Celebration Assembly 19th Dec 2025

19th December 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

What a fantastic (and festive!) start to the day at West Boldon Primary School with our Christmas Chaos Assembly this morning!

We celebrated our termly Gold Standard winners – a huge well done to all of the children who have worked so hard this term.

Every child was then treated to a selection box, kindly given as a Christmas gift from the school, before the excitement really built for our 96% attendance prize draw…

A massive congratulations to Ellie Mae, whose name was drawn out! She was absolutely delighted – and so were we.

What a brilliant way to spread some Christmas cheer across the school!

KS2 Christmas Party!

17th December 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

On Tuesday night it was the turn of our Key Stage 2 children to enjoy their Christmas party, and what a fantastic evening it was! The children looked amazing, all dressed up in their finest outfits, and had a brilliant time dancing, laughing and playing together with their friends.

They also tucked into an amazing buffet, kindly donated by our wonderful parents — thank you so much for your generosity and support. It truly helped make the night extra special.

A lovely festive celebration and a great way to spread some Christmas cheer here at West Boldon Primary School.

Rock Steady Concert

16th December 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

We had our termly Rock Steady concert this morning at West Boldon Primary School, and what a fantastic performance it was! From Last Christmas to Walking on Sunshine, the children treated us to a brilliantly diverse range of songs.

The progress we’ve seen over the past few months has been incredible. Not only has their musical ability grown, but their confidence, teamwork and stage presence have absolutely shone through.

We are so proud of every single child involved — well done, rock stars!

Christmas Lunch 2025

12th December 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

What an amazing lunch service that was!

Today we enjoyed our annual West Boldon Christmas Lunch, and what a fantastic festive feast it was! Some parents were even lucky enough to tie this in with our weekly Look and Lunch, giving them the perfect opportunity to tour our wonderful school, see our children working hard in class, and then sample Mandy and her team’s incredible Christmas dinner.

We were also thrilled to welcome Ethel, who came back from retirement for her once-a-year visit to help out — a real Christmas treat for us all!

Take a look at these photos and we’re sure you’ll agree that Mandy and her amazing team truly make the best Christmas dinner in all of South Tyneside. A huge well done to them for their hard work, dedication, and for ensuring our children enjoy delicious, nutritious meals every single day.

Carols Around the Tree 2025

10th December 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

Another fantastic community event organised by the West Boldon Residents Association!

Our wonderful West Boldon Primary School Choir were proud to attend and take part in Carols Around the Tree once again this year. This tradition has been going strong for over 20 years, and it’s always a highlight of the festive season.

We’re so pleased to continue supporting this much-loved event and celebrating our strong community spirit.

Art Club Creativity!

3rd December 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

This week, our Art Club have been mastering all sorts of paper-folding techniques — bridges, zigzags, coils and spirals. Using their new skills, the children created some incredibly colourful 3D paper sculptures.

They’ve loved experimenting, and the results are absolutely fantastic!

Year 6 Geologists in Action!

27th November 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

This afternoon, Year 6 stepped into the shoes of real geologists — exploring, observing and investigating a whole range of fascinating rocks.
They got hands-on: feeling textures, studying crystals, comparing colours, testing durability, and then working together to sort and categorise each rock like true scientists.

The curiosity, teamwork and brilliant scientific vocabulary on display were incredible.
It’s amazing to see our pupils becoming such confident thinkers and investigators!

Well done, Year 6 — the world is full of rocks waiting to be explored, and you’re already experts!

History Ambassadors Remembrance Research Project

11th November 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

To commemorate Remembrance Sunday, some of our Year 5 and 6 pupils took part in a special local history project. They spent time researching some of the brave soldiers from our own community who once lived right here in Boldon.

They shared it with the rest of children in assembly.

Using local ancestry records, census information, and other historical sources, the children discovered more about three heroic men — John Herbert Dryden, W. Halliday, and William Edward James.

We wonder if any of our families may have connections to these remarkable individuals…

We will remember them…

11th November 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

This week, our school community has come together to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Our Remembrance commemorations began on Sunday, when representatives from West Boldon Primary School proudly attended the Boldon Colliery War Memorial service. A beautiful wreath, made by our children, was laid in memory of all the soldiers who fought and died for us — a gesture of respect and gratitude from our whole school community.

Back in school, pupils reflected on the importance of remembrance through a special assembly, which shared stories of bravery, loss, and hope. This was followed by our two-minute silence at 11 o’clock, when the whole school gathered in the hall to pause, reflect, and remember together.

Paired Reading

5th November 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

At West Boldon Primary, we absolutely LOVE reading!

We truly believe that reading is the most important thing a primary school can help children to develop — it opens doors to imagination, learning, and lifelong curiosity.

One of the ways we nurture this passion is through our Tuesday afternoon shared paired reading sessions, where children from different classes come together to share their favourite books. Older pupils read to younger ones, creating a wonderful buzz of storytelling and excitement around books.

These sessions don’t just build a love of reading — they also strengthen friendships across year groups and fill our school with smiles, laughter, and the joy of stories.