Celebration Assembly 5th Sept 2025

5th September 2025Miss K. Wilkinson
What a fab first week back at West Boldon Primary! The children have settled in brilliantly, and this was really shown today in our usual Friday Star of the Week assembly
It was wonderful to hear how so many of our pupils are already meeting our Gold Standards. A huge well done to everyone who was celebrated today!
Special congratulations to our Golden Coin winner, who was especially pleased with her new book all about the rainforests.
We’re so proud of the amazing start the children have made – here’s to another great week ahead!

Back to School 2025!

3rd September 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

What a wonderful first day back at West Boldon Primary!

The school is once again filled with joy, laughter, and lots of smiling faces. The children have already settled back into their learning and are busy chatting with their friends about all the exciting things they got up to this summer.

It’s so good to have them back – our school feels complete again.

SATs Success at West Boldon!

8th July 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

We are incredibly proud of our amazing Year 6 pupils, who have achieved fantastic results in their SATs

Reading – 86% Expected, 50% Greater Depth
Writing – 82% Expected, 18% Greater Depth
Maths – 82% Expected, 32% Greater Depth
SPaG – 68% Expected, 29% Greater Depth
Combined (R/W/M) – 82% Expected, 14% Greater Depth

As always, while we’re proud of these results, everyone at West Boldon knows we’re not just about exam success — our mission is to nurture confident, kind and well-rounded young people who are ready for whatever comes next

Massive well done to the Class of 2025 — your hard work, resilience and positive attitude have been outstanding!

Fantastic Science in Class 7!

7th July 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

As part of our Dimensions theme ‘Under the Canopy’, Class 7 have been busy exploring flowering plants!

They were able to identify and describe the functions of different parts of the plant — brilliant scientific thinking from our budding botanists!

Year 6 Silent Disco Fun!

4th July 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

This afternoon, our fantastic Year 6s enjoyed their Leavers’ Silent Disco — and what a brilliant time they had! It was amazing to see them dancing, laughing, and making special memories with their friends as they celebrate the end of their primary school journey. A huge thank you to everyone who helped organise this unforgettable afternoon — the children absolutely loved it!

Celebration Assembly 4th July 2025

4th July 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

This morning, we held our Star of the Week Golden Coin Celebration Assembly and it was absolutely wonderful to hear how so many of our children are consistently reaching our school’s Gold STANDARDS—both in their behaviour and their attitudes to learning.

Well done to all of our shining stars this week!

A quick reminder: Next week is a very important one in the school calendar. It’s our Final Assessment Week, where teachers will carry out a series of tests to measure the progress children have made throughout the academic year.

On Tuesday, we will also be sending home end-of-year school reports, which will include the class teachers for next year. Please keep an eye out for these in your child’s bag!

Let’s all keep up the great effort and finish the year strong!

Monday Night Art Club – Outdoor Creativity!

1st July 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

Our talented Art Club took full advantage of the lovely weather this week by heading down to the Secret Garden!

The children gathered natural materials and used them to create some absolutely stunning transient art. Their creativity and imagination shone through every leaf, twig, and petal!

What a wonderful way to end a Monday!

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.

Celebration Assembly 27th June 2025

27th June 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

At West Boldon Primary School, we love recognising the amazing achievements of our pupils—and this week was no exception!

Our Stars of the Week, chosen by their teachers, have been shining brightly through their outstanding behaviour, brilliant effort in class, and kind-hearted support for others. From showing resilience in learning to being wonderful role models, each of these children has made us incredibly proud. Well done to all of you!

A special congratulations goes to our Golden Coin winner this week! This lucky pupil was personally selected by our headteacher, Mrs Garr, for consistently showing our school values. As part of their reward, they got to choose a book from our fabulous book vending machine—a special treat that celebrates a love of reading and a job well done.

We’re so proud of every child who continues to embody our Gold Standard Behaviour and Gold Standard Work. Keep up the fantastic effort, West Boldon!

Year 3 Explore Active Travel in ‘5 Minute Walk Zone’ with Sustrans

23rd May 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

Sustrans-Logo

Yesterday, our Year 3 children had a wonderful visit from Abi at Sustrans to create a ‘5 Minute Walk Zone.’

The aim of the ‘5 minute walk zone’ is to encourage our families to park a little further from the school gates and enjoy a short walk to school, helping to reduce congestion and support well-being through fresh air and physical activity.

Working in pairs, each child received a map and a pencil before setting off on three separate walks from the school gate, each lasting five minutes in a different direction. At each stop point, children identified their location to help map out the boundaries of our very own ‘5 Minute Walk Zone.’

The data collected during the walk will now be used to create an informative leaflet to be shared with the wider school community, encouraging everyone to consider more active and sustainable travel choices.

Well done, Year 3, for your enthusiastic participation and thoughtful contributions, and a big thank you to Abi for a wonderful session! As a school, we are looking forward to working with Sustrans on more projects before the end of this academic year so watch this space!