Bournmoor Primary School: News

* Welcome to Bournmoor Primary School *

We are a small friendly school with good results and outstanding behaviour. We have places available for September in our reception class. If you would like to visit please contact:

Mrs Sheila Williams tel: 0191 385 4291 We would be delighted to meet you.

School Holidays for 2010/2011

We have now added the school holiday details for the 2010/2011 academic year. You can view this information here:

School Holidays 2010/2011

Unicef Day for Change

Unief Day for Change is on Friday 5th February. The Rights Action Group has organised a sponsored Pygama Day / Welly Walk and a Bring and Buy Toy , Teddy and Book Sale.

Bournmoor Primary School get the International Award

On Wednesday 8th October 2008 Mrs Carlton who is the Year 5/6 Teacher and the International and Modern Foreign Languages co-ordinator, went to a high profile ceremony in London to collect the prestigious International School Award. It was presented by broadcaster and journalist George Alagiah. This celebration of the best in international activity was attended by representatives from schools across the UK. Bournmoor Primary School received their award for their �outstanding� work in bringing the wider world into the classroom through their partnership with Ecole Alphonse Daudet in France and Ecole Charles Ilet in Martinique.

Harvest Assembly

Children at Bournmoor Primary School held a Harvest Assembly for parents. The following day the Home School Association made soup and bread with the children to serve to the older members of the community at a special lunchtime assembly. The children prepared and presented their own work about where their food is harvested around the world, and also the importance of Fairtrade produce. After the assembly the school council took the produce, which the children had been collecting during the week, to the Shelter for the Homeless in Plawsworth, Chester-le-Street who were very grateful for the kind gesture.

Wear it Pink Day 24th October 2008

Pupils and Staff at Bournmoor Primary School dressed all in pink to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign. They collected a total of £147.55. The children and staff all entered into the spirit of the day, with some amazing outfits. Staff member Carolyn Bewick made and donated pink ribbons to give to children for their contributions.

Wear it Pink Day

Pupils and Staff were in the pink when they raised money for the Breast Cancer Campaign. They Raised a fabulous £280.00 for this worthwhile cause on Friday 19th October. The children all entered into the spirit of the day wih some amazing outfits and almost eveyone was wearing pink ribbons by the end of the week. They had a special assembly where the children were helped to understand where the money raised will go.