Gold Standards in Action: Teaching Kindness in Early Years

4th February 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Reception and Nursery children continued their learning about our school’s Gold Standards of behaviour through a PSHE/ Understanding the World lesson focused on respect and kindness. Working in small groups, they explored a range of pictures and words, discussing which ones showed kind or unkind behaviour. This activity sparked thoughtful conversations, helping the children understand how their words and actions affect others. It was a wonderful opportunity to practise using kind language and to celebrate respectful choices in everyday life.

Footprints of Resistance: Expressive Street Art in Year 4

4th February 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

As part of their ongoing exploration of the topic of slavery, Year 4 children created expressive artwork inspired by Banksy’s street art style. Using a footprint stencil as a central symbol, they combined bold colours and layered textures to represent themes of movement, identity, and resistance. Around the footprint, they incorporated calligraphy—recently learned in class—to write powerful words like “Freedom,” “Master,” and “Slaves,” encouraging reflection and discussion.

Street Art in Year 4!

29th January 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Over the past few weeks, the Year 4 children have been learning about Banksy and his distinctive style of street art. They explored some of his most famous pieces, as well as the tools and techniques he uses. After sketching and planning their own artwork inspired by Banksy – and linked to their Dimensions topic on slavery – the children created their stencil designs. Today they used these stencils to paint their slavery-themed artwork. Next week, they will build on this by applying their calligraphy skills to add key vocabulary related to slavery.

Staying Safe Online & in the Community

29th January 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Today, Dave Brown from Be Safe spoke to our Year 5 and 6 pupils about how to stay safe at home, online, and in the wider community.

The sessions covered:

  • Age restrictions on social media
  • Making safe and sensible choices online
  • Knowing when and how to seek help from trusted adults

Pupils also learned about knife crime and county lines in an age-appropriate and sensitive way, helping them understand the risks, consequences, and the importance of walking away and speaking to a trusted adult.

An important and empowering session that reinforced key safeguarding messages and supported pupils to make safe, responsible choices.

Our Year 5 pupils took part in an important discussion focusing on cyberbullying. They talked about what cyberbullying is, how it can make people feel, and the importance of speaking to a trusted adult if something online doesn’t feel right. The session helped pupils understand how to stay safe, kind, and responsible online.

Celebration Assembly 9th Jan 2026

25th January 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

It was fantastic to see all of our children back in school after the Christmas break. The smiles, enthusiasm and positive attitudes have made it a great start to the new term.

We were also really pleased to hear just how many children are meeting our school Gold Standards, which we celebrated in our Friday Celebration Assembly. Well done to everyone for such a positive return to school – keep it up!

Celebration Assembly 16th Jan 2026

25th January 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

After a busy week, it was wonderful to take time to celebrate our children’s amazing behaviour and recognise just how many of them have met our Gold Standards

This all took place in our usual Friday Star of the Week Golden Coin Celebration, and it was lovely to hear how so many children truly shone — especially during a week when we welcomed our special Ofsted visitors into school. We couldn’t be prouder of them.

We are also very thankful to John Soulsby, who came into school to work with a group of our Key Stage 2 boys who have been learning all about how to grow giant vegetables. They absolutely loved asking him questions, and it was the highlight of their day.

Well done to everyone — a fantastic end to a very busy week at West Boldon Primary School!

West Boldon lunches are 5 stars!

25th January 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

The good news just keeps on coming!

We’re absolutely delighted to share that Mandy and her fantastic team received their Scores on the Doors hygiene inspection today — and once again achieved a perfect 5/5 rating!

This is an outstanding result and a real credit to the hard work, dedication and high standards that Mandy and the team maintain every single day. It’s so well deserved, and we’re incredibly proud of them.

Well done, team — thank you for everything you do to keep our school community safe and well fed!

Physical Friday Fun in Year 1/2!

25th January 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

We love Physical Fridays in Year 1/2! These sessions help us develop both fine and gross motor skills, which are so important for confident writing, maths and everyday learning.

Through fun, hands-on activities such as threading, playdough, peg challenges, phonics snakes and ladders, building number lines and picking up small objects, the children strengthen their hands and fingers while also building coordination, control, focus and teamwork

All of this supports better pencil control, clearer letter formation and growing confidence in writing – and best of all, the children are fully engaged, learning through movement, play and fun… just the way we like it!

Year 1/2 Explore the Wonders of Our Amazing Skin!

25th January 2026Miss K. Wilkinson
Year 1/2 had a brilliant time in their PSHE lesson all about skin — our amazing, stretchy, protective covering.
They explored how to keep their skin happy and healthy by washing, drying, and using creams, and they loved discovering that everyone’s skin is wonderfully unique. We even tested out just how stretchy skin can be by turning musical statues into a stretching extravaganza, striking different poses each time the music stopped.
A fun, lively lesson with lots of giggles and lots of learning.

Toothbrushing Time in EYFS!

25th January 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Our Nursery and Reception children have started a brand new daily routine — brushing our teeth after lunch!

The children are learning how to look after their smiles, build healthy habits, and take responsibility for their own self-care. We’re so proud of how sensible and enthusiastic they’ve been!

Healthy teeth, happy smiles!