We are a busy and lively school with lots going on to enrich the experiences of all of our children.

In this section of our website, you can find out about what has been happening in and outside of our school and lots of things that we have planned for the coming weeks.

Mrs Shaw (Head Teacher)

• Pirate Day for Nursery and Reception Children

  Mon 15 Jul 2024

  We are delighted to invite your child to our Pirate Day in Nursery and Reception.

   

  Reception Pirate Day will be held on Monday 15th July

   

  Nursery Pirate Day will be held on Wednesday 17th July - just bring your child to their normal session so that they can join in all the fun.

   

  Children are welcome to dress up as a pirate or wear non uniform.

   

  We are asking all parents for a contribution of £4.00 to pay for this exciting day, which will include items such as cutlass, hat, eye patch etc so you do not need to buy them a costume. Payment can be made using ParentPay.

   

  The day will be filled with lots of fun such as pirate treasure hunts, pirate games, snacks, workshops and music.

  

• Summer Fayre 2024

  Fri 05 Jul 2024

  We look forward to welcoming you to our Summer Fayre on Friday 5th July 2024.  We are hoping for good weather, so that we can hold the Fayre outside.

   

  Join us for lots of fun including - hook a duck - penalty shoot - tin-can alley - luck dip - tombola - tattoos - ring toss - festival glitter - entertainment - crafts - food stalls - and much much more.

   

  Cash only - bring plenty of change.

  

• Summer Raffle

  Thu 04 Jul 2024

  Tickets £1 per strip

   

  Win

  · Flag bearing opportunity

  Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday

  Saturday 17th August

  1 x adult & 1 x child ticket (KS2 or above)

  · Elemis Hamper

  · Liz Earle Hamper

  · Baylis & Harding Hamper

  · Drinks Hamper x 2

  · Soap & Glory Hamper

  · Chocolate Hamper

  · Plus more!

   

   

  Money raised will go towards improving our lunchtime provision.   Prizes will be drawn on the last day of the term.  Open to all members of the community.

  Tickets can be purchased in cash or via ParentPay.

   

  

• Shorts and Shades After School Disco with Mr Entertainment:

  Thu 27 Jun 2024

  Tickets available via ParentPay £3.50 per child
  KEY STAGE 1 HALL  

  DOORS OPEN 4:00pm for Reception & KS1 (finishes 4:45pm) 
                            5:00pm for KS2 (finishes 6:00pm)
   

  Music, fun and games, candyfloss, popcorn, ice-creams   sweets and  much more! 
   

  KEY STAGE 1 HALL 

   

   

  

• Bike Rules

  Wed 26 Jun 2024

  A reminder of our bike and scooter rules:

  You must:

  • Fit your bike or scooter
  • Be seen
  • Have a bike or scooter that works
  • Be able to use the brakes safely
  • Wear a helmet
  • Have a bell on your bike
  • Get off your bike at the school gate

   

  By Shotton Primary Pupil Council

   

  

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  Mon 25 Mar 2024

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• EASTER RAFFLE

  Tue 19 Mar 2024

  Easter raffle tickets are now available to purchase on ParentPay, they are 20p per ticket.

  Raffle to be drawn in school on Thursday 28th March 2024

  

• Year 3 Theatre Experience

  Wed 14 Feb 2024 H. Shaw

  On Wednesday 14th February children in Year 3 will be going to see a production of Mary Poppins by the students of the Academy at Shotton Hall. I am sure that the children and staff will have a fabulous time and that it will be a very worthwhile experience for our children. No doubt children in Years 4, 5 and 6 remember going to see Matilda last year. We are asking for a £2.50 contribution for each child to help cover transport costs. Contributions can be made via ParentPay. Many thanks for your support.

  

• Y4 Fun with Maths Session

  Wed 14 Feb 2024 H. Shaw

  On Wednesday 14th February y at 2:30pm our Year 4 children would their parents and carers to join them and staff in a fun with maths session. In June all Year 4 children will undertake a national multiplication table check. The session is a chance for you to play mathematical games alongside your child aimed at helping them to improve and secure multiplication and division facts in preparation for June. There will be a bag of goodies for you to take away with you so that your child can continue with the activities at home. Refreshments will be served at 2:30pm and the session will start promptly at 2:40pm.

  

• Reception Parent Help Your Child to Read Event.

  Tue 06 Feb 2024 H.Shaw

  On Tuesday 6th February we will be having a very informal meeting for all parents of our reception children. Please join us for a coffee and a chance to find out how you can help and support your child to learn to read. The session will start at 2:40pm and will be led by Miss Donoghue and Mrs Venner. There might even be some goodies for you to take home!