On Monday 4th December, to celebrate the beginning of a new picture book in English, the whole school were able to attend in their pyjamas. During the morning, Class 6 watched The Snowman film, based on Raymond Brigg’s picture book, and drank hot chocolate. It was a very comfy day.
Parent Governor ElectionsThe governors are delighted to have 4 applicants who would like to join our governing body. As there are only 2 vacancies we are holding a private ballot. All parents should receive a text with a link to Microsoft Forms.
Please note: Each parent of a registered pupil of the school will be allowed to vote. Irrespective of the number of their children who are registered pupils at the school, each parent will only be allowed one vote. The Headteacher will therefore ensure that where more than one member of a family attends the school only two votes are accepted from that family.
Please contact the school office if your contact details aren’t up to date and you haven’t received a text.
Class 6 have been learning all about forests in geography. They recently went on a class trip to Hamsterley Forest. During a 4km walk, the children gathered and collected data, based on their pre-planned field study. Some children collected evidence relating to the reason people visit the forest, others looked at the tree species or wildlife. After a busy day collecting data, they finished it off with a picnic, on the bus, and played on the climbing frame.
See the video for the work produced by the children, processing and presenting their geographical data using Keynote.
To raise awareness for World Mental Health Day (Tuesday 10th October 2023) pupils in Class 6 were tasked with considering positive and negative coping strategies when dealing with mental health and self-care top tips. They considered what helps their brain and thought about reflective questions. They then produced a video, linked to their learning in music, to raise awareness. In music, the pupils have been learning to sign the song ‘Happy’ by Pharell Williams, which they can be heard singing in the video.
Hello,
I am absolutely delighted to introduce myself as the new Headteacher at West Cornforth Primary School. The first time I visited West Cornforth I knew there was something very special about the school and I am very excited to join the team and to work alongside you all to continue to build on the excellent work that goes on here.
I’m really looking forward to getting to know the children and over the coming days and weeks I would like to meet as many of you as possible. Please come up and say hello if you see me around school and keep checking Classdojo for more updates.
Mrs Costello
To everyone involved in WCP school life, thank you for your support, kind wishes and lovely presents. After seven successful years, my final one ended with lots and lots of laughs and good fun.
I wish very good luck to those who are moving on to the next stage of their education, and the staff and children who are also leaving the school and moving on to pastures new.
Have a lovely summer.
Jill Hodgson
