Year 3’s trip to ISKCON Hindu Temple, Newcastle

27th June 2022Miss K. Wilkinson

Today Year 3 went on their trip to the Hindu temple, which was lead by the lovely Kirtida.

We have learnt about Hinduism in the Autumn and now Summer term. Religious Education (RE) makes a major contribution to the education of our children here in West Boldon Primary. It helps pupils develop knowledge and understanding of religion and of the differing religions and non-religious beliefs represented in Great Britain today.

The children were able to show off their Hinduism knowledge so far, ask lots of questions and try on some Hindu clothing- sari, bangles, bindis and turbans. They learnt some dancing, musical instruments (Surbahar) and even how to play the Mridangam.

 

Diversity Week 2022

24th June 2022Miss K. Wilkinson

west boldon logo pride banner

We kicked off our second annual Diversity Week this week at West Boldon, celebrating our differences and what makes us all unique and special.

 

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This year, children (with the help of their parents) took part in a competition. Each year group had a different project brief to fulfil and winners were chosen today as part of our special Diversity Day Celebration Assembly.

Year Group

Project Brief

Reception

Draw an LQBTQ+ family.

Year 1

Design a West Boldon Pride Flag.

Year 2

Create a diversity and inclusion mascot for our school.

Year 3

Create a poster that promotes equality.

Year 4

Research the history of the Rainbow Pride Flag and present this how you like.

Year 5

Write an LGBTQ+ poem.

Year 6

Write a diary entry in the role of a professional footballer who has just come ‘out’.

Here are some of the AMAZING projects we received as part of this, plus you can scroll down to see our incredible WINNERS!

Rainbow Flag competition winners

 

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During Diversity Week, children also took part in a variety of PRIDE related activities in school. Year 3 learned all about the Rainbow Flag and the Progress Flag before collaging their own using mosaic squares and tissue paper, and Year 2 did some fantastic, bright, bold and beautiful colouring.

 

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We ended Diversity Week today by coming to school in bright and colourful clothes. Here are some of our children dressed in their brightest, boldest colours to celebrate our uniqueness and individuality!

Article of the Week (Week 4)

28th January 2022Miss K. Wilkinson
UNICEF Right of the Week

This week’s Articles of the Week are: Articles 2, 13 and 17!

Article 2- You have the right to protection against discrimination.

Article 13- You have the right to find out things and say what you think, unless it breaks the rights of others.

Article 17- You have the right to collect information from the media and to be protected from information that may harm you.

This month is LGBT History Month. Perhaps you can reflect upon why it is important to listen to, learn from and celebrate people’s differences in school and in our community.

Article of the Week (Week 3)

21st January 2022Miss K. Wilkinson
UNICEF Right of the Week

This Holocaust Memorial Day, our Articles of the Week are: Articles 2, 19, 37 and 38.

Article 2- You have the right to protection against discrimination.

Article 19- You have the right to be protected from being hurt or badly treated.

Article 37- You have the right not to be punished in a cruel or hurtful way. 

Article 38- You have a right to protection in times of war. If you are under 15, you should never have to join an army or take part in a battle.