Celebration Assembly 27th Feb 2026

7th March 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

What a way to end the half-term! We had an amazing last day of half-term celebrating our Ofsted Party Day, and the children absolutely loved it!

The morning began with our usual Star of the Week Golden Coin Celebration Assembly, where it was fantastic to celebrate all the brilliant achievements and positive choices across school

After that, the children enjoyed a lovely, relaxed morning watching a film, followed by Bag Day lunch, kindly provided by Mandy and her wonderful team

The afternoon was full of smiles, laughter and energy with fun games and activities, topped off with buffet snacks generously donated by our parents — thank you so much for your continued support

A perfect end to a fantastic half-term and a well-deserved celebration for our amazing children.

Building Future Leaders in Year 6!

7th March 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

​We had a very special guest in Year 6 today! Steve from the Job Centre dropped by to talk to our pupils about employability and the world of work.

​While “employability” might sound like a big word for primary school, Steve was absolutely blown away by our students. As they worked through the session, it became clear that our Year 6s aren’t just learning these skills for the future—they are already using them every single day.

Identifying that our children possess these skills:
– Communication & Teamwork: Essential for every group project.
– ​Resilience & Calm Under Pressure: Showing grit when things get tough!
– ​Problem Solving: Finding creative solutions in and out of the classroom.
– ​Leadership & Support: Helping one another reach their goals.

​From meeting tight deadlines to showing incredible enthusiasm, our pupils proved they have exactly what it takes to succeed in whatever path they choose.

​A huge thank you to Steve for inspiring our children and helping them see the amazing value in the skills they already possess. We couldn’t be prouder of their maturity and insight!

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Dennis Eagle visits Year 3

7th March 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

This week we were so excited to welcome Dennis Eagle to the Rescue Mobile Classroom to visit our eco-friendly Year 3’s. It’s more than just a bus—it’s a rolling hub of inspiration dedicated to making our community cleaner and greener.

​Why we love Dennis:
​- Interactive Learning: Teaching the next generation about the “Three Rs” (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in a way that’s actually fun.
​- Community Pride: Empowering South Tyneside students to take small steps that make a massive impact on our local environment.
– Future-Proofing: Building a sustainable legacy for our parks, beaches, and streets.

Today we were tackling litter and learning about what goes in what bin and the reasons why. learning. Dennis and the team are proving that being “green” isn’t a chore—it’s a superpower!​

Let’s keep South Tyneside beautiful!

A Day of Discovery at St Nicholas Church!

19th February 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Our Year 3 children had a fantastic time visiting St Nicholas Church this week as part of their RE topic, “What can we learn about Christian beliefs from visiting churches?” It was a busy afternoon of hands-on learning! The children:

  • Completed a fast-paced scavenger hunt around the building.

  • Captured photos of beautiful and historic objects.

  • Explored the bells, the pulpit, the altar, the organ, and the font with Reverend Paul.

A huge thank you to Reverend Paul for answering our many insightful questions, and to Brenda, who shared her wonderful stories of attending the church since she was just 11 years old!

Back in the classroom, the children have been busy comparing their findings with Boldon Independent Methodist Church, which they visited a few weeks back, and reflecting on how the church building helps people express their faith.

Well done, Year 3, for being such respectful and curious learners!

Year 3/4 become Odyssey Adventurers!

18th February 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Year 3/4 had an amazing day at the Hancock Museum in Newcastle!

The children took part in a brilliant Time Odyssey, using iPads to complete challenges inspired by the Vikings, Ancient China, the Romans and Ancient Egypt

They chose a character and helped them on their journey by photographing artefacts from the museum’s exhibits and answering questions along the way. Using their research, the children created amulets, designed maps, and even made protective cloaks – creativity at its best!

The children also spent time exploring the museum galleries, discovering fascinating artefacts and making excellent links to their history learning back in school.

A truly fantastic day filled with curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning.

Pancake Day in the ARC

18th February 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

A Lovely Morning in ARC! Our amazing ARC children had a fantastic morning enjoying a hands-on cooking session, making their very own pancakes on the hob. From mixing the ingredients to carefully watching the pancakes cook (and flip!), the children were involved and engaged every step of the way.

Once the pancakes were ready, the fun continued as everyone chose their favourite toppings. There were lots of smiles, great choices being made and a real sense of pride as the children sat down together to enjoy something they had made themselves.

Activities like this are about so much more than cooking. They help develop independence, confidence, communication and teamwork, while also supporting fine motor skills and following instructions. Most importantly, the children had a calm, happy morning together — and the pancakes were absolutely delicious!

Well done to our ARC superstars!

Celebration Assembly 13th Feb 2026

18th February 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Our Favourite Time of the Week! Fridays at West Boldon Primary always end on a high with our Star of the Week & Golden Coin Assembly.

It’s such a pleasure hearing about the amazing ways our children are meeting the Gold Standards – from brilliant attitudes to learning, to real improvements in effort, behaviour and progress.

Celebrating these successes together reminds us just how hard our pupils work every day. We’re incredibly proud of them all!

Year 5 Dodgeball Tournament

18th February 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Our Year 5 students had a fantastic afternoon competing in a dodgeball tournament hosted by Boldon School!  They represented our school with pride, showed great teamwork and sportsmanship, and gave their all in every game.  We are incredibly proud of their effort, attitude, and determination—well done, Year 5!

Year 4 enjoy Number Day 2026!

9th February 2026Miss K. Wilkinson
Class 10 took part in an active maths lesson today for Number Day. In teams they were challenged to race through the obstacle course finding calculations to solve with their team members.
The challenge of the game – find and solve all twelve calculations, remember the right calculation and solve it.

Later on, Class 10 took part in a country-wide TTRS challenge for Number Day.

The children are working hard to learn their multiplication facts and today was a fun way to continue this trying to get on to scoreboards against schools across the country.

Number Day in Year 1/2

9th February 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

What a fantastic day of learning and fun! The Year 1/2 children took part in a wide range of exciting, hands-on maths activities, exploring numbers through games, problem-solving and teamwork.

There were lots of smiles, brilliant thinking and wonderful enthusiasm as the children worked together to complete challenges and show off their growing confidence with numbers. A great day celebrating that maths can be fun, engaging and for everyone!