Anti-Bullying Week 2024

21st November 2024Fiona Goodwin

This week, we proudly celebrated Anti-Bullying Week 2024 with the inspiring theme of ‘Showing Acts of Kindness Every Day’. Our children wholeheartedly embraced this message, voting to make kindness the heart of our efforts – and we couldn’t be prouder of their dedication!

Highlights of the Week:

  • Team Communicators led the way, recognising and celebrating acts of kindness across the school. They awarded certificates to children who went above and beyond to show thoughtfulness and care, spreading positivity throughout our community.
  • To conclude the week, the Team Communicators shared a special gesture with every child – a heartfelt note of thanks for their kindness. These meaningful tokens reminded us all of the power of small acts to make a big difference.

A huge well done to everyone at West Boldon Primary School! This week, you demonstrated how kindness can help create a culture of care, empathy, and inclusion, showing the world what it means to build a bully-free community.

Let’s continue to carry this message forward, every day!

Science in action with Year 3!

21st November 2024Fiona Goodwin

This week, our Year 3 students became mini scientists as they completed a fascinating investigation all about forces and friction. They used a toy car, a length of drain pipe, a measuring tape, and a chair to create a ramp and tested different surfaces to see which one would allow the car to travel the furthest. With each test, they observed how friction impacted the car’s movements,  learning which surfaces slowed the car down and which ones helped it zoom along!

Throughout the investigation, the children worked together taking turns to set up the equipment and measure distances with precision. They demonstrated fantastic teamwork and problem-solving skills – and had a lot of fun along the way! This hands-on experiment not only brought science to life but also helped them understand key concepts about friction and motion.

A huge well done to Year 3 for their enthusiasm and dedication! We can’t wait to see what they’ll investigate next!

Remembrance Day Service

14th November 2024Fiona Goodwin

Today our West Boldon Primary School community came together to honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Our students took part in a special Remembrance Day service, observing a two-minute silence as a mark of respect. We are incredibly proud of how our children reflected on the significance of this day and showed their gratitude in such a thoughtful way. Lest we forget.

Celebration Friday – 8th November 2024

14th November 2024Fiona Goodwin

What a wonderful Star of the Week assembly today at West Boldon Primary! Congratulations to all our shining stars who have worked so hard – you make us proud every single day!

It was also fantastic to welcome so many parents for our ‘Look and Lunch’ event. Thank you for joining us to celebrate our pupils’ achievements and to share a meal together – your support means the world to us and makes our school community even stronger!

Class 8 – Magic Carpet Tours!

14th November 2024Fiona Goodwin

Class 8 are taking off on a new adventure with ‘Magic Carpet Tours’! This week, we used the Flyover feature on Google Maps to soar above London in 3D, getting a bird’s-eye view of iconic landmarks. The children explored each site in detail and picked their favourites to feature in their upcoming persuasive travel leaflet.

Bringing ICT into Literacy made this experience even more magical – and the excitement was contagious! Stay tuned for some travel inspiration from our young tour guides.

Celebration Friday – 25th October 2024

14th November 2024Fiona Goodwin

We had a fantastic time today at West Boldon Primary welcoming some of our wonderful parents for a ‘Look and Lunch’ session! It was great to see everyone getting involved in our school community.

We’re also excited to share photos of our shining stars of the week and our Golden Coin winner, who has proudly met the Gold Standards. Well done to all of you! Keep up the amazing work!

Centre for Life – Year 5 Trip

14th November 2024Fiona Goodwin

Year 5 had an absolutely amazing time on their trip to the Centre for Life! From exploring the wonder of the planetarium to getting involved in the hands-on interactive zones, the students were fully immersed in an exciting world of science, space and technology.

The visit was the perfect complement to their current theme ‘Mission Control’, helping to deepen their understanding of the universe and scientific concepts in a fun, engaging environment. They learned so much about space exploration, robotics, and more, all while actively participating in experiments and displays.

This experience really brought their classroom learning to life, sparking curiosity and excitement about STEM subjects!

Class 10’s Rockin’ Science Investigation 

14th November 2024Fiona Goodwin
Class 10’s Rockin’ Science Investigation
This week, our budding scientists in Class 10 got hands-on with rocks, investigating their unique properties and characteristics!
Using experiments and observations, they tested durability, buoyancy, and permeability to understand how different types of rocks react under various conditions.
The children were thrilled to see which rocks would sink or float, how much water each type absorbed, and which ones could withstand a durability test.
It was fantastic to see their enthusiasm as they hypothesised, observed, and recorded their results like real scientists!
Projects like these help build critical thinking and a love for discovery, all while making science fun and interactive! Well done, Class 10!

Nursery Opening September 2025!

24th October 2024Fiona Goodwin

Exciting news! We’re opening a Nursery in September 2025!

After listening to the feedback and requests from many of our wonderful parents, we are thrilled to announce that we will be opening a brand-new nursery for 3-4 year olds starting in September 2025!

We believe that early years education is a vital foundation for children’s future success, and we are excited to extend our nurturing and supportive learning environment to even younger learners.

Our nursery will offer a safe, stimulating and caring space where your little ones can explore, grow and develop through play-based learning, guided by our experienced early years staff.

If you’re interested in registering your child, we will be opening

our registration for interest next week!

We can’t wait to welcome your little ones into our school family!

Please share this great news with all your friends and family.