Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Sports Week 2026

  Fri 19 Jun 2026

   

  What a fantastic week we've had! From golf and handball to street dance, trampettes and Sports Day, the children have been brilliant throughout. They have shown great effort, determination and teamwork all week long. This photo perfectly sums up the week – smiles, laughter and children enjoying being active with their friends. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the week such a success. Keep an eye out for a Sports Week highlights video coming next week!

  

• It's sports week!

  Mon 15 Jun 2026

  This week is our annual sports week! Every year we spend a whole week focussing on fitness, sport and challenging ourselves. Watch this space for lots of photos and videos of the highlights!

   

  

• FOMO has arrived!

  Wed 10 Jun 2026

  Our brand new attendance incentive has begun! On Friday last week all children enjoyed an extra playtime and today all children enjoyed the speaker playing songs on the yard at lunchtime. Remember you've got to be in school to enjoy these unexpected treats! Don't have FOMO (fear of missing out).  

  

• Year 6 Residential 2026

  Wed 10 Jun 2026

  Year 6 Residential Visit to Great Tower, Windermere

  Our Year 6 children last week enjoyed an unforgettable residential visit to Great Tower in the beautiful Lake District. Despite some changeable weather, the children embraced every opportunity that came their way and demonstrated excellent enthusiasm, resilience and teamwork throughout the trip. From the moment we arrived, the children threw themselves into a wide range of outdoor activities designed to challenge them, develop their confidence and encourage them to work together. Activities included archery, crate stacking, zip wiring, axe throwing, bouldering and a variety of team-building challenges, all of which required determination, communication and perseverance.

  One of the highlights of the residential was paddle boarding on Lake Windermere. Although poor weather meant the sessions had to be rearranged, the staff at Great Tower worked hard to ensure that every child was still able to take part. The children loved the experience of getting out on the water and showed great courage as they learned new skills and stepped outside their comfort zones. Away from the organised activities, the children also enjoyed exploring the stunning surroundings, including a walk to Tower Rock, where they were rewarded with spectacular views across the Lake District. The residential was also an opportunity for the children to develop their independence. Many experienced being away from home for the first time, making their own beds, putting on duvet covers, pillowcases and sheets, organising their belongings and taking responsibility for themselves throughout the stay.

  The evenings were just as memorable as the daytime activities. After busy days of adventure, the children enjoyed spending time together in their lodges, playing games with friends, taking part in dance-off competitions and, of course, listening to the occasional spooky story before bed. They also enjoyed toasting marshmallows and making s'mores around the campfire before joining in with songs and laughter. Throughout the visit, the children were a credit to themselves, their families and the school. They demonstrated kindness, camaraderie and friendship, supporting one another through challenges and celebrating each other's successes. We hope that, in years to come, they will look back on their time at Great Tower with great fondness and remember it as one of the defining experiences of their primary school years – a trip filled with adventure, independence, friendship and memories that will last a lifetime.

  Click here to watch a video of some of the highights. Year 6 2026 Residential

   

   

• Mrs Sands Maternity Leave

  Mon 01 Jun 2026

  We are leased to announce the safe arrival of the beautiful Jessica Lily Sands who was born on Tuesday of half term. Mrs Sands asked us to share these pictures with you and say a big thank you for all of your gifts, cards and well wishes. She says it was lovely of you all!

  Mrs Sands now begins her maternity leave and plans to return in November. 

  

• Half term attendance winners are .......

  Fri 22 May 2026

  Congratulations to Yetholm who are our house group winners for attendance this half term! You get an extra 200 house points and your flag displayed for all to see outside!

  

• New School Minibuses

  Mon 18 May 2026

  Our new school minibuses will arrive on Thursday 21st May 2026. We will continue to use the minibuses for a whole range of school events, experiences and to get to and from competitions.

   

  The minibuses will be on the school yard on Monday 1st June for our whole Cheviot family to come and see them!

• Joe Wicks Mental Health Awareness Workout

  Thu 14 May 2026

  On Thursday 14th May, to celebrate Mental Awareness Week, our school took part in a Joe Wicks high energy workout to highlight how beneficial exercise can be for our mental health. Thousands of schools from around the country and world took part in the session. The children all gave 100% and felt great afterwards. Well done everyone! 

  

• Flying High for Attendance

  Fri 24 Apr 2026

  We are excited to introduce our new weekly attendance reward! Each week, the class with the highest attendance will be presented with their class flag in assembly, which will then be proudly flown on our school flagpole for the week. We hope this adds a sense of pride and friendly competition across school and encourages everyone to aim for excellent attendance every day.

  Our very first winners were Year 2. As you can see by their smiling faces - they were delighted to receive the trophy and the flag today!

  

• Come and join us!

  Tue 21 Apr 2026

  We have spaces for September 2026 in our amazing Early Years provision!