Hi Everyone,

What a great start to the Autumn term. Everyone looking smart and raring to go!

Dates so far are as follows:

Friday 27th October: Break up for half term

Thursday 16th November: Target setting Day

Friday 17th November: “Inset Day” (school closed)

Tuesday 28th November: Individual photos

Tuesday 5th December: Y1-6 to Gala theatre

Wednesday 6th December: Matinee performance & Evening performance of

pantomime

Friday 8th Dec: Reception performance

Christmas Jumper Day

Tuesday 12th December: Nursery performances am & pm

Wednesday 13th December Nursery parties

Thursday 14th December: Reception parties

Tuesday 19th Dec: Break up

Hi Everyone,

Well, another year over and what a year! It has been great to get back fully into the swing of things again. Well done to our Year 6 children who performed marvellously in their SATs. All their hard work and determination was worth it!

This term we have all enjoyed a range of activities including: The Heavy Beat Brass Band from the Durham Brass Festival, Handball day, Frisbee Fun day, and Hoopstarz to name but a few.

I hope everyone has a well-earned, relaxing summer holiday.

Summer Term Dates 2023

Tuesday 18th April: Health & Well-Being Day

Monday 24th April: Practice SATs week

Monday 1st May: Day off May Bank Holiday

Friday 5th May: Picnic on the field, dress in red, white & blue

Monday 8th May: Day off for Coronation

Tuesday 9th May: Y6 SATs week

Wks beg 15th & 22nd May: KS1 SATs

Monday 29th May: Half term week

Monday 5th June: Y4 Multiplication Check (over 2-week period)

Monday 12th June: Y1 Phonics Screening week

Thursday 7th June: Parents of new Reception children in pm

Thursday 15th June: Class photos

Wednesday 14th June: Nursery starters in

Tuesday 20th June: Sports Day-am Rec/KS1, pm KS2

Thursday 22nd June: Handball Day

Friday 23rd June: Inset day – school closed

Thursday 29th June: Ultimate Frisbee Day

Tuesday 11th July: 1.45pm Matinee performance & 5pm Evening Performance

Friday 14th July: Reports out to parents

Monday 17th July: Hoop Starz

Friday 21st July: 9.30am Leavers Assembly

12.00pm Y6 home

1.30pm Home time!

Hi Everyone,

Well, what a busy term! We’ve had World Book day, World Maths day, Red Nose day, Times Tables Rock stars challenge and an Easter Egg decorating competition all in the last 3 weeks! This is in addition to all the hard work going on in classrooms with normal lessons. Have a well-deserved rest everybody!

Hello Everyone,

We have been very excited this week as our newly organised library has had a grand opening with children in book character costumes officially opening it on World Book Day.

Some of our many ideas we use to promote a love of reading are:

· School librarians who ensure the library is kept tidy and that books are put back in the correct place

· The ‘Librettes,’ a group of younger librarians who ensure the outdoor book areas are resourced. This is where children can enjoy stories together in their free time

· Termly reading newsletters containing information about competitions and progression in reading. 

· Books are available in our garden area at lunch and break times for children to read at their leisure.

· Accelerated Reader quizzes with certificates given as an incentive.

· Guest author visits

· Theatre and pantomime productions twice yearly- often traditional tales linked or classical texts.

· Class trips to library.

· Book clubs

· The Secret Book Library

· Reading areas in each classroom

· Class trips to the local bookshop where books are taken and exchanged

· Regular book recommendations for parents on the Class Dojo

· Stay and play story sessions and family learning in EYFS.

· Whole school text focus linked to classical literature.

· World Book Week.

· Assemblies around staff’s favourite books

Hi Everyone,

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a good Christmas. It is lovely to see all the children back with big smiles, raring to learn! Well done to the children who braved the wet and the mud and went to cross-country club. Letters will be going out about other clubs over the next couple of weeks.

Dates for your diary:

We break up for half- term on Friday 17th February for 1 week.

Target Setting Day is Friday 31st March when we break up for Easter for 2 weeks.

Hi Everyone,

Here are the dates we have so far for this term;

Monday 19th September: Bank holiday, school closed.

Friday 21st October: Break up for half term

Tuesday 8th November: Flu Immunisation am

Thursday 17th November: Target setting Day

Friday 18th November: “Inset Day” school closed

Tuesday 6th December: Matinee performance & Evening performance of

pantomime

Wednesday 7th December: Y1-6 to Gala theatre

Friday 9th Dec: Reception performance

Christmas Jumper Day

Tuesday 13th December: Nursery performances am & pm

Wednesday 14th December Nursery parties

Thursday 15th December: Reception parties

Tuesday 20th Dec: Break up

Thank you.

Hi Everyone,

Well, what a year, but we’ve made it! A huge well done to all our children this year who have settled back into school exceptionally well after the pandemic, and who have made tremendous progress.

Thank you to all or wonderful staff who have taught and supported all our children to ensure they can be the best they can be.

I would like to wish Mrs Perry all the very best as she makes her life-changing move to New Zealand, thank you to her for all she has done for Bullion Lane.

Mrs Cook, one of our lunchtime supervisors is retiring, thank you to her for all her hard work and commitment she has shown towards Bullion Lane, and wishing her a happy retirement.

I also wish Miss Gaddes, good luck as she starts another job in September, she has been a great asset to our school over the last year.

Mr Gardner – CONGRATULATIONS! He is getting married over the summer so wishing him and his wife a wonderful day.

I hope everyone has a lovely holiday and we’ll see you back at school on Tuesday 6th September.

Hi Everyone,

Here are the key dates for the term. More information about some of them, will follow nearer the time.

Monday 2nd May: Bank Holiday (school closed)

Monday 9th May: Y6 SATs week (KS1 SATs to follow)

Friday 20th May: Day off for Jubilee (school closed)

Thursday 26th May: Jubilee Tombola (more info to follow)

Friday 27th May: Dress in red, white & blue for Jubilee

Monday 30th May: Half term week

Monday 6th June: Y1 Phonics Screening week

Y4 Multiplication Check (over 3-week period)

Wednesday 8th June: Parents of new Reception children in pm

Thursday 9th June: Class photos

Thursday 16th June: Sports Day-am Rec/KS1, pm KS2 (more info to follow)

Friday 24th June: Inset day (school closed)

Tuesday 12th July: Performing Arts Club: 1.45pm Matinee & 5pm Evening performance

Friday 15th July: Reports out to parents

Thursday 21st July: 9.30am Leavers Assembly
Break up for the holidays.

Hi Everyone,
I hope you have all managed to enjoy half term.
This message is to let you know officially, that Mrs Lloyd will be retiring at the end of this term.
Mrs Lloyd has been an extremely valuable part of Bullion Lane for 26 years, playing a tremendous part in all aspects of school life, and will be a huge miss.
Firstly, I would like to thank her for the dedication and commitment she has shown towards all the children that have been in her care. Mrs Lloyd has not only been an outstanding teacher but also someone who has played a key role in the lives of many who were vulnerable or needed extra support. Children are always made to feel special and cared for, ensuring they are happy and confident after speaking to her. Parents are also extremely appreciative of the hours of support she has given them.
Mrs Lloyd has not only been a positive role model and a huge support to the staff, but being a great team member, she has also brought energy, fun and laughter to the staff room. The time she has given, and her enthusiasm, enables staff to share their thoughts with her knowing that she will give help or advice if necessary.
From my point of view, it has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to work with Mrs Lloyd. She is a true professional and I couldn’t have wished for a better Deputy to work with.
She is reliable, loyal and our identical thought processes (most of the time!), and humour have ensured that we have being able to work extremely well together and made significant improvements to make this school as great as it is now.
She is not only a great work colleague but also a true friend who I will miss and who I am sorry to see go. I wish her all the very best for the future, and hope that she has a long and happy retirement.