A huge thank you to our wonderfully kind families for their generosity this Harvest. We think this might be the biggest collection we’ve ever had — with groceries, tins, cereals and more, all ready to be shared with our local community over the coming weeks.
Our brilliant Team Communicators had a wonderful time sorting through all of the donations and creating a beautiful Harvest Festival table.
The children also loved celebrating with their non-uniform day today!
Our new Nursery and Reception children have settled into life at West Boldon Primary so well!
It’s hard to believe they’ve only been with us a few short weeks, as it already feels like they’ve been part of our school family for months.
They’ve loved exploring all the different activities in the classroom and have had so much fun investigating and playing in our Early Years garden.
We’re so proud of how confidently they’ve started their journey with us!
Recently, our Team Communicators (School Council) asked their classes the question: “How could school make reading more fun?”
The children had lots of brilliant ideas, including:
After counting votes across classes, the clear winner was… Inviting families into school to read together!
We love how our children value reading as a shared experience. Keep an eye out for exciting opportunities coming soon where you’ll be able to join us in school and enjoy books together with your child.
We are thrilled to share that following a visit earlier this week, our school has been awarded the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Gold Award!
This award recognises our commitment to providing rich, inclusive, and high-quality opportunities for play and outdoor learning. It celebrates the creativity, energy, and joy our children bring to play every day, as well as the dedication of our staff in fostering an environment where children can thrive.
Earning Gold is a fantastic achievement, and it reflects the hard work of our whole school community – from the staff who make play a daily priority, to the children who embrace every opportunity, and of course, to you, our families, for your continued support.
We’re so proud of this recognition, and we look forward to building on this success as we continue to develop even more exciting outdoor opportunities for our children.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us!
A HUGE thank you to all the amazing parents and carers who joined us this morning as we welcomed our brand-new Reception and Nursery children into West Boldon Primary!
It was wonderful to see you spending time in school, enjoying Mandy’s delicious catering and sharing a meal with your children. Moments like these make the start of their journey even more special.
We can’t wait for all the fun, learning and adventures ahead. Exciting times are just beginning!
We keep saying we do things a bit differently here at West Boldon… and today proved it more than ever!
Who needs a traditional sports day when you can have a full-on, laughter-filled, joy-packed COLOUR RUN instead?
This was our very first attempt at something like this – and WOW, what a success! The atmosphere was electric, the smiles were endless, and we’re still not sure whether the children, staff, or parents had more fun. Some pupils even snuck through the course three or four times because they were having that much fun!
A huge, huge thank you to all of our amazing staff who organised the day and made it so special. It’s safe to say this was one of the best days of the year at West Boldon Primary.
We hope everyone’s managing to get the paint out – although those colourful memories might just stick around a little longer.
This week, West Boldon Primary has been celebrating Diversity Week – a time to recognise and value the many ways in which we are all unique.
As part of our celebrations, we are proud to highlight our achievement of the Rainbow Flag Award, which reflects our ongoing commitment to inclusion and equality. The award shows how we embed respect for all into our curriculum and daily school life, ensuring that every child and family feels welcomed and valued.
Throughout the week, pupils have taken part in activities, lessons, and discussions that celebrate different cultures, families, and identities. From exploring inspiring role models to creative art projects, the children have enjoyed learning about the importance of kindness, respect, and understanding.
By linking our Diversity Week to the Rainbow Flag Award, we show that celebrating difference isn’t just a one-off event – it is a core part of who we are as a school.
At West Boldon Primary, we believe that everyone belongs, and our Diversity Week has been a fantastic reminder of the strength and joy that comes from embracing our differences.
Today in assembly, we explored the powerful story The Exclusion Blanket by Sarah Martin-Denham.
We talked about what it means to feel excluded and why it’s so important to ask “What’s happened to you?” instead of “What’s wrong with you?”
Using the idea of an “exclusion blanket”, children reflected on how they can help unwrap feelings of sadness and instead wrap others in kindness, understanding and inclusion.
At West Boldon, we’re proud to be building a school where everyone feels seen, heard and supported.
What an incredible day we’ve had at West Boldon Primary, coming together to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day!
Our celebrations began with a special whole-school assembly where pupils learned all about Victory in Europe Day and its importance in marking the end of World War II in Europe. Together, we reflected on the sacrifices made, the resilience of those on the home front, and the joy and relief felt across the nation on that historic day in 1945.
Back in the classrooms, the learning continued in creative and meaningful ways. Children took part in a wide range of engaging activities – from designing their own commemorative bunting and making wartime-inspired crafts, to handling historical sources and writing thoughtful diary entries and reports as if they were children living through that momentous time in history. Their work was not only imaginative but showed a real depth of understanding.
The fun didn’t stop there! We had wartime music playing throughout the day, and the children enjoyed learning some traditional dances – bringing a little of the 1940s. Our school was filled with laughter and music as everyone joined in with the festivities.
Of course, no celebration would be complete without food, and we were treated to a fantastic VE Day-themed picnic lunch, full of delicious treats prepared by our amazing catering team. From traditional sandwiches to beautifully baked cakes, the lunch was a real highlight and a lovely way to bring everyone together.
It’s been a day filled with learning, joy, community spirit, and heartfelt remembrance. A huge thank you to all the staff, pupils, and families who helped make today so special.
Happy VE Day from all of us at West Boldon Primary!
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