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We believe that our children should have the aspiration and opportunity to ‘Live life in all its fullness’ and ‘Shine like stars in the sky’.
 
New this week…


Young Voices
A huge congratulations to all the children who attended Young Voices yesterday! You were absolutely amazing, and your energy and enthusiasm truly shone through. The experience was incredible, and it was wonderful to see everyone coming together to create such a memorable performance. You should all be so proud of your hard work and dedication. Keep shining, and here's to many more amazing moments like this!


Forest School for Nursery and Reception
We are delighted to welcome Lisa back to run Forest School sessions for Nursery and Reception on Wednesday afternoons after half term.  Please ensure your child has a change of warm clothes, waterproofs, wellies as well as hat, scarf and gloves as it is very cold down in the forest.
 
Forest School for Asteroids (Year 3, 4, 5, 6)
We are delighted to run Forest School sessions for Asteroids on Wednesday afternoons after half term.  Please ensure your child has a change of warm clothes, waterproofs, wellies as well as hat, scarf and gloves as it can be very cold down in the forest.


Reminders…

Forest School
On Friday 14^th (tomorrow), Asteroids (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6) have Forest school in the morning.  Please can children come to school wearing their Forest School kit.  They can then change directly into their PE kit at lunch time for the rest of day.  No need to bring school uniform on this occasion.

Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2025

This week, we joined thousands of other schools to find out which birds visit our school grounds. It was lovely that some of our neighbours joined in too.  We have collected some great data to return to the RSPB whilst also working on the 5 ways to wellbeing.
A huge thank you must go to our Y6 Wellbeing Ambassadors, Maisie and Leroy, as well as Poppy who has also given up her time to support them.  From a well-presented Collective Worship to fantastic organisation of activities throughout the week, they have really shown a very mature, independent and diligent attitude to the whole project.  Well done!

  
News from the wider community
 
 Message from the friends
There are just 4 tickets remaining for the Taylor Swift Tribute Night on Saturday 1st March at West Tanfield Memorial Hall. All online tickets have sold out, but you can pick up the remaining 4 tickets from West Tanfield village shop (cash only - cash can be withdrawn at the post office in the shop between 09:00 and 13:00). Tickets are £10 per person. 

 

 
 
Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing Updates…
Reception and Y6 National Child Measurement programme
On Monday 24^th February, there will be a nurse in school taking the heights and weights of Reception and Y6 children. – Information about this has already been sent to parents.