We will continue do everything we can to keep school open and children learning. We continue to need and appreciate your support. The headline from the latest guidance states: There is no longer a legal requirement for people with coronavirus (COVID-19) infection to self-isolate, however if you have any of Read more…
Don’t forget all the wonderful activities we have planned for World Book Day this week. Click here to see the full post. We recognise that as parents you have missed the opportunity to meet your child’s class teacher in person over the last few years, or indeed to see your Read more…
Get your entries in now! The one hundred and twelfth festival of music and speech takes place in March: 16th – 20th = speech 23rd – 27th = music We are entering our children for some of the music classes this year and have begun practising in some classes. If Read more…
Our very own Willow is standing up for her environmental beliefs, pleading with Darlington Borough Council to clean up its act and take serious action on the area’s litter problem. Click here to read the full article in The Northern Echo. Willow, we are very proud of you!
Over time I have received a number of queries / concerns about splitting competitive sports into separate girls’ and boys’ events. Whilst we completely recognise the value of mixed teams, and see a shift towards this at a local level, the events which we enter through school are usually affiliated Read more…
From Monday 7th February, the morning Askrigg-Bainbridge-Askrigg shuttle will depart at the earlier time of 08:35 in order for us to maximise teaching time. This will mean that children will arrive in class slightly earlier at all three schools. I have spoken to parents whom this might affect directly; your Read more…
We have re-branded our RESPECT code and are working to raise its profile within our school community. The image of a tree helps to root our RESPECT code in the message of The Good Samaritan: from this message of courageous compassion grows our code and underpins our good behaviour. See Read more…
It is with sadness that we say goodbye to the wonderful Mrs Wilman today. Mrs Wilman has been a fantastic part of our federation admin team and has been central to the smooth running of West Burton in particular. She is pursuing an exciting new career and we all wish Read more…
…we will be welcoming Mrs Georgina Pickard-Sparne to our EYFS team after Christmas following her successful interview this afternoon. Mrs Pickard-Sparne has lots of experience working with children and young people and is really excited about joining our vibrant setting.
We continue to respond to ever-changing guidance from the Local Authority and Public Health England around Covid-19. There have been some key changes over the weekend in respond to the new Omicron variant. Here is a summary: All staff will return to wearing face coverings in communal areas around school Read more…
