Diving into the world of Ancient Greece

19th March 2025Fiona Goodwin

Year 3 have been diving into the world of Ancient Greek myths!

Yesterday, they explored the famous myth of Medusa and Athena. The children worked in pairs to act out the story – one as Medusa and the other as Athena. Athena started by boasting about her beauty, before casting a curse that transformed Medusa’s hair into snakes!

They then go curious and wrote three questions they’d love to ask either character. To bring the myth to life even more, they took turns hot-seating, stepping into the roles of Medusa and Athena to answer the questions in character.

The children were absolutely fantastic, showing a brilliant understanding of the myth!

Physical Friday!

17th March 2025Fiona Goodwin
On Friday, at West Boldon Primary School, we had a fantastic time working on our fine motor skills to help improve our writing!
The children know that having strong arms, hands, and fingers is super important for forming letters and numbers correctly. Through cutting, threading, squeezing, and pinching, they had so much fun while building up their muscles!
Great job, everyone! Keep up the hard work!

British Science Week 2025

17th March 2025Fiona Goodwin
Class 4 had an amazing time experimenting with different types of sugar on Friday!
We explored how to make a fair test by discussing controlled variables and changing just one variable. Our investigation focused on whether the size of sugar granules affects how quickly the same weight of sugar dissolves .
The children loved getting hands-on with science and discovering the results! A fantastic way to celebrate British Science Week!

Celebration Assembly 14th March 2025

17th March 2025Fiona Goodwin
Every Friday, we come together to celebrate the amazing achievements of our pupils in our Star of the Week & Golden Coin Assembly!
  • Stars of the Week – Recognised for their effort, kindness, and perseverance, these superstars receive a special certificate to celebrate their hard work!
  • Golden Coin Winners – Spotted demonstrating our school values, these pupils earn golden coins throughout the week and get the exciting chance to spin the prize wheel or a special reward!
A huge WELL DONE to all of our amazing pupils—keep up the fantastic work!

OPAL Lunchtime Fun

17th March 2025Fiona Goodwin
Lunchtimes at West Boldon Primary have never been better!
Since introducing Opal Play just over a year ago, outdoor fun has reached a whole new level! The latest addition? A brand-new outdoor table tennis table!
The children have been loving the friendly competitions, battling it out to see who will be crowned West Boldon Champion!
Who’s got the fastest reflexes? Who will take the title next? The excitement is real!

Paired Reading

17th March 2025Fiona Goodwin
At West Boldon Primary School, we love fostering a passion for reading across all year groups! Today, our fantastic Year 5 pupils teamed up with our enthusiastic Year 1 and Year 2 children for a heartwarming shared reading session!
It was truly special to see our older pupils guiding, encouraging, and inspiring their younger peers, building confidence and a love for books along the way. From adventurous stories to fun picture books, every page turned was a step towards developing lifelong reading skills!
Moments like these showcase the power of teamwork, mentorship, and community spirit within our school. Well done to all involved—we can’t wait for the next session!

World Book Day 2025

17th March 2025Fiona Goodwin
West Boldon Primary School was transformed into a world of imagination and adventure as children and staff celebrated an unforgettable World Book Day. The school was filled with excitement as pupils arrived dressed as their favourite book characters, bringing stories to life in a truly magical way.
From classic fairy tale heroes to modern literary favourites, the creativity on display was nothing short of spectacular. Throughout the day, children took part in a variety of activities designed to inspire a love of reading, including storytelling sessions, book-themed games, and even a special parade to showcase their wonderful costumes.
Deputy Head Stephen McCormack praised the children for their enthusiasm and efforts, saying: “It has been amazing to see the children embrace World Book Day with such excitement. Their costumes were fantastic, and it’s brilliant to see how much they love reading. Reading is so important for children’s development, and events like this help to nurture a lifelong love of books. Supporting something that encourages reading is absolutely vital.”
The school’s commitment to fostering a love of literature was evident throughout the day, with teachers sharing their favourite stories and children discussing the books that inspire them the most.
West Boldon Primary’s World Book Day was a huge success, leaving pupils eager to continue their reading adventures beyond the classroom.

Sunflower Seed Planting in Year 3

17th March 2025Fiona Goodwin
Year 3 had lots of fun making pots out of newspaper before planting sunflower seeds. Now, we’ll nurture them in class before replanting them around our school to brighten up our surroundings!
A huge thank you to West Boldon Lodge for an amazing eco-friendly activity!

ARC chefs in the making!

17th March 2025Fiona Goodwin
Last week, The Arc had an amazing time using our fantastic new cooking unit for the very first time! Equipped with everything we needed, we got stuck in and cooked up a storm.
We started simple with some delicious pitta bread pizzas, learning all about cooking hygiene, safety, and—most importantly—getting creative with our toppings! With a little adult help at the oven, we made sure our pizzas were just right (no burnt edges here!) before tucking in and enjoying every bite.
A huge well done to our budding chefs—we can’t wait for our next cooking adventure!

Star of the Week – Friday 7th March

12th March 2025Fiona Goodwin

What an amazing assembly we had on Friday morning! It was fantastic to hear how our children are meeting the Gold Standards in both their behaviour and their work – well done, everyone!

It was also lovely to welcome some parents in for our weekly Look & Lunch. If you’d like to join us for a future session, please email [email protected]