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Three Lane Ends, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 7SR

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February Half Term

17th February 2023 By katherinepotts

Finding fun things for your children to do during half term, that doesn’t cost the earth, can be difficult.

Fun and Food’ provides FREE holiday activities with healthy snacks and meals for children and young people. Activities are provided by schools, voluntary and community sector groups, sport and leisure services and our Family Centres.

Find out what’s on in our area at www.durham.gov.uk/FunAndFood.  More activities can be added so keep checking.

Half term swim

Free Swimming

Free swimming sessions are returning to County Durham leisure centres this half term following the success of the summer holiday scheme.

The aim is to encourage young people to be more active and enjoy themselves, with a choice of free ‘fun with inflatables’ and general swimming sessions on of

Children and young people aged 18 years and under can attend any of our general swim, inflatable and fun sessions free of charge. Splashability sessions are also available free for children, young people and adults who have a disability.

Please note that inflatable sessions are suitable for children aged eight and over who can swim 25 metres (we may ask children to demonstrate they can swim before allowing entry onto the inflatable). The inflatable sessions at Freeman’s Quay, The Louisa Centre, Newton Aycliffe, Teesdale and Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex can allow children under eight years on the inflatable as long as a responsible adult is in the pool and the child can swim 25 meters.

Sessions are available at Chester-le-Street pool timetable, Consett pool timetable, Freeman’s Quay pool timetable, The Louisa Centre pool timetable, Newton Aycliffe pool timetable, Spennymoor pool timetable, Teesdale pool timetable, Wolsingham pool timetable and Woodhouse Close pool timetable, please see your local pool timetable for dates and times.

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Robinwood 2023

13th February 2023 By katherinepotts

Year 6 are really excited to be going to their residential at Robinwood Activity Centre.  It will be three action packed days with activities that will encourage them to work as a team and challenge themselves to push past their limit.

Children will be split into three teams: Mountain, Ridge and Crag. During the day, they will be working in these teams and on the evening, they will be doing activities as a whole class.

We will try our best to keep you updated whilst away. Click on the photograph of your child’s team to see their adventures.

Meet the teams:

Crag Team

Mountain Team

Ridge Team

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Death of Her Majesty the Queen.

9th September 2022 By katherinepotts

Here at Escomb Primary School we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. For over 70 years she has dedicated herself to serving our country & the Commonwealth.
We admire and celebrate her strength, quiet determination and her selfless devotion to duty.
We join the Royal Family & the Nation in their grief and offer the Royal Family our heartfelt condolences. ❤️

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Goodbye and Good Luck

21st July 2022 By katherinepotts

Our Year 6 children are leaving us to start their new adventures in secondary school.  We know that they are all heading off in different directions but we hope that the friendships that they have built will remain strong and true for years to come. We also hope that in years to come they will look back fondly on their primary years and Escomb will always have a place in their hearts.

Wishing the children and you all the very best; have a fabulous summer and take care!

 

Here are some of the songs and the dance they performed at their leavers concert.

Leavers 2022

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Pride 2022

6th July 2022 By katherinepotts

We have been celebrating Pride in school today. Children have been learning about LGBTQ+. We have made rainbow cakes, decorated hearts and completed other activities in our classes. We ended the celebrations with a fabulous Colour Run.

 

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Travels to Toledo

7th June 2022 By katherinepotts

Mrs Collings,  Mrs Meadows and Miss Cox have travelled to Toledo today with some Year 5 and Year 6 children. They will be visiting CEIP San Antonio School which is a school we have had links with in the past. We hope they have an amazing time and learn lots about the culture of the school which they can share with the rest of our pupils on their return.

To see more about what they have been up to on their travels, click the following link:

Toledo Travels 

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All Stars Cricket

29th April 2022 By katherinepotts

We had the opportunity to take part in an ‘All Stars Cricket’ session. The activities concentrated on teaching us the skills we need to play the game. Everyone had lots of fun. Thank you Darren.

Article 29 – Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities.

 

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Express Yourself.

11th February 2022 By katherinepotts

Article 17: We have a right to get information that is important to our well-being

The children have come into school “dressed to express” for the day.  They are expressing who they are and what they are interested in.  It is part if exploring children’s mental health and well-being during #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek.  We took part in activities in our classes which helped us think about our goals and what steps we can take towards reaching them and looked at who, in our lives help us to grow.

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Bishop FM Coffee Break

4th February 2022 By katherinepotts

I was delighted to be nominated to choose this week’s coffee break songs on Bishop FM! Our children listened in school to the broadcast!

All of my song choices relate to school and echo our school values and ethos! Click below to listen. . .

Bishop Auckland Heritage Festival - Durham County Council

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Chinese New Year

1st February 2022 By katherinepotts

 

Article 13: We have a right to find things out

Durham City is celebrating Lunar New Year this Saturday with activities, performances and entertainment throughout the day.

https://www.thisisdurham.com/whats-on/lunar-new-year-celebrations-2022-p1070961

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