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Community Art Project

Tue 31 Mar 2015

We had a fabulous day with children, parents,grandparents and friends from the community creating amazing artwork for Longbenton Metro Station. The artwork is going to be scanned to create large panels which will be used to brighten up the boards in the station. We are really thrilled that Nexus have chosen Balliol . It will be lovely for those who participated to see their work on public display for a long period of time. Watch this space for further details and the date when the finished panels go on display. Exciting stuff!!!

Dukeshouse Wood Adventure

Sun 29 Mar 2015

Phew! 33 very tired, happy people returned from a fabulous weekend at Dukeshouse Wood near Hexham today. Thirty excited children were accompanied by Mrs Downes, Mrs Whitehead and Mr Longstaff. All the children were brave, resilient, smart and worked really collaboratively. The staff saw so many new talents and skills and were , at times, "blown away" by the determination and tenacity of Balliol children. Every single child did something amazing. We saw some astonishing climbing with children balancing on beams over 50 feet high, incredible problem solving and a healthy competitive spirit. Hmmm - need to start planning for next year!

HOUSE!!! Chocolate Bingo Night -

Tue 24 Mar 2015

Mrs Downes may need to brush up her Bingo caller technique but despite that we had a lovely, fun Family Bingo Night. Organised by our F@B group to raise vital funds for trips and adventures, familes were able to stock up on lots of choco;ate ready for Easter We are always looking for new members so please come along to the next meeting to see what is planned for future events - all parents/carers are very welcome.

Northtyneside Vocal Celebration

Mon 23 Mar 2015

Balliol Choir along with Miss O Sullivan, Mrs Whitehead and Mrs Downes had a wonderful evening at Whitley Bay Playhouse. The choir's performance was amazing and we are incredibly proud of them. They were so confident, professional and most importantly their singing was just beautiful. Our soloists Megan and Patricia sang like professionals infront of a masssive audience. We were so pleased to have lots of parents, grandparents and siblings at the show to support us. A great night.