Year 4 visit to Durham Cathedral

15th July 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

Year 4 had an amazing trip to Durham Cathedral!

As part of our topic, “Why do people visit Durham Cathedral today?”, we explored the history, art, and faith that make this place so special.

From stunning stained glass windows to peaceful prayer spaces, we discovered how the cathedral is not just a building – it’s a place of worship, learning, and community.

The children asked brilliant questions and showed great curiosity throughout.

A huge thank you to the cathedral staff and volunteers for helping the children with their project.

Celebrating Diversity Week at West Boldon Primary

29th June 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

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.

A Special Visit from Jaswinder Singh to Year 5

16th May 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

Today, Year 5 had a fantastic visit from Jaswinder Singh from the North East Sikh Service!

As part of our current RE unit on Sikh commitment and belonging, we had a brilliant discussion all about Sikh beliefs, values, and practices. The children were fascinated to learn about how Life is a Lesson — and how we grow and learn throughout life, together.

Jaswinder even led a calming meditation session which the children absolutely loved!

Thank you so much for visiting and sharing your knowledge and kindness with us!

Learning about Sikhism in Year 5

21st May 2024Miss K. Wilkinson

Year 5 have had a visit from Jaswinder Singh from North East Sikh Service to share with the children thoughts on the catalyst question in RE; How do Sikhs show commitment and belonging?

The children also had an opportunity to ask questions and participate in traditional Sikh meditation together.

Enhancing the teaching of RE

20th March 2024Miss K. Wilkinson

We have been enhancing our RE teaching this half term through the use of stories. Some year groups have been lucky enough to have a very special visitor, Elizabeth, who came to lead a workshop with each class.

Reception have had a storyteller in to tell the story of the Three Trees for RE. This version of the folktale ‘Three Tall Trees’ sensitively introduces EYFS children to the Easter story, whilst also placing it in context with the story of Jesus. Incorporating actions and call and response, pupils were given the opportunity to reflect on the meaning of the Easter story for Christians.

Year 3 have had the opportunity to go through the story of Palm Sunday with the storyteller to look at the entrance into Jerusalem from a disciples perspective. Whereas, Year 5 have discussed the events leading to and after the Last Supper.

Chinese New Year in Reception

12th February 2024Miss K. Wilkinson

What a fabulous day we have had in Reception.

As part of our Dimensions theme Come Fly With Me… Asia we explored Chinese culture. The children thoroughly enjoyed exploring some of the traditions as well as cooking and tasting some delicious food

Lion King Masks in Year 3

7th May 2023Miss K. Wilkinson

Year 3 were overjoyed to take their Lion masks home recently! As part of the Come fly with me Africa topic we learned lots of information about food chains, the lion’s teeth and animation with ‘The Lion King’.🦁 In DT we designed and made our own lion mask using papier-mâché!

KS1 and 2 visit to St. Nicholas Church

19th December 2022Miss K. Wilkinson

Children from KS1 and KS2 took a wintry Christmas walk to St Nicholas’ Church this morning. Once there, the children sung some of their favourite Christmas songs in this beautiful environment and talked with Rev. Paul about how Christians celebrate Christmas.

Rev. Paul was very impressed with some of the questions relating to the church itself.

All of the children were so impeccably behaved and are a real credit to our school!

Thank you Rev Paul.

Year 3’s Greek food tasting

6th April 2022Miss K. Wilkinson

Year 3 had an exciting afternoon trying lots of different Greek foods. As part of our Dimensions topic- Athens v Sparta, we have been learning about Greece. The children have learnt about the history of Greece, food and culture. We thought it was only right to try some of these foods. So we had an enjoyable afternoon trying the different delicacies! We tried: olives, Greek yoghurt, Vine leaves, baklava, feta cheese, pita bread with tzatziki and hummus.

 

African Dance Workshop

13th January 2022Miss K. Wilkinson

KS2 children had a fantastic experience of an African dance workshop on Tuesday. It was a fun, engaging and memorable essential learning experience that allowed the children to have a broad understanding of cultural diversity.

The workshops were delivered by the fantastic Tunde Olasupo, who taught them some of the different traditional African dance moves native to this wonderfully vibrant and diverse culture.

Year 3
Year 3 enjoying the African dance workshop
Year 3 enjoying the African dance workshop 

Year 4

Year 4 enjoying the African dance workshop
Year 4 enjoying the African dance workshop

Year 5

Year 5 enjoying the African dance workshop

Year 6

Year 6 enjoying the African dance workshop Year 6 enjoying the African dance workshop Year 6 enjoying the African dance workshop