Weekly Bulletin 11^th October 2024

Headteacher’s Message

My thanks go to all those who contributed to our Harvest collection this year. We received notification from Durham Foodbank that the total weight of the donation was enough food to provide over 230 meals which is great news for families in our community. It also helps to raise children’s awareness to the needs of our community and how they can play a part in helping others.

In response to feedback from last year’s Parents’ evenings and parental survey earlier in the year, we will be offering both face to face appointments and a night set aside for online video-call appointments for pupils in Y1 to Y6 (See below for information for Reception children). It is hoped this will allow greater flexibility for parents/carers and the opportunity for as many as possible to attend and learn about their child’s progress so far this term. Monday 21^st and Tuesday 22^nd (3:40-5:40pm) will be held in school with the class teacher and Wednesday 23^rd (3:40-5:30pm) will be held online. There will be an online booking form for you to choose either an in-person appointment or a video-call.  The link for this will be sent out on Monday so please ensure your contact details are up-to-date with the School office.  If you have any problems securing an appointment please contact the School office.  Progress reports will be sent home on Friday 18^th October.

Each week I want to include a ‘snapshot’ of some of the things that the children are doing in school. For example, news from our ECO team, Worship group, V.I.P. (Very International People) and SNAG (School Nutrition Action Group). This week our focus is on the work of our new School Librarians and an update is shared below.

Best wishes

Mr Rumbles

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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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