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

This months newsletter include dates for the coming few weeks as well as information from each class.
June News 19

Today, Year 5 have been working with Gary and Naomi from the DLI. They produced art work, composed and sang their own songs and rounded the day off with a special performance alongside children from St.John’s. This workshop follows on from our focus on Remembrance at Christmas. The children were very enthusiastic, thoughtful and inspired by the stories they have encountered around life in wartime. Have a look at a few of our pictures to see what they got up to.

This months Newsletter includes information for parents on Online Safety – including Momo.

March News 19

Well done to everyone involved in our latest Ofsted Inspection. We’re proud to have received the Good grade – read our full report here.
St Wilfrid’s Roman Catholic Primary Ofsted Report Jan 2019

Anna Short from Year 6 has put her great artistic talents to good use, to be a winner in a County wide art competition. The competition asked children from Durham County Schools to design a poster, warning about the dangers of parking illegally outside schools. She did a great job, and her poster has been professionally made into a sign that is proudly displayed on our railings. 

Our school was asked to begin the Bishop Auckland Advent Windows project this year, with a window designed around the theme of The Annunciation. Year 2 did a brilliant job of creating Angel Gabriel and Our Lady for The Tower window in The Market Place. On Saturday, children from Y1 and 2 showed what a talented bunch they are, with their joyous singing and acting at the unveiling by Mrs Jane Ruffer. Thank you so much to the staff, children and their families who turned out on such a miserable day (weather wise) to make this occasion such a success!

Our children really enjoyed packing shoeboxes for less fortunate children around the world. Thank you so much for your generosity. We have been overwhelmed by the amount of lovely items sent in. We sent 40 shoeboxes off to make a child smile somewhere.

Pudsey Bear paid us a visit today, and he was really happy to see how brilliant we all looked in our spots! We raised a fantastic £157, and have all had fun taking part in Pudsey activities throughout the day. Thank you!

This week, fire officers from Bishop Auckland Fire Station came to talk to all of the children about staying safe over the bonfire season. They showed us how to STOP, DROP and ROLL in the case of a fire accident, we got great advice for using sparklers safely, and lots of important messages to ensure we all enjoy a happy bonfire night. Ask your child about what they learnt – they are experts now!