Mrs Middleton will be finishing to start her maternity leave on Friday 18th March. We are delighted that Mrs Chloe Hodgson will be covering her leave and will be starting the previous week so that we can ensure an effective handover. We wish Mrs Middleton the very best and hope Read more…
Please note that we have recently reviewed our homework policy and made some changes. Please click here to read our complete homework policy. Pages 5, 6, and 7 summarise our homework provision. Note some slight changes to reading provision which means that when children have moved on from Read, Write, Read more…
UPDATE:The first vans have headed off. You can still deliver to Colburn Village Hall over the weekend and we will continue to collect aid following the weekend. If you are in a position to donate any of the above items, they can be dropped off at any of our three Read more…
It can be really difficult to find the right words to answer our children’s questions about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Fortunately, there are lots of really good resources available to support us all with these conversations. The BBC Newsround page is particularly good and I would recommend the following Read more…
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…
