPS!

Congratulations to our choir who have got though to the next round of the Durham Music service primary school choir competition well done! The competition is only Year 2 – Year 6.

Year 3/4 took part in a come dance with me festival to learn some new dance styles, they had so much fun!

Year 3 and 4 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Ibrahim’s Time to Shine - Ibrahim presented an amazingly animated presentation all about him telling his classmates more about him - what he enjoys and his pet Loki! Well done Ibrahim, great work!

Rosa’s Time to Shine - Rosa presented some medals that she has won at a recent competition. Well done! 

Sienna had her time to shine today and she showed us her new, amazing sticker stamper. We were all amazed at the cool stickers that it had!

Tyler's amazing Time to Shine about his summer holiday cruise around the Mediterranean made us all wish we could jump on board the Ariva! He told us some impressive facts about the cruise liner, the activities you could take part in whilst sailing and showed us photographs of the places he visited, including his favourite location, Barcelona. The highlight of his presentation was when he showed us his very smart outfit for formal dining night along with the treats left for him by room service. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us, Tyler!

This week in Panda's for our 'Time to Shine', Laya shared with our class her passions including dancing and Jiu Jitsu. Laya shared photo's from her competitions and the other children had lot's of questions! Thank you, Laya! 

Year 3 and 4 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Year 6 have enjoyed a morning of Lego computing. The children warmed up their Lego fingers and built a Lego buggy. Once their buggy was complete, in their pairs they coded the buggy using the Lego software on an iPad. They were able to instruct the buggy to move forwards and backwards. After this they coded their buggies to make sounds, react and respond to colours and also added a light cube and made different patterns. Such an enjoyable session for Year 6. 

Year 5 and 6 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Roham shared his favourite story 'Spot's Spooky Fun'. Spot needs to decide what to dress up as for his Halloween party with all his friends. Thank you for sharing so confidently,Roham!

Reception Class Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Year 2 had a great time at the Fundamentals Movement festival on Thursday 6^th November!  We took part in a wide range of activities such as throwing and catching, team games, dancing, new age kurling and balancing games!  Everyone represented the school impeccably and lots of sun was had by all!

PE Lesson Photos | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

The children in KS2 thoroughly enjoyed meeting Hannah Gold!

English Lesson Photos | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Please click the link to view what fun nursery have been having this week.

Nursery Photos 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Reminders

·         Friday 14th November - Children in Need – wear pyjamas or spotty or both! – Whole school 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 

Mrs Smith

Headteacher