St Wilfrid's R.C.V.A. Primary School

Murphy Crescent, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham

St Wilfrid's R.C.V.A. Primary School
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Diocesan Academy Plan

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Here’s a copy of the letter sent out about the Diocesan Academy Plan. All Diocesan schools will join large ‘Multi Academy Trusts’ by 2022.

We will be joining Carmel Trust – further information to follow when we have it.

Diocesan Academy Letter

Key Stage 1 Nativity

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Years 1 and 2 have been telling the story of the Nativity for us and our families this week. It was a wonderful spectacle, a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, and we’re sure all who came to see it, left feeling very festive indeed. A huge well done to all of the children and staff who worked so hard to make this such an enjoyable event.

Mini Vinnies Foodbank Success

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Thank you so much for all of your generous donation for our foodbank. This week, our Mini Vinnies team carried the bulging bags of goodies to Woodhouse Close Church, where we received a warm welcome and thanks from the organisers. We also raised £40 in donations for this great cause that helps so many of our friends in our community. Thank you!

Pirate Adventures at St. Wilfrid’s!

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Today, our school was transformed into a land of swash-buckling pirate adventure. The children were transported to the high seas, surrounded by tropical islands, a pirate galleon – complete with plank, Jolly Rogers, treasure maps and mythical sea creatures. We even had a new member of the crew, as Captain Raggy Beard paid us a visit and worked with every class.

Next week, our theme will continue, with lots of pirate themed role play, reading and creative writing.

Look out for us in The Northern Echo too!

River Safety

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We were visited today, by Grahaeme and Trevor from the Fire and Rescue Service. Fiona Gosling,  who tragically lost her son, Cameron in a river accident in the Wear four years ago to the day, accompanied them. Children from key stage 2, heard Cameron’s story and learnt about the dangers of cold water shock, and playing or swimming in rivers.  We think this is such an important maessage, especially as the school holidays are just around the corner. Please find more information in key stage 2 book bags.

Grahaeme also told us about an APP that helps parents or emergency services locate any mobile phone by using a three word code. If your child is lost or in danger, and doesn’t know where they are, the APP will give them three words. These three words, fed into the APP will locate them within a three metre square – really precise!

Find out more about this great tool that the emergency services are able to use by clicking on the link.

What 3 Words Information