Weekly Bulletin 4^th July 2025

Headteacher’s Message

Together with Mrs Richardson and Mrs Marsden and all of Year 6 I am currently enjoying 3 days at the Robinwood Outdoor Activity Centre in Alston as part of our Year 6 class residential visit. It might be wet, but the children (and staff too!) have engaged in various activities including climbing, canoeing, problem solving, the giant swing and a piranha pool! It has been a rich opportunity not only to develop new skills and independence, but also to develop teamwork. I know that the younger children in school look forward to their opportunity to visit once they are in Year 6.

I also wish to thank all of those who attended our open evening on the 1^st July. It provided an excellent opportunity for parents to meet their child’s class teacher for the next academic year.

Reports will be sent home today for children in Reception – Year 5 (Y6 will receive their reports on Tuesday 8^th July). This gives an overview of your child’s progress and achievements over the course of the year as well as next steps in learning and I have provided a summary of the information we are required to report to parents at the end of the year.

We are required to report if your child is at the expected standard for their age or if they are working towards that standard. The greater depth standard will be reported to children at the end of Key Stage 2. Please return the response slip as you are able.

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Weekly Bulletin 8^th March 2024

Headteacher’s Message

It has been another busy week in school. A particular highlight was our World Book Day Celebrations where we were able to share stories and celebrate reading for pleasure as well as have some tasty hot chocolate. A number of Year 5 and 6 pupils competed in the Durham Football League on Tuesday. The children were a credit to the school and clearly demonstrated their excellent listening and teamwork skills. Work has also begun in Y3 and Y4 who are preparing for their Easter Assembly. All of these opportunities help to enrich and extend the personal development of our children and put their skills into action.

Also this week, we welcomed Councillor David Stoker to school and showed him the outdoor developments that we have made using the Neighbourhood Funding that he helped us access. We are extremely grateful for his work with us, as the funds have proved vital in updating our Secret Garden, buying equipment for outdoor play and paying for our Arctic Cabin. In addition to this, he has also helped us secure funding to develop the area we use for pick-up and drop-off, which we will work on in the coming months.

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