Today, our children were taken on a fascinating journey through the history of our local area during a special assembly. They discovered some incredible inventions made right on our doorstep – including the pioneering work of Joseph Swan and George Stephenson!

We then explored the history of our own school site – did you know that before West Boldon Primary was built, it was just open fields with a burn running through it? The school first opened as West Boldon County Junior Mixed School on 3rd October 1963, officially opened by Alderman J. Lynch B.E.M.

The children were captivated by an original commemorative pamphlet and old photographs showing classrooms and the school hall from many years ago.

Do you remember West Boldon School back in the day? We’d love for you to share your memories with your children and bring the past to life at home.