At the Healthy Schools Awards on 13th July, Counsellor Joan Atkinson (Deputy Leader at South Tyneside Council), said: ‘Laygate Community School staff shine at modelling healthy lifestyles for their students, promoting positive relationships and meaningful interactions. There is an environment of mutual respect evident between teachers and pupils, and children feel safe and confident to raise any issues.’
The winning pictures of the Commonwealth Games Competition – to design your own mascot.
All of the winners below received a Commonwealth Games Mascot soft toy.
Well Done to everyone who took part.
Keepmoat Homes have kindly donated 40 new hi viz jackets to school.
Thank You! from everyone at Laygate Community School.
Reggie came to meet the children at Laygate today and what a welcome he received!
Reggie is a 13 week old cavapoo owned by Mrs King. He will be coming into school regularly as a therapy dog to spread happiness and good vibes around the school. 
What are the benefits of having a school dog?
Therapy dogs have been working in UK schools for the past five years but have been commonplace in schools in the US and Australia for many years. Research studies have shown the benefits of therapy dogs in schools which include:
What an effort from the children (and parents who took on the job of creative stylist) for Comic Relief’s Crazy Hair day! Here are some photos of the crazy, creative dos….
To celebrate Chinese New Year on the 1st February 2022, the children from KS1 and KS2 took part in a Chinese Ribbon dance workshop.
Chinese ribbon dancing is a traditional art form that originates in ancient China and has been performed for over 1000 years. Using sharp, rhythmic movements and long colorful ribbons dancers perform to traditional Chinese music. The people of the Han dynasty created and performed the ribbon dance in gratitude and honor. The ribbons symbolise the sleeve of the hero who saved a Han Dynasty emperor from an assassin by using the silk from his sleeve to block the sword.
Year 3:
Year 4/5
Year 6
Our fantastic, talented children from LKS2 and UKS2 have been practicing hard to learn a range of songs and dances for their Christmas performance. We can guarantee you will be awe-struck by their amazing singing voices and adept dance moves. We hope you enjoy.
The KS2 team.
Below- full video (lower quality)
Below- links to the video split into two parts (improved quality)
The children from year 1, year 1/2 and year 2 have been working hard learning songs and actions the last couple of weeks to bring to you an amazing and memorable Christmas production. Be prepared to be filled with pride by the wonderful performance below. We hope you enjoy.
The KS1 team.
Our wonderful, talented children from nursery and reception have been working hard to learn songs, dances and Makaton signs to bring you an amazing Christmas Nativity performance. Please watch the video below. I’m sure you’ll be as proud and as blown away as we are! We hope you enjoy.
The Early Years Team.
