Head Teacher’s Blog

Day with Dads!

Day with Dads!

Day with Dads at the Family HUB Wednesday 3 April 2024, 10.00am-2.30pm Fun activities for children, from babies up to primary school age, including... Magician Bubble Man Spray painting Face painting Police, army and fire services Bishop Auckland Football Club … and...

Teeth Brushing

Teeth Brushing

Did you know that, tooth decay affects around a quarter of five-year olds in England? Tooth decay is also the leading cause of hospital admissions for five to nine-year-olds. But.. did you know that tooth decay is almost entirely preventable? Children should brush...

Tree Planting

Tree Planting

Key Stage 2 Tree Planting Monday 11th March Children in Key Stage 2 have been planting trees in the school grounds with OASES (Outdoor and Sustainable Education Service). The ground was very muddy but everyone had a great time and learned more about the positive...

Shakespeare Rocks Performance!

Shakespeare Rocks Performance!

We are looking forward to welcoming families of children in Years 3 and 4 to school for their performances of Shakespeare Rocks, which will take place on March 13th and 14th at 6pm. Please could all children in these classes arrive at 5.30pm on both nights. Thank you

Comic Relief

Comic Relief

Friday 15th March is Comic Relief and children are invited to come to school in wacky costumes, dress up clothes or bright colours but please do not buy anything special for this. We will have a collection in school to support this worthwhile charity and will share...

Save Antarctica!

Save Antarctica!

Our World Book Day celebrations were a huge success! Thank you to everyone who created a spectacular Antarctica themed piece of art or project. We invited all parents and relatives into the hall to see how hard we had been working throughout the day. Take a look at...

World Book Day

World Book Day

We will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 7th March. Our book of choice this year will be: Let's Save Antarctica by Catherine Barr We have been inspired by our visit from Donald Kent earlier in the month. We will be learning all about the 'Last Wilderness on...

Y5 Swimming Lessons

Y5 Swimming Lessons

As you may know, Teesdale Leisure Centre has closed due to renovations. Swimming lessons for all children in Year 5 have been postponed. We hope to resume normal swimming lessons in September 2024.

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

To mark Mother's Day, Mums/Grans or other relatives are invited to school on Friday March 8th. As last year was so busy, and we have grown in numbers since then, it is necessary to split the numbers of visitors. Relatives of children in Nursery, Reception,  Y1 &...