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      <title>Thorney Close Primary School News</title>
      <description>News from the Thorney Close Primary School website</description>
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      <copyright>Copyright: (C) Thorney Close Primary School 2026</copyright>
      <lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:11:43 GMT</lastBuildDate>
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        <title>Climbing Club</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce the launch of a brand new after-school club&amp;amp;mdash;our Climbing Club!]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Gamers</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our Year 6 children who have been consistently completing and bringing their homework into school recently enjoyed a well-deserved reward afternoon at the Esports Centre in Sunderland.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-6-Gamers</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Silver Birch Primary School - March Update</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We&#39;re really pleased to share another update on our new school build. Work is progressing well, and it&#39;s lovely to see everything starting to come together, with key areas taking shape as we move closer to a school our whole community can be proud of.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Silver-Birch-Primary-School-March-Update</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Silver Birch Primary Parents&#39; Information Meeting</title>
        <description><![CDATA[New School Parents&#39; Information Meeting &amp;amp;ndash; Join Us!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Silver-Birch-Primary-Parents-Information-Meeting</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World Book Day  - Thursday 5th March 2026</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance - Thank you</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We&#39;re pleased to let you know that our school attendance has increased from 93% to 93.4% in just the first half term!]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Parents&#39; Evening</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Parents&#39; Evenings &amp;amp;ndash; 16th &amp;amp;amp; 18th February]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance Stars</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have introduced new attendance displays across the school to reinforce our high expectations for attendance and punctuality. The displays clearly show each class&#39;s weekly attendance and celebrate those classes achieving attendance rewards. This forms part of our ongoing work to promote good attendance, support pupils&#39; wellbeing, and ensure that all pupils benefit fully from their learning time in school.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Pyjama Party</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance News 9.1.26</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have enjoyed a lovely first four days back at school, despite the challenging weather.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Northumbria Police - Private E Scooter Leaflet</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Silver Birch is taking root</title>
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        <link>https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/article/36386/Silver-Birch-is-taking-root</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>&amp;#163;704.34 Raised for Children in Need</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had a truly fantastic day in school supporting Children in Need, and we are delighted to share that together we raised an amazing &amp;#163;704.34!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/704-34-Raised-for-Children-in-Need</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Christmas  Dates</title>
        <description><![CDATA[&amp;#127876; Christmas Activities, Events &amp;amp; Trips 2025! &amp;#127876;
 We are very excited to share all the wonderful festive activities we have planned. Further details will be sent out over the coming weeks.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Look at Silver Birch Primary School Taking Shape</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>&amp;quot;In Our School, You Matter - Every Day!&amp;quot;</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are starting to get excited about the run-up to Christmas and all the lovely activities we have planned. We would like to say a big thank you for supporting your children to attend school and engage so well with their learning. We know that this reflects the value our families place on children learning in school every day. We are looking forward to continuing to work together, to support best attendance and learning.At Thorney Close Primary School, we want and expect our pupils to attend school every day, unless they are not well enough to.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Children in Need - 14th November 2025</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The School Council invites all children to take part in a Toy Swap Sale! If your child has any toys they no longer play with, please send them in to be sold at school, with all proceeds going to Children in Need 2025.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Children-in-Need-14th-November-2025</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Poppy Appeal 2025</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Remembrance Day poppies and other items are now available to support this year&amp;#8217;s appeal. The items will be available to purchase on the playgrounds during break and lunch until the appeal concludes.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Poppy-Appeal-2025</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>New School Build Update &amp;#8211; October 2025</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We&amp;#8217;re excited to share the latest photos from the construction of our new school site. As you can see, our future home is coming together nicely!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/New-School-Build-Update-October-2025</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance News - 10th October 2025</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We set a clear expectation: every child should aim for at least 96% attendance&amp;#8212;that&amp;#8217;s no more than 8 days off per year.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-News-10th-October-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly School Catch-Up - 10.9.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week, we&amp;#8217;re celebrating the incredible effort, kindness, and hard work shown by our Stars of the Week. A special shoutout to a Effie for her wonderful handwriting, truly setting the standard for us all!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-School-Catch-Up-10-9-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>30-Hour Funded Childcare &amp;#8211; Starting After October Half Term</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are pleased to confirm that from after the October half term, we will be offering 30 hours of funded childcare for eligible families.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/30-Hour-Funded-Childcare-Starting-After-October-Ha</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly School Catch-Up - 3.10.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It&#39;s been another busy and exciting week in school!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-School-Catch-Up-3-10-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Roker Pier</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Despite the wet weather, Oak Class had a wonderful trip in the school minibus to visit the newly reopened Roker Pier following its restoration.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Eden Camp</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The school minibuses had their first big outing of the year as Year 6 travelled to Eden Camp in North Yorkshire. The children have been studying &#39;Goodnight Mister Tom&#39; in class and learning about World War Two, so the visit was a perfect opportunity to bring their learning to life.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Eden-Camp</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Parents&#39; Evening</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Parents&#39; Evening &amp;#8211; 13th &amp;amp; 14th October]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly School Catch-Up - 26.9.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[A big well done to our Stars of the Week, who were celebrated in assembly today for their fantastic effort, kindness, and enthusiasm &amp;#8212; we&amp;#8217;re so proud of you all!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-School-Catch-Up-26-9-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Admission to Reception 2026</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>MacMillan Coffee Morning</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Friday 26th September, we will be hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning. From 8:30am, cakes and drinks will be on sale at the front of the school near the main entrance.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/MacMillan-Coffee-Morning-23092025082508</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly School Catch-Up - 12.9.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our celebration assembly this week was full of smiles and excitement!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-School-Catch-Up-12-9-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Wraparound Care</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our Early Birds and Night Owls Wraparound clubs are available for families who may need childcare outside the normal school day]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Wraparound-Care</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly School Catch-Up - 5.9.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our first couple of days back at school have been delightful. We&amp;#8217;ve started each morning with an assembly, and today we were especially pleased to have our new Reception children join us for the first time.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-School-Catch-Up-5-9-25</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Wake up Wednesday News - 3.9.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week&amp;#8217;s #WakeUpWednesday guide shares helpful tips to support children, parents, and carers as they return to school for the new academic year.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Wake-up-Wednesday-News-3-9-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Thank You</title>
        <description><![CDATA[As we come to the end of another school year&amp;#8212;and for some, their very last day at Thorney Close Primary &amp;#8212; we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Thank-You</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Seedlings and Saplings Family Fun Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Please join us]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 27.6.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done, Cedar Class, for achieving an impressive 98.5% attendance this week! Keep up the great work!]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>School Meals - New Menu and Information</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Here&amp;#8217;s a first look at our exciting new menu for the upcoming academic year, starting in September 2025.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/School-Meals-New-Menu-and-Information</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Term Dates 2025/2026</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Below are the term dates for the next academic year 2025/26. The school year will begin for all children on Thursday, 4th September 2025.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Term-Dates-2025-2026-23062025084246</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 20.6.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, we&#39;re disappointed with our overall school attendance figure this week, as it falls below our expected standard. However, well done to Spruce and Hazel classes, who met or exceeded our 96% target&amp;amp;mdash;great effort!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-20-6-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sun Safe</title>
        <description><![CDATA[As we head into the sunnier months and enjoy the sunshine, we kindly remind you to apply sunscreen to your child before they come to school. If your child has a sun hat or cap, please ensure they bring it with them. We&amp;#8217;ll make sure they have access to plenty of drinks to keep them hydrated throughout the day.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Disney!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today, the Year 5 and 6 children on the Paris residential are heading to Disneyland! They&amp;#8217;re full of excitement and can&amp;#8217;t wait to explore the park and enjoy the thrilling rides.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Disney</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>We have arrived in Paris!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We&amp;#8217;ve arrived in Paris and are excited to start exploring this amazing city!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/We-have-arrived-in-Paris</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sports Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Sports Day is coming up on Friday, 4th July! Reception and Key Stage 1 will enjoy their events in the morning from 9:30am to 11:30am. Key Stage 2 will have their Sports Day in the afternoon from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Sports-Day-18062025102835</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 23.5.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week, attendance across most of the school has been excellent, with many classes exceeding our target of 96%. This is a fantastic achievement for the final week of the half term.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-23-5-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Family Open Day</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Musical Showcase</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had a wonderful day in school showcasing our musical talents through the songs we&amp;amp;rsquo;ve been learning this term with Jen. It was a fantastic opportunity for the children to perform, and we were thrilled to see so many parents attend the concert and support them. Thank you for helping make it such a special occasion!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Musical-Showcase-23052025125003</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Football Match</title>
        <description><![CDATA[A huge well done to the girls&#39; football team on their first competitive match last night! The team played brilliantly and gained valuable experience on the pitch. They were incredibly unlucky not to score more goals, but it was a fantastic performance all around!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Football-Match</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 16.5.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Attendance has been really good this week &amp;#8212; well done to the Year 6 classes for achieving 100%! There&amp;#8217;s just one more week to go before the half-term break, so let&amp;#8217;s make it another fabulous week!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-16-5-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Steph McGovern loves our school!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Steph McGovern recently visited our school for breakfast. She had a fantastic time and created a lovely video capturing her experience.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Steph-McGovern-loves-our-school</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Deaf Awareness Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week, we celebrated Deaf Awareness Week across the school. The children engaged in a variety of activities designed to deepen their understanding of the Deaf community and promote inclusive communication.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Deaf-Awareness-Week-09052025132551</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Musical Showcase</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Thursday, 22nd May 2025, we will be hosting a special day to celebrate our musical talents. Each class will perform at different times throughout the day&amp;#8212;please refer to the poster below for the full schedule.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Musical-Showcase</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>VE Day - 80</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a wonderful red, white and blue-themed celebration.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/VE-Day-80</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 2.5.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[A huge well done to Mrs Hownam&#39;s Hazel class for achieving 100% attendance this week!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-2-5-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Introducing Arbor</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We&amp;#8217;re pleased to let you know that we&amp;#8217;ve recently upgraded our school system to a new platform called Arbor. This system is designed to make it easier for you to stay informed and involved in your child&amp;#8217;s school life, while also improving communication between home and school.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Introducing-Arbor</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 4.4.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The picture displays this week&#39;s attendance, which has unfortunately declined compared to last week. With just one more week remaining before the Easter break, it would be wonderful if we could reach 96% attendance for the week.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-4-4-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Secret Garden Adventure!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our Nursery class (Saplings) had a wonderful time visiting the secret garden at Doxford Park, just a mile from the school. The garden and park are the perfect spot for a spontaneous adventure. 33 children enjoyed their first ride on the minibus, exploring the garden, admiring the flowers, looking for insects, listening to the birds, and some even claimed to have spotted a fairy!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Secret-Garden-Adventure</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Angel of the North</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 6 children have been working incredibly hard this morning on their Maths in preparation for the SATs. Just before lunch, we took a group of them on a quick 45-minute round trip to the Angel of the North as a well-deserved break.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Angel-of-the-North</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Penshaw Monument and Herrington Park</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The weather has been lovely this week, so we decided to take full advantage of it by hopping on the school minibus to explore our local area. Just a short drive from the school, we visited Penshaw Monument and Herrington Country Park.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Penshaw-Monument-and-Herrington-Park</link>
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        <title>Attendance 28.3.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The picture displays this week&#39;s school attendance. With two full weeks left before the Easter break, we hope to achieve attendance above 96% in both weeks to help boost our overall attendance for the school year.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-28-3-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>80s Red Nose Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had an amazing time this Red Nose Day, raising a fantastic &amp;amp;pound;480 for this wonderful charity. The theme was the 80s, and the children&amp;amp;rsquo;s costumes were incredible, with staff getting into the spirit as well! We had a retro disco and karaoke, with the children learning the moves to some classic 80s novelty dances like Agadoo and the Birdie Dance. I hope you enjoy the photos and videos below!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/80s-Red-Nose-Day</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Red Nose Day 2025</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The school council has been busy baking cakes for Red Nose Day! We will be selling them from 8:30am on Friday, 21st March 2025 to raise funds for this fantastic charity.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Red-Nose-Day-2025</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Get Ready for an 80&#39;s Red Nose Day!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Friday, 21st March, 2025]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Get-Ready-for-an-80-s-Red-Nose-Day</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 7.3.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It&#39;s been a great first week back for attendance, with many classes very close to 100%!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-7-3-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World Book Day - 6th March 2025</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Thursday 6th March is World Book Day
To celebrate this year, we will be dressing up as our favourite book characters. Please note, this is completely optional. The children are welcome to bring in their favourite book too!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/World-Book-Day-6th-March-2025</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 21.2.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our attendance for this week was 95%, with some excellent individual class attendance. A special mention goes to our youngest children in school - Seedlings Class (2 year old provision), who had only one absence this week—their best attendance week ever! Well done, Seedlings!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-21-2-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Maths Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a fantastic day! From TTRS battles to a Multiplication Treasure Hunt with our friends in Poplar Class, we&#39;ve had so much fun! And thank you so much for supporting us with all of those fabulous number themed outfits - creative ideas!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Maths-Day</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Love is Something</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It&#39;s Valentine&#39;s Day today! During Star Assembly, the children sang one of our favorite hymns &#39;Love Is Something If You Give It Away&#39;.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Love-is-Something</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Water Leak - Safety</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The water leak has been repaired. However, additional exploratory work is still required, and the holes from the digging need to be filled. As a result, some areas at the front of the school remain fenced off. Please be cautious when entering the school and avoid the fenced-off areas.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Water-Leak-Safety</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Paris Residential Meeting</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The rearranged Paris residential meeting has been moved to Tuesday, 18th February, at 3:30pm in the main school hall.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Paris-Residential-Meeting</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Maths Everywhere</title>
        <description><![CDATA[To celebrate everyone&#39;s hard work in Maths so far this year, we will be ending this half term (Friday 21st) with activities devoted to all things number!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Maths-Everywhere</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 7.2.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Here is the attendance report for this week.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-7-2-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance Superstars</title>
        <description><![CDATA[A wonderful trip to Herrington Country Park with a group of attendance superstars who have not missed a single day of school this academic year.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-Superstars</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Spring Term Parents&#39; Evening</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our Spring Term parents&#39; evenings are scheduled for, Monday 17th February 2025 and Wednesday 19th February 2025]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Spring-Term-Parents-Evening</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Think Before You Park</title>
        <description><![CDATA[At Thorney Close Primary School, ensuring the safety of our children and families is our top priority. It is essential that children can cross safely in front of the school gates. Therefore, drivers must not use this area as a turning point or a place to pull in, as this puts children at risk.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Think-Before-You-Park</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 31.1.25</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-31-1-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>First Passengers</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today, our new school minibus had its first passengers!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/First-Passengers</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Punctuality</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 17.1.25</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Individual class attendance has been much better this week. Well done to Hazel Class for getting 100% attendance – a fantastic achievement!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-17-1-25</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Book Fair</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Next week we have the Scholastic Book Fair in school. We have a selection of books and stationery to buy.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Book-Fair</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>It&#39;s Christmas!</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/It-s-Christmas</link>
        <media:content url="http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/i/photos/Christmas_06-12-202414-44-48_thumb.JPG" medium="image">
        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Christmas Dates</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Here are some important Christmas dates for your diary.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Christmas-Dates</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Christmas Nativity Performance - Thursday 19th December 2024</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our Christmas Nativity performance will take place on Thursday 19th December 2024.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Christmas-Nativity-Performance-Thursday-19th-Decem</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 26.11.24</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-26-11-24</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sunderland Coffee Mornings - Family Support Services</title>
        <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Sunderland-Coffee-Mornings-Family-Support-Services</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 15.11.24</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our school attendance has improved this week compared to last. We aim to achieve over 96% attendance next week!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-15-11-24</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 8.11.24</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Here is the attendance for this week at school. Although the overall attendance was low at 91.7%, we are happy to share that some individual classes have achieved their highest attendance so far this academic year.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-8-11-24</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Eden Cafe Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, 22nd October, we took our deaf pupils to the Eden Cafe in Sunderland City Centre for lunch, and it was wonderful to be among their first guests. The cafe is run by deaf adults, and our students absolutely loved the experience. It was especially heartwarming to be served by one of our former pupils, who is now 22. The food was delicious.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Eden-Cafe-Visit</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 18.10.24</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done Fir Class - 99.2% attendance!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-18-10-24</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Bikeability</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 had a fantastic time participating in Bikeability this week from Monday to Thursday. They not only developed valuable cycling skills but also gained important knowledge about bike safety and road awareness.

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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Bikeability</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Broom House Farm Autumn Term Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 3 Fir class had a fantastic first visit to Broom House Farm as part of their three trips this academic year.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Broom-House-Farm-Autumn-Term-Visit</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Football Win</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 5/6 football team put on a fantastic performance tonight, securing their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory! Outstanding effort and attitudes all around!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Football-Win</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Flu Vaccine Catch Up Letter</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have been informed that flu catch-up clinics will be held at various locations across the city.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Flu-Vaccine-Catch-Up-Letter</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance 11.10.24</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-11-10-24</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Parents&#39; Evening</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our Autumn Term parents&#39; evenings are scheduled for, Monday 14th October 2024 and Wednesday 16th October 2024]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Parents-Evening-07102024091924</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Admission to Reception  September 2025 - Letter for Parents</title>
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        <link>/Admissions/Reception_Admissions_Letter.pdf</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>School Policy - Earrings and PE</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This is a reminder regarding our uniform policy around piercings and PE lessons.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/School-Policy-Earrings-and-PE</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sunderland League Leaders</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Ten children had an incredible opportunity to visit the Stadium of Light on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, to watch the championship game between Sunderland AFC and Derby County.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Sunderland-League-Leaders</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sportsability</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had a wonderful time during our visit to Sportsability today! The children took part in four activities: rugby, dodgeball, tennis, and boccia. They tried out new sports, worked together as a team, and had a lot of fun!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Sportsability</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>MacMillan Coffee Morning.</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are delighted to share that we raised &amp;pound;236.41 today at the Macmillan Coffee Morning. Thank you for your support of our school in this charity fundraising effort!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Macmillan-Coffee-Morning</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance</title>
        <description><![CDATA[School attendance this week has fallen to 93.5%. Unfortunately, the first fixed penalty notice letters have been issued in accordance with City of Sunderland guidelines. This follows a national directive, which does not permit holidays during term time. Please also note that accumulating five days of unauthorised absences, even if spread over several weeks, within a 10-week period will also lead to a fixed penalty notice. For more information about school attendance, please click on the links below.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Football Team Friendly</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 4 football team played their first game of the new academic year, a friendly match against another local primary school. They had a great time working together as a team, with their attitudes being exceptional throughout.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-4-Football-Team-Friendly</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Amazing first week in school</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It has been an amazing first full week of the academic year! The children have settled in beautifully and have already created some fantastic work.

Attendance has been great, with a whole-school rate of 96.9%. Sycamore class had 100% attendance, with not a single child absent all week! Well Done!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Amazing-first-week-in-school</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Cashpot for Schools</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We&#39;ve got some exciting news to share with you.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Cashpot-for-Schools</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>School Meal Menu</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Here is the link to the updated school menu.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/School-Meal-Menu</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Welcome Back</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The first two days back at school have been really lovely and it has been wonderful to see so many parents and children at the school gates this week.

We have had an excellent start to the new school year with the children looking very smart and they have seemed happy and excited to be back. They have been delighted to see their friends in their new classes and teachers have told me that they have been keen to get on with their new learning.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Welcome-Back-10092024134935</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>London 2024 Residential - Day Two</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our second day of our residential trip was just as eventful as the first. We visited the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum, where we had an amazing time exploring the Wonderlab. We enjoyed a delicious pizza in Trafalgar Square before heading to Shaftesbury Theatre to watch a performance of Mrs. Doubtfire.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/London-2024-Residential-Day-Two</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>London 2024 Residential - Day One</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our three-day school residential in London began with an early start, departing from school at 6am. The children were excited as we boarded the coach, greeted by our lovely driver who set the tone with a fantastic playlist of &#39;cheesy classics&#39; that had both children and staff singing along. Our journey was broken up by a delightful lunch stop near Watford, where everyone stretched their legs and refueled. By 1pm, we arrived in London, ready to embark on our adventure.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/London-2024-Residential-Day-One</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Application Approved</title>
        <description><![CDATA[At a meeting on June 10th, Sunderland City Council&#39;s Planning and Highways Committee approved an application for the construction of our new school build on the site of the former Sunningdale Primary School.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Application-Approved</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Eden Colliery Cup</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Huge congratulations to our Y5/6 football team as they came runners up in the Eden Colliery cup at Hill View. The team were excellent- winning three out of four matches and playing some great football. Well done all!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Eden-Colliery-Cup</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Luminova</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Luminova is an APP recommended by the Healthy Heads team.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Luminova-06062024133137</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Swimming Success</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 6 swimming team had a fabulous morning competing in the local swimming gala. The team showed great teamwork and determination, resulting in an impressive display of swimming skills.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Swimming-Success</link>
        <media:content url="http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/i/photos/2024-06-06T09_36_24Z_thumb.jpg" medium="image">
        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance Fines</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Unauthorised absence from school &amp;#8211; important update about fines.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-Fines</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Athletics Team</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Year 6 athletics team on their outstanding performance in the inter-school competition!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Athletics-Team</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Park fun with Flynn</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Flynn, the school dog had a wonderful time at the park with the Year 6 children as they celebrated the end of their SATs.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Park-fun-with-Flynn</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 SATS</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We would like to congratulate all of our Year 6 pupils on all their hard work during this week&#39;s assessments. We are really proud in the manner with which they have approached this week.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-6-SATS-22052024092435</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Grey to Green</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have received funding from the Royal Horticultural Society to purchase plants for transforming our school from grey to green, as part of a Department for Education initiative.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Grey-to-Green</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Be in to Win!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are trying to improve attendance rates over summer term by organising 2 Attendance Prize Draws. One will be drawn for May half term and one for July end of year.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Be-in-to-Win</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Super Start to Summer Term</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What an amazing first week back it has been. As you can see from the quality of the work in this video, the children have been trying their best in all areas of learning. It was especially pleasing to see the youngest children enjoying the sunshine.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Super-Start-to-Summer-Term</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Happy Sign Language Week!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Happy Sign Language Week!Yesterday, the whole school had an assembly about British Sign Language (BSL). We learnt about the importance of BSL and how it became its own language. We also practiced a lot of signs which was fun to see!We also discussed about the Deaf Flag - each colour represents something:]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Happy-Sign-Language-Week</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sunderland Schools Triathlon</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had an amazing morning at the Sunderland School&#39;s Triathlon, participating in biking, swimming, and running, and having the opportunity to meet the mayor.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Sunderland-Schools-Triathlon</link>
        <media:content url="http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/i/photos/2024-03-11T18_48_04Z_thumb.jpg" medium="image">
        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World Book Day March 2024</title>
        <description><![CDATA[World Book Day/Week was amazing! The children dressed up as their favorite book characters. Thank you to the parents who joined the craft sessions. Your support made the day extra special and showed the importance of reading and community. It was a memorable celebration of books and creativity for everyone involved! Enjoy the photo&#39;s below!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/World-Book-Day-March-2024</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>MMR vaccinations</title>
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        <link>/MMR_NE_Sunderland.pdf</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Red Nose Day 2024</title>
        <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Red-Nose-Day-2024</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World Book Day 2024</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/World-Book-Day-2024</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Let&#39;s go fly a kite</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We&#39;ve been learning the song &quot;Let&#39;s Go Fly a Kite&quot; in our singing assembly, so we decided to purchase some kites and fly them ourselves.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Let-s-go-fly-a-kite</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>What parents need to know about WhatsApp</title>
        <description><![CDATA[&#39;What parents need to know about WhatsApp&#39; guide to help keep your child safe online]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/What-parents-need-to-know-about-WhatsApp</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Climate Change</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Please watch this video.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Climate-Change</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>MP Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had the pleasure of welcoming Bridget Phillipson, the MP for Sunderland South and Houghton, to our school this morning. We were also visited by Lyndsey McDonald. the Chief Executive Officer of Magic Breakfast.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/MP-Visit</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>End of School Collection</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Can we respectfully ask that all appointments (other than hospital appointments) are made after the school. Please do not collect before 3.15pm.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/End-of-School-Collection</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Should my child go to school or nursery today?</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school or nursery when they&#39;re unwell.  Click on the link for guidance.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Should-my-child-go-to-school-or-nursery-today</link>
        <media:content url="http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/i/photos/School_Logo_05-02-202416-23-52_thumb.jpg" medium="image">
        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Ghyll Head Residential</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 and 6 children experienced an unforgettable three-day residential in the stunning Lake District, filled with thrilling outdoor activities.]]></description>
        <link>https://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/inc/gallery/?SSID=4725</link>
        <media:content url="http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/i/photos/2024-01-16T17_19_08Z_thumb.jpg" medium="image">
        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Poppy Appeal</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We raised a fantastic &amp;pound;358.07 across the school! Well done and thank you to all who were involved and donated]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Poppy-Appeal</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Early Years Visit to Beamish</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What an amazing day at Beamish.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Early-Years-Visit-to-Beamish</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>SAFC Flag Bearers</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Six of our students had the once-in-a-lifetime experience of welcoming the players onto the pitch last night.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/SAFC-Flag-Bearers</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>New school build consultation proposed plans</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The PDFs detailed below encapsulate the proposed plans for our upcoming school build, which were presented by the architect during the consultation meeting held in school today.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/New-school-build-consultation-proposed-plans</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Festive Dates and Events</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Outlined below are the festive activities and events scheduled for over the last few weeks of term.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Festive-Dates-and-Events</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>New school build, an invite to a consultation with the design team</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Embarking on a visit to the site of our new school build was an awe-inspiring experience for the Senior Leadership Team who had their first opportunity to witness the transformation of the recently flattened and cleared area.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/New-school-build-an-invite-to-a-consultation-with-</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Watch out Jill Scott!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Year 6 girls&#39; football team for their outstanding achievement as group winners, when playing at their recent tournament! at the Beacon of Light!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Watch-out-Jill-Scott</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>The National Sleep Helpline</title>
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        <link>/National_Sleep_Helpline_Leaflet.pdf</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Ofsted Report</title>
        <description><![CDATA[As you are aware, the school had a full Section 5 Ofsted Inspection at the beginning of term. I am now delighted to be able to share the report with you. We are extremely proud to inform you that the overall judgement is that we continue to be rated as a GOOD school with outstanding Personal Development. T]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Ofsted-Report</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Bang, Boom Woosh!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Another amazing music lesson by our music teacher Jen! Beech class have been learning about onomatopoeia words like Bang! Boom! Whoosh, all in time for Bonfire Night!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Bang-Boom-Woosh</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Nasal Flu Immunisation</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Here is the post vaccination information provided to all children who received the nasal flu vaccination.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Nasal-Flu-Immunisation</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Spookydorei</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What an amazing time Year 3 Sycamore Class and Year 1/2 Poplar class had in Spookydorei, Lilidorei in Alnwick.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Spookydorei</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Fabulous First Half Term</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We break up for our half term holiday today and what a wonderful seven weeks it has been. The children have had some great opportunities and experiences. The relationships in school are a real strength and all children have settled well.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Fabulous-First-Half-Term</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Luminova</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Luminova is an App for 7-12 year olds who may be experiencing mild levels of anxiety. This has been recommended by our Healthy Heads team.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Luminova</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Admission to Reception 2024 - Letter for Parents</title>
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        <link>/Letter_to_parents_reception_2024.pdf</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Admission to Secondary 2024 - Letter for Parents</title>
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        <link>/Secondary_letter_to_parents_2024.pdf</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Fantastic First Lunch</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We all had a fantastic first lunch time today and tried really hard to eat everything our lovely cook, Jamie, made for us.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Fantastic-First-Lunch</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>New School Year</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Hello everyone,I hope you&amp;rsquo;ve all had a good summer holiday, even though the wet weather has been a challenge.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/New-School-Year</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Swimming Gala</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a fabulous morning we have had at Sandhill View swimming gala.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Swimming-Gala</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sports Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Sports Day will be held on Wednesday 12th July 2023.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Sports-Day</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Royal Navy Rockets</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 and 6 were working on an engineering task with the Royal Navy, they had to design and build a rocket. Didn&amp;rsquo;t they do well, here are some of their attempts!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Royal-Navy-Rockets</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Flynn&#39;s First School Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Flynn had a wonderful day with the Year 2 children at Alnwick Castle.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Flynn-s-First-School-Trip</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Football Results - Year 5/6 Team Friendly</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Excellent work tonight by our mixed Year 5/6 team in some friendly matches at Silksworth Academy.4-0 3-2 0-0 Great to see the goals being shared around the team and the children were fantastic representatives of our school as always.Well done!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Football-Results-Year-5-6-Team-Friendly</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Alnwick Castle</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What an adventure we had at Alnwick Castle on Monday.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Alnwick-Castle</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Strike Action Dates - 5th and 7th July</title>
        <description><![CDATA[These are our arrangements for the planned national NEU strikes next week that are proposed for Wednesday 5th July and Friday 7th July 2023. A number of our teachers who are NEU members are following union advice and will be taking part in the planned strike action on Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July 2023. The strike is happening because of an ongoing national dispute between the National Education Union and the government.The classes that will be in school are:Nursery Saplings Year 2 Sycamore Year 2 Fir Year 3 Poplar]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Strike-Action-Dates-5th-and-7th-July</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>2023-2024 Classes</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have had a very successful transition this week with our current children and new starters visiting their new classes and meeting their new teachers and friends.The classes for September are as follows:]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/2023-2024-Classes</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Our first day in London</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a wonderful first day we had in London.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Our-first-day-in-London</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Fitness Session</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 took part in an online fitness session today and a beep test. Well done, Everyone!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-5-Fitness-Session</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>London 2023 - Day One</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Over the next three days, 42 Year 5 and 6 children will be enjoying the sights and sounds of our capital city, London.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/London-2023-Day-One</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Cutty Sark</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have arrived at the Cutty Sark and it&amp;rsquo;s lovely and sunny!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Cutty-Sark</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Alnwick Castle Risk Assessment</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Flynn visited Alnwick Castle and Gardens on Saturday, 17th June, 2023 to undertake a risk assessment for the upcoming visits.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Alnwick-Castle-Risk-Assessment</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Netball Success</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Huge congratulations to our school netball team, who won the Sunderland summer tournament this afternoon at Farringdon.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Netball-Success</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Super Flynn</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that Flynn has passed his external assessment to become a therapy/reading dog today.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Super-Flynn</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Football Results</title>
        <description><![CDATA[More football this week for our Y5/6 team]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Football-Results</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Deaf Awareness Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This year&#39;s Deaf Awareness Week runs from the 1st to 7th May 2023. The theme this year is Access to Communication.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Deaf-Awareness-Week</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>King&#39;s Coronation Celebration - Friday 5th May 2023.</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are all very much looking forward to celebrating the forthcoming Coronation of King Charles III. In order to mark this special occasion children may come to school dressed as a king or queen for the day, or come to school dressed in red, white and blue.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/King-s-Coronation-Celebration-Friday-5th-May-2023</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>County Finalists</title>
        <description><![CDATA[HUGE congratulations to our school netball team, who have qualified for the Tyne and Wear county finals in June! Not only that, but we finished in FIRST place for the whole of Sunderland after winning two and drawing one of our games tonight against three excellent teams.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/County-Finalists</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Strike Action Dates</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have been advised that the NEU are proposing to take strike action on Thursday 27th April and Tuesday 2nd May, as a further step in their national dispute over pay. This is not a decision that our teachers have taken lightly. Please understand that Teachers are striking against the national educational policy and resourcing in schools and not against the children that they work so hard for every day.School will be open to the following classes:SaplingsWillowOakSycamoreHazelSchool will be closed to the following classes:BeechFirPoplarLarchSpruceCedarYour child&amp;rsquo;s attendance will not be affected by the strike day, as they will be coded as a Y (unable to attend due to exceptional circumstances).If your child is entitled to free school meals, they will be given a packed lunch from school to take home with them. The packed lunch for the Tuesday will be different (Jacket potato and beans).]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Strike-Action-Dates</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reading with Flynn</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 3 children loved reading to Flynn today and Flynn clearly enjoyed it too!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Reading-with-Flynn</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Dance City</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What an end to term, the dance club performing at Dance City in Newcastle. We could not record the show but these are some clip from the rehearsal. What talent!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Dance-City</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>What a wonderful term</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a wonderful term of learning we have had with a fair bit of fun and adventure along the way. Have a great Easter break and I look forward to seeing you all on Monday 17th April for the start of summer term. Happy holidays everyone!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/What-a-wonderful-term</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sporting Success</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It&amp;rsquo;s been a busy week of sport this week at Thorney Close&amp;hellip;Last night, our netball team did well to win one game convincingly and were unlucky to lose their next game against a very good Rickleton team. As always, they represented our school brilliantly- well done!Earlier today, our football team resumed their league season with a fantastic 3-1 win against South Hylton and followed it up with a 0-0 against St Leonard&amp;rsquo;s. Great work everyone.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Sporting-Success</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Circus Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Beech and Willow went to the circus today, they were very talented!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Circus-Visit</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Fantastic Red Group Attendance</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The children in red group are really proud of themselves! They&#39;ve all been to school everyday for the last three days. They&#39;ve set themselves the challenge of making it to 4 days!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Fantastic-Red-Group-Attendance</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>6 in a row!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Huge well done to our school netball team, who have now won 6 in a row! The first two games of the &amp;lsquo;A&amp;rsquo; league were won 4-2 and 3-1 tonight at the Beacon of Light.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/6-in-a-row</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Under 16 Tennis World Championship</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 6 were lucky enough to be invited to the Puma Centre to watch the under 16&amp;rsquo;s world championship tennis tournament. The Children had the pleasure of meeting the Mayoress of Sunderland, she said our children &quot;were very polite and a pleasure to meet&quot;.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Under-16-Tennis-World-Championship</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Cyber Resilience</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week&#39;s free online safety guide focuses on Cyber Resilience. It highlights a number of risks such as how to use a password manager, how to back up your data and how to check for breaches.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Cyber-Resilience</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Team Thorney Close</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done to all the children who took part in the Panathlon Challenge at the Beacon of Light today. The children competed in many different sports including boccia, kurling, parachute, bowling, basketball and flight path.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Team-Thorney-Close</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Parents&#39; Evening</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This spring term, our Parents&#39; Evenings will be across two days:

Tuesday 7th February (3:30pm-6pm)
Wednesday 8th February (3:30pm-6pm)]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Parents-Evening-26012023081724</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Strike Action on the 1st February 2023</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Dear Parents/Carers,The National Education Union have declared four strike action days, the first of which will take place on Wednesday 1st February 2023. I&amp;rsquo;m getting in touch to give you as much notice as possible about our arrangements for Wednesday 1st February.On Wednesday 1st February the following 7 classes will be closed:]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Strike-Action-on-the-1st-February-2023</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>KS2 SATs Meeting</title>
        <description><![CDATA[There will be a KS2 SATs meeting on Wednesday 25th January at 3:20pm for all parents/carers of children in Year 6. The meeting will be held in the Year 6 Classroom. Mr Vaughan and Mrs Leyland will explain about the SATs process and show samples of SATs papers.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/KS2-SATs-Meeting</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Road Safety Information</title>
        <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Road-Safety-Information</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Christmas Diary Dates 2022</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Christmas-Diary-Dates-2022</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Children in Need</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Friday, 18th November, 2022 we helped our friend Pudsey to raise money for Children in Need. We raised a wonderful &amp;pound;177.30. Well done and thank you.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Children-in-Need-22112022075307</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Who won the cupcakes this week?</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done Year 5 - Cedar Class!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Who-won-the-cupcakes-this-week</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>New 2-year-old provision coming soon to Thorney Close Primary School</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Do you know any 2-year olds who would love playing, exploring, learning and making new friends If so, they might be eligible to access the 2-year-old provision that is coming soon to Thorney Close Primary School.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/New-2-year-old-provision-coming-soon-to-Thorney-Cl</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Odd Socks Day - Anti-Bullying Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[To help promote awareness of Anti-Bullying Week, we are taking part in Odd Socks Day on Monday 14th November 2022]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Odd-Socks-Day-Anti-Bullying-Week</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Children in Need - SPOTacular</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Friday 18th November is this year&#39;s BBC Children in Need Appeal Day. Our school is excited to be joining in with others around the UK to participate in fundraising for this wonderful cause.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Children-in-Need-SPOTacular</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Warm Space</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Community Opportunities will be providing a &amp;lsquo;Warm Space&amp;rsquo; within their venues to help with the recent hike in energy costs.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Warm-Space</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Cup Cakes!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done Willow and Spruce class!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Cup-Cakes</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Trampolinists</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our tremendous Year 6 trampolinists! We have had a a fabulous afternoon at Sandhill View ????]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-6-Trampolinists</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Half Term - 100% Attendance</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done Spruce class!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Half-Term-100-Attendance</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance News</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done Spruce class!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-Attendance-Celebration-17062022144140</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Residential News</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Residential-News</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>PE Kits</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/PE-Kits</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Attendance Matters</title>
        <description><![CDATA[A big thank you to the vast majority of parents who make sure their children attend school regularly and on time! There is a proven link between excellent attendance and good exam success and equally a correlation between poor attendance and lower exam grades.This year the Department for Education is tackling attendance head on, in order to ensure that children do not lose any more time from school following the pandemic. Schools across the country have been given very specific direction to improve attendance rates to at least 97% and lower the rates of persistent absenteeism. Sunderland City Council have issued newly updated letters which we will send out accordingly in line with all other schools.This academic year Thorney Close Primary school is going full steam ahead to work with parents and pupils to ensure we meet the DfE expectation of 97% or above for overall attendance and reduce absenteeism to below pre pandemic data.However, we cannot do this alone, we need the support from]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Attendance-Matters</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reception Place Admissions - September 2023</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Parents/carers can apply for school places in Reception for September 2023 from Monday 3rd October 2022. All applications for a school place within Sunderland are submitted through Sunderland City Council Admissions via an online form which can be found at the link below.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Reception-Place-Admissions-September-2023</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>TEAM Nursery</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Just look at this amazing example of cooperation and teamwork. Working together we were able to build our rainbow road quickly which meant we had more time to explore what we could do with it.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/TEAM-Nursery</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Mad Science School Dinner</title>
        <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Mad-Science-School-Dinner</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Head Girl and Head Boy</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce that Alfie and Cara were selected to be Head Boy and Head Girl this year.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Head-Girl-and-Head-Boy</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>School Closed - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II&#39;s funeral</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/School-Closed-Her-Majesty-Queen-Elizabeth-II-s-fun</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Tour of Britain - 6th September 2022</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Tour of Britain riders cycle right past school this afternoon. We will go out and cheer them on as they race swiftly towards the city centre. We might be a little later than 3.15pm but it is a great event for the children to see. Please make sure they have a coat if it rains.I understand parents and carers might also have difficulty collecting tonight with all the road closures around the city, but don&#39;t worry we&#39;ll look after the children until you arrive.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Tour-of-Britain-6th-September-2022</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Welcome Back</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Welcome-Back-05092022173337</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>2022 - 2023 Term Dates</title>
        <description><![CDATA[School reopens for all children on Tuesday 6th September 2022.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/2022-2023-Term-Dates</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>End of Year Dates</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It is just incredible how quickly time is flying by and we still have so much to do this term! All our visits and events for this year have been finalised and Sports Day has been planned.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/End-of-Year-Dates</link>
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        <title>London 2022</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week 40 Year 6 children participated in a residential visit to our wonderful capital city, London. It was a busy but fun three days for everyone as we tried to fit in as many experiences and attractions as we could. We visited The London Eye, Science Museum and The London Dungeons. We went on a river cruise and had the opportunity to see the West End production of The Lion King!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/London-2022-24062022150717</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly Attendance Celebration</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done to all the children attending school this week!

Our whole school attendance this week was 91.9%]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-Attendance-Celebration-10062022144946</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Platinum Jubilee</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We would like to share some of the photos from our Jubilee Party.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Platinum-Jubilee</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly Attendance Celebration</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done to all the children attending school this week!

Our whole school attendance this week was 

91%

The class with the best attendance was 

Year 2 - Sycamore Class 97.9%]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-Attendance-Celebration-20052022145655</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Good Luck Sunderland AFC</title>
        <description><![CDATA[In support of Sunderland AFC reaching the League One Play-off Final at Wembley on Saturday 21st May 2022, we are having a &#39;Red and White Day&#39; in school.

On Friday 20th May, children can come to school wearing red and white clothing (if they wish) to wish and support the football club reaching Wembley. Children can still come to school in their uniform if they do not wish to wear red and white.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Good-Luck-Sunderland-AFC</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly Attendance Celebration</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done to all the children attending school this week! Our whole school attendance this week was 91.7% The class with the best attendance was Year 6 - Hazel Class 100%]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-Attendance-Celebration-13052022135309</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 SATs</title>
        <description><![CDATA[A huge well done to our Year 6 children who completed their SATs last week. They have worked incredibly hard all year and we are so proud them. Today was a day to celebrate all their hard work with a sports and activity day at Barnes Park.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-6-SATs</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Northumbria Connected</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police have launched a new tool to help residents report and receive updates straight from them (Police) as well as other helpful features.

See the attached leaflet and letter for all the information.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Northumbria-Connected</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Parent Governor Vacancies</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We currently have vacancies for 2 Parent Governors. Governors serve a 4 year term and we are contacting you to invite expressions of interest.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Parent-Governor-Vacancies</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly Attendance Celebration</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done to all the children attending school this week! Our whole school attendance this week was 91.1% The class with the best attendance was Reception - Willow Class with 98.9%]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-Attendance-Celebration-29042022134838</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Catering Assistants</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The School Meals service is currently recruiting Catering Assistants to work in a range of schools in our area. The work is part time/term time.If you would like to find out further information or would like to apply then click on the link below which will take you to the advert.Please note that school does not have any involvement in this recruitment.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Catering-Assistants</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>TikTok</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Recent research carried out by Ofcom found out that just over half of all 3-17-year-olds are using TikTok. The app has an age-rating of 13+.Over the last few months, you may have seen reports in the press about young people coming across inappropriate and harmful content on the platform.The NSPCC have put together a guide to help you understand the risks, and give you an overview of some of the safety settings that might help to keep your child safer on the app.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/TikTok</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 SATs Information</title>
        <description><![CDATA[As you will no doubt be aware, the Key Stage 2 SATs (Standard Assessment Tests) are rapidly approaching. These are tests in Reading, Maths, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPAG) and are sat by all children across the country in Year 6 at the same time. The tests are taken to assess the progress of a childâ€™s learning during their primary school phase.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-6-SATs-Information</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Itinerary London 2022 Residential</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Letter sent out by Mrs Leyland on Friday 1st April 202]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Itinerary-London-2022-Residential</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly Attendance Celebration</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done to all the children attending school this week! Our whole school attendance this week was 86% The class with the best attendance was Reception - Willow Class with 100%]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-Attendance-Celebration-01042022133413</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Scholastic Book Fair</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Scholastic Book Fair is back in school for next week only (Monday 4th April- Thursday 7th April)This is a fantastic opportunity for the children to explore and buy a range of fiction and non-fiction books suitable for their age groups.Each class will be allocated a slot to explore and buy books. The book fair will also be open after school until 3:45 for any parents who wish to come and have a look.The children can bring in money on their allocated day or parents can come into school and pay online via a QR code. For every book bought, the school will earn free books for our school library.In order to keep us all safe, please be mindful of social distancing and use the hand gel provided.If you have any questions please contact myself or your child&amp;rsquo;s class teacher.Miss KeastEnglish Lead]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Scholastic-Book-Fair</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly Attendance Celebration</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done to all the children attending school this week! Our whole school attendance this week was 91.9%. The class with the best attendance was Year 4 - Spruce Class with 97.8%]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-Attendance-Celebration-25032022145816</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Red Nose Day 2022</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We raised an amazing Â£354.52 for Comic Relief. Please enjoy the video of our talent show.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Red-Nose-Day-2022</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Netball Stars</title>
        <description><![CDATA[After winning their final two group games last night, the Y6 netball team have finished as one of the top 3 teams in Sunderland. This means that they have qualified for the Tyne and Wear county finals later this month- which is an incredible achievement! Massive congratulations team- you have all been amazing.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-6-Netball-Stars</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Red Nose Day 2022 - What are we doing?</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Red Nose Day 2022 - Friday 18th March 2022]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Red-Nose-Day-2022-What-are-we-doing-17032022120134</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Day 3 of Sign Language Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Useful signs]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Day-3-of-Sign-Language-Week</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Day 2 of Sign Language Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[British Sign Language (BSL) Fingerspelling Alphabet]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Day-2-of-Sign-Language-Week</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sign Language Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Held annually, Sign Language Week is a week organised by theBritish Deaf Association (BDA)to promote awareness of issues affecting sign-language users and, more generally, the welfare of deaf people in the UK.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Sign-Language-Week</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Day 1 of Sign Language Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Greeting Signs]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Day-1-of-Sign-Language-Week</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Red Nose Day 2022 - What are we doing?</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Red Nose Day 2022 - Friday 18th March 2022]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Red-Nose-Day-2022-What-are-we-doing</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly Attendance Celebration</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done to all the children attending school this week!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-Attendance-Celebration-11032022160006</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Parents&#39; Night Letter</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Letter has been given to all children today.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Parents-Night-Letter</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Red Nose Day is on its Way!!!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Friday, 18th March, we will be celebrating Red Nose Day 2021 and raising money for good causes.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Red-Nose-Day-is-on-its-Way</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>James Dasaolu, Olympian to visit school</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Friday 8th April, Team GB 100m sprinter and Olympian, James Dasaolu is coming to visit Thorney Close!As part of his visit, James will be putting each class through their paces with an Olympic style fitness circuit and discussing his path to becoming an Olympian through the benefits of exercise and nutrition in a whole-school assembly. The pupils will also get an opportunity to ask James questions as part of the assembly.Children have beengivena sponsorship formto take home. The children have until Friday 1st April to be sponsored by family and friends for their Olympic fitness circuits. The money raised goes towards funding Team GB athletes (who don&amp;rsquo;t have major sponsorships) and our school for buying sports equipment.This promises to be a fantastic experience for the children to meet and work with a real-life Olympian!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/James-Dasaolu-Olympian-to-visit-school</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World Book Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We allhad a wonderfultimecelebrating World Book Day this year.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/World-Book-Day-07032022105122</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly Attendance Celebration</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done to all the children attending school this week!
Our whole school attendance this week was 95.8%
The class with the best attendance was Year 3 - Elm Class with 100% - Well Done!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-Attendance-Celebration-04032022141055</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>New Spring Half Term</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have had a lovely start to the new half term.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/New-Spring-Half-Term</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Covid Guidance to school as of 24.2.22</title>
        <description><![CDATA[From 24 February the legal requirement to self-isolate following a positive test has been removed. This also applies to individuals who have tested positive for Covid and their unvaccinated contacts.

However, the following testing and isolation measures are recommended at this time:

Children and young people who test positive are advised not to attend their education setting while they are likely to be infectious. Instead, they are advised to continue to follow the guidance until they have received two negative LFD test results on consecutive days from day 5 onwards, at which point they can return to their education setting, as long as they do not have a temperature.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Covid-Guidance-to-school-as-of-24-2-22</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Stars of the Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our wonderful stars of the week!Have a lovely half term break and I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday 28th February 2022.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Stars-of-the-Week</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly Attendance Celebration</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done to all the children attending school this week!

Our whole school attendance this week was

93.3%

The class with the best attendance was 

Year 6 - Larch Class]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-Attendance-Celebration-18022022142503</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>4 months to go</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our London visit is only 4 months away, so just a reminder that you can pay for the visit by using the link below.The visit costs &amp;pound;100. Please remember to click onto the correct school, going to school visits and putting in your child&#39;s name. If there are any problems with payments please do not hesitate to contact either myself, Mrs Jones or Mrs Jenner.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/4-months-to-go</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World Book Day 2022</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Thursday 3rd March 2022
World Book Day is a fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate childrenâ€™s literature and create a lifelong love of reading.

This year for World Book Day, we have many exciting activities happening in school for all of the children to take part in. Instead of dressing up this year, the children will be designing and making a hat based around a book of their choice. This will be done in school with all materials provided however, the children may wish to bring in any extra props/resources that they might need.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/World-Book-Day-2022</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Netball Victories</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Amazing performances from the Y6 netball team. Yesterday they racked up 8-0 and 9-0 victories in their two league games at the Beacon of Light.Huge well done to all involved- you were all brilliant!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-6-Netball-Victories</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Community News</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weekly Attendance Celebration</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Well done to all the children attending school this week!
The class with the best attendance was 

Year 1 - Oak Class]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Weekly-Attendance-Celebration</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Fab Friday!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Cody from year 6 captured some lovely learning from across school today.Keep up the good work everyone.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Singing</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 6 learning a new song today from El Canto.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-6-Singing</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Wonderful Learning Around School</title>
        <description><![CDATA[A lovely wander around capturing the great learning across school this afternoon, just look at our fabulous work and play!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Wonderful-Learning-Around-School</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Welcome Back to Spring Term</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a busy start to the Spring Term.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Welcome-Back-to-Spring-Term</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Happy New Year</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Happy New Year Everyone, I hope you&amp;rsquo;ve all had a good festive break and managed to have some fun and relaxation!Please click on the link below forupdatedguidance for schools forparents andcarers. There is a change in that parents are strongly advised to test their children (5 years and over) each morning for 7 days to ensure that they are negative before they attend school.What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Happy-New-Year</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Christmas Jumper Day and Activity Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What an amazing day we had in school.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Christmas-Jumper-Day-and-Activity-Day</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>A Musical Christmas</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have had so much fun learning Christmas songs with Les and Jen from Tardis. Hope you enjoy listening to us.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/A-Musical-Christmas</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>It&#39;s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have started to get a little bit excited in school with our Christmas display in the main entrance, which the children all love to sit in and listen to the music.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/It-s-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-Christmas-everyw</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>When to keep my child off school - Useful Information!</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/When-to-keep-my-child-off-school-Useful-Informatio</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Children in Need 2021</title>
        <description><![CDATA[So far we have raised ?328.46.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Children-in-Need-2021</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Children in Need</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Children-in-Need-12112021161210</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Remembrance Day</title>
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        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Remembrance-Day</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>New Covid Measures</title>
        <description><![CDATA[New Covid Measures introduced from1st November 2021]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/New-Covid-Measures</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>All things French</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 6 have completed the British Council&#39;s Great Languages Challenge with a focus on all things French.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/All-things-French</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Netball</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Jake and Harry made their first video to show theYear 6 netball talent. Well done boys!]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Year-6-Netball</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[As part of our curriculum offer we aim to organise a residential experience every year for our older children. We recognise the importance of residential visits in building confidence and independence as well as providing our children with experiences that they may not otherwise have. We have provisionally enquired about taking 40 children on the residential visit. The places will be open to all Year 6 pupils first and then any remaining places will be offered to Year 5 children. The trip can only go ahead if all 40 places are filled.

This year we are proposing to take the children for a 2 night/3-day visit to London on 21st â€œ 23rd June 2022. The children will stay in a hotel in London, be transported to, from and around London in a coach with our own personal tour guide and be accompanied by a number of school staff. Whilst in London we will go to the theatre to see The Lion King, ride the London Eye, visit Buckingham Palace, The Natural History Museum, The Science Museum and mu]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/London-2022</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>A busy week so far in Oak Class</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It has been a busyweekinOak Class. We have been introduced to our new class story, Little Red Riding Hood. We made predictions on what our story was about from the clues in the picnic basket and discovered how fairy tales can change when more people hear it. We then started to learn the story and acted out the story to our friends in class.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/A-busy-week-so-far-in-Oak-Class</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our new Head Boy and Head Girl and our new Prefects.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Keep Fit Menu - Thursday 7th October 2021</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Parents&#39; Evening</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are planning to hold face to face parents&amp;rsquo; evenings on the week beginning, the 11th October. These will be spaced out over Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to allow us to be Covid secure, limiting the number of visitors into the building and maintaining distancing.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Parents-Evening-30092021200750</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Take a look at some of the fantastic work we have been doing this week. These examples show just some of the high standards of work we expect from Reception to Year 6.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[In the guide, you&#39;ll find tips on a number of potential risks such as environmental hazards, strangers and data collection.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>How to set up parental control for apps</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Our first week back!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a wonderful first week back we&#39;ve had inschool! Here are a few pictures to enjoy.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[We&amp;rsquo;ve had a fantastic first day inReception. From exploring our construction area to creating our own faces from loose parts, we&amp;rsquo;ve had so much fun working together and making some new friends.]]></description>
        <link>http://thorneyclose.greenschoolsonline.co.uk/News/Welcome-to-Reception</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>End of Day Arrangements</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are having a lovely first day back and the children looked so smart in their new uniforms with their smart new haircuts and styles. They have settled very well on their first day and we even managed lunch in just two sittings!]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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