ARC Classrooms

5th February 2025Fiona Goodwin

We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news from West Boldon Primary! Our ARC classrooms have now been made permanent following a recent vote by the South Tyneside Cabinet. This vital resource will continue to support countless children in achieving a brilliant education for years to come.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey – this is a big step forward for our school community and, most importantly, for the children who will benefit from these incredible opportunities.

A busy and fun week in ARC 1!

5th February 2025Fiona Goodwin

Our outdoor classroom was a hit! For Active Maths, we played ‘Champion’ to practice 1 more and 1 less, built towers and wrote numbers to show our learning.

We also found capital letters in sentences, painted patterns, explored the Arctic, and enjoyed sensory play.

So much learning, laughter, and creativity this week – well done ARC 1!

African Dance Day!

16th January 2025Fiona Goodwin
Yesterday, our Year 3, 4, and 5 pupils had an amazing time during African Dance Day! They learned a variety of traditional African dances, explored the rhythms of the music , and even got to dress up in vibrant outfits! ✨
The joy and energy in the room were absolutely infectious, and the children had so much fun embracing a new culture while dancing their hearts out!
A huge thank you to everyone who made this day so special – it’s safe to say our young dancers loved every moment!

Reception Outdoor Fun

16th January 2025Fiona Goodwin
Even a little chill in the air can’t stop our Reception children from having fun! ❄️ On Friday, they had an amazing time exploring the Reception garden, discovering, playing, and making wonderful memories outdoors.
You’d never guess these children have only been at West Boldon Primary for a few short months—the progress they’ve made is incredible! A real credit to all of our parents for their support. Well done, everyone!

Reception Nativity Success!

19th December 2024Fiona Goodwin

Yesterday afternoon, our Reception children wowed us all with their incredible nativity performance! Considering they’ve only been with us since September and had just four weeks to rehearse, they truly shone. From the singing and dancing to the confident speaking, every moment was magical.

A big thank you to the parents and families who came along to support the children – your encouragement means so much to us all.

We’re excited for this to be the first of many wonderful Christmas performances over the next few days. What a fantastic way to kick off the festive season!

KS2 Christmas Party!

19th December 2024Fiona Goodwin

This evening, we hosted our SECOND Christmas Party Night for our incredible Key Stage 2 children, and it was a HUGE success!

Over 150 children joined us for a night of dancing, party games, and delicious treats. Everyone looked absolutely amazing in their party outfits and had an unforgettable time!

A massive thank you to everyone who made this event possible, and to our wonderful children for brining so much energy and festive cheer!

West Boldon Primary is definitely feeling the Christmas spirit!

Reception & KS1 Christmas Party

19th December 2024Fiona Goodwin

What a fantastic evening at West Boldon Primary! Tonight, we hosted our very first Christmas party for Reception and KS1, and it was a huge success!

The children had an amazing time dancing to festive tunes, enjoying delicious party food, and celebrating the season with their friends. The smiles and laughter were infectious!

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special – it’s safe to say the Christmas spirit is well and truly alive at our school!

Class 6 – Baking up a storm!

28th November 2024Fiona Goodwin

Class 6 has been busy baking up a storm!

To wrap up their ‘Never Eat Shredded Wheat’ topic, the children explored where different foods come from, focusing on how wheat is grown, harvested and used in food production.

With the amazing help of our Head Cook Mandy, they rolled up their sleeves to mix, knead, shape and bake their very own bread!

Not only did they enjoy tasting their delicious creations during story time, but they also got to take some home to share with their families!

What a fantastic way to learn about food and enjoy the fruits of their labour!

Messy with Maps in Class 5!

21st November 2024Fiona Goodwin

As part of their ‘Never Eat Shredded Wheat’ geography unit, Class 5 got hands-on and creative! After exploring aerial view maps of our local area, they used concrete resources to build their own messy maps, bringing the landscape to life.

To deepen their learning, they created detailed keys to highlight both human and physical features, sharpening their mapping skills while discovering more about their surroundings. Learning geography has never been this much fun!

Busy week in Arc 2!

21st November 2024Fiona Goodwin

What a fantastic week in Arc 2!

We’ve been so busy with exciting activities and learning adventures.

Maths – We’re loving our maths lessons! This week, we’ve been comparing numbers, exploring number bonds and adding/subtracting 1, 10 and 100.

Literacy – We wrapped up our mini Bonfire Night unit by writing beautiful descriptions of fireworks displays. Plus, we’ve been working hard on phonics and spelling!

Forest School – Back to nature! We made clay people and animals and even had our first fire of the year – such a magical experience.

Provision – Creativity is everywhere in Arc 2! From block building to playdough creations and artistic masterpieces in the creative area, there’s been so much making and building happening.

Here’s not another brilliant week ahead!