Memorable Events

Panto

Getting in the festive spirit, the children enjoyed a panto performance of Peter Pan. Oh yes they did!

Remembrance Day

Our community came together for Remembrance Sunday at Castletown Methodist Church and cemetery. Pupils from our Mini Police, Scouts and other groups did a fabulous job - well done! In school, the children observed a 1 minute silence to mark the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Santa and his reindeer

Ahead of the Big Day, the children enjoyed a lovely Christmas lunch that was provided by our fabulous catering team and our head cook, Kirsty. We were also delighted that we had a special visitor. It was no other than Santa himself! He also had his helper Elf and Rudolph! What a splendid time we had!

Children in Need 2025

We had lots of fun in school celebrating Children in Need. To start the day, we had so much fun in our assembly completing a whole school 25 minute danceathon. There was certainly lots of moving, dancing, laughter and red faces. Thank you also to everyone who did a family 25 challenge to raise money. I hope you had a fun time in doing your chosen challenge!

Food for Thought

Thank you to everyone who donated food cans and dry food items for our 'Food for Thought' day. All donated items have been distributed to our local food banks to support the most vulnerable in our community. Again, a big 'THANK YOU' to you all! 

MacMillan Coffee Morning

A very big thank you to everyone who attended our Macmillan Coffee event. It was lovely to catch up with so many people and to see everyone enjoying a cake or two! Thank you for your fantastic generosity and donations for such a good cause. We couldn't do it without such a brilliant school community. Hats off to you all! 

Year 6 Trip

To  celebrate the end of term, Year 6 went on an over-night residential trip to Cote Ghyll Youth Hostel and then had a trip to the seaside at Saltburn. The children had an amazing time. Watch the videos below to see what they got up to!

Rock Band

To celebrate the end of term, the children enjoyed a mini rock concert. The weather meant it had to be held in the school hall, but the rain didn't dampen the children's excitement!

Colour Run

In memory of Miss Ni Chomhrai and to raise funds for St Benedict's Hospice, we held a colour run on the school field. Everyone went home covered in paint and with a huge smile. It was a great event for a very worthwhile cause. A huge thank you to everyone who raised money for the hospice.

Sunderland Runs

Our Year 5 Mini Police officers attended the annual Sunderland Runs 3km, 10km and half marathon event. They worked incredibly hard to help set up the stalls at the event, handed out medals, water, snacks and end of race bags to the runners.

The children were fantastic and excellent ambassadors for the school.

VE Day Celebrations

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the children came into school wearing red, white and blue clothes and completed a variety of activities to help them understand the significance of this occasion. Some children brought into school stones and painted them either red, white or blue to create a special VE display on the school field. At lunchtime, we all gathered outside and had a special VE Day lunch, with traditional British food - the fish and chips was incredibly popular!

Adam Whitehead Assembly

A huge thank you to Adam Whitehead who visited the school today. The former Olympic Team GB swimmer talked about his professional career and water safety. The assembly was both informative and entertaining. Hopefully, it inspired many of our youngsters to take up swimming in a safe environment and go for gold!

Librarians' Competition

There were over 50 fantastic entries for the librarians' robot themed competition, so very well done to everyone who took part.

Congratulations to the 12 winners who collected their prizes!

World Book Day 2025

Valentine's Day Raffle & Biscuits

Remembrance Day

 To mark Remembrance Day, the children decorated a wooden poppy cross and we placed them in a special remembrance area at the front of our school as a mark of respect to those who have fought to uphold our country’s values and freedoms.
 

'They shall grow not old
As we that are left to grow old.
Age shall not weary them
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.'

Grandparents' Tea Party

As a thank you for all the amazing support our grandparents provide, we held a tea party in the school hall with lots of tasty treats and a chance to relax and have a chat.