We have had a fantastic first day and night! We have taken part in a range of activities such as; canoeing, dungeons and caving.
Just had breakfast and off for another action packed day!
We would like to say a big THANK YOU! to everyone who kindly donated food towards our Harvest Festival.
Your generosity is very much appreciated, especially as times are difficult for most at the moment.
All of the donations will go to Hope and Hospitality to help families who are struggling in the local area.
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.’
Take the kids for free, all day, every day– Metro offer
Tyne and Wear Metro are excited to announce that their Take the Kids for Free offer has been extended permanently, making Metro travel even more affordable.
Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel anywhere on the Metro or Shields Ferry for free, if they are with a fare-paying adult.
We hope this offer will encourage families to explore new places and spend more quality time together.
For more information please visit:
Team Teach are providing My Family Coach, this is a free resources and classes for parents and carers providing support for everyday problems that parents face. As part of this they run free classes for parents.
The site is free to sign up to and 99% of the content is free, including the classes.
If you are interested in this resource please click the link below
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:
- Cognitive – companionship with a dog stimulates memory, problem-solving and game-playing
- Social – a dog provides a positive mutual topic for discussion, encourages responsibility, wellbeing and focused interaction with others
- Emotional – a school dog improves self-esteem, acceptance from others and lifts moods, often provoking laughter and fun. Dogs can also teach compassion and respect for other living things as well as relieving anxiety
- Physical – interaction with a furry friend reduces blood pressure, provides tactile stimulation, assists with pain management, gives motivation to move, walk and stimulates the senses
- Environmental – a dog in a school increases the sense of a family environment, with all of the above benefits continuing long after the school day is over.
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….
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- Y3D
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- Y6 busy making bird houses
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- Bearded ladies from y6
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- Y6 busy making bird houses
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- Wow! What a creative style.
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- Year 5
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- Year 4/5
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- Year 4
9am until 9pm opening hours for South Tyneside Urgent Care for Children service
With effect from Monday 7 March, the nurse-led service at South Tyneside District Hospital will be open every day from 9am until 9pm. The temporary change has been necessary due to unforeseen staffing challenges. Parents are being reassured that the service will continue to be available for 12 hours every day to see and treat the vast majority of children who attend hospital with urgent, but not life threatening, problems.
The temporary change means the service will open one hour later at 9am (instead of 8am) and close one hour earlier each day at 9pm (instead of 10pm).
