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We took seven of our Key Stage 2 pupils to the Marks and Spencers store at Arnison Centre, Durham on Saturday 23rd September. The aim of the visit was to promote our project and attempt to get people to vote for us. The pupils were fantastic at spreading the word through handing out leaflets, having conversations with the public and using the iPads to get people to vote there and then.

Since returning to school from the visit we have received a lovely email from a lady we met on Saturday in store: ‘Just thought I would drop a line and say what a credit to your school the young boy is who was in Marks and Spencers canvassing for funding for your school. He was a pleasant, lovely boy and I am sure he will have won many votes for you school. Well done and good luck’.

All of the children who we took on the visit were absolutely fantastic and we are very proud of their behaviour and attitude towards this important task. Also, a massive thank you to the staff in store who looked after us brilliantly on the day.

And remember: PLEASE VOTE FOR US! Voting is open until Friday 20th October 2017.

M&S LED lighting project

 

 

We are currently in first place with 434 votes.

Please keep voting and sharing our link to family and friends to keep us there!

M&S LED lighting voting

 

‘Tidy Ted’ came into our school to teach our pupils about litter and the damage that it can cause to the environment.

In association with the Area Action Partnership, Durham County Council are running a poster competition and the winning poster will be displayed around Tow Law to encourage people not to drop litter.

Our ‘Green Leaders’ group are very excited to be taking part in the poster competition.

Look out for updates on the winning poster later in the year!

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We had our rearranged sports day on Thursday 14th September. Even though the weather wasn’t completely nice to us, we managed to go ahead with a slightly reorganised timetable of events. Chris Cook, who has been working with our pupils on the Inspire Programme, joined us for the afternoon.

The young leaders from Year 6 were fantastic in leading the activities and organising the younger children.

Well done to team ‘Mo Farah’ for getting the most points from our races and to everyone for taking part!

PLEASE VOTE FOR US!

We are currently trying to raise money and gain votes through the M&S energy fund projects.

We are trying to raise money to install LED lighting to reduce our carbon footprint and energy costs.

Please click the link below to find out more information and to vote for our project (you will need complete a very simple registration including name and email).

M&S LED lighting vote

Please support us by voting!

 

On Friday 8th September, we had Val and Vicky visit our school to teach us about anti-bullying. First, they worked with our new Buddy group for 2017 – 2018. The Buddies learnt to spot signs of bullying and how to support people who they think might be being bullied. Val and Vicky then completed a workshop with our lunchtime supervisors. Finally, they gave an assembly to the whole school. Our pupils thoroughly enjoyed the engaging assembly in which they learnt about different types of bullying and helping others in our school.

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Look back on our website soon to see what our new Buddy group have been up to!

 

 

It was Tow Law X Factor on Friday 7 July, and what a night! The acts enthralled and amazed the audience and judges with a wide variety of music. Twenty two children took part in the evening and their hard work paid off when they all performed beautifully either singing or dancing. Some children did both and must have been exhausted by the end of the night. They worked tirelessly for months to improve their performances and it all paid off. The children performed to a packed audience. They are all winners as it takes a huge amount of guts to get on stage and sing and dance in front of the huge audience. However we do have an audience vote, the votes were collected and sent to be counted. During this Kacey (an ex pupil and ex winner of Tow Law X Factor) peeformed a beautiful rendition of Running by Beyonce, followed by the raffle being drawn. Then the moment came and Grace was announced the winner of X Factor 2017 singing My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion. It was a very emotional moment for Grace and the realisation that she had won overwhelmed her. However, all the performers joined her on stage and supported her as she sang the winning song to round the evening off. It was as ever a wonderful night and a joy to see so many talented children. Thank you to everyone who supported the event, parents, staff, carers and helpers, judges an Mr and Mrs Shaw for the great balloons. The final thanks goes to the children, you were all amazing!

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We raised a fantastic £718.76 from tickets, raffle and refreshments.

The year 6 children had their final trip on Wednesday 19 July to Planet Leisure. This was a trip to award them for a great year’s work. They started by bowling and set themselves challenge after challenge. Following this they had a relaxing lunch together. Then on the afternoon they prepared themselves for the Laser Quest challenge. They were given the equipment and got ready for the challenge then set of to try to become the laser quest hero. After this they were exhausted and had a well earned refreshment break before returning to school. A great day was had by all!

 

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On Tuesday 18 July we had the emotional Leavers’ assembly for the children. They all presented their own special memories of their time at school. In addition they were presented with awards from Miss Mawson.  The afternoon culminated in the children singing a performance of their own rendition of  One Last Time, which they rewrote about their experiences of school.  It was a very poignant and moving afternoon, the year 6 children should be exceptionally proud of themselves. They have achieved great things at our school, well done to all of you!

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Class 2 have been reading the book Flat Stanley, getting to know the character and following his adventures. Class 2 have made their very own Flat Stanley with a tasty twist, they have followed step by step instructions on a recipe in order to weigh out ingredients and make Stanley shape biscuits which they then decorated and ate!

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