Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Adder Exhibition - Bowless Visitor Centre](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/adder-exhibition-bowless-visitor-centre/) - [Stanhope Training Band](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/stanhope-training-band/) - [FEARless](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fearless/) - [Scouts - Try something new](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/scouts-try-something-new/) - [North East Autism Society – Zoom webinars](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/north-east-autism-society-zoom-webinars/) - EMOTIONAL WELLBEING WEBINAR. North East Autism Society are running FREE webinars to support the emotional wellbeing of autistic children... 25th November. 1-3pm. Places are limited and MUST be booked via the details below. These sessions are designed for parents and carers of children and young people aged 7 and above who are experiencing low-level emotional - [Preventing Winter Illness](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/preventing-winter-illness/) - Preventing Winter Illnesses in Schools The Department for Education has set up a blog to support parents and carers and provide valuable advice on how to keep your child healthy this winter. https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/top-tips-how-child-healthy-school/ - [123help4families Christmas Appeal](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/123help4families-christmas-appeal/) - SKM_C550i25101715120Download - [Mad Alice Theatre](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mad-alice-theatre/) - [Swimming Sessions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/swimming-sessions/) - [155th Weardale Agricultural Show](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/155th-weardale-agricultural-show/) - 155th-Weardale-Agricultural-ShowDownload - [Summer Fair 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-fair-2025/) - Summer-Fair-2025Download - [Richard Bainbridge Charity](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/richard-bainbridge-charity-2/) - The Richard Bainbridge Charity was set up to provide educational grants for residents of the Parish of Westgate. Grants are given to pupils moving from Primary to Secondary Education and to those leaving Secondary Education and going on to College/University. To qualify, the young person must have been resident within the Parish for at least - [Mad Alice Theatre Sessions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mad-alice-theatre-sessions/) - Summer-2025-Mad-AliceDownload - [Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/durham-constabulary-volunteer-police-cadet-scheme/) - Durham Constabulary Volunteer Police Cadets focuses on the development of young people between the ages of 11 and 17 across County Durham and Darlington. The ultimate aim of the Volunteer Police Cadets is to encourage the spirit of adventure and good citizenship, while inspiring young people to develop knowledge and understanding of the policing role - [Mad Alice Half Term Workshops](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mad-alice-half-term-workshops/) - [Adder-ation](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/adder-ation/) - [Health and Wellbeing Event for Families](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/health-and-wellbeingevent-for-families/) - [Still Too Cold for Busking](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/still-too-cold-for-busking/) - [Frosterley Youth Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/frosterley-youth-club-2/) - [SEND - Consett Coffee Mornings](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send-consett-coffee-mornings/) - Consett-Coffee-Mornings-2Download - [SEND - Chester-le-street Coffee Morning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send-chester-le-street-coffee-morning/) - Chester-le-street-coffee-morningDownload - [Durham Autism Courses](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/durham-autism-courses/) - Durham-Autism-CoursesDownload - [Friday Football](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/friday-football/) - [Frosterley Youth Club 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/frosterley-youth-club/) - [YMCA Frosterley Fun and Food Christmas 2024](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ymca-frosterley-fun-and-food-christmas-2024/) - YMCA Frosterley Fun and Food Christmas 2024Download - [Wolsingham Leisure Centre Christmas Party](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/wolsingham-leisure-centre-christmas-party/) - [Christmas Shopping Evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-shopping-evening/) - [Violin Lessons](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/violin-lessons/) - Durham Music Service offers fantastic and exciting music lessons in our school. Pupils that havelessons make great progress and it’s wonderful to hear their music making during school, and theirexcitement in music learning. They currently have availability for violin lessons within school and arekeen to recruit as soon as possible. Lessons are for year 3 - [Stargazing at Weardale Railway](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/stargazing-at-weardale-railway/) - Stargazing-at-Weardale-RailwayDownload - [Santa Express - Stanhope](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/santa-express-stanhope/) - [Dates for Neurodiversity Support Group](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/dates-for-neurodiversity-support-group/) - [MMR Vaccination Information](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mmr-vaccination-information/) - The MMR vaccine is offered at community clinics and these are on an appointment only basis, please can primary schools share the clinic dates with parents/ carers and advise that if they want their child to be vaccinated to contact the school age immunisation service by phone on 0333 358 3397, please choose option 3 - [Volunteers Needed](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/volunteers-needed-2/) - Can you help at our Summer Fair on Saturday 13th July? Please speak to Mrs Cross, Mrs Green or Mr Storey Thank You! - [Separated Parents Course](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/separated-parents-course/) - Separated-Parents-CourseDownload - [Food Durham Project](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/food-durham-project/) - Food-Durham-ProjectDownload - [Join our Free Gardening Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/join-our-free-gardening-club/) - There are still places available at our FREE Gardening Club supported by OASES. Children in KS2 can now attend without an adult (preferred but not essential) and younger children are very welcome with an adult. OASES are funding the development and improvement of the school gardens and are working with a team of volunteers from - [Adder-ation Sun 26th May 24](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/adder-ation-sun-26th-may-24/) - Adder-ation-Event-Poster-2024Download - [Chartwells Newsletter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/chartwells-newsletter/) - Chartwells-NewsletterDownload - [EPEC BAP session April](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/epec-bap-session-april/) - EPEC-BAP-Autism-Flyer-April-2024Download - [BAP sessions April](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/bap-sessions-april/) - BAP-Flyer-April-2024-CoursesDownload - [Baby and Us - April 2024](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/baby-and-us-april-2024/) - Baby-and-Us-EPEC-April-2024Download - [Durham Dales Sports Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/durham-dales-sports-club/) - [Free Parenting Course](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/free-parenting-course/) - [Family Hubs](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/family-hubs-2/) - Family Hubs Newsletter Issue 1 Family Hubs Activity and Programme Guide - [Merry Christmas!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/merry-christmas-3/) - Wishing everyone in the Stanhope Barrington School Community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, healthy New Year! - [Mental Health Support over Christmas](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/merry-christmas-2/) - [Safeguarding Concerns - Christmas Holidays](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/safeguarding-concerns-christmas-holidays-2/) - Please read the letter regarding Safeguarding concerns Christmas holidays. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Raffle Results](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-raffle-results/) - Please read the letter regarding Christmas Raffle Results. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Amethyst Building Work](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/amethyst-building-work/) - Please read the letter regarding Amethyst Building Work. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Hello world!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! - [Redundancy Updates](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/redundancy-updates/) - Please read the letter regarding Redundancy updates Stanhope. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Free Story Telling Sessions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/free-story-telling-sessions/) - Please read the letter regarding Free Story Telling. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Emerald Swimming - Spring Term](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emerald-swimming-spring-term/) - Please read the letter regarding Emerald Swimming. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Raffle Plan](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-raffle-plan/) - Please read the letter regarding the Christmas Raffle Plan. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Afterschool Club - Spring Term 1](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/afterschool-club-spring-term-1/) - Please read the letter regarding Afterschool Club Spring Term. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Lunch 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-lunch-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Christmas Lunch. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Parties](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-parties/) - Please read the letter regarding Christmas parties. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Heating Update 29.11.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/heating-update-29-11-23/) - Please read the letter regarding the Heating Update 29.11.23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Story time with Santa](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/story-time-with-santa/) - Please read the letter regarding Story time with Santa. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Jumper Day 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Christmas Jumper Day 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Office Unattended](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/office-unattended/) - Please be aware that the school office is unattended until 11:30 am on Tuesday, 28 November 2023. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Thank you. - [Result of the Lamb Sale](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/result-of-the-lamb-sale/) - Please read the letter regarding the Result of Lamb Sale. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Performances 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-performances-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the Christmas Performances. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parent & Carer Appointments - Autumn 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-carer-appointments-autumn-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Parent Appointments - Autumn 2023 along with: Amethyst Preference Form Sapphire Preference Form Ruby Preference Form Emerald Preference Form Diamond Preference Form Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Heating Update - 22.11.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/heating-update-22-11-23/) - Please read the letter regarding the Heating Update 22.11.23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Book Fair 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/book-fair-2023/) - Book Fair Letter for Parents - [Free Christmas Storytelling Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/free-christmas-storytelling-club/) - Please read the letter regarding the Free Christmas Storytelling Club. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Raffle 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-raffle-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the Christmas Raffle 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Water Leak - 14.11.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/water-leak-14-11-23/) - Please read the letter regarding Water Leak - 14.11.23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Softball Cricket Sessions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/softball-cricket-sessions/) - [Tesco Grant Success](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/tesco-grant-success/) - Please read the letter regarding Tesco grant success. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Light Up the Dale](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/light-up-the-dale/) - Please read the letter regarding Light Up the Dale. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Kema Kay Workshop - 22.11.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/kema-kay-workshop-22-11-23/) - Please read the letter regarding the Kema Kay Workshop 22.11.23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Individual Photos 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/individual-photos-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Individual Photos 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Handball Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/handball-festival/) - Please read the letter regarding Handball Festival 21.11.23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christingle Workshop](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christingle-workshop/) - Please read the letter regarding the Christingle workshop. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Children in Need 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/children-in-need-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Children in Need 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Royal British Legion Box](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/royal-british-legion-box/) - Please read the letter regarding the Royal British Legion Box. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Amethyst Gymnastics Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/amethyst-gymnastics-festival/) - Please read the letter regarding the Amethyst Gymnastics Festival. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Introducing the Barrington Barrel](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/introducing-the-barrington-barrel/) - Please read the letter regarding Introducing the Barrington Barrel. To view the Barrington Barrel please visit the School Newsletter section of the website under Come and See. Thank you! Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Heating Update - 08.11.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/heating-update-08-11-23/) - Please read the letter regarding the Heating Update 08.11.23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [UK Parliament Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/uk-parliament-week/) - Please read the letter regarding UK Parliament Week along with the Consent form-under-18s-photography and filming (1) document. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Edinburgh Trip 2024 Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/edinburgh-trip-2024-letter/) - Please read the letter regarding the Edinburgh Trip Funding. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [New Dates for Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-dates-for-parents/) - Please read the letter regarding New Dates for parents as at 17.10.23(W) along with the list of new dates in Additional dates for parents as at 17.10.23. Please note that these dates are also listed on our school calendar. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Lamb Sale 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lamb-sale-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the Lamb Sale. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Durham University Workshop Options](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/durham-university-workshop-options/) - Please read the letter regarding Free Durham University Workshops options. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Amethyst Gymnastics 13.11.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/amethyst-gymnastics-13-11-23/) - Please read the letter regarding Amethyst Gymnastics 13.11.23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Afterschool Clubs - Autumn 2 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/afterschool-clubs-autumn-2-2023/) - Please read the After School Club letter and the associated Booking Form for Autumn Term 2. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Making Changes Together Meeting 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/making-changes-together-meeting-2023/) - [Heating Work Update 17.10.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/heating-work-update-17-10-23/) - Please read the letter regarding the Heating Work update 17.10.23. Please also read the letters regarding the implications for each Learning Zone: Amethyst Implications Sapphire Implications Ruby Implications Emerald Implications Diamond Implications Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Meet Aela](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/meet-aela/) - Please read the letter: Meet Aela. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning Outcome](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/macmillan-cancer-coffee-morning-outcome/) - Please read the letter regarding the MacMillan Cancer Coffee Outcome. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Halloween Party](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/halloween-party/) - [Open Learning Zones](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/open-learning-zones/) - Please read the letter regarding the Open Learning Zones. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Hoodies Order](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/hoodies-order/) - Please read the letter regarding the Hoodies Order. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Dyslexia Awareness Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/dyslexia-awareness-day/) - Please read the letter regarding Dyslexia Awareness Day. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Black History Month](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/black-history-month/) - Please read the letter regarding Black History Month. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Opal LZ - Afterschool Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/opal-lz-afterschool-club/) - [Family Hubs](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/family-hubs/) - [Heating Update - 09.10.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/heating-update-09-10-23/) - Please read the letter regarding the Heating update 9.10.23(W). Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [School Menu Choices Autumn-Winter 23-24](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-menu-choices-autumn-winter-23-24/) - Please read the letter regarding Change in School Menu choices, and the associated Autumn Winter 23-24 4 choices to a page. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [SLT Question Time Dates](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/slt-question-time-dates/) - Please read the letter regarding SLT Question Time Dates. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/macmillan-cancer-coffee-morning-4/) - Please read the letter regarding MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parenting When Separated - Course](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parenting-when-separated-course/) - [Update on Heating Plan](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/update-on-heating-plan/) - Please read the Update on Heating Plan letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Work in Amethyst - Thurs & Fri](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/work-in-amethyst-thurs-fri/) - Please read the letter regarding Work in Amethyst Thurs and Fri. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Indian Street Party](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/indian-street-party-2/) - On Friday 29th September 2023 we held a fantastic Indian Street Party to raise money for the school fund. The event was organised by Leah & Usha (parents) and we cannot thank them enough for all of their hard work. Supported by a team of volunteers, Leah and Usha treated us to the sounds and - [Naming our Hens](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/naming-our-hens/) - Now that the little red hens are here to stay we have had a vote to choose them some names. The children were asked to nominate some names by putting them in the post box. Four names were then chosen for each hen and in assembly on Monday 2nd October 2023, we all voted on - [A Week of Adversity](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/a-week-of-adversity/) - Please read the letter regarding a Week of Adversity. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Heating System Issues](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/heating-system-issues/) - Please read the letter regarding our Heating system Issues. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Curling and Boccia - Sapphire](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/curling-and-boccia-sapphire/) - Please read the letter regarding Curling and Boccia Sapphire. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Restructuring letter to parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/restructuring-letter-to-parents/) - Please read the Restructuring letter to parents. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Communication](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/communication/) - Please read the letter regarding Communication. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Mini Moments with Mrs MacArdle](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mini-moments-with-mrs-macardle/) - Please visit the Mini Moments with Mrs MacArdle section to see what we have been doing! - [SIAMS Letter to Parents 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/siams-letter-to-parents-2023/) - Please read the SIAMS Letter to Parents 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Curriculum Day - Emerald & Diamond](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/curriculum-day-emerald-diamond/) - Please read the letter regarding Curriculum Day - Emerald and Diamond. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/macmillan-cancer-coffee-morning-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Indian Street Party](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/indian-street-party/) - Please read the letter regarding the up coming Indian Street Party! Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Nasal Flu Vaccinations 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/nasal-flu-vaccinations-2023/) - Dear Parent, The nasal flu vaccinations will take place at your child’s school on Thursday 5thOctober, please use the below link to complete either a consent form or a refusal for the vaccinations. The link contains the consent form and additional information such as FAQs regarding the vaccination. The link will close on Tuesday 26thSeptember. https://nhsImms.azurewebsites.net/session/0269618e If - [Covid Procedures](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/covid-procedures/) - Please read the letter regarding Covid Procedures. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Attendance Briefing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/attendance-briefing/) - [The Hens](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-hens/) - Please read the letter regarding the Hens. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [New Outdoor Gym Equipment](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-outdoor-gym-equipment/) - There has been great excitement this week as the children have explored our new outdoor gym equipment. This fantastic piece of equipment was installed on Monday and Tuesday just before the children returned to school after the summer break. The company: Sunshine Gym worked really hard to get it ready for the children. The equipment - [After School Clubs - Autumn Term 1 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/after-school-clubs-autumn-term-1-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding After School Club letter - Autumn1 2023 and the attached Booking Form for Autumn Term 1 2023. Please visit the After School Provision section for more information. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Consett Academy - Open Evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/consett-academy-open-evening/) - [Nursery After School Childcare](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/nursery-after-school-childcare/) - Please read the letter regarding Nursery After School childcare. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Back to School Support](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/back-to-school-support/) - [Stanhope Show 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/stanhope-show-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Stanhope Show 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [School Run Social](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-run-social/) - Please read the letter regarding School Run Social. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Reception Baseline Assessment](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/reception-baseline-assessment/) - All schools are required to carry out a Baseline Assessment for Reception children within 6 weeks of them starting school. We will be starting our Baseline Assessments as soon as possible. Please see the information leaflet for parents issued by the DfE (Department for Education). If you have any queries regarding this assessment please speak - [Walking Home Alone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/walking-home-alone/) - Please read the letter regardingWalking Home Alone and the associated information: Walking Home Alone Guidance 23-24. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [PE Times and Kit](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/pe-times-and-kit/) - Please read the letter regarding PE Times and Kit v2. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Non-prescription medication](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/non-prescription-medication/) - Please read the letter regarding Non-prescription medication. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Attendance Policy Briefing Sessions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/attendance-policy-briefing-sessions/) - Please read the letter regarding Attendance Policy Briefings. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Work over the Summer Holidays](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/work-over-the-summer-holidays/) - Please read the letter regarding Work over Summer holidays. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Scooters and Bikes in school](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/scooters-and-bikes-in-school/) - Please read the letter regarding Scooters and Bikes in school. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [New Outdoor Gym](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-outdoor-gym/) - Please read the letter regarding New Outdoor Gym. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Access for Opal and Amethyst](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/access-for-opal-and-amethyst/) - Please read the letter regarding Access for Opal and Amethyst Entrance. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Swimming Lessons 2023-2024](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/swimming-lessons-2023-2024/) - Please read the letter regarding Swimming Lessons 2023-2024. Please also visit the Swimming section of the website for more information. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Phonics for Parents sessions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/phonics-for-parents-sessions-2/) - Please read the letter regarding Phonics for Parents sessions. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Fundraising Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fundraising-letter-2/) - Please read the Fundraising Letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Important Dates for Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/important-dates-for-parents/) - Please read the letter regarding Dates for Parents as at 06.09.23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Durham SEND](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/durham-send/) - [Safeguarding during summer holidays](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/safeguarding-during-summer-holidays/) - Please read the letter regarding Safeguarding during summer holidays. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Lost Property Collection](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lost-property-collection/) - Please read the letter regarding Lost Property. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Youth Club - Summer Sessions 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/youth-club-summer-sessions-2023/) - [Increase School Dinner Cost - 01.09.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/increase-school-dinner-cost-01-09-23/) - Please read the letter regarding the Increase in cost of school dinner 01.09.23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Y7 Drop In Session](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/y7-drop-in-session/) - Please read the letter regarding Y7 Drop In Session. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Summer Boxing Fitness](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-boxing-fitness/) - [Hartwell Educational Foundation](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/hartwell-educational-foundation/) - [Chartwells - School Meals for Reception, Y1 & Y2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/chartwells-school-meals-for-reception-y1-y2/) - [Fun & Food SEND Timetable - Summer 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/food-fun-send-timetable-summer-2023/) - Please view flyer for the Fun & Food SEND Timetable - Summer 2023. - [Fun & Food Summer 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fun-food-summer-2023/) - Calendar of Activities - Fun&Food Summer 2023 - [Dynamos Cricket Club 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/dynamos-cricket-club-2023/) - There is a free cricket programme for children aged 7-11 years old taking place on the Stanhope Barrington School field in Tuesday, 1 August (9:30-10:30) and Wednesday, 2 August (9:30-10:30) 2023, children will receive a t shirt and food will be provided. Please use voucher code AA9ERB to book a place! To find out more - [Weardale Food Bank](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/weardale-food-bank/) - Hi, Can I just say a great big thank you to all of your families who have given so generously to the less fortunate people in Weardale who will greatly receive your gifts. Kind regards, From all at Weardale Food Bank - [Check out our Phonics Screening Results!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/check-out-our-phonics-screening-results/) - All the teaching team are very impressed with how much progress the children have made with their Phonics in the 2022-2023 academic year. Every child has made brilliant progress and 19 out of 21 (86%) Year 1 pupils surpassed the Phonics Screening threshold. In addition, 100% of the Year 2 children also passed the threshold. - [Martial Arts Classes 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/martial-arts-classes-2023/) - [The Railway Children - Holiday Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-railway-children-holiday-club/) - [Transition Day 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/transition-day-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Transition Day 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Nursery Places 2023-2024](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/nursery-places-2023-2024/) - Please read the letter regarding Nursery Places 2023-2024. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Diamond Business - Thank you!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/diamond-business-thank-you/) - Please read the letter regarding the Diamond Business - Thank you!. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [SportsCool Summer Holiday Club 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sportscool-summer-holiday-club-2023/) - [Sports Day 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sports-day-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Sports Day 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Food Bank Festival 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/food-bank-festival-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the Food Bank Festival 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Summer Fair 2023 - Thank you!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-fair-2023-thank-you/) - Please read the letter regarding Summer Fair 2023 Fundraising. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Letter RE: Tuesday 04.07.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-re-tuesday-04-07-23/) - Please read the letter regarding Tuesday 4th July. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Edinburgh Trip Parent Meeting](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/edinburgh-trip-parent-meeting/) - Please read the Edinburgh Trip Parent Meeting letter and the accompanying T&C for Edinburgh Letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Pride Results 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/pride-results-2023/) - Please read the Pride Results letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Addilyn Fundraising Result](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/addilyn-fundraising-result/) - Please read the Addilyn Fundraising Result. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parent/Carer Warning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-carer-warning/) - A few weeks ago, a computer game was launched called Amanda the Adventurer. Despite looking like a child friendly game with cartoon characters and bright engaging colours etc., it is actually a horror game and is really quite frightening. It is easily available on You Tube but if you have Kids You Tube your child - [Can you please help?](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/can-you-please-help/) - We are looking for someone who can collect the donuts for the Summer Fair from Krispy Kreme Donuts at the metro centre on the morning of Friday 30th June. If you are able to help please let Mrs Cross know asap. Thank you. - [Computing Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/computing-letter/) - Please read the Computing letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Richard Bainbridge Charity](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/richard-bainbridge-charity/) - [Assessment Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/assessment-letter/) - Please read the Assessment letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Edinburgh Trip - Letter of Interest](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/edinburgh-trip-letter-of-interest/) - Please read the Edinburgh Trip Letter of Interest. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Rearranged Sports Day 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/rearranged-sports-day-2023/) - Please read the Rearranged Sports Day letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Events Coming Up for Children](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/events-coming-up-for-children/) - Bowlees Explorers Outdoor fun for under 5s and their families. Each session will feature hands-on nature-themed activities to get you exploring. Bowlees Explorers activities are suitable for children up to the age of 5. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. The cost is £1 per child All sessions 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - [Summer Fair 2023 - Volunteers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-fair-2023-volunteers/) - Please read the Summer Fair Volunteers letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Emerald - Killhope Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emerald-killhope-letter/) - Please read the Emerald Killhope letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [New Immunisation Provider](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-immunisation-provider/) - Please read the New Immunisation Provider letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [In-school Transition Day 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/in-school-transition-day-2023/) - Please read the In-school transition day letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Pride Mud Run](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/pride-mud-run/) - Please read the Pride Mud Run letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Hens in school](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/hens-in-school/) - Please read the Hens in school letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Staffing Structure 2023-2024](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/staffing-structure-2023-2024/) - Please read the Staffing Structure 2023-2024 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Alston Transition Day Bowes Trip](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/alston-transition-day-bowes-trip/) - Please read the Alston Transition Day Bowes Trip letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Lynn Uren](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lynn-uren/) - Please read the letter regarding Lynn Uren. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Nominate our school!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/nominate-our-school/) - Please read the Nominate our school letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Rounders Festival 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/rounders-festival-2023/) - Please read the Rounders Letter letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Zoo Trip 2023 - Emerald & Diamond](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/zoo-trip-2023-emerald-diamond/) - Please read the Emerald and Diamond Zoo Trip 14 June 23 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Zoo Trip 2023 - Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/zoo-trip-2023-amethyst-sapphire-ruby/) - Please read the Amethyst Sapphire and Ruby Zoo Trip 18th July 23 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parent Letter - London 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-letter-london-2023/) - Please read Parent Letter - London Visit 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Diamond - Y6 Leavers Service 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/diamond-y6-leavers-service-2023/) - Please read the Diamond - Year 6 Leavers Service 2023 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Tesco Grant Vote](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/tesco-grant-vote/) - Please read the Tesco Grant Vote letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parental Engagement - Art Event](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parental-engagement-art-event/) - Please read the Parental Engagement Art Event letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [School Uniform Reminder](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-uniform-reminder/) - Please read the School Uniform Reminder letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Bowes Museum - Family Day 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/bowes-museum-family-day-2023/) - [Weardale Railway - Kids for a Quid](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/weardale-railway-kids-for-a-quid/) - [THE BIG BREKKIE](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-big-brekkie/) - For Christian Aid When? Saturday 3rd June 2023 Where? Stanhope Church Hall 10am – 12noon Bacon Butties Healthy Breakfast Bar Tea, Coffee & fruit juice plus Cake Stall - [Miss Clarey Leaving](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/miss-clarey-leaving/) - Please read the Miss Clarey Leaving letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [After School Clubs - Summer Term 2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/after-school-clubs-summer-term-2/) - Please read the After School Clubs - Summer Term 2 letter and the accompanying Booking Form for Summer Term 2. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Safety Notice](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/safety-notice/) - I have been informed by concerned residents that a number of our children are playing around the garages at Ashcroft. These garages have been identified for demolition because they are unsafe and I just wanted to make parents aware because you may not know that your child is playing in this area of risk. I - [Bowes Re-arranged Trip](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/bowes-re-arranged-trip/) - Please read the Bowes re-arranged Trip letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Y6 Italian Lunch](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/y6-italian-lunch/) - Please read the Y6 Italian Lunch letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Y6 Leavers Presentation 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/y6-leavers-presentation-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the Y6 Leavers Presentation in school. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [PD Day - 26th May 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/pd-day-26th-may-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the PD Day - 26th May 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [30 hour codes for September 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/30-hour-codes-for-september-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding 30 hour codes for September 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Addilyn's Sponsored Haircut](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/addilyns-sponsored-haircut/) - Please read the Addilyn's sponsored haircut letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [London Trip 2023 - Food Choice](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/london-trip-2023-food-choice/) - Please read the London Trip 2023 - Food Choice letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Mental Health Awareness Week 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mental-health-awareness-week-2023/) - Please read the Mental Health Awareness Week letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 15 May - 21 May 2023 THEME: ANXIETY Visit our Emotional Wellbeing section to find out more... - [Diamond LZ - Character Development](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/diamond-lz-character-development/) - Please read the Diamond LZ - Character Development lessons letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [The Hobbit](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-hobbit/) - Please read the letter regarding the upcoming theatre production visit of The Hobbit. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Wrap Around Care Grants 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/wrap-around-care-grants/) - Please read the Wrap Around Care Grants 2023 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [5 Star Kitchen Rating!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/5-star-kitchen-rating/) - Please read the 5 Star Kitchen Rating letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Outdoor Coronation Picnic Cancelled](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/outdoor-coronation-picnic-cancelled/) - The forecast for tomorrow afternoon is 80% chance of rain, thunder and lightning. Unfortunately, we will have to cancel our planned outdoor picnic for parents. The children will still have a picnic in the school hall but we do not have the space or capacity with regard to fire regulations to invite all parents inside - [Lunchtime Apology](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lunchtime-apology/) - Please read the Lunchtime Apology letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Y4 Tables Check](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/y4-tables-check/) - Please read the letter regarding the Y4 Tables Check. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [New SATs Timetable](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-sats-timetable/) - Please read the letter regarding the New SATs Timetable. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Coronation Picnic](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/coronation-picnic/) - Please read the letter regarding the Coronation Picnic. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [SEND Survey 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send-survey-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the SEND Survey 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Coronation - Bake Off Competition](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/coronation-bake-off-competition/) - Click on Weardale Railway - Coronation Bake Off - Entry Form to download the information. - [Autism Acceptance Month 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/autism-acceptance-month-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Autism Acceptance Month. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [National Emergency Text](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/national-emergency-text/) - Please read the letter regarding the upcoming National Emergency Text. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Strike Days - 27 April & 2 May](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/strike-days-27-april-2-may/) - Please read the letter regarding Strike Days 27 April and 2nd May. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Clothing Recycling](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/clothing-recycling/) - Please read the letter regarding Clothing Recycling. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Easter Fair Fundraising 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-fair-fundraising-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Easter Fair Fundraising 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Class Photo - Proofs 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/individual-photo-proofs-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Class Photo - Proofs 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. *Please note that orders for the CLASS Photos (not individual photos) need to be returned by 24 April 2023. - [Fun and Food - Stanhope Railway](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fun-and-food-stanhope-railway/) - Please read the letter regarding Fun and Food Stanhope Railway. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Easter Service 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-service-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the Easter Service 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Summer Term 1 - Afterschool Clubs](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-term-1-afterschool-clubs/) - Please read the letter regarding Summer Term 1 Afterschool Clubs and the attached Booking Form for Summer Term 1. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Ruby LZ Swimming 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ruby-lz-swimming-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Ruby LZ Swimming 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Easter Fair 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-fair-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the Easter Fair 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Emerald LZ - Trip](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emerald-lz-trip/) - Please read the letter regarding the Emerald LZ Trip - Newcastle Castle. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Y5 - Skipping Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/y5-skipping-festival/) - Please read the letter regarding the Year 5 Skipping Festival. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Big Spring Clean 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/big-spring-clean-2023/) - [Sleep Day - 24.03.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sleep-day-24-03-23/) - Please read the letter regarding Sleep Day - 24.03.23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [New Menu Choices - Summer 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-menu-choices-summer-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the New Menu Choices after Easter and the attached Chartwells New Spring Summer 22-23 Menu. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Admin Backlog](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/admin-backlog/) - Please read the letter regarding the Admin Backlog. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Sports Cool- Easter Holidays 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sports-cool-easter-holidays-2023/) - [Easter Holiday 2023 - Activities](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-holiday-2023-activities/) - [Author Event 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/author-event-2023/) - Please read the Author Event 2023 Letter and the attached Author Event 2023 Order Form. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Samuel Kings - Taster Day 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/samuel-kings-taster-day-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the Samuel Kings Taster Day 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Strike Action 15.03.23 & 16.03.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/strike-action-15-03-23-16-03-23/) - Please read the letter regarding Strike Action 15 and 16 March. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Emerald Tennis Festival 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emerald-tennis-festival-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the Emerald Tennis Festival. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Mothering Sunday Service 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mothering-sunday-service-2023/) - [Easter Egg Donations 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-egg-donations-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Easter Egg donations 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [World Book Day 2023 - Book Sale](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/world-book-day-2023-book-sale/) - I am delighted to confirm that we raised £85.60 at the World Book Day Book Sale. Thank you to everyone who took part and many thanks to Mrs Norman (Academy Councillor) for running the book stall. The money raised will be paid into The Friends of Stanhope Barrington account and will be used to revamp - [Writing Letters to Eddie Howe](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/writing-letters-to-eddie-howe/) - In the run up to the Caraboa Cup last weekend, Mr Storey and Mr Clarke thought this would be an ideal opportunity to encourage some children to write a letter to Eddie Howe (Newcastle Manager). The teachers and children wrote some amazing letters to Eddie Howe showing their support and encouragement for the team. The - [Parent Alert – Online Safety Issue](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-alert-online-safety-issue/) - I have been informed today by Durham County Council Online Safety Team that there is something going around on TikTok claiming that the 24th April 2023 is “National Rape Day”. This has been shared significantly across social media platforms and is in the form of a video encouraging people to join in. This is totally - [Stanhope's Got Talent 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/stanhopes-got-talent-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Stanhope's Got Talent. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Increase in the cost of school dinners](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/increase-in-the-cost-of-school-dinners/) - Please read the letter regarding the Increase in cost of school dinner - 17.04.23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Book Stall - World Book Day 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/book-stall-world-book-day-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding the Book Stall - World Book Day. .Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Saving System on Parent Pay](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/saving-system-on-parent-pay/) - Please read the letter regarding the Saving System on Parent Pay. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Fundraising Meeting](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fundraising-meeting-2/) - Please read the letter regarding the Fundraising meeting that took place on 16th February. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Book Donations Please](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/book-donations-please/) - We would really appreciate any donations of books in good condition for our World Book Day book stall. Please bring any donations into the school office or hand in at the main gate during the first week back after half term. Thank you! - [Safeguarding concerns - Spring Half Term 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/safeguarding-concerns-spring-half-term-2023/) - Please read the Safeguarding concerns Half Term holidays letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [2nd Strike Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/2nd-strike-day/) - Please read the letter regarding the 2nd Strike Day. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Science Challenge](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/science-challenge/) - Please read the Science Challenge letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [World Book Day 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/world-book-day-2023/) - Please read the World Book Day 2023 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Spring Term 2 2023 - Afterschool Clubs](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/spring-term-2-2023-afterschool-clubs/) - Please read the Spring Term 2 Afterschool Clubs letter and the accompanying Booking Form for Spring Term 2. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Open Meeting for Parents & Carers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/open-meeting-for-parents-carers/) - Thursday 16th Feb At 5.30pm Childcare available To discuss: How schools are funded Strike Action Future Fundraising - [Parent Meeting - 16.02.23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-meeting-16-02-23/) - Please read the Parent meeting 16.02.23 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [URGENT](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/urgent/) - WE DESPERATELY NEED A TEMPORARY CLEANER FOR 3 WEEKS! IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE SPEAK TO MRS CROSS. THANK YOU! - [Safer Internet Day 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/safer-internet-day-2023-2/) - Please visit our Online Safety section to learn more about Safer Internet Day 2023 and to access information about keeping kids safe online. - [LGBT History Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lgbt-history-week/) - Please read the letter regarding LGBT History Week. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Fundraising Efforts](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/friends-of-stanhope-barrington-fundraising/) - The Friends of Stanhope Barrington raised in Autumn Term…. £11,224 Thank you so much to everyone – this is an amazing achievement! - [Letter from the Chair of the AC](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-from-the-chair-of-the-ac/) - Please read the Letter from Chair of Academy Council. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Introducing Kids Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/introducing-kids-zone/) - As we strive to continually improve and develop our website, we are now introducing a new section called Kids Zone. Kids Zone can be found in the Come and See drop down menu and was named by our Shadow Leadership Team. The aim is to have a section on the website just for children which - [Aerosol Deodorant & Swimming](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/aerosol-deodorant-swimming/) - Please read the letter regarding Aerosol deodorants and swimming. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Safer Internet Day 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/safer-internet-day-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Safer Internet Day. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Team GB Athlete Sponsorship](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/team-gb-athlete-sponsorship/) - Please read the letter regarding the Team GB Athlete Sponsorship. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Opal LZ and Amethyst LZ Stay & Play Days](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/opal-lz-amethyst-lz-stay-play-days/) - Please read the letter regarding the Opal Stay and Play Day and the Amethyst Stay and Play Day. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parent Survey Feedback](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-survey-feedback/) - Please read the letter regarding the Parent Survey Feedback and the accompanying Feedback from parent survey 2022-2023 document. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Price Increase - School Meals](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/price-increase-school-meals/) - Please read the letter regarding the Increase in School Meal price - 27.02.23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Children's Mental Health Week 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/childrens-mental-health-week-2023/) - Please read the letter regarding Children's Mental Health Week. If you would like to take part in a FREE workshop click on The Lily Jo Project to register! Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Safeguarding Changes Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/safeguarding-changes-letter/) - Please read the letter regarding Safeguarding Changes. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Fundraising Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fundraising-letter/) - Please read the letter regarding Fundraising in the Autumn Term. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [New Parent AC Member](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-parent-ac-member/) - Please read the letter about the Appointment of Ian Dargue to the AC. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Flu Clinics](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/flu-clinics/) - [Strike - Letter to Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/strike-letter-to-parents/) - Please read the letter to Parents regarding the Strike. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Root & Branch and Warm Hub](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/root-and-brunch-and-warm-hub/) - [Team GB Athlete Event 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/team-gb-athlete-event-2023/) - Please read the Team GB Athlete Event letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Year 1 - Multi-Skills](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/year-1-multi-skills/) - Please read the Year 1 Multi-Skills letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Valentine's Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/valentines-disco/) - Please read the Valentines Disco letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Diamond LZ - Bowes Museum Trip](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/diamond-lz-bowes-museum-trip/) - Please read the Diamond Bowes Museum Trip letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [NEU Strike Action](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/neu-strike-action/) - Please read the NEU Strike Action letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Eatwise and Exercise Poster](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/eatwise-and-exercise-poster/) - [London Trip - £260](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/london-trip-260/) - Please read the letter regarding the London Trip £260. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Emerald Treat Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emerald-treat-letter/) - Please read the Emerald Treat Letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Chartwells Newsletter - January 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/chartwells-newsletter-january-2023/) - Please read the DURHAM Primary - Chartwells Newsletter - 01.23. - [Poverty Proofing Parent Survey](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/poverty-proofing-parent-survey/) - Please read the letter regarding the Poverty Proofing Parent Survey. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [London Trip Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/london-trip-letter/) - Please read the letter regarding the London Trip £327 Parent Pay. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Information regarding a new starter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/information-regarding-a-new-starter/) - Please read the Parent Letter - Joel. Informational Story: Joe has leukaemia Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Winter Illnesses](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/winter-illnesses/) - Please read the letter regarding Winter Illnesses , Schools leaflet -- Winter illnesses --Info parent, pupils, staff September 2022 Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Cancellation of Brass Lessons](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/cancellation-of-brass-lessons/) - Please read the letter regarding Cancellation of Brass lessons. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parental Survey Extension](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parental-survey-extension/) - Please read the letter regarding the Extension of Parent Survey deadline and the Parental Questionnaire 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Sleeping Beauty](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sleeping-beauty/) - Please read the letter regarding Sleeping Beauty. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Discovery Museum Trip - Y1 & Y2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/discovery-museum-trip-y1-y2/) - Please read the letter regarding the Discovery Museum Trip for Year 1 and Year 2 pupils. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Safeguarding Concerns - Christmas Holidays](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/safeguarding-concerns-christmas-holidays/) - Please read the letter regarding Safeguarding concerns - Christmas holidays. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [The Christmas Hamper Raffle draw](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-christmas-hamper-raffle-draw/) - On Thursday 15th December 2022, members of the Shadow Leadership Team took part in drawing out the winning tickets for the Christmas hamper raffle. Immy, Joey, Jess & Amina each chose which hamper they were drawing for and then selected a ticket from the hundreds of tickets sold. The draw was done under the supervision - [Emerald Swimming](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emerald-swimming-2/) - Please read the letter regarding Emerald Swimming. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Vacancy - Parent Academy Councillor](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/vacancy-parent-academy-councillor/) - Please read the letter regarding a Vacancy for Parent Academy Councillor and the associated Nomination Form 2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Wraparound Care in January](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/wraparound-care-in-january/) - Please read the letter regarding Wraparound Care in January. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Carol Service 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-carol-service-2022/) - Please read the Carol Service 2022 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Short Breaks Solutions - Fun and Food 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/short-breaks-solutions-christmas-2022/) - [Permanent School Cleaner Urgently Required](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/permanent-school-cleaner-urgently-required/) - (Immediate start or in January 2023) We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide cleaning duties as part of a hard-working team in our school. The successful applicant will be required to be flexible and work in all areas of the school. The job requires some work in school holidays and - [Tickets for Christmas Performance 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/tickets-for-christmas-performance-2022/) - Please read the Tickets for Christmas performances letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Packed Tea for Christmas Performances 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/packed-tea-for-christmas-performances-2022/) - Please read the Packed Tea letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Jumper Day 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Christmas Jumper Day. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Winter Illness Letter & Info 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/winter-illness-letter-info-2022/) - Please read the Winter Illness letter & info and the accompanying Schools leaflet (winter illnesses info for parents, pupils and staff 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Panto Early Start Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/panto-early-start-letter/) - Please read the Panto Early Start letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Spring Term 2023 - After School Clubs](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/spring-term-2023-after-school-clubs/) - Please read the Spring Term 2023 - After School Clubs letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Illness and Sickness](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/illness-and-sickness/) - Please read the Illness and Sickness letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Stanhope Barrington pupil switches on Stanhope Christmas Lights](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/stanhope-barrington-pupil-switches-on-stanhope-christmas-lights/) - On Friday 25th November 2022, William from the Ruby Learning Zone had the very important job of switching on the Stanhope Christmas tree lights. As part of the Light Up the Dale project, our children make baubles to hang on the tree in the market place in Stanhope and each year one of our children - [New Dates - KS2 SATs 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-dates-ks2-sats-2023/) - Please read the New Dates - KS2 SATs 2023 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Festival of Carols](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/festival-of-carols/) - This Saturday 3rd December 2022 there will be a Festival of Carols in St. Thomas’ Church in Stanhope. Stanhope Silver Band will be playing along too! £8 per ticket include mulled wine and mince pies Children under 16 are free All proceeds to be split between the Stanhope Silver Band and The Friends of St. - [Christmas Discos 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-discos-2022/) - Please read the Christmas Discos 2022 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Can you please support Sophie...](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/can-you-please-support-sophie/) - Please support Sophie Anderson to raise money for our school... Sophie is in Year 2 at our school and on Saturday 17th December she is getting her hair cut in the Grey Bull in Stanhope. She is very generously donating her hair to the Cancer Trust to support youngsters who have lost their hair due - [Congratulations to our football team!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/congratulations-to-our-football-team/) - 2nd in the league and 5th in the Championships Awesome job team! - [Stanhope Supports The British Legion](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/stanhope-supports-the-british-legion/) - Thank you to everyone who donated to The British Legion Poppy Appeal. Our school raised an amazing £201.56! - [Christmas Performances 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-performances-2022/) - Please read the Christmas Performances 2022 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Letter to Farming Community](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-to-farming-community/) - Please read the Letter to Farming Community 21.11.22. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Lamb sale an overwhelming success!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lamb-sale-an-overwhelming-success/) - On Saturday 19th November 2022, our amazing local farming families donated lambs at the last stock sale of the season at Chapel Mart. The atmosphere was amazing and it was lovely to see so many of our children there taking part in the sale to support their own school. Over £3,100 was raised through the - [Middleton Mart - Christmas Fair 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/middleton-mart-christmas-fair-2022/) - [Through to the Quarter Finals](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/through-to-the-quarter-finals/) - On Friday 18th November 2022, our school football team qualified for the quarter finals of the primary football league for our cluster. The quarter finals, semis and finals will be played on Wednesday 23rd November 2022 at King James at Bishop Auckland at 4.30pm. We are incredibly proud of the team and wish them luck - [Children in Need 2022 - Thank You!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/children-in-need-2022-thank-you/) - Thank you to everyone who donated on Friday 18th November. As you know the money collected was shared between Children in Need and our school PTA fund. Some parents & carers specifically donated more money for the school and £1 for Pudsey. Therefore, the total raised for Children in Need was £86.75 and the total - [Weardale Railway Santa Specials](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/weardale-railway-santa-specials/) - [Children in Need 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/children-in-need-2022/) - Please read the Children In Need 2022 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Easyfundraising 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easyfundraising-2022/) - Please read the Easyfundraising letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [London Trip 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/london-trip-2023/) - Please read the London Trip 2023 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Individual Photos 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/individual-photos-2022/) - Please read the Individual Photos letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Stanhope Emergency Response Volunteers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/stanhope-emergency-response-volunteers/) - [NHS - Information Poster](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/nhs-information-poster/) - [Anti-Bullying Week 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/anti-bullying-week-2022/) - Please read the Anti-Bullying Week letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parent & Carer Appointments 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-carer-appointments-2022/) - Please read the Parent & Carer Appointments letter and the associated forms: Opal Preference Form Amethyst Preference Form Sapphire Preference Form Ruby Preference Form Emerald Preference Form Diamond Preference Form Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Dinner Menu 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-dinner-menu-2022/) - [Nasal Flu Vaccination consent](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/nasal-flu-vaccination-consent/) - Reminder: The nasal flu vaccine for children (from Reception to Year 6) will be delivered by the School Nursing Team in school on Friday 25th November 2022. Please ensure you have completed the parental consent on the portal at the following link. Only children with parental consent will receive the vaccine. https://www.hdftsais.co.uk/Forms/Flu School Code: HD114217 - [Fundraising Meeting](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fundraising-meeting/) - Please read the Fundraising meeting letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Westgate Youth Club - Christmas Party](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/westgate-youth-club-christmas-party/) - [Walk-in Flu Vaccination 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/walk-in-flu-vaccination-2022/) - [Cancellation of the Christmas Fair](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/cancellation-of-the-christmas-fair/) - Please read the Cancellation of Christmas Fair letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Home Walk Reminder](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/home-walk-reminder/) - Please read the Home Walk Reminder letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Poppy Appeal 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/poppy-appeal-2022/) - Please read the Poppy Appeal 2022 letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Halloween Violin Concert](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/halloween-violin-concert/) - On Monday 17th October 2022, the whole school was treated to a spooky, spectacular violin concert! Our violinists performed some Halloween music which was very creepy. If anyone would like to take up violin lessons in school these can be booked through Durham Music Service – please contact the school office for more details. - [Inter-generational activities at Stanhope Barrington](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/inter-generational-activities-at-stanhope-barrington/) - On Wednesday 19th October 2022, we invited the Wheels to Meals group (who usually meet at the Church Hall) to our school for lunch and games with some of our children. We were delighted to welcome 11 members of the club who thoroughly enjoyed their chicken dinner. Some of our children (Lewis, Jack, Jessica, Sophie, - [Safeguarding concerns in Half Term](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/safeguarding-concerns-in-half-term/) - Please read the letter regarding Safeguarding concerns in Half Term. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Halloween 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/halloween-2022/) - Please read the Halloween letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [London Trip Interest Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/london-trip-interest-letter/) - Please read the London Trip Interest letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Breakfast Club Trial](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/breakfast-club-trial/) - Please read the letter regarding Breakfast Club Trial. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Autumn Term 2 2022 - After School Clubs](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/autumn-term-2-2022-after-school-clubs/) - Please read the letter regarding Autumn Term 2 After School Clubs and the accompanying Booking Form for Autumn Term 2. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Lunch 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-lunch-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Christmas Lunch. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Phonics for Parents Sessions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/phonics-for-parents-sessions/) - Please read the letter regarding Phonics for Parents sessions. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Diamond LZ - Weardale Railway Trip](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/diamond-lz-weardale-railway-trip/) - Please read the letter regarding Diamond LZ - Weardale Railway Trip. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Energy Saving Tips & Finding Financial Help](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/energy-saving-tips-finding-financial-help/) - Here are some resources that you may find helpful: Warm Homes Top 20 Energy Saving Tips Finding Financial Help and Support - [Job Advert](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/job-advert/) - Please view the Job Advert poster regarding recruitment of cooks and Catering Assistants across County Durham. - [School Support Fund](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-support-fund/) - Please read the letter regarding the School Support Fund. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parent AC Contact Information](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-ac-contact-information/) - Please read the letter regarding Parent AC Contact Information. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Online Safety Briefing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/online-safety-briefing/) - The time for the online safety briefing session (2.30) was chosen to make it easier for parents/carers to attend the session as they would be coming to school anyway to collect their child(ren). In the past we have offered these sessions at different times and have had very low attendance. I do appreciate however, that - [Online Safety Alert](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/online-safety-alert/) - It has been brought to my attention that a soft toy character known as Huggy Wuggy is causing upset and distress amongst some of our younger children. This character is used in videos on You Tube with inappropriate content. Children should only have unsupervised access to You Tube when they are 13 years old. Can - [Online Safety Briefing for Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/online-safety-briefing-for-parents/) - Please read the letter regarding the upcoming Online Safety Briefing for Parents. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Cancellation of Cookery Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/cancellation-of-cookery-club/) - Please read the letter regarding the Cancellation of Cookery Club. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Panto 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/panto-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding the Christmas visit to the Panto 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Discovery Museum visit - Payment Options](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/discovery-museum-visit-payment-options/) - Please read the letter regarding Discovery Museum visit - Payment Options. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Appointment of new Academy Councillor](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/appointment-of-new-academy-councillor/) - Please read the letter regarding the Appointment of Steve Burton to AC. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Year 2 - Kurling](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/year-2-kurling/) - Please read the letter regarding Year 2 Kurling. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Harvest 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/harvest-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Harvest 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Jam Jar Collection](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/jam-jar-collection/) - Please read the letter regarding Jam Jar Collection. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Cooking Club Poster](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/cooking-club-poster/) - Please view the Poster for Cookery Club! - [Building Confidence Around Animals](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/building-confidence-around-animals/) - On Thursday 22nd September 2022, we had a visit from Durham Police who brought along two special friends – the Police dogs: Jet and Ben. Their handler PCSO Claire explained to the children the role of dogs in the police force and how she cares for Jet and Ben. This linked with and reinforced this - [Impact of our School Vision: KFC](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/impact-of-our-school-vision-kfc/) - During the first week back a group of children in the Diamond Learning Zone including: Ellie, Jess, Joey, Layla & Emily, decided to make some stones to place around the school grounds and gardens about KFC (Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence). They decorated lots of small stones with lovely messages and images and included some in - [Change - Ultimate Frisbee Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/change-ultimate-frisbee-club/) - Please read the letter regarding Change Ultimate Frisbee Club. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/macmillan-cancer-coffee-morning-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Card of Condolence laid at Green Park, London](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/card-of-condolence-laid-at-green-park-london/) - Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School's card of condolence was laid amongst the floral tributes to the late HM Queen, Elizabeth II in Green Park, London on Saturday, 17 September 2022. It was a beautiful morning in London with quiet crowds reflecting on a long life that was lived entirely in the service of - [Dates for PE and Swimming](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/dates-for-pe-and-swimming/) - Please read the letter regarding Dates for PE and Swimming. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Home Walk Project 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/home-walk-project-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Home Walk Project. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website - [Card of Condolence](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/card-of-condolence/) - After Collective Worship on Friday 16th September 2022, children and staff were invited to sign a card of condolence for the Queen and Royal family. Ms Ingwersen is travelling to London this afternoon and will place the card in Green Park on behalf of the school. The children were extremely solemn and respectful and I - [Internet Safety Session by Durham Police](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/internet-safety-session-by-durham-police/) - Following concerns raised over dangerous Tik Tok Challenges, our school arranged for Durham Police to deliver an Internet Safety session to every child in Key Stage Two (Ruby, Emerald and Diamond). The session was really useful with children asking lots of sensible and relevant questions. The session focussed on more recent social networking sites and - [Collection of Children](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/collection-of-children/) - Please read the letter regarding Collection of Children. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Dates for Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/dates-for-parents/) - Please read the following: Dates 2022-2023 letter and Dates for Parents - 12.09.22 for important information about what's happening in 2022-2023. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Help needed for small plastering job in school](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/help-needed-for-small-plastering-job-in-school/) - If any parent or carer is a plasterer or knows one – we are desperately looking for someone to carry out two or three small plastering jobs in school. Our Buildings & Maintenance budget is extremely tight and therefore if this could be done on a voluntary basis or on ‘mates rates’ I would be - [Lost Bicycle](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lost-bicycle/) - This bike was found on the school premises following the summer holidays. If it is your child’s bike please contact the school office before Friday 30th September 2022. If not claimed by that date the bike will be donated to a children’s charity. - [Parent & Carer Information Fair 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-carer-information-fair-2022/) - On Monday 12th September 2022, we held an Information Fair for parents in the school hall at 3.30pm. The event was well-attended and provided new and existing parents with information about a wide range of issues across the school including: Meet the Academy Council and learn about their role Meet our Team The Learning Zone - [HM Queen Elizabeth's Funeral](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/hm-queen-elizabeths-funeral/) - Please read the letter regarding HM Queen Elizabeths's Funeral. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parent Academy Council Vacancy](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-academy-council-vacancy/) - Please read the Parent Vacancy for AC letter and fill out the associated Nomination Form 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [After School Clubs 2022-2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/after-school-clubs-2022-2023/) - Please read the After School Club letter and fill out the following booking forms for each half term for your child. Booking Forms: Booking Form for Autumn Term 1 2022 Booking Form for Autumn Term 2 2022 Booking Form for Spring Term 1 2023 Booking Form for Spring Term 2 2023 Booking Form for Summer - [Jobs Fair 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/jobs-fair-2022/) - Please view the poster regarding a Jobs Fair - September 2022 taking place on Sunday, 16 September 2022 in Crook. - [Rides at Stanhope Show](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/rides-at-stanhope-show/) - **UPDATE** It has been confirmed that the larger rides will be open on Friday, 9 September 2022 but the smaller rides will not operate this evening. *ORIGINAL POST* It is our understanding that the Showman’s Guild has asked that the rides be closed tonight as a sign of respect. However, the rides are owned by - [Remembering Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/remembering-queen-elizabeth-ii/) - I am sure you all join me in sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth II. This morning I took the decision to cancel the normal weekly Celebration Assembly and Collective Worship and instead the whole school came together to reflect on the life of the Queen and to show - [Free Food for Families](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/free-food-for-families/) - Our new school meal provider (Chartwells) has had a huge delivery of food which is unreturnable. They have very kindly offered the food for our families and staff. Almost all of our team are planning to take a bag of food and I myself intend to make a vat of soup to freeze for the - [Welcome Back!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/welcome-back-5/) - Please read the Welcome Back letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Reminder: Relaunch of Breakfast Club 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/reminder-relaunch-of-breakfast-club-2022/) - Just a quick reminder that Breakfast Club will open at 7.30am from Wednesday 7th September 2022 with a new format, daily activities and clubs along with a new buffet style menu. This is for a trial period of half a term (until October half term). To find more check out the Breakfast Club section. - [Welcome Back Fair 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/welcome-back-fair-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding the Welcome Back Fair 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Letter to Parents and Carers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-to-parents-and-carers-2/) - Please read the Letter to parents and carers. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Thank you from Feeding Families](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/thank-you-from-feeding-families/) - Please view the Thank you from Feeding Families. - [Summer Activities](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-activities/) - Please view the Summer activities flyer. - [Nature Explorers 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/nature-explorers-2022/) - [Holiday Challenge – Set by Richard Holden MP](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/holiday-challenge-set-by-richard-holden-mp/) - As the school term ends for the summer holidays, Richard Holden (our local MP) would like to invite you to write a short story. The Theme is ‘A day in the life of an animal’. You need to imagine yourself in your pet or any other animal’s paws and tell him what you get up - [Emergency Contact - Summer Holidays 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emergency-contact-summer-holidays-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Emergency Contact during Summer holidays. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Early Collection Tuesday - 19.07.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/early-collection-tuesday-19-07-22/) - Please read the letter regarding Early Collection on Tuesday - 19.07.22. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Seesaw - Preparation for September 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/seesaw-preparation-for-september-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Seesaw - Preparation for September 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Weather Warning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/weather-warning/) - Please read the letter regarding Weather Warning. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Teaching Teams 2022-23](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/teaching-teams-2022-23/) - Please read the letter regarding Teaching Teams 2022-23. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Appointment of Assistant Head Teachers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/appointment-of-assistant-head-teachers/) - Please read the letter regarding the Appointment of Assistant Head Teachers. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Summer Events 2022 - Harehope Quarry](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-events-2022-harehope-quarry/) - Please view the Summer Events flyer for information on activities taking place at Harehope Quarry. - [Breakfast & After School Provision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/breakfast-after-school-provision/) - Please read the letter regarding Breakfast & After School Provision. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Paint a Plant Pot](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/paint-a-plant-pot/) - Please view the Paint A Plant Pot poster for information on an activity taking place on 30 July 2022. - [Sapphire Trip to Raby Castle Cancelled](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sapphire-trip-to-raby-castle-cancelled/) - Just to let parents know that despite a lot of planning and hard work by Miss Hunter-Purvis, we have had to cancel the planned trip to Raby Castle. The reason for this is that we could not find a bus company who had a bus available for that date. We have tried lots of companies - [Art Project at Killhope Lead Mine](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/art-project-at-killhope-lead-mine/) - The Diamond Learning Zone are taking part in a County wide art project to build a huge sparbox at Killhope Lead Mine on Thursday 7th July 2022. The visit will take place during school time (10am-12noon) and they will be back in time for lunch in school at the normal time. - [Sports Day 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sports-day-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Sports Day 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Changes to the one-way system](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/changes-to-the-one-way-system/) - Please read the letter regarding the Changes to one-way system. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Cancelled Swimming Lessons](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/cancelled-swimming-lessons/) - Please read the letter regarding the Cancelled Swimming Lessons. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Bikeability - Date Change](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/bikeability-date-change/) - Please read the letter regarding the Bikeability - Date change. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [SportsCool! Summer Holiday Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sportscool-summer-holiday-club/) - Please view the information regarding the SportsCool! Summer Holiday Club: Summer HAF Club - Durham - [Grants - Children Living in Westgate](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/grants-children-living-in-westgate/) - GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN WESTGATE Richard Bainbridge Charity The Richard Bainbridge Charity was set up to provide educational grants for residents of the Parish of Westgate. Grants are given to pupils moving from Primary to Secondary Education and to those leaving Secondary Education and going on to University. To qualify, the young person - [A very colourful Pride Colour Run](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/a-very-colourful-pride-colour-run/) - On Monday 27th June 2022, we held our Pride Colour Run. Wow! What a fantastic event. It was lovely to see so many children, parents, relatives and members of staff joining in this really inclusive and joyous event. We raised £140 which will be spent on books on diversity for the school library. Thank you - [Ruby Learning Zone’s Community Project](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ruby-learning-zones-community-project/) - Please remember to support the Ruby Learning Zone’s Feeding Families Festival on Friday 1st July 2022. There will be 5 different activities for children to take part in and for each the ‘price’ will be an item of food. There are some amazing prizes available and Ruby hope to fill two huge food boxes for - [Y3 & Y4 Beamish Trip](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/y3-y4-beamish-trip/) - Please read the letter regarding the Year 3&4 Beamish Trip. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Summer Fair - Thank you!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-fair-thank-you/) - Please read the letter regarding the Summer Fair - Thank you. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Feeding Families Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/feeding-families-festival/) - Please read the letter regarding the Feeding Families Festival. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Change of date for RSHE Briefing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/change-of-date-for-rshe-briefing/) - Due to unavoidable circumstances the Parent Briefing on the RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education) curriculum has had to be changed. It had been arranged for Friday 24th June and has now moved to Thursday 30th June at 4pm in the school hall. This is a session for parents to find out more about this - [Y5/6 London Trip](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/y5-6-london-trip/) - The Year 5 and 6 children had an amazing time visiting London. Many children expressed nerves when getting onto the London and Eye and when embarking on the boat tour of the Thames however, all of our children showed great resilience and determination, overcoming their fears to board both activities. You can see from the - [Clogging and Cakes: A Success!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/clogging-and-cakes-a-success/) - Wow! What a fantastic day it was on Saturday (18th June 2022) when the Gillow family gave a Clog Dancing display outside of St. Thomas’ Church. They also sold cakes which were kindly made and donated by Lynn Uren. The event was well attended and supported by our local community and raised a total of - [Vintage Clothes Stall at Summer Fair](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/vintage-clothes-stall-at-summer-fair/) - At our Summer Fair next Saturday, we will have a stall called Vintage Values. Anyone can bring an item of clothing which they no longer want or wear and literally swap it for something else for free! This is a great way to help the environment, freshen up your wardrobe, get rid of unwanted clothing - [Donations Urgently Required Please](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/donations-urgently-required-please/) - We are asking for donations of prizes for the Tombola/Raffle and also donations of books for our Book Staff for our Summer Fair next Saturday. Please bring any donations to either the school office or to the collection box at the main gate each morning. Thank you! - [Summer 2022 Newsletter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-2022-newsletter/) - Please read the Summer 2022 Newsletter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [London Educational Visit Information](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/london-educational-visit-information/) - Please read the letter regarding the London Educational Visit. RISK ASSESSMENTS: General Risk Assessment Hotel Risk Assessment London Eye - Risk Assessment London Eye risk assessment NHM - Risk Assessment Risk Assessment - Adaptable Travel River Cruise - Risk Assessment River Cruise risk assessment Terrorism RA Template 2022 Travel Risk Assessment Please note that all - [Y6 Leavers' Celebration](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/y6-leavers-celebration/) - Please read the letter regarding the Y6 Leavers' Celebration. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Summer Fair 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-fair-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding the Summer Fair. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. Please support our Summer Fair We are desperately seeking donations for prizes for the Tombola and also good quality books for our Book Stall. Also, if anyone would be able to run a - [School Uniform Orders](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-uniform-orders/) - Please read the letter regarding School Uniform Orders. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Clogging and Cake!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/clogging-and-cake/) - Please read the letter regarding Clogging and Cake. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Wrap Around Care Survey](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/wrap-around-care-survey/) - We would like your views on our current Wrap Around Care provision. Please complete the survey below to tell us your thoughts. It should only take two minutes. Many thanks. Stanhope Barrington Wrap Around Care Survey - [Pride Colour Run 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/pride-colour-run-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding the Pride Colour Run. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [New Clothes Bank a Great Success!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-clothes-bank-a-great-success/) - The clothes bank has now been emptied so please feel free to fill it up again! Following the first collection our school received £48 which is fantastic. Thank you to everyone who is using the clothes bank. - [Summer Holiday Cookery Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-holiday-cookery-club/) - Please read Summer Holiday Cookery Club letter for information on exciting activities planned for the summer holidays! - [Cakes and Clogging Fundraiser](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/cakes-and-clogging-fundraiser/) - [Summer Fair 2022 - Volunteers Needed](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-fair-2022-volunteers-needed/) - [Stanhope Barrington Summer Fair 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/stanhope-barrington-summer-2022/) - [Break Up - Summer Half Term 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/break-up-summer-half-term-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Break up - Summer Half Term 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Durham Leavers' Service 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/durham-learners-service-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Durham Leavers' Service 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [With Thanks](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/with-thanks/) - Thank you to everyone who supported our collection for Kevin Roddam’s trip to Poland to deliver supplies to refugees from Ukraine. Our children wrote letters and sent messages of support along with handmade gifts of bookmarks and friendship bracelets. One little girl, called Weronika, is shown below reading one of the many letters and messages - [SportsCool May Half Term Holiday Club 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sportscool-may-half-term-holiday-club-2022/) - Please read the SportsCool May Half Term Holiday Club - Bishop Auckland flyer for information about half term holiday activities. - [Oliver Twist at Stanhope Barrington](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/oliver-twist-at-stanhope-barrington/) - On Tuesday 24th May 2022, M&M Productions came into school to deliver a theatre performance of Oliver Twist. The whole school watched this amazing spectacle. The scenery was fantastic and the actors played numerous roles within the story. The children joined in with ‘panto’ style chants and also with singing familiar songs such as ‘Consider - [Mrs Howes-Jones](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mrs-howes-jones/) - Please read the letter regarding Mrs Howes-Jones. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [After School Clubs - Summer 2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/after-school-clubs-summer-2/) - Please read the letter regarding After School Clubs - Summer 2. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Art Exhibition Invite](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/art-exhibition-invite/) - Please read the letter regarding the Art Exhibition Invite. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Jubilee Celebrations 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/jubilee-celebrations-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding our Jubilee Celebrations. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Home Walk Project](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/home-walk-project/) - Please read the letter regarding the Home Walk Project. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [SATs FEST - 19.05.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sats-fest-19-05-22/) - Please read the letter regarding the SATs FEST 19.05.22. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christian Aid Week 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christian-aid-week-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding the Christian Aid Week 2022. Here is the fundraising link: Christian Aid Week 2022 - Stanhope Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Grant for London Trip](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/grant-for-london-trip/) - Please read the letter regarding the Grant for London Trip. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Jubilee Family Sports Day 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/jubilee-family-sports-day-2022/) - [Free help and advice](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/free-help-and-advice/) - Please read the information regarding Free help and advice. - [Fun in the Sun!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fun-in-the-sun/) - [Fellowship and Friends Meeting](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fellowship-and-friends-meeting/) - Please read the letter regarding the Fellowship and Friends Meeting. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Weardale Jubilee Event](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/weardale-jubilee-event/) - Please read the Weardale Jubilee Event poster for information the event scheduled for Friday, 3rd of June 2022. - [School Connect Project](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-connect-project/) - [London Trip - Menu Choices](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/london-trip-menu-choices/) - Please read the letter regarding the Menu Choices - London Trip. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Y6 - SATs Information](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/y6-sats-information/) - Please read the letter regarding Year 6 SATs. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Fellowship and Friends Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fellowship-and-friends-letter/) - Please read the letter regarding the Fellowship and Friends. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Donations for Ukraine](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/donations-for-ukraine/) - Please read the letter regarding Donations for Ukraine. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [London Trip](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/london-trip/) - Please read the letter regarding the London Visit confirmation and the FAQ's. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Scouts Car Wash](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/scouts-car-wash/) - The Scouts are having a car wash event this weekend! Check out the poster for more information: Scouts Car Wash - [Easter Egg Competition Winners 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-egg-competition-winners-2022/) - [table id=83 /] Congratulations to everyone that participated! - [Emergency Contact - Easter Holidays](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emergency-contact-easter-holidays/) - Please read the letter regarding Emergency Contact during Easter holidays. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Free Easter Holiday Activities 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/free-easter-holiday-activities-2022/) - [Easter Holiday Club - Low Barns](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-holiday-club-low-barns/) - Please read the Easter Holiday Club at Low Barns flyer for information on exciting free activities for kids aged 7-11. - [Opal Staffing Issues - 05.04.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/opal-staffing-issues-05-04-22/) - Please read the letter regarding Opal Staffing Issues. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Covid Update - April 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/covid-update-april-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding the Covid Update - April 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Ruby LZ - Swimming Lessons 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ruby-lz-swimming-lessons-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Ruby LZ - Swimming Lessons. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Spring 2022 Newsletter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/spring-2022-newsletter/) - Please read the Spring 2022 Newsletter to make sure you know what’s happening this term. Please note that this newsletter can also be found in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Queen Bee Reading Challenge Achieved](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/queen-bee-reading-challenge-achieved/) - Congratulations to Freddie who is the first child in school to achieve the Queen Bee Reading Challenge! Our children all take part in the Buzzing About Books programme whereby they have to work their way through a honeycomb of different reading challenges (all age appropriate and organised in Learning Zones). Once they complete three honeycombs - [Little Global Chefs](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/little-global-chefs/) - Please read the Little Global Chefs Derwentside flyer for fantastic free Easter activities in language and cooking! - [Sports Day to go ahead!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sports-day-to-go-ahead/) - We are absolutely delighted to be able to confirm that our annual sports day will go ahead this year! Everyone is invited to attend on Friday 8th July (weather permitting). The event will be held in the morning and further details will be sent out nearer the time. - [Sapphire LZ Win!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sapphire-lz-win/) - Congratulations to the Sapphire Learning Zone who won our Great British Bread Off on Friday! Visit our Whole School Events section to find out more! - [Stanhope's Got Talent Video](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/stanhopes-got-talent-video/) - Here is the video from our Stanhope's Got Talent Show 2022! https://youtu.be/l6czXynIqzY - [Easter Holiday Free Sports Camp](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-holiday-free-sports-camp/) - Please read the Wolsingham Easter Holiday Free Sports camp flyer for exciting opportunities for children over the Easter Holidays. - [Large Coffee Jars Needed Please](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/large-coffee-jars-needed-please/) - If anyone has any large coffee jars they could donate to school we would be very grateful – just bring them along to the collection box at the main gate – thank you! - [Little Wandle Event - Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/little-wandle-event-parents/) - Please read the letter regarding the Little Wandle Event - Parents. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Easter Raffle and Competition](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-raffle-and-competition/) - Please read the letter regarding the Easter Raffle and Competition. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [London Trip - Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/london-trip-parents/) - Please read the letter regarding London Trip - Parents. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Our Culinary Queens!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-culinary-queens/) - Check out the work of our talented kitchen staff! They carefully carved these beautiful apple swans for our children to enjoy at dinnertime. Thank you Lynn and Zoe - they look amazing! - [Autism Acceptance Day 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/autism-acceptance-day-2022/) - [Sports Cool Activities](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sports-cool-activities/) - Please view the Durham HAF Digital Flyer SportsCool for information on exciting activities offered during the Easter Holidays. - [Vacancy for Lunchtime Supervisor](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/vacancy-for-lunchtime-supervisor/) - An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join our highly motivated and successful team in the role of Lunchtime Supervisor. The post is for 5 hours per week (Monday to Friday inclusive) from 12.15 – 1.15pm. Based on 5 hours per week term time only .The salary for this post will be £2,160.91 per - [7 days to complete sponsorship](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/7-days-to-complete-sponsorship/) - Following the visit from Charlie Myers (Team GB Pole Vaulter) to our school on Thursday 17th March 2022, can I remind all parents/carers that the date for online sponsorship closes on Thursday 24th March 2022. On Friday the total raised will be calculated and individual prizes will be sent to school along with 60% of - [Easter Camp 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-camp-2022/) - Please view the Easter Camp Flyer 2022 for information on exciting activities offered by Team Durham that run from Monday 11 April - Friday 22 April 2022. - [Science Week 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/science-week-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Science Week. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Great British Bread Off](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/great-british-bread-off/) - Please read the letter regarding the Great British Bread Off. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Ruby LZ win at Tennis Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ruby-lz-win-at-tennis-festival/) - On Tuesday 15th March 2022, the Ruby Learning Zone took part in a Tennis Festival at Parkside. They were split into three groups and took part in 10 different tennis-based skills sessions. There were a number of different schools taking part and points were allocated for each of the ten activities. We are incredibly proud - [Staff Car Park Issue](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/staff-car-park-issue/) - Please read the letter regarding the Staff Car Park Issue. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Clothing Recycling Point](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/clothing-recycling-point/) - Please read the letter regarding the new Clothing Recycling Point. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [New Menu Delay](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-menu-delay/) - Please read the letter regarding Delay to new menu. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Junior Chess Championships](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/junior-chess-championships/) - Please read the poster regarding the Junior Chess Championships. - [Ruby Tennis Festival - 15.03.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ruby-tennis-festival-15-03-22/) - Please read the letter regarding Ruby Tennis Festival - 15.03.22. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website - [Class Photos - 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/class-photos-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Class Photos - 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parent Appointments - Spring 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-appointments-spring-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Parent Appointments - Spring 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Red Nose Day - 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/red-nose-day-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Red Nose Day 2022. To donate please visit our Just Giving page! Thank you. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Summer Term Menu Selections](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-term-menu-selections/) - Please read the letter regarding the New Menu Choices after Easter along with the Summer Menu Selections - April 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Vigil for Ukraine](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/vigil-for-ukraine/) - Spend some time in quiet, light a candle and pray for Ukraine and for Russia Feel free to come and go as you wish. Wednesday 9th March 10.30am – 1.30pm St Thomas Church, Stanhope - [Living With Covid Plan](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/living-with-covid-plan/) - Please read the letter regarding Living With Covid Plan - COVID RA Update March 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Team GB Athlete Visit](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/team-gb-athlete-visit/) - Please read the letter regarding the visit from a Team GB Athlete and the associated Athlete Sponsorship Link. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Situation in Ukraine](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/situation-in-ukraine/) - Please read the letter regarding the Ukraine Situation. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Spainsfield Trip - Diamond LZ](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/spainsfield-trip-diamond-lz/) - Please read the letter regarding the Spainsfield Trip - Diamond LZ. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Covid Update - 28.02.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/covid-update-28-02-22/) - Please read the letter regarding Covid Update - 28.02.22. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Green Hearts - 17.02.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/green-hearts-17-02-22/) - Please read the letter regarding Green Hearts - 17.02.22. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Weathervane to commemorate Barrington School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/weathervane-to-commemorate-barrington-school/) - Mark Hanson and his family live in what used to be the old Barrington School in Stanhope. We were contacted by Mark during the Autumn Term and he explained that he was getting a weathervane made for the house to commemorate the fact that it used to be a school. We sent Mark a copy - [World Book Day 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/world-book-day-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding World Book Day 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Half Term Activities for Children](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/half-term-activities-for-children/) - Please view the information regarding Half Term Activities for Children - February 2022. - [Children's Mental Health Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/childrens-mental-health-week/) - Please read the letter regarding Children's Mental Health Week. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Mobile Phones in School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mobile-phones-in-school/) - Please read the letter regarding Mobile Phones in School. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Safer Internet Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/safer-internet-day/) - Please read the letter regarding Safer Internet Day. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Fossil Fun!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fossil-fun/) - Please view the poster: Fossil Fun! to find out about activity sessions taking place over February Half Term. - [Lifting of Outbreak Management Plan](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lifting-of-outbreak-management-plan/) - Please read the letter regarding the Lifting of Outbreak Management Plan. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Emerald Swimming Cancelled - 31.01.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emerald-swimming-cancelled-31-01-22/) - Please read the letter regarding Emerald Swimming Cancelled - 31.01.22. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Cleaning Issues](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/cleaning-issues/) - Please read the letter regarding Cleaning Issues. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Covid Update - 26.01.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/covid-update-26-01-22/) - Please read the letter regarding the Covid Update - 26.01.22. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parents Update - 24.01.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents-update-24-01-22/) - Please read the letter regarding the Parents Update - 24.01.22. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Reopening Sapphire on 26.01.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/reopening-sapphire-on-26-01-22/) - Please read the letter regarding the Reopening of Sapphire on Wednesday 26.01.22. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Outbreak Management Plan - 24.01.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/outbreak-management-plan-emerald-lz/) - Please read the letter regarding the Outbreak Management Plan - Parents - Emerald LZ. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Re-opening of Sapphire](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/re-opening-of-sapphire/) - Please read the letter regarding the Re-opening of Sapphire. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Seesaw during isolation](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/seesaw-during-isolation/) - Please read the letter regarding Seesaw during isolation. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Face Coverings - Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/face-coverings-parents/) - Please read the letter regarding Face Coverings - Parents. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Winter Clothing Fund](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/winter-clothing-fund/) - Please read the letter regarding the Winter Clothing Fund. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Sapphire LZ Closure](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sapphire-lz-closure/) - Due to staffing shortages we are unable to open the Sapphire Learning Zone for children of key workers. I apologise for any inconvenience. Mrs. Cross - [Closure of Sapphire Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/closure-of-sapphire-learning-zone-2/) - Please read the letter regarding the Closure of Sapphire Learning Zone. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [New Term New Start - Durham](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-term-new-start-durham/) - Please view the Durham-New Term New Start poster for information on on-line courses for parents and carers. - [Outbreak Management Plan - 18.01.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/outbreak-management-plan-18-01-22/) - Please read the letter regarding the Outbreak Management Plan - Parents - Diamond LZ. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Panto 2022 - Cancelled](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/panto-2022-cancelled/) - Unfortunately, we have had an outbreak of Covid positive cases in the Sapphire Learning Zone today (Monday 17th January 2022). We have reached the Action Threshold of 5 positive cases which requires me to implement ‘Additional Measures’. There is a letter on the Letters Home section of our website detailing what these are. One of - [Outbreak Management Plan - 17.01.22](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/outbreak-management-plan-parents/) - Please read the letter regarding the Outbreak Management Plan - Parents. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [5 day Isolation](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/5-day-isolation/) - Please read the letter regarding 5 day Isolation. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Happy New Year!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/happy-new-year-4/) - I hope everyone found some moments of joy during what was yet again a very unusual Christmas. It was lovely to welcome all of our children back on Wednesday and hear of their adventures over the holidays. I had intended to do a reflection of the Autumn Term in the last week but was unfortunately - [Covid Update - January 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/covid-update-january-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding the January 2022 Covid Update. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parent Pay Non-Payment](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-pay-non-payment/) - Please read the letter regarding Parent Pay non-payment. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Upcoming Panto](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/upcoming-panto/) - Please read the letter regarding the Upcoming Panto. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Emerald Swimming](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emerald-swimming/) - Please read the letter regarding Emerald Swimming sessions. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [We wish all of our families...](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/merry-christmas/) - ...a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! We hope that you have a lovely holiday and we look forward to seeing you in 2022! From: The Academy Councillors, Staff and Friends of Stanhope Barrington - [Thank you for your support!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/thank-you-for-your-support/) - Please read the letter so say Thank You for your support. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Covid: Plan B Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/covid-plan-b-update/) - Please read the letter regarding the Covid Plan B update and the Self isolation and testing flowchart Dec 2021. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Outcome of Colour Blindness Screening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/outcome-of-colour-blindness-screening/) - Please read the letter regarding the Outcome of Colour Blindness Screening. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Services in Weardale 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-services-in-weardale-2021/) - Please read the information about festive Services in Weardale: Christmas events 2021. - [Staffing Changes - January 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/staffing-changes-january-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Staffing Changes in January 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Tour 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-tour-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding Tuesday's Christmas Tour. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Alternative Curriculum Day - 17.12.21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/alternative-curriculum-day-17-12-21/) - Please read the letter regarding this Friday's Alternative Curriculum Day 2021. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Eastgate Church Christmas Tree Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/eastgate-church-christmas-tree-festival/) - [Family Activity Sessions: Christmas Cheer](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/family-activity-sessions-christmas-cheer/) - Please read the Christmas Cheer flyer for more information on festive family activity sessions. - [Entry Tickets for Christmas Tour](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/entry-tickets-for-christmas-tour/) - Please read the letter regarding Entry Tickets for Christmas Tour. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Vision Statement](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/vision-statement/) - Please read the letter regarding our Vision Statement. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Time is Family Time](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-time-is-family-time/) - Please read the flyer Christmas Time is Family Time. - [Colour Blindness Screening Date](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/colour-blindness-screening-date/) - Please read the letter regarding the upcoming Colour Blindness Screening Date. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Cards & Gifts](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-cards-gifts/) - Please read the letter regarding Christmas Cards & Gifts. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [After School Clubs - Spring Term 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/after-school-clubs-spring-term-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding After School Clubs - Spring Term 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Sports Holiday Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sports-holiday-club/) - Please view the Durham Sports Flyer for information on the SportsCool Durham Holiday Club. - [Additional Bank Holiday - June 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/additional-bank-holiday-june-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding the Additional Bank Holiday - June 2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Mrs Howes-Jones Secondment](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mrs-howes-jones-secondment/) - Please read the letter regarding Mrs Howes-Jones Secondment. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Supporting Children In Need 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/supporting-children-in-need-2021/) - Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to our fundraising event for Children In Need last week. The children had a great time coming to school in their PJ’s or non-uniform. There was a range of different activities taking place in the Learning Zones to teach the children about how Children In Need funding - [Bella’s Acts of Kindness](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/bellas-acts-of-kindness/) - For homework last week, Mrs Howes-Jones set the children the task of completing 2 tasks of kindness, linked to our activities last week. Bella set up a book stall and sold her old books for Children in need. She raised £40! What a superstar she is! We are very proud and it is great to - [Christmas Tour Event 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-tour-event-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding our Christmas Tour Event. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Launch of School Facebook Page](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/launch-of-school-facebook-page/) - Please read the letter regarding the Launch of Facebook. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Update - School Photos](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/update-school-photos/) - Please read the letter regarding the Update - School Photos. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [War Week 2021 at Stanhope Barrington](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/war-week-2021-at-stanhope-barrington/) - This week in school we have been learning about the war(s) including Remembrance Day. Each Learning Zone has covered this is different ways: Opal and Amethyst have learnt a poem which they then performed to the older children in the Diamond Learning Zone. They did a two-minute silence at the school’s Remembrance Stone outdoors. The - [School Photos 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-photos-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding School Photos 2021. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Daily LFT for KS2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/daily-lft-for-ks2/) - Please read the letter regarding Daily LFT for KS2. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website - [Parent Appointments - Autumn 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-appointments-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding Parent Appointments. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Power Play](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/power-play/) - Please read the letter regarding Power Play. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Colour Blindness Screening - Stanhope](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/colour-blindness-screening-stanhope/) - Please read the letter regarding Colour Blindness Screening - Stanhope. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Power Play at Stanhope Barrington](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/power-play-at-stanhope-barrington/) - Prior to half term, pupil voice discussions highlighted that break times were perhaps not as exciting as they could be. We aim to continually develop our school therefore we would like to introduce you to Power Play! Power Play is Stanhope Barrington’s new approach to outdoor play which will provide children with opportunities for more physical - [Update - Covid Risk Assessment](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/update-covid-risk-assessment/) - Please read the letter regarding the Update - Covid Risk Assessment. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Children in Need 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/children-in-need-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding Children In Need. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [War Week and Remembrance](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/war-week-and-remembrance/) - Please read the letter regarding War Week and Remembrance. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Acts of Remembrance in Upper Weardale](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/acts-of-remembrance-in-upper-weardale/) - Please view the Remembrance Sunday poster 2021 to find out more about the Acts of Remembrance taking place in Upper Weardale. - [Winter Fuel Vouchers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/winter-fuel-vouchers/) - Please read the letter regarding Winter Fuel vouchers. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Thank you for our Chill Out Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/thank-you-for-our-chill-out-zone/) - For over 10 years now our staff team have not had a ‘fit for purpose’ staffroom area within the school and now… finally…we have a fantastic relaxing space which we are calling The Chill Out Zone! When I joined the school the ‘staffroom’ was literally a cornered off area within a classroom, then when numbers - [Injectable Flu Vaccination](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/injectable-flu-vaccination/) - Please read the letter regarding the Injectable Flu Vaccination - Letter for schools. - [Our Trip to the Weardale Outdoor Adventure Centre](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-trip-to-the-weardale-outdoor-adventure-centre/) - Last week every child in every Learning Zone went on a trip to the Weardale Outdoor Adventure Centre. We wanted to share with you how our children and staff felt about the trip: “This was a fantastic opportunity for the children in the Opal Learning Zone to develop their independence skills.” Mr. Storey “I made - [School Meals Price Rise](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-meals-price-rise/) - Please read the letter regarding School Meals Price Rise. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Science at Home](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/science-at-home/) - Please read the letter regarding Science at Home. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Kids Halloween Party](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/kids-halloween-party/) - [New Flu Vaccination Date](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-flu-vaccination-date/) - Please read the letter regarding the New Flu Vaccination date. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Newsletter - Autumn 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/newsletter-autumn-2021/) - Please read the Autumn 2021 Newsletter to make sure you know what's happening this term. Please note that this newsletter can also be found in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Our Day at the Harvest Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-day-at-the-harvest-festival/) - On Wednesday the 6th of October the school came together to perform a Harvest Festival. There was one for KS1 & EYFS in the morning and in the afternoon KS2 had one so that we met the Covid Risk Assessment. The younger children sang The Wheels on the Tractor, Xavier read a poem followed by - [October Holiday Activities 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/october-holiday-activities-2021/) - Please read the information regarding October Holiday Activities 2021 that are taking place in the local area during Half Term. - [Happiness Heroes](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/happiness-heroes/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we understand the importance of well-being and positive mental health. Through carefully selected age appropriate activities, which are incorporated into a curriculum, we hope to instill good mental health. Activities may include colouring, yoga, listening to relaxing music and other mindfulness projects. We have also had a - [Autumn Airings 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/autumn-airings-2021/) - Please read the poster regarding the Autumn Airings activities at Harehope Quarry over Half Term holiday. - [Harvest at Stanhope Barrington](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/harvest-at-stanhope-barrington/) - I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated food for our Harvest Service on Wednesday 6th October 2021. All food donated has now gone to the Weardale Food Bank. Thank you also to everyone who came along to the two separate services in the Methodist Chapel. This was the first - [Charity Champions - Coffee Morning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/charity-champions-macmillan-cancer-coffee-morning/) - On Friday 24th September it was our annual MacMillan Coffee morning where we raise money for the excellent charity. We made a sign earlier on in the week so that we could let our parents know that the coffee morning was happening, Mrs. Cross helped us to paint the huge sign! On the morning of - [PE Kits](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/pe-kits/) - Please read the letter regarding PE Kits. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Halloween Lunch](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/halloween-lunch/) - Please read the letter regarding the Halloween Lunch. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Harvest Festival Services](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/harvest-festival-services/) - Please read the letter regarding the upcoming Harvest Festival Services. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [New Menu Choices - Autumn 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-menu-choices-autumn-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding New Menu Choices and the accompanying Autumn Menu 2021. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Football After School Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/football-after-school-club/) - Please read the letter regarding the Football After School Club. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Our Mad Science Lessons](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-mad-science-lessons/) - Every Wednesday morning we do science. Each year group goes into a separate classroom with their mad scientist teacher. The teachers all wear a mad scientist white coat and sometimes Mr. Storey wears a funny yellow wig! Each year group gets a different teacher from the one who normally teaches them. For example, Year 5 - [Office Staffing - 27.09.21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/office-staffing-27-09-21/) - Due to staff absences, please note that the school office will not be staffed on the afternoon of the 27th September 2021. Sorry for any inconvenience. If you need to contact us, please email: admin@stanhopebarrington.org.uk - [MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning 2021 - Thank You!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/macmillan-cancer-coffee-morning-2021-thank-you/) - Thank you to everyone who supported our MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning today (24th September 2021). We had lots of cakes donated for our Charities Champions to sell. Combining the Coffee Morning takings and the children’s donations we managed to raise £282 – which is fantastic! Every penny will be donated to MacMillan. It is a - [Raising Money for Charity](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/raising-money-for-charity/) - Please read the lovely article about Ralph and his family raising money for charity: Ralph and Ida Raise Money for Charity - [Extension of Cookery Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/extension-of-cookery-club/) - Please read the letter regarding the Extension of Cookery Club. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Kinship Support](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/kinship-support/) - Please read the letter regarding Kinship Support. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning 2021 Risk Assessment](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/macmillan-caner-coffee-morning-2021-risk-assessment/) - Please read the MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning Risk Assessment. To find out more about our MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning please visit our Charities Champions page. - [What it means to be a Thrive School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/what-it-means-to-be-a-thrive-school/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, the children and their well-being are at the heart of everything we do. The Thrive Approach promotes children’s and young people’s positive mental health by helping adults know how to be and what to do in response to their differing and sometimes distressed behaviour. We have recently - [COVID Risk Assessment September 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/covid-risk-assessment-september-2021/) - Please read the COVID Risk Assessment for September 2021. - [Cake donations please!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/cake-donations-please/) - Please check out the letter about our MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning on Friday 24th September from 8.40am till 9.30am. This is our first Parent Engagement Event for over 18 months and we can’t wait to welcome parents back into school. If you are able to make or buy cakes to donate for sale, can you - [Letter from Paul Rickeard](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-from-paul-rickeard/) - Please read the Letter from Paul Rickeard. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website - [MacMIllan Cancer Coffee Morning 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/macmillan-cancer-coffee-morning-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Violin Lessons for KS2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/violin-lessons-for-ks2/) - We had a lovely KS2 assembly with Mrs Millar, the violin teacher from Durham Music Service who talked to the pupils about learning violin today (13.9.21). Durham Music Service offers fantastic and exciting music lessons in our school. Pupils that have lessons make great progress and it’s wonderful to hear their music making during school, - [Looking forward to Autumn Term](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/looking-forward-to-autumn-term/) - I would just like to welcome everyone back to school. The team have been super excited to have our children and families back and it has been lovely to see everyone bouncing into school each morning. Now that we no longer have ‘bubbles’ one of the highlights has been to see the children mixing and - [Back Together Again](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/back-together-again/) - We’ve had our very first Celebration Assembly today (10.09.21) and it was so lovely to see all of the children and staff together again. The children were so supportive of each other and it was great to hear what they’d been up to this week in their Learning Zones. - [Introducing our new Catering Team](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/introducing-our-new-catering-team/) - I am delighted to welcome Lynn Uren and Jamie-Lee Hugill to our school. Although employed by Taylor Shaw, the catering staff are very much part of our team and we work closely together to ensure that we meet the needs of the children at lunchtime. Lynn and Jamie-Lee both have extensive experience working with children - [Volunteers Needed...](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/volunteers-needed/) - Please read the letter regarding Volunteers Needed. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Stanhope Show Volunteers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/stanhope-show-volunteers/) - Please read the letter regarding Stanhope Show Volunteers. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Homework and PE](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/homework-and-pe/) - Please read the letter regarding Homework and PE. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Swimming Provision 2021-2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/swimming-provision-2021-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding the Overview of Swimming Provision 2021-2022. Please note that all letters are available in the Letters Home section and be sure to also visit the Swimming section of the website for more information. - [After School Club - Autumn Term 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/after-school-club-autumn-term-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding After School Club - Autumn Term 2021. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Diamond LZ - Swimming 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/diamond-lz-swimming-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding Diamond Swimming Lessons. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Mrs Howes-Jones Absence](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mrs-howes-jones-absence/) - Please read the letter regarding Mrs Howes-Jones Absence. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Moving forward in 2021-2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/moving-forward-in-2021-2022/) - Please read the letter regarding Moving forward in 2021-2022. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Return to School Plan 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/return-to-school-plan-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding the Return to School Plan. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Thank you to our parents!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/thank-you-to-our-parents/) - Please read the letter regarding Thank you to parents. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Emergency Contact information](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emergency-contact-information/) - Please read the Emergency Contact letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Wild Weardale Activities](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/wild-weardale-activities/) - Please view the Wild Weardale Activities Flyer for exciting ideas of family-friendly things to do this summer. - [Hamsterley Forest Activities](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/hamsterley-forest-activities/) - Please view the Hamsterley Activities Flyer for exciting ideas of family-friendly things to do this summer. - [Personal Items in School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/personal-items-in-school/) - Please read the letter regarding Personal Items in School. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Cancelled Transition Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/cancelled-transition-day/) - Please read the letter regarding Cancelled Transition Day. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Head Teacher’s Reflection](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/head-teachers-reflection/) - Wow! What a year. It has probably been the most challenging year most of us will ever experience. As my first year as Head Teacher it has most definitely been an experience. Having said that, as I reflect upon the last 16 months since March 2020 I feel so proud of everything our school community - [Covid-19 Update - 12.07.21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/covid-19-update-12-07-21/) - Please read the letter regarding Covid-19 Update 12.07.21. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Closure of Sapphire Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/closure-of-sapphire-learning-zone/) - Monday, 12 July 2021 - Due to a positive test result over the weekend I am having to temporarily close the Sapphire Learning Zone until we receive additional advice from Public Health England. As soon as this is received you will be contacted and updated. In the meantime all children and staff from this Learning - [Monday, 12th July](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/monday-12th-july/) - Please read the letter regarding Monday 12th July. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Come On England!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/come-on-england/) - Please read the Come On England! letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Leaving…](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/leaving/) - Leaving Stanhope Barrington will be very hard because of all the amazing memories I’ve made, the amazing teachers/staff, all the laughs I’ve had and doing the activities outside of school (with school). I’ve loved being a part of different events like: a tennis tournament; the gymnastic festival; violin performances; frisbee workshop and even coffee mornings. - [After School Provision - Autumn Term 1 (2021)](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/after-school-provision-autumn-term-1-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding After School Provision Autumn Term 1 - September 2021 and the accompanying Booking Form for Autumn Term 1. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Music Lessons available in September 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/music-lessons-available-in-september-2021/) - Durham Music Service offers fantastic and exciting music lessons in our school. Pupils that have lessons make great progress and it’s wonderful to hear their music making during school, and their excitement in music learning. They currently have availability for lessons within school and are keen to recruit as soon as possible. Please sign up - [Change to Transition Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/change-to-transition-day/) - Please read the letter regarding Change to Transition Day. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Sports Day £1 Ice Cream](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sports-day-1-ice-cream/) - Please read the letter regarding Sports Day £1 Ice Cream. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Gifts and Cards for Staff](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/gifts-and-cards-for-staff/) - Please read the letter regarding Gifts and Cards for Staff. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Summer Homework](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-homework/) - Please read the letter regarding Summer Homework. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Summer Sensation Flyer - Anyone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-sensation-flyer-anyone/) - Please read the flyer regarding Summer Sensation - Anyone . - [Cancellation of Year 6 Sleepover](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/cancellation-of-year-6-sleepover/) - Please read the letter regarding the Cancellation of Sleepover and the accompanying Signed Year 6 event Risk Assessment. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Vacancy for After Club Supervisor](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/vacancy-for-after-club-supervisor/) - An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join our highly motivated and successful team in the role of After Club Supervisor. The post is for 2 hours per day (Monday to Friday inclusive) from 3pm – 5pm. Based on 10 hours per week term time only the salary for this post will be £4321.82 - [Our Book Recommendations](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-book-recommendations/) - The books we read in childhood can be some of the most meaningful and impactful of our lives. Treasured books have a way of teaching, inspiring and shaping imaginations by introducing us to places, times and characters that end up staying with us for a lifetime. I still think of characters such as Anne of - [Collecting Children](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/collecting-children/) - Please read the following letter regarding Collecting Children. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [End of Year School Reports](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/end-of-year-school-reports-2/) - Please read the Covering letter for reports. End of year school reports were sent home tonight with the children (Friday, 25th June 2021). If you have not received a school report you should contact the school office. Separated families are able to choose whether two copies are sent home with the child or whether they would - [Sports Day 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sports-day-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding Sports Day 2021. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Summer Sensation](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-sensation/) - Please read the Summer Sensation Flyer from the Weardale Action Partnership. - [First Aid Training in our School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/first-aid-training-in-our-school/) - A few months ago I saved the life of my cousin, Lewis, by slapping his back when he was choking. When that didn’t work I did the Abdominal Thrust which stopped him choking. Mrs Cross was so impressed she gave me an award from Durham Police and then they came into school to teach all - [Reading Recommendations](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/reading-recommendations/) - Please read the letter regarding Reading Recommendations. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Transition for September](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/transition-for-september/) - Please read the letter regarding the Transition for September. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Fidget Toys](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fidget-toys/) - Please read the letter regarding Fidget Toys. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Let's be Proud](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lets-be-proud/) - Please read the letter regarding Let's be Proud. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Year 6 Sleepover](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/year-6-sleepover/) - Please read the letter regarding the Year 6 Sleepover. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [After School Club Questionnaire](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/after-school-club-questionnaire/) - Please read the letter regarding the After School Club questionnaire. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [LZ Allocation and Science letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lz-allocation-and-science-letter/) - Please read the letter regarding LZ Allocation and Science. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Colour blindness and ME](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/colour-blindness-and-me/) - We've been reading a book called 'Wonder' in class which has inspired me to write my own book. I felt a connection between me and August (the main character in the book), who has a physical condition that makes him look different. Although I don't have a physical condition that people can see I do - [Diamond LZ - Swimming Lessons](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/diamond-lz-swimming-lessons/) - Please read the letter regarding Diamond LZ Swimming Lessons. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Welcome to Speaker’s Corner](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/welcome-to-speakers-corner/) - As part of the continual improvement plan for our website we are introducing Speaker’s Corner. The idea is for different people to write a blog each week to share their thoughts, ideas and opinions. We will be asking children, staff, parents, members of our local community and visitors to our school to contribute to Speaker’s - [Brass Is Back](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/brass-is-back/) - We are delighted to welcome Miss Casewell back into school to deliver brass lessons to our children. We have some children who are continuing with their tuition from before lockdown and also some new starters who are playing brass instruments for the very first time. We are also supporting the annual Durham Brass Festival in - [The Weardale Outdoor Education Centre](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-weardale-outdoor-education-centre/) - https://youtu.be/bGx4FZcCAR0 As part of our ‘Return to School Plan’, over the last two weeks every child in our school has attended a whole day session at the Weardale Outdoor Education Centre. The purpose was to give children the time and space to rebuild friendships, to embed their Learning Zone’s Super Power, to have fun and - [School Newsletter - Summer 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-newsletter/) - Please read the School Newsletter - Summer 2021 to find out what's happening in school. Thank you! - [Safeguarding during Half Term](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/safeguarding-during-half-term/) - Please read the letter regarding Safeguarding during Half Term. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Scamps Closure](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/scamps-closure/) - Please read the letter regarding SCAMPS closure. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Skip-a-thon](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/skip-a-thon/) - Please read the letter regarding the Skip-a-thon for Women In Need. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Year 6 - Wolsingham School - Summer School 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/year-6-wolsingham-school-summer-school-2021/) - Dear Parents/Carers We would like to invite our current Year 6 students to join us at our summer school on the following days during the first 2 weeks of the summer holidays: Thursday, 22nd July Friday, 23rd July Monday, 26th July Tuesday, 27th July Wednesday, 28th July Each day will run from 10am - 3pm and - [Menu Choices](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/menu-choices/) - Please read the letter regarding Menu Choices -- Summer Menu. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website - [New Report Format](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/new-report-format/) - Please read the letter regarding the New Report Format. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website - [Letters on Website](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letters-on-website/) - Please read the letter regarding Letters on Website. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website - [Parent Academy Councillor Vacancies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-academy-councillor-vacancies/) - Please read the Letter to recruit Parent AC member. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website - [Parent Pay](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-pay/) - Please read the letter regarding Parent Pay. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [SCAMPS - Job Advert](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/scamps-job-advert/) - Please read the SCAMPS job advert - Manager and the accompanying information: SCAMPS Manager - job description SCAMPS Manager - person specification Please note that the closing date for applications is 31 May 2021. - [Raising Money For the NSPCC](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/raising-money-for-the-nspcc/) - On Friday 7th May 2021 our children took part in Times Tables Rock Stars Number Day. The idea of number day was for schools across the country to access activities on Rock Stars on the same day. Depending upon the number of children who had logged on during Friday, the NSPCC made a donation on - [Treasure Island Theatre Production](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/treasure-island-theatre-production/) - Please read the letter regarding Treasure Island. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Skip Into Spring](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/skip-into-spring/) - Please read the letter regarding Skip Into Spring. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christian Aid Week 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christian-aid-week-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding Christian Aid Week. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [After School Club Provision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/after-school-club-provision/) - Please read the letter regarding After School Club Provision. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Mental Health Contacts](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mental-health-contacts/) - Please read this important information: Mental Health Contacts - [Every Call Counts](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/every-call-counts/) - Please read this important information: Every Call Counts - [Weardale Education Centre Visit](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/weardale-education-centre-visit/) - Please read the letter regarding the Weardale Education Centre Visit in May. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Road Safety](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/road-safety/) - Please read the letter regarding Road Safety. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [School Uniform](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-uniform/) - Please read the Uniform letter regarding school uniform and visit the School Uniform section of the website for more information and to access the order form. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [STEM Week 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/stem-week-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding STEM Week 2021. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Our very own Hero!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-very-own-hero/) - On Friday 16th April 2021 we were visited by Durham Constabulary for a very special reason. Just before the Easter holidays I nominated Jake Emerson in the Ruby Learning Zone for a Durham Constabulary Hero Award and on Friday our local officers came into school to present Jake with his certificate and a voucher from - [Places available for Violin lessons](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/places-available-for-violin-lessons/) - Durham Music Service offers fantastic and exciting music lessons in our school. Pupils that have lessons make great progress and it’s wonderful to hear their music making during school, and their excitement in music learning. They currently have availability for violin lessons within school and are keen to recruit as soon as possible. Please sign - [Introducing Parent Pay](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/introducing-parent-pay/) - Please read the letter introducing Parent Pay. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parental Engagement](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parental-engagement/) - Please read the letter regarding Parental Engagement. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Reading Volunteers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/reading-volunteers/) - Please read the letter regarding a call for Reading Volunteers. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Twelfth Night Trip](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/twelfth-night-trip/) - Please read the letter regarding the Twelfth Night Trip available to the Diamond Learning Zone. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Panto...at Easter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-panto-at-easter/) - Please read the letter regarding the Christmas Panto at Eastertime. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Easter Holiday Club poster 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-holiday-club-poster-2021/) - Please read the Easter holiday club 2021 poster for more information on fun activities available on Tuesday 30th March and Thursday 1st April on the Stanhope Methodists YouTube channel. - [Homework Reminder](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/homework-reminder/) - Please read the Homework reminder letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Easter Holiday Covid Testing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-holiday-covid-testing/) - Please read the letter regarding Easter Holiday Covid Testing. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Easter Gift Bags](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-gift-bags/) - Please read the letter regarding Easter Gift Bags. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [After School Child Care - Summer Term](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/after-school-child-care-summer-term/) - Please read the letter regarding After School Child Care - Summer Term. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Comic Relief: Learning Zone Superpowers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/comic-relief-learning-zone-superpowers/) - https://youtu.be/5KFULT4ILQE - [Road Works](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/road-works/) - Please read the letter regarding Road Works in Stanhope . Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Letter to Parents and Carers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-to-parents-and-carers/) - Please read the Letter to Parents and Carers 12.03.21. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Comic Relief 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/comic-relief-2021/) - Please read the letter regarding Comic Relief 2021. Please note that all letters are now available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [End of the first week...](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/end-of-the-first-week/) - Please read the letter regarding the End of the First Week. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [World Book Day - The Masked Reader](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/world-book-day-the-masked-reader/) - Everyone in school took part in the Masked Reader activity on World Book Day...Now you can, too! Can you match the staff member's voice in the attached video to the character? Please find the answer sheet below. Have fun! https://youtu.be/voIG7tPCJU4 The Masked Reader - Answer Sheet - [Mrs. Peoples is retiring](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mrs-peoples-retirement/) - Please read the letter regarding Mrs. Peoples retirement. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Preloved Scheme](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/preloved-scheme/) - Please read the letter regarding our Preloved Scheme. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Asymptomatic Testing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/asymptomatic-testing/) - Please read the letter regarding Asymptomatic Testing. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Weardale Food Project](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/weardale-food-project/) - Please read the information contained in the Weardale Food Project Poster. - [Continued use of Seesaw](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/continued-use-of-seesaw/) - Please read the letter regarding the Continued use of Seesaw. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website - [First week back...](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/first-week-back/) - Please read the letter regarding the First week back to school to learn about some of the activities that we have planned. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Reopening 08.03.21 - Information](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/reopening-information-08-03-21/) - Please read the the letter regarding the school Reopening 08.03.21 and the accompanying RA for 08.03.21 Reopening. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Weardale Outdoor Education Centre](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/weardale-outdoor-education-centre/) - Please read the following letter regarding Weardale Outdoor Education Centre. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Reopening on 08.03.21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/reopening-on-08-03-21/) - Please read the letter regarding Reopening on 8th March 2021. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Letter from the CEO of the MAT](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-from-the-ceo-of-the-mat/) - Please read the latest Letter from CEO of MAT regarding the reopening of schools. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Thrive - 22.02.21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emotional-wellbeing-thrive-22-02-21/) - Emotional wellbeing is important. Please take a look at the latest Thrive resources to find out more: Thrive-Parent-and-Carers-Survival-Kit Creative-expression-of-emotion-at-home-parents Thrive-Connection-toolkit-for-children-up-to-age-7 Thrive-Connection-toolkit-for-children-up-to-age-11 Thrive-Connection-toolkit-for-children-up-to-age-16 Please visit the Emotional Wellbeing section of the website to access more information and support. - [After School Clubs - Spring Term2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/after-school-clubs-spring-term-2/) - Please read the letter regarding After School Clubs Spring Term 2 and the accompanying After School Child Care Booking Form. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Half Term Activity Resources](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/half-term-activity-resources/) - We have found this website which lists loads of activities and events for children that all takes part online. Some you have to pay for but many are free. If you are looking for things to occupy your children, especially over half term, there are some lovely free activities. There is a huge variety of - [Mr Beresford](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mr-beresford/) - Please read the letter regarding Mr Beresford. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Individual Notification Letters](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/individual-notification-letters/) - Please read the letter regarding Notification of Individual letters. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Year 1 Parent Zoom Meeting](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/year-1-parent-zoom-meeting/) - Please read the letter regarding Year 1 Parent Zoom Meeting. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Free Virtual Family Fun Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/free-virtual-family-fun-day/) - Free Virtual Family Fun Day at Bowes Museum on Saturday 20th February 2021 The Museum might be closed and since you cannot get out then join Julia for an insider experience and take a tour of The Bowes Museum via this virtual Family Fun Day with fun craft activities taking place in different galleries. From - [Snuggle Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/snuggle-day/) - Please read the letter regarding Snuggle Day. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Class Restructure](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/class-restructure/) - Please read the letter regarding Class Restructure and the accompanying documents: Q&A for parents and Super Power Gems. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Year 2 Zoom Breach](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/year-2-zoom-breach/) - Please read the letter regarding Year 2 Zoom Breach. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Thank you letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/thank-you-letter/) - Please read this Thank you letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Michael Morpurgo event](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/michael-morpurgo-event/) - Please read the letter regarding Michael Morpurgo and the accompanying poster Michael Morpurgo Letter to Parents. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Geography Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/geography-week/) - Please read the letter regarding Geography Week. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Children's Mental Health](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/childrens-mental-health/) - Please read the letter regarding Children's Mental Health. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [How to Stay Calm in a Global Pandemic](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/how-to-stay-calm-in-a-global-pandemic/) - Here is an excellent resource: How-to-Stay-Calm-in-a-Global-Pandemic-Free-ebook Please visit our Emotional Wellbeing section for more helpful resources. - [Calling all parents!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/calling-all-parents/) - Do you think you are entitled to Free School Meals? Perhaps you would like a confidential, free money health check? Please read the following flyer: Calling all parents for more information. - [Winter Warmers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/winter-warmers/) - Stanhope Community Hub, Rookhope and Witton le Wear primary schools and the Harehope Quarry Project have been funded through Durham County Council’s Holiday Activities with Healthy Food fund to provide a food and outdoor activities bag during the February half term holiday. This is for children who attend primary schools in the WAAP's area. Winter - [Children’s Mental Health Week - Music Resources](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/childrens-mental-health-week-music-resources/) - Raising awareness of children's and young people's mental health has never been as important as it is in 2021: Next week is Children's Mental Health Week and this year's theme is Express Yourself. Expressing yourself is about finding ways to share feelings, thoughts, or ideas, through creativity. It’s not about being the best at something or putting on - [Mental Health Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mental-health-day/) - Please read the letter regarding Mental Health Day 7th February. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Staff Lateral Flow Testing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/staff-lateral-flow-testing/) - Please read the letter regarding Staff Lateral Flow Testing. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Zoom Celebration Assemblies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/zoom-celebration-assemblies/) - Please read the letter regarding Celebration Assemblies on Zoom. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Differentiation of Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/differentiation-of-learning/) - Please read the letter regarding Differentiation of learning. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Holocaust Memorial Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/holocaust-memorial-day/) - Please read the letter regarding Holocaust Memorial Day. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Catch-up Premium Strategy 2020 - 21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/catch-up-premium-strategy-2020-21/) - Please review the Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School – Catch-up Premium Strategy 2020 - 2021: Catch-up Premium Statement This statement can also be found in the Premium Allocations section of the website. - [Keeping Connected Coffee Morning - 29.01.21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected-coffee-morning-29-01-21/) - Please read the letter regarding the Keeping Connected Coffee Morning - 29.01.21. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Free School Meal Vouchers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/free-school-meal-vouchers/) - Please read the letter regarding FSM Vouchers. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Communication with Class Teachers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/communication-with-class-teachers/) - Please read the letter regarding Sign up for Family account. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Consent for Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/consent-for-remote-learning/) - Please read the letter regarding Consent for Remote Learning. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Heads Up for Next Week’s Head Teacher Challenge!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/heads-up-for-next-weeks-head-teacher-challenge/) - If you would like to take part in next week’s Head Teacher challenge – it is to take part in the RSPB’s Garden Bird Watch project. You can either do this officially by registering for an information pack or just do the activity for fun! If you would like to register for a pack you - [Free Wi-Fi Vouchers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/free-wi-fi-vouchers/) - If you do not have Wi-Fi in your home and are therefore struggling with remote learning please contact us at the school office. BT are offering schools the opportunity to register for free Wi-Fi vouchers for families who might be struggling with internet connection whilst remote learning and we might be able to help. - [Keeping Connected Coffee Mornings](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected-coffee-mornings/) - Please read the letter regarding Keeping Connected Coffee Mornings. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. You can also visit our Keeping Connected section to find out how we are keeping our school community connected in this difficult time. - [Thrive Wellbeing Toolkits](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/thrive-wellbeing-toolkits/) - The Thrive Wellbeing Toolkits are useful resources packed with ideas to promote wellbeing in your child and yourself in this challenging time...take a look: Thrive Wellbeing toolkit for children up to age 7 Thrive Wellbeing toolkit for children up to age 11 Thrive Wellbeing toolkit for children up to age 16 For more ideas please - [Head Teacher Challenge](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/head-teacher-challenge/) - This week's Head Teacher's Challenge is now available on Seesaw and in the Keeping Connected section of the website. There were some fantastic entries for last week's challenge so be sure to visit Keeping Connected to see what others have been up to! This week your challenge is to write a letter to ‘My Dear - [Reminder about COVID- 19 Tests](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/reminder-about-covid-19-tests/) - Please read the letter regarding a Reminder about Covid Tests. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Updated Risk Assessment](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/updated-risk-assessment/) - Please read the letter regarding the Updated Risk Assessment and the accompanying Risk Assessment document. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Donation of Devices](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/donation-of-devices/) - Please read the letter regarding the Donation of Devices. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Fun In The Snow](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/fun-in-the-snow/) - On Thursday (14.1.21) we had great fun in the snow at school. We made snowmen, went sledging, built igloos and even decorated a tree with snow ornaments! We hope you had a fun day too! - [Class 2 Seesaw Activities – 14.01.21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/class-2-seesaw-activities-14-01-21/) - Our school is only able to open for critical key worker children today thanks to the sterling effort of Mrs Howes. She is currently supervising four bubbles with the support of Teaching Assistants. Myself and Mrs Howes are the only Teachers in school today! As such Mrs Howes will not be able to engage with - [Adverse weather - 14.01.21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/adverse-weather-14-01-21/) - We are doing our very best to remain open today for children of critical key workers. All classes remain open with minimal staffing levels except for Nursery which is closed today. This is due to staff not being able to get into work due to the adverse weather conditions. The forecast is for further snow - [Remote Learning Reassurance](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/remote-learning-reassurance/) - Please read the Remote Learning Reassurance letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Durham County Council’s Winter Family Support Fund](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/durham-county-councils-winter-family-support-fund/) - Durham County Council are providing a ‘Winter Family Support Fund’ as a result of one-off funding received from the government. Schools are now able to apply for a grant to support any of our families who are facing financial difficulties and to ensure that our children and their families have essential household items and clothing - [Letter to parents and carers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/12874-2/) - Please read the Letter to parents and carers 11.01.21 from the MAT. Please also note that letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Confirmed Catch Up Clinic letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/confirmed-catch-up-clinic-letter/) - Please read the letter regarding Confirmed Catch Up Clinics. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Remote Learning Guidance](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/remote-learning-guidance/) - Please read the following information regarding Remote Learning: Letter Remote Learning Guidance Our social media guidelines January 2021 Remote learning guidance and permission January 2021 Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. This information can also be found in the Remote Learning section of the website. - [Head Teacher Challenges](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/head-teacher-challenges/) - Please read the letter regarding Head Teacher Challenges. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. The Head Teacher Challenges can be found in the Keeping Connected section of the website. - [Mr. Myers Leaving letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mr-myers-leaving-letter/) - Please read the Mr Myers Leaving letter. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Uniforms](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/uniforms/) - Please read the letter regarding Uniforms for those pupils attending school during the current national lockdown. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Collective Worship and Assemblies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/12818-2/) - Please read the letter regarding Collective Worship and Assemblies. Visit the Remote Learning section to find the Assembly Plan - Spring Term and other important resources for remote learning. Please note that all letters can also be found in the Letters Home section of the website. - [EYFS - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/eyfs-remote-learning/) - Good morning remote learners! We hope that all is going well. Please be reminded that for our EYFS Learners there are some new videos from your teachers in the Remote Learning section of the website: Reception - On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays there will be a new phonic sound video posted in the Remote Learning - [MAT Letter to Parents - 08.01.21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mat-letter-to-parents-08-01-21/) - Please read the MAT letter to parents 08.01.21. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [The Fellowship of 2021...](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/happy-2021/) - Happy New Year! We are eight days into 2021 and already so much has happened! We have welcomed all pupils back to school for only one day and then it was swiftly back into lockdown. There was a flurry of activity among staff and the school community to put arrangements in place so that children - [Emotional Wellbeing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emotional-wellbeing/) - It's important to look after ourselves at all times but especially during periods of lockdown. Please remember to check our Emotional Wellbeing section for ideas on ways to stay healthy and ways to feel settled during this challenging time. For example, The British Red Cross have produced some excellent resources to help parents and children. - [Snow - 08.01.21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/snow-08-01-21/) - We are making every effort to remain open to support our critical key worker parents. As many staff as can safely get into school are currently trying to do so. Staff who cannot safely get into school will be working from home on our remote learning platform Seesaw. So long as I have one supervising - [Remote Learning Resources](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/remote-learning-resources/) - Please read the letter regarding Remote Learning Resources. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Statutory Testing Cancelled](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/statutory-testing-cancelled/) - Please read the letter regarding Statutory Testing Cancelled. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Collective Worship and Assemblies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/collective-worship-and-assemblies/) - Please read the letter regarding Collective Worship and Assemblies. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Introducing Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/introducing-remote-learning/) - Please read the following letter Introducing Remote Learning. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. You can access our new Remote Learning section by going to the 'Our Learning' tab on the main menu and then clicking on 'Remote Learning'. Once you are on the page - [Appointment of Head Teacher](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/appointment-of-head-teacher/) - Please read the letter regarding the Appointment of Head Teacher. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home of the website. - [Retirement of Mr Myers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/retirement-of-mr-myers/) - Please read the letter regarding the Retirement of Mr Myers. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Letter from DNDLT - 05.01.21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-from-dndlt-05-01-21/) - Please read the Letter from MAT 05.01.21 Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [School Closure - 05.01.21](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-closure-5-01-21/) - Please read the following letter regarding School Closure 05.01.21 Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [A Message from our Acting Head Teacher...](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/acting-head-teacher-blog/) - Wow what an amazing term – in so many ways. It has been a real privilege to be the Acting Head Teacher here at Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School. It has also been a huge challenge. As you know we converted to an academy on 1st April 2020 right in the middle of - [Keeping Connected: Christmas](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected-christmas-2/) - Remember to check out our Keeping Connected: Christmas section to find out what our pupils have been doing in school for Christmas... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our whole school community! - [Christmas Events](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-events/) - Please read the Christmas events flier to find out what's happening in the Dale for Christmas. - [ICT Support over Christmas](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ict-support-over-christmas/) - In conjunction with Vodafone, our school has given out free SIM cards to children in upper Key Stage Two for use over the festive period. The SIM cards contain 30GB of data and are valid for 90 days. Vodafone has also produced a Digital Parenting guide which has been sent home to parents with the - [Christmas Holiday Covid Reporting](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-holiday-covid-reporting/) - Please read the letter regarding Christmas holiday covid reporting. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Thank you!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/12433-2/) - Please read the letter to say Thank you for donations for our school. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Bubble Christmas Parties](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/bubble-christmas-parties/) - Please read the letter regarding Christmas Parties 2020. For more information on Christmas activities please visit our Keeping Connected: Christmas page. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of our website. - [Spring Term - After School Clubs](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/spring-term-after-school-clubs/) - Please read the letter regarding After School Clubs Spring Term 1 and print and fill out the accompanying After School Child Care Booking Form if you require a place. There will be Price Increases for Breakfast Club and After School so please read the letter outlining the changes. Please note that all letters are also - [School open on 18 December](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-open-on-18-december/) - Please read the letter regarding remaining open on 18th December. Please note that all letters are also available in our Letters Home section of the website. - [A Message from the Bishop of Durham](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/a-message-from-the-bishop-of-durham/) - Please watch the Christmas message from the Bishop of Durham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEA8cst9Dgs - [Watch our Christmas Performances!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-performances/) - Our Christmas Performances are now ready to view! Please visit the Christmas Performances page or visit our YouTube channel to watch our amazing children wish you a very Merry Christmas! Please read the letter introducing the Christmas performances. Please note that all letters are also available in our Letters Home section of the website. - [After School Club Cancelled (16.12.20)](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/after-school-club-cancelled-16-12-20/) - Please read the letter regarding Cancelled After School on 16.12.20. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [SATs Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sats-update/) - Please read the letter regarding the latest SATs update. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Keeping Connected: Christmas](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected-christmas/) - We are excited to introduce a new section of our website called: Keeping Connected: Christmas. In the first lockdown our Keeping Connected section proved very popular among our school community. So, while we won't be able to celebrate Christmas together as we normally do, we have decided to develop a section that brings the all - [Additional Nursery Places](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/additional-nursery-places/) - Please view the flier regarding additional nursery places starting from January 2021: Nursery Advert Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Kingswood Refund](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/kingswood-refund/) - Please read the letter regarding the Kingswood refund. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [DDMAT Letter - 26.11.20](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ddmat-letter-26-11-20/) - Please read the letter from the DDMAT: Letter to parents 26.11.2020 Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Christmas Parcel 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-parcel-2020/) - Please read the Christmas Parcel letter along with the Christmas Parcel details to learn more about our plans for the Christmas season at school. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Year Group Christmas Cards 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/year-group-christmas-cards-2020/) - Please read the letter regarding Year Group Christmas Cards Here is a sample of the Christmas card images: Please note that all letters are also available in our Letters Home section of the website. - [Children’s Art Competition – Star Art 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/childrens-art-competition-star-art-2020/) - During Stargazing Week the North Pennines AONB launched their children’s space/stargazing art competition and are still searching for talented young artists to enter. There are three age categories – under 8s, 8-12; and 13-18 years. The winner of each category will receive a pair of Helios 10x50 Fieldmaster binoculars – which are ideal for budding - [Easy Fundraising](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easy-fundraising/) - Please read the letter regarding a quick and easy way to raise funds for our school: Easy Fundraising Help Us to Raise Money to Support Our School Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Children in Need 2020 - Thank you!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/children-in-need-2020-thank-you/) - Thank you to everyone who contributed to Children in Need! Our school community has raised £200 for this wonderful charity. Well done, everybody and thank you for your generosity. - [Technology Survey](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/technology-survey/) - We are currently writing a Remote Learning Plan which will detail what parents can expect from our school in terms of delivery of remote education. Please read the Technology Survey letter and fill out the attached form. Please submit the completed form to the school by Monday, 23rd November 2020 so that we can develop - [E-Safety](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/e-safet/) - Internet Safety is an integral part of children’s education in today’s world and is embedded in their learning at school. We also want to help our parents and children improve their own understanding of e-safety issues so that they can learn to use the internet and all digital media in a safe and secure way. - [Updated Risk Assessment -12.11.20](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/updated-risk-assessment-12-11-20/) - Please read the following information regarding our updated Risk Assessment: Letter regarding Risk Assessment Updated Risk Assessment 12.11.20 - [War Week and Remembrance 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/war-week-and-remembrance-2020/) - This week our children have been learning about various different aspects of War. Our youngest children in EYFS have been learning about the importance of Remembrance Day and have learnt a really moving poem. Parents can see this in action on Tapestry. In Class 1 the children have been learning about evacuation and have planned - [Christmas Cards 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-cards-2020/) - Please read the following letter regarding the printing and sale of school Christmas Cards. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Thank you for Harvest Donations](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/12060-2/) - Please read the following letter to Thank you for Harvest donations. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Parent Appointments 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parent-appointments-2020/) - Please read the following information regarding Autumn Term 2020 Parent Appointments: Parent Appointments plus EYFS Preferences Class 1 Preferences Class 2 Preferences Class 3 Preferences Class 4 Preferences Class 5 Preferences Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [WAAP Help and Support Flyer](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/waap-help-and-support-flyer/) - Please read the following flyer that regarding accessing help and support: Help and Support flyer November 2020 This flyer can also be found in the Emotional Wellbeing section of the website. - [School Photographs 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-photographs-2020/) - Please read the letter regarding School Photos 2020 Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website - [War Week 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/war-week-2020/) - Please read the letter regarding War Week: War Week letter 2020 Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Children in Need 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/children-in-need-2020/) - Please read the letter regarding Children In Need 2020. Please note that all letters are also available on the Letters Home section of the website. - [Class 3 Supply Teacher 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/class-3-supply-teacher-2020/) - Please read the letter regarding the Class 3 Supply Teacher 2020. Please note that all letters are also available on the Letters Home section of the website. - [Harvest Food Bank Donations 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/harvest-food-bank-donations-2020/) - Please read the letter regarding Harvest Food Bank Donations 2020. Please note that all letters are also available on the Letters Home section of the website. - [DDMAT lockdown letter - 04.11.20](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ddmat-lockdown-letter-from-the-ddmat-04-11-20/) - Please read the letter from the DDMAT: Letter to DDMAT Parents and Carers Lockdown 04.11.20 Please note that all letters are also available on the Letters Home section of the website. - [Admissions Policy Consultation](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/admissions-policy-consultation/) - Please read the letter regarding Admissions Policy Consultation - 02.11.2020. The consultation process opens today, 2 November 2020 and finishes on 11 December 2020. Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [End of Half Term](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/11928-2/) - Please read the letter regarding the end of the Autumn Half Term: End of half term letter Please note that that all letters can also be found in our Letters Home section of this website. - [Autumn 2 - After School Clubs](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/autumn-2-after-school-clubs/) - Please read the letter and accompanying booking form regarding Autumn 2 After School Clubs: After School Clubs Autumn 2 After School Child Care Booking Form Please note that all letters are also available in the Letters Home section of our website. - [Catch Up Clinics for Flu Vaccinations](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/catch-up-clinics-for-flu-vaccinations/) - Please read the information regarding: Catch Up Clinics for Flu Vaccinations. Please also note that all letters can be found in the Letters Home section of our website. - [Halloween at Bowes Museum](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/halloween-at-bowes-museum/) - Please view the leaflet regarding: Halloween at Bowes Museum. - [Class 3 & 5 Staffing Arrangements](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/class-3-5-staffing-arrangements/) - Please read the following letter regarding: Class 3 & 5 staffing arrangements. Please also note that all letters are available in our Letters Home section of our website. - [It’s Black History Month](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/its-black-history-month/) - This week in school we are focussing on Black History Month and each class is taking a different area to focus on. Our youngest children in EYFS are reading a story by Trish Cook called: So Much. Class 1 are learning about the Olympic boxer – Nicola Adams and will then learn about the history - [Awesome Autumn](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/awesome-autumn/) - [Thank you!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/thank-you/) - I wanted to thank everyone for following our one way system and for following our school's safety guidance for the school pick-up last night -- it went really well. Thank you to the whole school community for your continued support in keeping our pupils and staff safe. Mrs. Cross - [Keeping our School Safe](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-our-school-safe/) - Please read the latest letter regarding keeping our school safe: Tier 2 additional Covid information Please note that all letters can also be found in our Letters Home section of this website. - [Halloween 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/halloween-2020/) - Please read the letter regarding plans for Halloween 2020. Please also note that all letters can be found in our Letters Home section of this website. - [Information regarding 12-13 October 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/information-regarding-12-13-october-2020/) - Please read the following letter: Letter regarding 12 & 13 October Please be aware that all letters can also be found in our Letters Home section. - [School Newsletter - September 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-newsletter-september-2020/) - Please read the School Newsletter - September 2020 to make sure you are up-to-date with everything happening in school. Thank you. - [Have you heard?](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/have-you-heard/) - Anyone who works in school has the privilege of hearing children say the most wonderful things so we have set up a new section on our website so that we can share these little gems with you. We also receive a vast amount of positive comments about our school and the special team who work - [Is there money for you?](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/is-there-money-for-you/) - Please read the following regarding how to access a quick benefit check with Linda Pearson, Rural Advice Worker to see if there is support available for you and your family: Is there money for you? - [Oxford Reading Owl](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/oxford-reading-owl/) - As part of our reading curriculum we are recommending the additional use of Oxford Reading Owl to support your child’s reading. This is an online reading programme that has a range of books available in an e-book format, appropriate for your child’s ability. The books are the same as they will read from school, but - [Letter from NHS Track and Trace](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-from-nhs-track-and-trace/) - Please read the letter from NHS Track and Trace regarding coronavirus advice to parents and guardians: PHE letter to parents and guardians (1) Please note that all letters can be found in our Letters Home section. - [Letter re: Informal childcare confirmation](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-re-informal-childcare-confirmation/) - Please read the letter regarding informal childcare confirmation: Informal childcare confirmation Please note that all letters can be found in our Letters Home section. - [MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/macmillan-cancer-coffee-morning-3/) - Please read the MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning letter regarding the event on Friday, 25 September 2020: MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning Please note that all letters can also be found in our Letters Home section. - [Letter re: Local Lockdown Clarification](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-re-local-lockdown-clarification/) - Please read the letter regarding Local Lockdown clarification. Please note that all letters are also available in our Letters Home section. - [Letter from DDMAT re: COVID-19 Symptoms](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-from-ddmat-re-covid-19-symptoms/) - Please read the latest letter and the attachments from the DDMAT regarding an update on COVID-19 symptoms: Update on Covid Symptoms from Paul Rickeard Parental guide on Covid-19 related symptoms COVID19 Symptoms Flowchart Please note that all letters are also available in our Letters Home section. - [Letter- Class 1](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-class-1/) - Please read the letter to Class 1 parents regarding bringing items in from home: Class 1 no personal items letter Please note that all letters can be found in our Letters Home section. - [Letter re: PE Arrangements](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-re-pe-arrangements/) - Please read the letter regarding PE Arrangements. Please note this letter is also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Letter re: Hand Sanitiser](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-re-hand-sanitiser/) - Please read the letter regarding Hand Sanitiser in school. This letter is also available in the Letters Home section of the website. - [Welcome Back...](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/welcome-back-4/) - After an extended period of time away, we are delighted to welcome everyone back to school. This has been an unprecedented time of uncertainty but somehow we have all found our own unique ways to navigate through this very strange time. We have made memories and have figured our way through worries and massive changes - [Letters Home](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letters-home-2/) - Please ensure that you are checking the Letters Home section and the News section often to make sure that you are up-to-date with all of the latest communication from school. Thank you! - [Return to School Letter from DDMAT](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/return-to-school-letter-from-ddmat/) - Please read the following letter from the DDMAT: Return to school letter from DDMAT - [School Dinners - 02.09.20](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-dinners-02-09-20/) - Please read the letter regarding school dinners for the upcoming term: School Dinners - 02.09.20 - [Videos for the Safe Reopening of School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/videos-for-the-safe-re-opening-of-school/) - Please view our series of "We are all in this together" videos that we have put together to make sure that we are all following the guidelines for the safe reopening of our school. The videos include: "Back to School", "Breakfast Club", "KS2 Entry and Exit", "KS1 Entry and Exit" and "After School Clubs". Please - [September 2020 Update Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/september-2020-update-letter/) - Please find attached the information for next week's (3 September 2020) school re-opening and the risk assessment. It is important to read these carefully so that we are all familiar with the safety procedures. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all next week. September 2020 - Update Letter Risk Assessment - September - [Cancellation of Kingswood](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/cancellation-of-kingswood/) - Please read the letter regarding the cancellation of the trip to Kingswood in September 2020. Cancellation of Kingswood - [Summer Holiday Challenge Grid](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-holiday-challenge-grid/) - As we didn’t have our usual transition days, our children were unable to be given specific holiday homework by their new teacher. We have therefore put together the Summer Holiday Challenge Grid that you can access by clicking on the link or by visiting the Our Learning tab on the main navigational menu. The grid - [Return to school plans](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/return-to-school-plans/) - Please read the letter regarding the plans for school in September: Return to school plans - [An Update from SCAMPS](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/an-update-from-scamps/) - Finally, some amazingly positive news! SCAMPS will definitely be re-opening for child care provision in September! As with the school, due to COVID-19, we will be opening in a totally different way. If you would like to discuss a place with us or would like to reserve a place for your child, please contact Julian - [Letter from Mrs Stidwell](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-from-mrs-stidwell/) - Please read the letter from Mrs Stidwell: Letter from Mrs Stidwell - [September 2020 Staffing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/september-2020-staffing/) - Please read the letter regarding the staffing arrangements for September 2020: September 2020 Staffing - [Change in Leadership](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/change-in-leadership/) - Please read the following letter regarding the change in school leadership: Change in School Leadership Letter - [School Dinners September 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-dinners-september-2020/) - Please read the following information on School Dinners in September: School Dinner Update for September 2020 - [08.07.20 - DDMAT Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/08-07-20-ddmat-update/) - Please read the latest update from the DDMAT: 08.07.20 - DDMAT Update - [07.07.20 - Head Teacher Challenge Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/07-07-20-head-teacher-challenge-update/) - I am writing to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken part in the Head Teacher challenges during the Covid-19 crisis. We have really looked forward to seeing your entries and they have really cheered us up during this difficult time. It has been fantastic to see so many children taking part - [Mrs Stidwell - Leaving information](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mrs-stidwell-leaving-information/) - We’d just like to remind everyone that the deadline for cards, gifts or donations towards Mrs Stidwell’s leaving present is Monday 13th July 2020. We have a huge wicker basket full of gifts, letters, cards and messages of support for Mrs Stidwell. We are also making a lovely leather bound book of letters and memories - [Useful maths websites](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/useful-maths-websites/) - Here are some useful maths websites recommended by our Maths Co-ordinator – Mrs Green: All websites are free to access! Classroom Secrets White Rose Maths Nrich NCETM - [03.07.20 - Head Teacher Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/03-07-20-head-teacher-update/) - Following the government’s announcement yesterday about schools re-opening fully in September, I am writing to give you an update on the current position. We are still working through the enormous amount of guidance and information issued yesterday and we also have a meeting with the DDMAT CEO on Monday to discuss the implications for our - [School Uniform Form](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-uniform-form/) - If you wish to order uniform through the school please view the form below: Stanhope Barrington School Uniform - Order Form For more information visit school uniform under the Parents tab on the main navigational website. - [Year 5 - Wolsingham Summer School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/year-5-wolsingham-summer-school/) - [Changes to Relationships Education](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/changes-to-relationships-education/) - Please read the following information regarding changes to our Relationships Education, Relationship and Sex Education and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum. Letter - Changes to Relationships Education (RSHE) curriculum DDMAT wide RSHE Policy RSHE Programme of Study If you wish to respond to this information, please contact Mrs Cross admin@stanhopebarrington.org.uk by 6th July 2020. Thank you. - [End of Year School Reports](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/end-of-year-school-reports/) - Please read the latest letter regarding the end of year school reports: Reports Letter - [Challenge Grids for Home Learning - Weeks 5 & 6](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/challenge-grids-for-home-learning-weeks-5-6/) - Don’t forget to check out the latest Challenge Grids! Your child can complete whichever activities they choose so long as they earn 35 points in the two-week period. They can either send their evidence to admin@stanhopebarrington.org.uk or create a folder or scrap book of evidence to bring to school with them whenever they return. Any emails will - [Keeping Connected – Week 15 Head Teacher Challenge!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected-week-15-head-teacher-challenge/) - We have really been enjoying the wonderful entries for the weekly Head Teacher Challenge, thank you to everyone who has been taking part. The challenge for week 15 (29.06.20 – 03.07.20) is now available in our Keeping Connected section under the Parents tab on the main navigational menu. Here you can also view previous challenges along - [25.06.20 - Head Teacher Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/25-06-20-head-teacher-update/) - Please read the latest update from the Head Teacher: 25.06.20 - Head Teacher Update - [24.06.20 - DDMAT Letter to Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/24-06-20-ddmat-letter-to-parents/) - Please read the latest letter from the DDMAT: 24.06.20 - DDMAT Letter to Parents - [24.06.20 - Head Teacher reminder for children in Bubbles](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/24-06-20-head-teacher-update-re-children-in-bubbles/) - Can I please ask all parents who have children allocated to Bubbles to remember to send them into school with a hat and sun cream during the hot weather. Sun cream should be in a small plastic bag (such as a food bag) with your child’s name on it. Children still cannot bring bottles of - [22.06.20 - Risk Assessment](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/22-06-20-risk-assessment/) - Please review the following Risk Assessment regarding the re-opening of the school: Risk Assessment June 2020 - [Challenge Grids for Home Learning - Weeks 3 & 4](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/challenge-grids-for-home-learning-2/) - Don't forget to check out the latest Challenge Grids! Your child can complete whichever activities they choose so long as they earn 35 points in the two-week period. They can either send their evidence to admin@stanhopebarrington.org.uk or create a folder or scrap book of evidence to bring to school with them whenever they return. Any emails will - [Keeping Connected – Week 14 Head Teacher Challenge!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected-week-12-head-teacher-challenge-2/) - We have really been enjoying the wonderful entries for the weekly Head Teacher Challenge, thank you to everyone who has been taking part. The challenge for week 14 (22.06.20 – 26.06.20) is now available in our Keeping Connected section under the Parents tab on the main navigational menu. Here you can also view previous challenges along - [Relaxing with Yoga](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/relaxing-with-yoga/) - This week the children have been doing a variety of Yoga sessions when they come into school on a morning. It has been great fun and the children have really enjoyed stretching and relaxing. Everyone has been smiling, trying really hard and showing lots of improvement even in a short period of time. We have - [19.06.20 - Head Teacher Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/19-06-20-head-teacher-update/) - By now we would have shared a special moment in your leavers journey at Durham Cathedral but due to recent circumstances it has not been possible this year. It was decided that the leavers of 2020 should not miss out on their service and the team have put together a virtual leavers service. The link - [16.06.20 - Head Teacher Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/16-06-20-head-teacher-update/) - I am writing to let you all know that the children’s end of year school reports will be emailed out to parents from 29th June onwards. This is a huge job and will be done in a phased way so not all reports will be emailed out on 29th June but will be staggered over - [Gymnastic Challenge](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/gymnastic-challenge/) - Balance and coordination were the objectives of this enjoyable activity. The children had lots of fun playing on the gymnastic equipment that had been set out for them and it was amazing to see so many smiles. The instructions were to focus whilst using their balance and coordination as they worked across a variety of - [Curling Calculations](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/curling-calculations/) - A fantastic lesson linking maths with PE took place in the hall on Thursday. Children of all ages enjoyed working on mathematics problems relating to the score they had achieved when rolling curling stones. The activity was great fun and to make it more interesting and educational, the children were given age related mathematical questions. - [12.06.20 - It's in the Bag!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/12-06-20-its-in-the-bag/) - Please click on It's in the Bag! to view the latest poster... - [Paper Plate Mobiles](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/paper-plate-mobiles/) - Another fun activity for the children this week was creating mobiles using a variety of crafts and mathematical equipment. Everyone had a great time, measuring, cutting and creating angles that they wanted their string to go to develop a pattern. It was super fun with lots of educational content involved. Everyone took their work home - [10.06.20 - Head Teacher Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/10-06-20-head-teacher-update/) - I am writing to update you on the current position following the governments announcement that the children in Year 2, 3, 4 & 5 will not be returning to school before September 2020 at the earliest. With effect from 15th June 2020 we will be extending provision to our Reception children. From 22nd June 2020 - [Rounders Competition](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/rounders-competition/) - This week got off to a fantastic start with a class rounders competition for children of all ages. It was great fun and very competitive and the result was very close. All of the children played their part with brilliant fielding, sprinting, bowling and scoring lots of rounders. Everyone was happy with lovely smiles. - [Clay and Paint](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/clay-and-paint/) - Last week the children had a super time creating clay models. Once the sculptures were dry, the children decided to paint them to form the finished piece. The idea was to make the clay sculpture as colourful as possible so the children could put them out in the garden to let everyone know they were - [Looking to the Rainbow](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/looking-to-the-rainbow/) - Take a look at Esther's music video for a song called ‘Looking to the Rainbow’... Well done, Esther! - [Keeping Connected – Week 12 Head Teacher Challenge!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected-week-12-head-teacher-challenge/) - We have really been enjoying the wonderful entries for the weekly Head Teacher Challenge, thank you to everyone who has been taking part. The challenge for week 12 (08.06.20 – 12.06.20) is now available in our Keeping Connected section under the Parents tab on the main navigational menu. Here you can also view previous challenges along - [Mrs Stidwell](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/mrs-stidwell/) - Please read the latest letter from the school regarding Mrs Stidwell, our EYFS Coordinator: Mrs Stidwell Letter - [Tremendous Treat](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/tremendous-treat/) - Another lovely surprise for our teachers and staff. On Tuesday 2nd June, Esther visited the school to drop off a fantastic home-made cake. The cake was fantastic and everyone was thrilled that the Sawyer family wanted to say thank you for the tremendous work that is going on in school in this way. We are - [‘Do You Want to be in My Band?’](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/do-you-want-to-be-in-my-band/) - The weather was so good the children decided they wanted to play outdoor music. ‘Let’s make a band’ shouted one child and the rest thought it was a great idea. The children played a variety of instruments and had a fabulous time learning music. Everyone constantly smiled and really enjoyed themselves. Who knows, could it - [Obstacle Fitness](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/obstacle-fitness/) - Keeping fit and its on the clock. This week our children have taken part in a Mini Olympics obstacle course on the school field. It was a sunny day and we decided to get the sports equipment out for everyone to have lots of fun with. The children ran, jumped and dribbled trough cones with - [Challenge Grids for Home Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/challenge-grids-for-home-learning/) - As detailed in our plan before the half term holiday, we are responding to the fact that very few children will be returning to school in line with our extended provision plan. We have had overwhelming support from parents and carers about the activities, resources and ideas we have been putting on the website on - [Keeping Connected – Week 11 Head Teacher Challenge!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected-week-11-head-teacher-challenge/) - We have really been enjoying the wonderful entries for the weekly Head Teacher Challenge, thank you to everyone who has been taking part. The challenge for week 11 (01.06.20 – 05.06.20) is now available in our Keeping Connected section under the Parents tab on the main navigational menu. Here you can also view previous challenges along - [Potting Plants & Decorating Pots](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/potting-plants-and-decorating-pots/) - What a fantastic job the children did when decorating the school nursery garden. They used special paints to decorate pots and they made sure lots of lovely young plants were carefully planted. The pots all had a different letter on them to help our younger children learn the alphabet. The nursery fence now looks stunning - [Ice Cream Delight](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ice-cream-delight/) - A massive thank you to Angela for bringing the Ice Cream Van to school. We all really enjoyed the wonderful ice creams, there was just so much choice. Everyone sat in the school garden and had a lovely afternoon and the ice creams did a fantastic job cooling us down during the amazing heat wave! - [01.06.20 - Head Teacher Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/01-06-20-head-teacher-update/) - As many of you may already know, both Durham Local Education Authority and DDMAT have taken the decision to delay extended opening of schools until 15th June 2020. As a result, we have delayed our own extended opening plans for two weeks which now means we will operate as follows: Week Commecing 1st June 2020: - [01.06.20 - DDMAT Letter to Parents and Carers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/01-06-20-ddmat-letter-to-parents-and-carers/) - Please read the latest letter regarding the re-opening of schools: Letter to DDMAT Parents and Carers Update 27 05 20 - [Keeping Connected – Week 10 Head Teacher Challenge!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected-week-10-head-teacher-challenge/) - We have really been enjoying the wonderful entries for the weekly Head Teacher Challenge, thank you to everyone who has been taking part. The challenge for week ten (25.05.20 – 29.05.20) is now available in our Keeping Connected section under the Parents tab on the main navigational menu. Here you can also view previous challenges along - [22.05.20 - Letter to Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/22-05-20-letter-to-parents/) - Please read the letter regarding Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School's plan to re-open: 22.05.20- Letter to Parents - [21.05.20 - Head Teacher Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/21-05-20-head-teacher-update/) - Please see below a letter issued from Paul Rickeard (Chief Executive Officer of Durham Diocesan MAT). The letter outlines, in broad terms, the plan for the re-opening of ALL schools across the MAT. Within this each school will be developing their own response to the current government guidelines. The Senior Leadership Team have spent this - [20.05.20 - Head Teacher Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/20-05-20-head-teacher-update/) - It’s National ‘Thank a Teacher Day’! We are therefore unashamedly fishing for feedback and comments from parents and children which we can then collate and send out to all of our staff team. They have been totally brilliant throughout the current Covid-19 Crisis and after half term we will be entering unfamiliar and strange territory. - [Join the One A Day Project!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/join-the-one-a-day-project/) - Harehope Quarry and Durham County Council have organised a project for the half term holiday called ‘One A Day’. Please see the flyer attached. We have arranged for our school to take part in this project in order to ensure that our families continue to receive support and packed lunches during the half term holidays - [18.05.20 - Head Teacher Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/18-05-20-head-teacher-update/) - I am writing to give everyone an update on where we are with regard to the possible re-opening of the school. As you are aware we are already open for key worker children and therefore we would be looking at extending our provision to Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 children. I would like to - [Summer Term 2020 Planning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-term-2020-planning/) - Please visit our Classes page or Our Curriculum page to see the curriculum plans for the Summer 2020 Term. You might find it helpful to refer to this for home learning or to see what exciting things our teachers have planned for our pupils. - [Keeping Connected - Week 9 Head Teacher Challenge!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/week-9-head-teacher-challenge/) - We have really been enjoying the wonderful entries for the weekly Head Teacher Challenge, thank you to everyone who has been taking part. The challenge for week nine (18.05.20 - 22.05.20) is now available in our Keeping Connected section under the Parents tab on the main navigational menu. Here you can also view previous challenges - [14.05.20 - Letter to parents from the DDMAT](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/14-05-20-letter-to-parents-from-the-ddmat/) - Please read this important letter to parents from the DDMAT: 14.05.20 - Letter from DDMAT Here is the link for guidance to parents and carers as mentioned in the letter. - [14.05.20-Weardale Area Action Partnership Letter-It's in the Bag](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/14-05-20-wap-its-in-the-bag-letter/) - Please read this letter from the Weardale Area Action Partnership: 14.05.20- It's in the Bag Letter - [Cute Woolly Chicks](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/cute-woolly-chicks/) - This week the children have been learning a well-loved past time of some of our staff. Some of you may remember sitting for hours winding wool around a cardboard disk then cutting it in half to create a pompom.. Our children were entranced. It was a very restful activity and a lovely calming thing to - [We are all Superheroes](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/we-are-all-superheroes/) - This week we have been exploring what makes a superhero and how we are all superheroes. The children have designed and made their own masks and identified their own super powers. The team have made a great display in the hall to celebrate the children’s work. - [Den Building](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/den-building/) - Earlier this week our children took advantage of the lovely weather and emptied the outdoor classroom of all of our outdoor den building equipment. They had great fun creating different designs and layouts for their dens and then relaxed in the shade. - [Delicious Cakes](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/delicious-cakes/) - On Wednesday 13th May, our key worker children took pity on poor Mr Myers. He has been tortured by the pictures of the gorgeous cakes made during the Week 7 - Head Teacher Challenge: Stanhope Barrington Bake Off. So they decided to make him some cakes to go with his tea. They had great fun - [Bubble Art](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/bubble-art/) - If you are looking for a fun and somewhat messy activity to do with your children at home – try this! Our children create bubble art by blowing paint through a straw. Remember to blow the paint out not suck it up! - [13.05.20 - Parent View Letter 2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/13-05-20-parent-view-letter-2/) - Please read the latest letter on the re-opening of our school: 13.05.20 - Parent View Letter - [13.05.20 - A Letter to Year 6 Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/13-05-20-a-letter-to-year-6-parents/) - To Year 6 parents, please read this letter regarding Year 6 pupils returning to school: 13.05.20 - A Letter to Year 6 Parents - [13.05.20 - School re-opening: Parent View](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/13-05-20-school-re-opening-parent-view/) - Please read the latest letter regarding the re-opening of our school: 13.05.20 Re-opening of Schools - [11.05.20 - Re-opening of Schools](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/11-05-20-re-opnening-of-schools/) - Please click on the link below to learn more about the Government announcement regarding the re-opening of schools: 11.05.20 Re-Opening of Schools - [Keeping Connected--Week 8 Head Teacher Challenge!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected-week-8-head-teacher-challenge/) - We have really been enjoying the wonderful entries for the weekly Head Teacher Challenge, thank you to everyone who has been taking part. The challenge for week eight (11.05.20 - 15.05.20) is now available in our Keeping Connected section under the Parents tab on the main navigational menu. Here you can also view previous challenges - [What a lovely surprise](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/what-a-lovely-surprise/) - When Mrs Cross opened the door at school today (7th May) she never expected such a lovely surprise! There stood Deborah Richardson who runs Weardale Avon in the Dale. Debbie handed over two gorgeous gift bags full of Avon products which Debbie was giving out to key workers to thank them for keeping Stanhope going. - [Celebrating VE Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/celebrating-ve-day/) - This week (commencing 4th May) our children in school have been learning about and celebrating VE Day. Officially VE Day is on Friday but as there is no-one booked in for the bank holiday, we are giving our team a well-deserved break. As such, on Wednesday we had a celebration VE lunch, planned and prepared - [Giant Snakes and Ladders](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/giant-snakes-and-ladders/) - It’s a lovely sunny day, just a day to play Outdoor Snakes and Ladders. The children had a super time playing lots of games with their friends. As you can see by the picture everyone really enjoyed themselves as they all had massive smiles on their faces during the games. - [Our compliment tree](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-compliment-tree/) - Finley, Iliza, mum and dad have made a compliment tree as their Friday Thrive activity. What a super idea and thank you for sharing your tree with us. - [Keep Smiling Message from the Children](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keep-smiling-message-from-the-children/) - The children of key workers who are attending school wanted to send a message to their friends to tell them to keep smiling and let them know how much they are missing everyone and that they are looking forward to seeing everyone again soon. - [06.05.20 - Letter from Head Teacher](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/06-05-20-letter-from-head-teacher/) - Please read the letter below regarding individual letters to each child from their class teachers: 06.05.20 - Letter from Head Teacher - [Thank you to Carers and Front Line Workers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/thank-you-to-carers-and-front-line-workers/) - I am sure many of you will have joined in with the Thursday weekly applaud for our front line workers. Some of our children have gone even further. Finley and Iliza have made this beautiful rainbow using a mosaic technique to create this stunning piece of artwork. On Thursday 30th April, our key worker children - [01.05.20 - Head Teacher Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/01-05-20-head-teacher-update/) - Keeping in Touch with our children and families I am delighted to let you know that our amazing staff have made a YouTube video to let our children know that we are all thinking of them and missing them. It is definitely worth a watch! Here it is: https://youtu.be/_I-P9VrLJzU The team have also written - [28.04.20 - Interactive Art Lesson](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/28-04-20-interactive-art-lesson/) - On Tuesday 28th April 2020, our children took part in an interactive art lesson online which they thoroughly enjoyed. They were amazed at how well their drawings turned out by following the instructions given. This would be a great activity to try at home visit Art For Kids Hub. - [The Great Outdoors: Activities to try](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/10643-2/) - Hello everyone, my name is Caroline, and I have been leading Forest School sessions at Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School. I hope you are keeping well, and finding things to keep you entertained in this strange time of ‘lock down’. With the weather being so beautiful, and as I have a great love - [27.04.20 - Skittles Rainbow](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/10636-2/) - What an amazing idea! On Monday Miss Wilkinson and Mrs McArdle got the children involved in creating a rainbow made from Skittles. The children carefully placed the sweets in a circle around the plate then added warm water. Everyone waited with baited breath and suddenly the colours started to appear. The children were not the - [27.04.20 - Planting Seeds](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/27-04-20-planting-seeds/) - On Monday the children learnt all about the life cycle of plants and planted their own collection of seeds. Some chose vegetables such as carrots and radishes whilst others went for sunflowers and flowering plants. The children decorated their plant pots made out of recycled plastic bottles and then planted their seeds. They learnt how - [27.04.20 - Treasure Hunt](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/27-04-20-treasure-hunt/) - On Monday 27th April 2020, our children took part in a treasure hunt. They followed cryptic clues all around the school and outdoor area with the mission of finding a piece of treasure for each one of the team. They used problem solving skills and enjoyed working out the clues and finding the pieces of - [24.04.20 - Learning Programming Skills](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/learning-computer-programming-skills/) - On Friday 24th April 2020, the children of our key workers had great fun learning how to programme a bee bot to move around a mat. They had to learn simple coding skills to give the bee bot instructions so that it ended up in the correct location. There was lots of laughter and fun - [COVID-19: Time Capsule 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/covid-19-time-capsule-2020/) - We are living through HISTORY right now. Here is a fun activity to help you to record and collect items from your experiences from this unprecedented time in history... Take a look: COVID19 - Time-Capsule-2020 - [Thank you NHS competition for children in KS2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/thank-you-nhs-competition-for-children-in-ks2/) - We have been made aware of a competition run by the NHS which seeks to raise the profile of jobs available in the NHS whilst asking children to create a thank you for the staff who are working so tirelessly at the moment for all of us. If you follow the link below you can - [The Book of Hopes](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/book-of-hopes/) - Mrs Howes, our Literacy Coordinator, has found the most fantastic free resource which we wanted to share with you. Over 100 children’s authors have come together to create The Book of Hopes. It aims to comfort, inspire and encourage children and their families during lockdown through delight, new ideas, ridiculous jokes and heroic tales. There - [From Bishop David](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/from-bishop-david/) - One of the things we do to celebrate is to sing. We sing on state occasions and for birthdays; at football matches and at Christmas. It’s something we do together. But singing on your own isn’t so much fun, and you certainly can’t make harmony with just a single voice. We need a band or - [Supporting our local community](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/supporting-our-local-community/) - Last week, we were delighted to be able to support Jennifer and Carol in their mission to bake cakes for our local community including hospitals, care homes and food banks. A huge number of people in our local area supporting this initiative by donating money, produce, vouchers, ingredients and many other resources necessary to facilitate - [Outdoor Activities: The Hockey Challenge](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-hockey-challenge/) - This week we have been blessed with some glorious weather and our team have designed some really great outdoor activities. One of the most popular this week has been practising hockey skills. The younger children have really enjoyed learning how to handle a hockey stick which in some cases was bigger than them! - [Celebrating St. George’s Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/celebrating-st-georges-day/) - On Wednesday 23rd April 2020, our children learnt all about St. George and the dragon. They listened to the story then Rosie suggested that they make a huge dragon to display on the window of the hall. The children had a great time and got very messy by painting their hands then using handprints to - [Emotional Wellbeing - THRIVE](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emotional-wellbeing-thrive/) - Don't forget to check out our Emotional Wellbeing section to find engaging activities for families in lockdown. This is a challenging time and these activities may help everyone to feel a little better - together. We may not all be in the same boat but we are all weathering this storm....There is something new every - [RURAL ADVICE WORKER: Support for families in Weardale](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/rural-advice-worker-support-for-families-in-weardale/) - Linda is a Rural Advice Worker in Weardale. Linda is a fully qualified Citizen's Advice Worker. Funding from the Weardale Action Partnership enabled the service to be brought to Weardale in the form of home visits to residents who are unable to travel to a Citizens Advice office. The service offers help with all aspects - [Advice for Parents about online safety](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/advice-for-parents-about-online-safety/) - Our ICT Co-ordinator (Miss Hepple) has put together the following collection of websites which will support parents to help to keep their children safe whilst online. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and our current circumstances, it is likely that children are spending a lot more time online. There are huge benefits to being online; to stay - [Observational Art](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/observational-art/) - On Tuesday 21st April, our children did some observational drawings and sketches of spring flowers and plants. They then pressed some of the flowers and carried out research to help them to learn about the different plants and how they are structured. The children had a great time learning about the biology of flowering plants. - [21.04.20 - New activities and websites](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/21-04-20-new-activities-and-websites/) - Our team have been on the look out for some new, different and interesting activities for our children to try at home. · Tate Kids – this website allows you to take a virtual tour of the art gallery and exhibitions. · Chester Zoo – is offering virtual tours and the opportunity to get up - [21.04.20 - Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/21-04-20-update/) - Dear Parent/Carer I am writing to clarify some inaccuracies which have appeared in the news and on social media over the last few days. Schools WILL NOT be reopening on 11th May 2020. It is unclear where this information has come from but it does appear to be being perpetuated within the media. As a - [Week 4 Head Teacher Challenge: Deadline Extension](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/week-4-head-teacher-challenge-deadline-extension/) - On Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April, our internal office systems are being migrated to a new server and therefore we will be unable to process any entries for this week’s Head Teacher Challenge. As such, we have decided to extend the date for the deadline to 12 noon on 20th April 2020 for the - [What Goes Up, Must Come Down](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/what-goes-up-must-come-down/) - WOW, more science and great excitement all round. The children have been having a fantastic time firing rockets as high as possible up in to the sky. Everyone wanted to be involved in some way with a group of children designing the rockets and others using their measuring skills and engineering ideas to ensure everything - [Me and My Shadow](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/me-and-my-shadow/) - It was a lovely sunny day and the children were outside playing and getting some fresh air. Then suddenly, one of the children shouted; “This is ideal weather for a science experiment, let’s see who has the longest shadow”. The children had great fun measuring themselves with lots of scientific skills and language taking place. - [Easter Crafts for Display](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/easter-crafts-for-display/) - As we were leading up to Easter, staff thought it appropriate we continue educating our children in the correct way and decided to remind them about the Easter story. The children enjoyed this work and then followed it up by making a new, fun and colourful display for the hall. It was lovely to see - [Exciting Science and Engineering Activities for Kids](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/exciting-science-and-engineering-activities-for-kids/) - Please visit the Institution of Engineering and Technology site to find some exciting and interesting activities for children. They are all fun and engaging whilst linking with science and engineering projects and are a great way to spend time together. Have fun and be sure to let us know which activities you have tried! Have - [A message from the Chair...](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/message-from-the-chair/) - Dear Parent/Carer I am writing to you as an incredibly proud Chair at what can only be described as the most challenging period in this generation’s history. I am sure you will join with me in recognising and thanking every member of our school team for their dedication and commitment to keeping our school open - [Happy Easter 2020!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/happy-easter/) - We hope that everyone involved in the Stanhope Barrington school community has a wonderful Easter. It will be different this year, with everyone in their own homes, but we hope that brings unique opportunities to make Easter 2020 special. It looks like many of you have got a head start on Easter as there are - [Celebrating Maundy Thursday](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/celebrating-maundy-thursday/) - On Thursday 9th April (Maundy Thursday) the children of key workers who were in school were treated to a special lunch by Derrick the school chef – who is working with us from Wearhead Primary School. The lunch was wonderful with a main course of a very tasty mince pie with home made gravy and - [A message from Rev Bruce Sawyer](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/a-message-from-rev-bruce-sawyer/) - Reading about the heart pebble the children created last week reminded me of a reading I used several times in services around Valentine’s Day (1 John 4: 7-12). Not surprisingly it’s a reading about love, but it also seems very appropriate for a time like now. The reading talks about how God is love, and - [Harry Potter at Home](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/harry-potter-at-home/) - We are delighted to announce the launch of the Harry Potter At Home Hub. Described as a “hub of information and activities”, you’ll be able to find things like quizzes, word searches, puzzles and creative activities. On the home page at the moment, you’ll find links to things such as “A handy guide to reading - [Oxford Learning Tree](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/oxford-learning-tree/) - Oxford Reading Tree are continuing to offer free reading and writing activities with schemes, levels and stages for every child. Log on to Oxford Reading Tree and find the Oxford Owl. This website has an extensive collection of titles for your young readers, all expertly levelled to support children's reading and writing progress. Children of - [Yoga and Fitness Training](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/yoga-and-fitness-training/) - The children started the afternoon session by doing yoga and fitness training. The children had a great time stretching, holding balance positions and perfecting their yoga moves to one of our favourite stories, ‘Going on a bear hunt.’ Next, the children tried some Joe Wicks Hitt training, following along with the high-energy moves, laughing all - [Getting Crafty](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/getting-crafty/) - On Monday 6th April the children decided to get crafty. They used their initiative to create collage hearts, photo frames and a variety of other unusual items. The children had lots of fun sharing ideas and making things as colourful as possible to show support for all of the key workers around the world that - [Our new priest](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/10372-2/) - Hi everyone, I’m your new priest, Claire. As soon as I started work here this coronavirus started so I am sorry I haven’t met any of you yet. These are strange days for us all as we get used to living life very differently. For a start, no school! I have three girls aged 15, - [Childcare provision over the Easter Holidays](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/childcare-provision-over-the-easter-holidays/) - I am writing to let you know that we are opening for childcare provision for children of key workers throughout the Easter holidays Monday to Friday including the Bank holidays. We will be opening the usual hours 8am til 4.30pm. Every single one of our team were happy to work over the Bank Holidays despite - [The Power of Kindness](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-power-of-kindness/) - Check out our Emotional Wellbeing section under the Our School tab to find out more about The Power of Kindness. There is a calendar for children to record their acts of kindness along with a page of suggestions for how we can all be kind to each other during isolation. - [Active Coping Calendar: April 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/active-coping-calendar-april-2020/) - Here is an excellent Emotional Wellbeing resource that you may want to try: - [Thrive Activities](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/thrive-activities/) - Some of you may already know that we are a Thrive School. Thrive is an approach which puts the mental health and emotional well-being of our children, staff and families at the forefront of everything we do. Recently, Mrs Howes qualified as a Thrive Practitioner and is taking the lead on implementing the Thrive approach - [It's gardening time!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/its-gardening-time/) - Over the last couple of days the children have been busy in the garden: tidying the allotment, weeding and digging over the raised beds and creating a wildflower meadow. As a treat for all of their hard work they have made some crispy cake nests which look delicious. - [Planting sunflowers...](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/planting-sunflowers/) - On Monday, 30th March we decided to plant some sunflower seeds and watch them grow over the next few weeks. Sunflowers are a very ‘happy’ flower and always make people smile so we thought we would plant some happy plants to cheer up everyone in school at the moment – a lovely idea! - [Free school meals letter- 01.04.20](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/free-school-meals-letter-01-04-20/) - Please read the letter regarding information about FSM Vouchers . - [Home Schooling- 01.04.20](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/home-schooling-01-04-20/) - Please read the letter regarding Home Schooling in this uncertain time. - [Head Teacher Update- 01.04.20](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/head-teacher-update-01-04-20/) - Look at the wonderful Rainbow cake our children made today. They each made a different colour of the rainbow – the cake was delicious too! - [Painting Pebbles](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/painting-pebbles/) - On Monday we decided to paint a pebble to represent every single child in our school. We have placed them in a heart shape at the school entrance so that every key worker knows that we support them. We chose the heart shape because it shows that everyone is accepted at our school no matter - [A letter of welcome from the DDMAT](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/a-letter-of-welcome/) - Please click the link below to read the letter of welcome to the Durham Diocesan MAT from Paul Rickeard (the Trust Chief Executive Officer) and the Durham Diocesan Board of Education. Letter to parents joining MAT Stanhope (1) - [Head Teacher Update- 31.03.20](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/head-teacher-update-31-03-20/) - On Tuesday 31st March 2020 we had a lovely day decorating egg cups and making Easter cards for our families. Daniel thought the best bit was the chocolate egg to go inside the egg cup! - [Head Teacher Update- 30.03.20](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/30-03-20-update/) - On Monday 30th March 2020, Mrs Parvin and Miss Hepple made a decision they would live to regret – making play dough. What a mess, what a laugh and everyone had so much fun – apart from the cleaner!! - [Clap for the NHS](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/clap-for-the-nhs/) - I know many of you will have joined the nation in clapping for the NHS at 8pm on 26.03.20. Inspired by this activity, our staff in school have decided to work with the children to paint a stone for each child in our school and to create a feature in our front garden to let - [Scarlett learns to ride!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/scarlett-learns-to-ride/) - We are so proud of little Scarlett who learnt to ride her bike yesterday. Her friend Daytona helped her and by the end of the day there was no stopping her – well done Scarlett – an amazing achievement! - [Help to raise money for our school!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/help-to-raise-money-for-our-school/) - Medicspot is calling all primary school children to share their creative ideas to help encourage frequent hand washing – the best way to keep yourself and others safe from coronavirus. Find out how you can enter and win £500 for Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School here: www.medicspot.co.uk/handwash - [Photography After School Competition](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/photography-after-school-competition/) - Thank you to everyone who took part in our photography competition after school on Wednesday 18th March 2020. We really appreciate you taking part. Obviously, we have been overtaken by events and whilst some entries have been sent in, I am sure other participants have more important things to think about at the moment. As - [Head Teacher Update- 26.03.20](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/head-teacher-update-26-03-20/) - What a beautiful spring day we’ve had today! Our children have had lots of fun – mainly playing outside in the fresh air. They have created an enormous rainbow which we have put up in the school window. The team at Stanhope Barrington would like to add their thanks to every key worker who is - [Head Teacher Update- 25.03.20](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/25-03-20-update/) - Today our children have had great fun taking part in a range of different activities. They began the day doing Joe Wicks PE lesson and then watched the news on Newsround. After painting rainbows to take home to display in their windows as a sign of support for key workers, they headed outside to play - [Head Teacher Update- 24.03.20](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/head-teacher-update-24-03-20/) - Well we are on day two and so far we are averaging 10-12 children attending school for childcare. All of these children are from key worker families. Our children are having a great time. We begin the day with Breakfast Club at 8am til 9am where Mrs Porter provides breakfast and the usual games, activities - [People and Places, Past and Present](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/people-and-places-past-and-present/) - A few weeks ago, our Social Action Team (Lily, Chloe G, Lewis and Alex) took part in the above project. The project involved interviewing members of our community to record their memories from the past. The children were given training on interviewing skills, how to operate a camera, how to operate the sound boom and - [Grow Your Own – A blog by Hannah & Annie](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/grow-your-own-a-blog-by-hannah-annie/) - Spending time cultivating plants is relaxing and satisfying. It’s also really easy (ish!). We have been growing our own vegetables from seed for the last four years and in the current climate, it has become a more important part of our routine than ever before. You don’t even need a garden as lots of veggies - [23.03.20 - Headteacher Challenge!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/23-03-20-headteacher-challenge/) - Every week we will be issuing a Headteacher Challenge! with children’s work being shown on the Keeping Connected page of our school website. Week One – 23rd – 27th March 2020 It’s officially Springtime! Your challenge is to create a collage of a picture which represents Spring. Take a photo of your collage and send - [Esther on Radio 2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/esther-on-radio-2/) - On Friday 20 March 2020, one of our pupils featured on BBC2's Zoe Ball Breakfast Show! Zoe interviewed Esther for a segment titled: 'Show and Tell'. Esther sang a song that she wrote, whilst playing her ukulele. She was LIVE on air to the nation with her song: 'Happy'. This term, at school, our KFC - [Keeping Connected...](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected/) - We have added a new section to our website to make sure that our school community can stay as connected as possible in these uncertain times. Please visit our NEW Keeping Connected page to access updates from Mr. Myers and Mrs. Cross, to find out about weekly 'Headteacher Challenges' and to even access ideas from - [Welcome to our strange new world](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/welcome-to-our-strange-new-world/) - We officially opened this morning as a ‘childcare provider’ for children whose parents are designated as key workers. We have a rota of staff who are either working at home or in school providing childcare for children and it is our intention to keep this going throughout the Easter holidays and for as long we - [Letter from Paul Rickeard to DDMAT Parents/Carers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/letter-from-paul-rickeard-to-ddmat-parents-carers/) - Letter from Paul Rickeard to all DDMAT Parents and Carers 200320a - [Key Worker Childcare Provision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-worker-childcare-provision/) - Dear Parent/Carer Re: Childcare provision In response to the government requirement for schools to provide childcare for children of ‘Key Workers’ and ‘vulnerable children’ I am writing to confirm our plans. If a Key Worker is required to attend work and has no other form of childcare they can bring their child to school and - [Warning SCAM Alert!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/warning-scam-alert/) - Please ignore any request for personal bank details promising financial help or Free School Meals during the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak for children on Free School Meals. - [Self-Isolation and Forced Closure](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/self-isolation-and-forced-closure/) - I am writing to inform you that we now have a small number of parents who have chosen to self-isolate their children due to illness within the household or to protect vulnerable family members. We are not aware of any confirmed cases of coronavirus. We continue to follow the Department for Education and Health’s guidelines - [Coronavirus Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/coronavirus-update/) - It's business as usual at Stanhope Barrington... I would like to reassure parents, carers and staff that the Senior Leadership Team are receiving daily updates from the Department of Education and that we are following their advice and guidelines to the letter and it is our intention to take a sensible and measured approach. Current - [The Weardale Museum, Ireshopeburn](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-weardale-museum-ireshopeburn/) - Easter Opening The Museum will be open from Saturday 4th April until Sunday 19th every day from 1.30pm to 4.30pm for the school holidays. Children go free and just £3 for adults. We will have things to do – the Mouse Hunt, Museum Detective and some Easter activities. Love to see you! VE Day Exhibition - [Bishop Auckland & District Football Trials](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/bishop-auckland-district-football-trials/) - After a lapse of 10 years without a Primary School District football team, I am delighted to announce that trials will take place over the Easter break to form a Bishop Auckland & District team ready to compete for next season (2020-2021). It is with great pleasure to inform you that three children from our - [Water Safety 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/water-safety-2020/) - On Thursday, 5th March 2020, PCSO’s Chris and Jamie came into school to talk to Reception and KS1 about water safety. They showed us ways to keep ourselves safe and what to do when we are in trouble. - [Valentine's Day Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/valentines-day-disco/) - Everyone had a fabulous time at our Valentine's Day disco. There were some groovy moves and huge smiles to celebrate Valentine's Day at Stanhope Barrington. - [Feeling Safe: Identifying Safe Spaces](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/feeling-safe-identifying-safe-spaces/) - Every human being has a range of emotions. We may feel happy, angry, silly, excited, anxious, sad and confused--even in a relatively short period of time. One emotion we often feel is that of safety, however, the feeling of safety may not be something we often talk about or even think about. If someone asks - [Moon Hares Performance: Class 4 Stars!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/moon-hares-performance/) - Class 4 have taken part in a fantastic musical extravaganza this week! Following a workshop at Wolsingham Comprehensive School and two workshops in school, our Class 4 children performed at The Empire Theatre in Consett on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January 2020. This amazing opportunity saw our children perform with an adult choir and - [Zoo Lab visits Stanhope Barrington](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/zoo-lab-visits-stanhope-barrington/) - On Wednesday 29th January 2020, Rob from Zoo Lab spent the whole day in our school. Rob brought his many ‘friends’ with him to introduce them to our children. He delivered specific workshops for each age phase including: the Gruffalo for EYFS, Life cycles for Key Stage One; Myths and Legends for Class 3; Rainforest - [Aladdin comes to Stanhope Barrington!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/aladdin-comes-to-stanhope-barrington/) - What a fantastic day we had on Thursday 23rd January 2020! Our whole school had a real treat. M&M Productions came into school and delivered an amazing theatre performance of Aladdin as part of our Arts curriculum. Children from Nursery to Year 6 watched the show which was magical. The scenery, props and costumes were - [Harry Potter Night 2020](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/harry-potter-night/) - The Friends of Stanhope Barrington have organised an amazing, exciting and unique evening full of fantastic family fun! On Friday 31st January 2020 from 6pm til 8pm we are holding a Harry Potter Night in the School Rooms at the Methodist Chapel in Stanhope. Tickets are available from the School Office and cost £10 for - [The Moon Hares Music Performance](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-moon-hares-music-performance/) - Class 4 are about to take part in an amazing event called The Moon Hares which is part of the Durham Vocal Festival 2020. This is an excellent musical experience for our Year 4 children. Two professional musicians will be working with Class 4 over the next couple of weeks to prepare them for a - [The fourth candle of Advent](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-fourth-candle-of-advent/) - The fourth candle of Advent, also purple, represents PEACE and is also known as the “Angel's Candle”. It reminds us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.” When we think of the idea of PEACE, we tend to think of words like tranquility, calm, contentment and serenity--all wonderful synonyms for what - [Christmas Raffle 2019](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/christmas-raffle-2019/) - Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Raffle this year. We raised £531 which was matched pound for pound by Gavin from Barclays Bank. We are very grateful to Gavin and Barclays for supporting us. The raffle tickets were drawn by children from across the school. Please make sure all prizes are collected from - [Class 4,5,6 Christmas Party 2019 photos](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/class-456-christmas-party-2019-photos/) - [EYFS Christmas Performance](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/eyfs-christmas-performance/) - [Save The Children: Christmas Jumper Day 2019](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/raising-money-for-save-the-children/) - Friday 13th December 2019 was the national Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children. As always our school did us proud and we are delighted to have raised £75.05 for this worthwhile national charity. Many thanks to everyone who supported this event. - [Our Brass players celebrate Christmas](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-brass-players-celebrate-christmas/) - On Friday 13th December 2019, Miss Casewell and the children who are learning to play brass instruments in our school, visited every classroom to play a selection of carols. The children have been practising their songs for the last few weeks and gave an excellent performance! - [The third candle of Advent](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/9410-2/) - The third candle of advent represents JOY and is also known as the Shepherd's Candle. This candle is traditionally pink. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were - [The second candle of Advent](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-second-candle-of-advent/) - The second candle, also purple, represents FAITH. It is called the “Bethlehem Candle” as a reminder of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. Faith is defined as the complete trust or confidence in someone or something. Imagine the FAITH that Mary and Joseph must have had to trust in God and the Angel Gabriel. The - [Recipe Book: On Sale Now!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/9289-2/) - On Sale Now: Stanhope Barrington Family Recipes £4.00 Available from the School Office All proceeds to our school fund – THANK YOU! - [Stanhope Christmas Tree Competition 2019](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/stanhope-christmas-tree-competition-2019/) - Every year, in conjunction with Stanhope PCC, we hold an art competition and the winner is given the honour of switching on the Stanhope Christmas Tree lights. This year the competition was to decorate a Christmas basket to hold a tea light. The class winners were: Eliza, Lily, Harriet, Henry, Thomas, Harmony and Dailey. Each - [Year 1 Achieve Their Art Awards](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/year-1-achieve-their-art-awards/) - On Friday 29th November 2019, Mr Myers was very proud to present the children in Year 1 with their Art Award. They achieved their individual Art Awards by taking part in the Durham Book Festival’s Little Read project about Perfectly Norman. The children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and learnt a lot about being unique and - [Flood Resilience Week at Stanhope Barrington](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/flood-resilience-week-at-stanhope-barrington/) - Week commencing 11th November 2019, we welcomed Anna Caygill from The Environment Agency into our school to support us during our Geography Week. The focus this year was on Flood Resilience. We chose this topic as Stanhope has a number of flood risk properties, many of whom have been flooded recently. The surrounding landscape is - [Judo Taster Sessions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/judo-taster-sessions/) - Last week we were delighted to welcome Ian Hepple from British Judo to our school. Ian held Judo taster sessions across the whole school giving our children an experience of an entirely different sport. The sessions were funded by our Sports Premium grant and sought to provide a unique opportunity for our children. Many children - [The first candle of Advent](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/the-first-candle-of-advent/) - The first candle of Advent has been lit which means there are only three more Sundays until Christmas! The season of Advent is a time of preparation for the celebration of the arrival of baby Jesus. There are four candles on the Advent wreath with one in the middle. The four candles represent the four - [Circus Skills 2019](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/circus-skills-2019/) - On Friday 22nd November 2019, Marty came into school to teach our children some juggling skills. We welcome Marty into school on a regular basis and he works across the whole age range from nursery to year 6. The skills he teaches our children help them to develop not only an interest in unusual circus - [Remembrance Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/remembrance-day/) - On 11 November, 2019 it was the 101st Anniversary of the end of WW1. Everyone from our school headed down to the old fashioned church to observe the occasion. Once we had all settled comfortably, we began the service. Our Headteacher began and said: "Thank you for joining us today at our Remembrance Service." A - [Pudsey Bear visits Stanhope Barrington](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/pudsey-bear-visits-stanhope-barrington/) - On Thursday 14th November 2019 the children were so excited! We had a very special visitor in school – Pudsey Bear! Pudsey gave out lots of hugs and high-fives as he visited every classroom to say hello and to thank everyone for their support for Children in Need. - [Remembrance Service 2019](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/remembrance-service-2019/) - On Monday 11th November 2019 our whole school community attended our annual Remembrance Service in St. Thomas’ Church. Each class described what they had learnt and shared with parents examples of their work. This included art, lanterns, poetry and letters. Two children from each class carried their class wreath down the aisle to lay beside - [Harvest Festival 2019](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/harvest-festival-2019/) - On Friday, 25 October 2019 the children of Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School conducted a very special Harvest Festival at St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope. The school children processed down to the church, accompanied by teachers, staff, volunteer parents and governors under a grey, drizzling sky. Parents, families and members of the local community - [NSPCC Workshop](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/nspcc-workshop/) - KS2 were very engaged in our NSPCC assembly. The children were very enthusiastic and asked lots of sensible questions. We are looking forward to participating in a future NSPCC workshop. - [Lego Club Fun](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lego-club-fun/) ## Pages - [Celebrating Success](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/celebrating-success/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we strive to ensure that every member of our school community feels valued and respected. Pupils, parents and carers, staff, Academy Councillors, volunteers and the wider local community all contribute to make our school a unique place to learn. Pupils grow, learn and thrive within the positive, - [School Newsletter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/school-newsletter/) - 2025-2026 Our fantastic newsletter - The Barrington Barrell - is run by a team of children supported by Alice our Parent Volunteer. They meet every Monday after school and report on all events around the school. The children each have a key role to play ranging from reporters to photographers to editors. We hope you - [School Policies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/school-policies/) - Please see below for copies of useful policies. They will open as pdf files. If you require a paper copy of these policies, please contact the school office. If there are other policies that you require, then please do not hesitate to contact the school office. As we are part of the Durham & Newcastle - [Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/) - This section of our website provides parents and carers with useful information if you are considering our school or have a child who is a pupil at our school. Activity Programme Guide Educational Psychology Drop-ins What's On at Willington Family Hub What's on in Bishop-Auckland Family Hub SENDIASS drop-in sessions Starting Reception DfE Info Booklet - [Whole School Events](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/whole-school-events/) - Whole School Events 2025-2026 Hip Hop Dance Style hits Stanhope On Wednesday 11th March 2026 Jamaal from Highlights attended our school and delivered a fantastic Hip Hop workshop to the children in the Ruby Learning Zone. Jamaal was really engaging with the children, demonstrating examples and gave clear instructions on how he wanted them to - [Music](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/music/) - Policy:Subject Ambassador: Mr H. TathamLink Academy Councillor: Mrs Johnson Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary school, we provide an expressive and creative music curriculum that allows all children to access it - [Our Academy Council](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/our-governing-body/) - Each school in DNDLT has a local governance committee called the Academy Council (AC). The membership of the AC is made up of at least 11 councillors who are either ex-officio, appointed, co-opted or elected to the Academy Council. All councillors bring specific skills and knowledge to the role. The AC meets half-termly and is - [Meet the Staff](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/meet-the-staff/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we have an excellent, highly-skilled team that works diligently every day to put our children at the heart of everything we do. Each member of the team takes on a variety of roles in school to ensure each pupil benefits from: a varied, robust and challenging curriculum, - [School Dinners](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/school-dinners-2/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we believe that ensuring every child has access to tasty and nutritional dinners supports their ability to learn and to develop. We work closely with the catering company, our parents and other community groups to meet the needs of our children. About our Caterers - Chartwells Schools - [School Performance](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/school-performance/) - Ofsted Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted regulate and inspect schools and colleges to seek improvement in the service. They carry out large number of inspections and regulatory visits in England and publish their finding on their website. View the Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School latest Ofsted report. - [Advice & Support](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/advice-support/) - Autism Support for Parents Family Centre Programme Family Hubs Activity and Programme Guide Toby Henderson Trust Understanding Autism - Witherslack Group Being a Parent Daisy Chain Daisy Chain Positive Behaviour Workshops Family Centre Programme Request Durham Autism Courses Bereavement Support Woodhouse Close Bereavement VCS Support Bereavement Adult Emotional Resilience Adult Resilience Leaflet Homestay free advice - [Autumn Term 2025: Kindness](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/autumn-term-2025-kindness/) - Week 1 (Beginning 01.09.25) Kindness: Welcome Back Week 2 (Beginning 08.09.25) Kindness: Welcome Back Week 3 (Beginning 15.09.25) Kindness: Caring Week 4 - 22-09-2025 Autumn Term 1 Element of Vision: Kindness Weekly Value/Focus: Supportive Week 5 (Beginning 29.09.25) Kindness: Thoughtful - [Shadow Leadership Team](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/shadow-leadership-team/) - Our unique Shadow Leadership Team are made up of four children from Year 6 who work closely with our Senior Leadership Team. They are involved in the strategic direction of the school and take part in monitoring checks around the school. In addition, they give a presentation to our Academy Council once a term. This - [Literacy](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/literacy/) - Policy: Phonics and Early Reading Policy 2022Subject Ambassadors: Mrs M. Quiney (Reading); Mrs. A. Green (Handwriting, Spelling, Grammar)Link Academy Councillor: Mrs. K. Norman Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: Reading - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary, - [Diamond Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/diamond-learning-zone/) - View the Archived Diamond Learning Zone information. - [Emerald Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emerald-learning-zone/) - View the Archived Emerald Learning Zone information. - [Curriculum Maps](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ruby-learning-zone/) - View the Archived Ruby Learning Zone information. - [Sapphire Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sapphire-learning-zone/) - View the Archived Sapphire Learning Zone information. - [Amethyst Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/amethyst-learning-zone/) - Parent / Carer Stay and Play - We have been delighted to host a Parent / Carer Stay and Play. The sessions were used to showcase our Little Wandle Phonics Lessons and aid the parents in the delivery of our Phonics homework. A Great Start! - What an amazing start to the year the Amethyst Learning - [Pearl and Opal Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/opal-learning-zone/) - Awards Pupils grow, learn and thrive within the positive, nurturing learning environment at Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School. Celebrating success and effort is an important part of creating a positive and reflective school community and links to our core Christian values (KFC). In the Opal Learning Zone, award certificates are given weekly and - [Our School Uniform](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/our-school-uniform/) - A high standard of personal appearance is expected of all students and all are encouraged to wear the school uniform whilst attending the school. Our School uniform (Reception - Year 6*) consists of the following: Grey, navy blue or black trousers/skirt/ pinafore/shorts. Navy blue sweatshirt/jumper/cardigan with school logo or plain. Light blue or navy blue checked summer dresses. - [School Admissions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/school-admissions-2/) - Stanhope Barrington Church of England Primary School provides education for children aged 2-11 years old. We pride ourselves on being very inclusive and will endeavour to support every child to reach their full potential. Our school has an EYFS Unit and the school is organised into Learning Zones that include: Pearl, Opal, Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby, - [Premium Allocations](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/premium-allocations/) - Pupil Premium You can view or download our Pupil Premium allocation and find out how this has been used at our school. Pupil Premium Policy Sports Premium Funding for primary school sport is being jointly provided by the Departments for Education, Health and Culture, Media and Sport, and will see money going directly to primary - [Introduction](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/introduction/) - Our SEN Information Report - which is part of Durham County Council’s Local Offer - provides details about how we support children and young people with Special Educational Needs in our school. The SEN Information Report was reviewed and updated in September 2025. At Stanhope Barrington Church of England Primary School we are extremely proud of our - [Key Stage 2 Results](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/key-stage-2-results/) - KS2 Results 2024-2025 Average Scaled Score for Reading = 104.5Average Scaled Score for Maths = 101 Primary school accountability in 2025 KS2 Results 2023-2024 - [School Admissions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/school-admissions/) - Should you wish your child to attend Stanhope Barrington Church of England Primary, visit the Durham County Council website for information regarding the school admission process and primary school admissions. To appeal against an admission decision visit: School admissions-appeals. Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Stanhope Barrington Church of England Primary School provides education for - [Contact Us](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/contact-us/) - Mrs Gurbillon, our business manager, will answer your telephone call to our school. Chair of Academy Council: Dr S HaynesEmail: s.haynes@durhamdmat.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs. Deb Cross Stanhope Barrington CE Primary SchoolThe SquareWestcroftStanhopeBishop AucklandDL13 2NU Tel: 01388 528 218Email: admin@stanhopebarrington.org.uk Our Academy Trust: Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust CEO: Mr P RickeardThe Cai Building4th FloorCoble - [Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework/) - Staff Coordinator: Mrs QuineyLink Academy Councillor: Mrs. A. Johnson Statement of Intent Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Principles and Purpose A child’s ‘Learning Journey’ begins in Early Years. Early Years is the bedrock of all learning and is a critical - [Art & Design](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/art-design-2/) - Policy: Art and Design PolicySubject Ambassador: Mrs M QuineyLink Academy Councillor: Ms. S. Ingwersen Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we provide a challenging, broad and balanced Art and Design curriculum - [Design Technology](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/design-technology/) - Policy:Subject Ambassador: Mrs M QuineyLink Academy Councillor: Ms. S. Ingwersen Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary school, we aim to make Design and Technology an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. We - [Archived Whole School Events](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/whole-school-events/archived-whole-school-events/) - Whole School Events 2024-2025 National Fitness Week (Everest Climb) On Wednesday 18th September the whole school took part in National Fitness Day. We set the children the challenge of ‘climbing’ mount Everest - a total of 58,070 steps! The children took the challenge in their stride and we even had some of our staff and - [Archived Celebrating Our Achievements](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/celebrating-success/archived-celebrating-our-achievements/) - Awards - 2024-25 Celebrating Our Achievements 2024-2025 Celebrating Our Stanhope Show Art Competition Winners On Friday 20th September 2024, we awarded the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place rosettes and certificates for each of our Learning Zone Art Competitions. We also awarded a trophy, rosette, certificate and £5 prize money to the overall 1st, 2nd and - [GRTSB Pledge](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/grtsb-pledge/) - Our "Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman, Boatman Pledge" ensures we create an inclusive and supportive environment for students from Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller (GTRSB) communities. Children and families can face unique challenges in education, such as cultural misunderstandings, stereotypes, or even discrimination. We are adopting the GTRSB Pledge because we are committed to creating a safe, - [Collective Worship](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/) - Policy: Collective Worship Policy 2024-2025Report: FINAL SIAMS Report 2023 Collective Worship is an important part of school life at Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School. Collective Worship focusses on making space and time for pupils, staff, academy councillors and sometimes the wider school community to join together and share in worship through learning, music, reflection - [Archived Collective Worship](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/archived-collective-worship/) - Collective Worship 2024-2025 Summer Term 25 - Confidence Spring Term 25 - Fellowship Autumn Term 24 - Kindness Collective Worship 2023-2024 Autumn Term 2023: Kindness Spring Term 2024: Fellowship Summer Term 2024: Confidence Collective Worship 2022-2023 AUTUMN TERM 2022: KINDNESS SPRING TERM 2023: FELLOWSHIP SUMMER TERM 2023: CONFIDENCE Collective Worship 2021-2022 AUTUMN TERM 2021: KINDNESS - [Archived Letters Home](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/letters-home/archived-letters-home/) - You can view or download any Archived Letters Home by clicking the links below: November 2023 Story time with Santa Heating Update 29.11.23 Christmas parties Christmas Jumper Day 2023 Result of Lamb Sale Christmas Performances Book Fair Letter for Parents Parent Appointments - Autumn 2023 Amethyst Preference Form Sapphire Preference Form Ruby Preference Form Emerald - [Letters Home](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/letters-home-2/) - Here you will find all the letters that have been issued from the school office. Please check in often to ensure that you have received all the letters and that you are informed about what's happening in and out of our school. Archived Letters Home You can view our archived letters home on our website. - [Summer Term 2025: Confidence](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/summer-term-2025-confidence/) - Week 1 (Beginning 28.04.25) Confidence: Intro to Confidence Week 2 (Beginning 06.05.25) Confidence: Being responsible Week 3 (Beginning 12.05.25) No Collective Worship this week due to SATs week Week 4 (Beginning 19.05.25) Confidence: Resilience Week 5 (Beginning 02.06.25) Confidence: Committed Week 6 (Beginning 09.06.25) Confidence: Committed Week 7 (Beginning 16.06.25) Confidence: Creative - [Term Dates](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/term-dates-2/) - To view the Stanhope Barrington C of E School Holidays for this academic year and next academic year, please click on the link below: 2024 - 2026 Term Dates 2026 - 2027 Term Dates Please visit the Durham County Council website to view or download the school holidays dates for this academic year and next - [Spring Term 2025: Fellowship](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/spring-term-2025-fellowship/) - Week 1 (Beginning 06.01.25) Fellowship: Happy New Year Week 2 (Beginning 13.01.25) Fellowship: Family Orientated Week 3 (Beginning 20.01.25) Fellowship: Respectful Week 4 (Beginning 27.01.25) Fellowship: Courageous Advocacy Week 5 Fellowship: Trustworthy Spring Term 1 Week 6 Fellowship: Dependable & Loyal Spring Term 1 Week 7 Fellowship: Community Minded Spring Term 2 Week 1 Fellowship: - [Maths](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/numeracy/) - Policy:Subject Ambassador: Miss K. HeppleLink Academy Councillor: Mrs D. Peadon Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we understand that maths is an important part of everyday life and we strive - [Librarians](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/pupil-voice/librarians/) - 2024 - 2025 This year, we have a handful of enthusiastic and dedicated children whose aim is to support and work alongside Mrs Norman in developing our school library! This will involve: replacing returned books into the correct areas, keeping our library tidy and monitoring our displays. The children have been doing a fantastic job - [School Council](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/school-council/) - To teach children about our Democratic process, all Learning Zones vote for two members of the class to represent their views on the School Council. Anyone who would like to stand for election gives a presentation and makes their election promises, detailing their manifesto. The rest of the class then vote and the two children - [Our Curriculum](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/) - This section of our website is focused on our Curriculum and provides an overview of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and the Curriculum offer for children in Years 1 to 6. There are also sections on Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) Development and how we promote British Values. In line with statutory - [Happiness Heroes](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/playtime-leaders-pals/) - This group works with our Thrive Practitioners and Adult Mental Health First Aiders. They receive training on how to support children who may be unhappy or have worries in school as well as being the first point of contact for children at playtimes and lunchtimes who may just need someone to talk to or play - [Sports Captains](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/sports-captains/) - Our Sports Captains and Sports Leaders are involved in every area of PE and School Sport around school. Their main jobs are: making sure all of the PE equipment is organised and in good working order; organising intra-school festivals and competitions; organising and help run sports day and to purchase any equipment we may need - [Pupil Voice](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/) - As part of our ongoing monitoring, our Senior Leadership Team, Subject Ambassadors and Academy Council often meet with groups of children to obtain feedback and ensure that the child’s voice is heard. At Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School, our children’s views, opinions and suggestions are very important to us. We have a wide range of - [School News](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-news/) - [Finance](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/finance/) - The school funding formula is generated to include financial provision to specifically support pupil’s individual special educational needs and disabilities. This funding is prioritised and tailored to ensure small steps of progress are continually made by all learners. When necessary applications can be made for additional funding through: EY funding Top – Up Funding EHCP - [Management of SEND](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/management-of-send/) - The Academy Councillor responsible for monitoring the provision of SEND is Dr Sarah Haynes (Chair) who is actively involved in monitoring provision in the classroom, monitoring and reviewing policy and practise and attending parent meetings to ensure the provision of high quality and appropriate support. The SENCO (Special Needs Co-ordinator) is Mrs. Deb Cross who - [School Policies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-policies-2/) - Our school has a wide variety of policies, aimed towards providing the best possible care for anyone who visits or attends our school. For your convenience, here are a selection of policies that might be of interest to you. If you would like a paper copy (or any other format) of any of our documents - [Our Vision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/mission-statement/) - In Autumn term, the children are introduced to the qualities of ‘Kindness‘, including: being generous, forgiving, tolerant, compassionate, caring, thoughtful, supportive, gentle and grateful. Look closely, every line in this drawing is a word related to our Autumn theme of ‘Kindness‘. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we strive to ensure that each - [Autumn Term 2024: Kindness](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/autumn-term-2024-kindness/) - Week 1 (Beginning 09.09.24) Kindness: Compassion Week 2 (Beginning 16.09.24) Kindness: Caring Week 3 (Beginning 23.09.24) Element of Vision: Kindness Weekly Value/Focus: Supportive Week 4 (Beginning 30.09.24) Element of Vision: Kindness Weekly Value/Focus: Thoughtful Week 5 (Beginning 07.10.24) Element of Vision: Kindness Weekly Value/Focus: Gentleness to Animals Week 6 (Beginning 14.10.24) Element of Vision: Kindness Weekly Value/Focus: Gentleness to Others Week 7 (Beginning - [Childcare Provision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/childcare-provision/) - Primary Schools are now required to publish alongside their Performance Information a list of their childcare provision making it easier for parents to know what is available. Stanhope Barrington CE Primary School offers a range of childcare provision which we have listed below: Breakfast Club We offer Breakfast Club every morning from 7:30 am until the - [Key Information](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/) - Please see below, the statutory information which schools must provide via their website. Statutory Information School Contact Details School Vision Admission Arrangements Ofsted Reports Results & Performance Data (KS2 Results and School Performance Tables) School Curriculum Reading & Phonics Schemes Complaints Procedure SEN Complaints Pupil Premium PE & Sports Premium (Including Swimming Data) SEN Information - [Breakfast Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/breakfast-club-2/) - Breakfast Club 2024-2025 Breakfast club opens from 7.30am with expanded breakfast menu choices. It is a self-service breakfast buffet system to help to develop children’s confidence and independence. Once again, there is an organised timetable of activities for each day to ensure there are lots of interesting, varied and exciting things to do. A specialist sports coach - [Our School Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/our-school-day/) - Here is a breakdown of our school day: Start Time - 8:50 am Collective Worship/Assembly Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday -- 09:10 am - 09:30 am Play Times (Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Learning Zones): 10:30 am - 10:50 am 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm Lunch Times: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm — Pearl, Opal, Amethyst - [Emotional Wellbeing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/emotional-wellbeing/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School looking after emotional wellbeing in our school community is central to our ethos. Building strong, positive relationships within our school community is part of our strategy to address wellbeing. We support wellbeing through Thrive, Mental Health First Aiders, Happiness Heroes pupil voice group, a designated Senior Mental - [Phonics and Early Reading](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/reading-and-phonics/) - Policy: Phonics and Early Reading Policy 2024Subject Ambassador: Mr. C. StoreyLink Academy Councillor: Mrs. K. Norman Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent (Phonics): At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we use Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised. The programme - [Pupil Voice](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/pupil-voice/) - As part of our ongoing monitoring, our Senior Leadership Team, Subject Ambassadors and Academy Council often meet with groups of children to obtain feedback and ensure that the child’s voice is heard. At Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School, our children’s views, opinions and suggestions are very important to us. We have a wide range of - [Swimming](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/swimming/) - Our children in Key Stage 2 all take part in swimming lessons at Wolsingham Swimming Pool. Swimming lessons are a requirement of the National Curriculum with a target of every child leaving Primary School being able to swim a minimum of 25 meters. 2024-2025 At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we believe that - [Parents Evening Survey](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents-evening-survey/) - [Modern Foreign Languages](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/modern-foreign-languages/) - Policy:Subject Ambassador: Mr. J. ClarkeLink Academy Councillor: Mr. S. Burton (temp) Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we understand that learning another language gives children the opportunity to develop a - [Computing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/computing-2/) - Policy:Subject Ambassador: Mr. J. ClarkeLink Academy Councillor: Mrs. L. Johns Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we understand that computing and technology is an important part of everyday life, both - [History](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/history/) - Policy: History PolicySubject Ambassador: Miss K. HeppleLink Academy Councillor: Mrs. K. Norman (temp) Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we ensure our History curriculum develops an understanding of local and - [Geography](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/humanities-2/) - Policy: Geography PolicySubject Ambassador: Miss K. HeppleLink Academy Councillor: Mrs. K. Norman (temp) Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary school, we aim to inspire our children with a curiosity of the world, - [PE](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/pe-2/) - Policy:Staff Co-ordinator: Miss A. Hunter-PurvisLink Governor: Mrs. L. Johns Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary, we aim to inspire an active generation of children to enjoy PE lessons and encourage them - [Science](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/science-2/) - Policy:Subject Ambassador: Miss A. Hunter-PurvisLink Academy Councillor: Mrs. A. Johnson Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we recognise Science as being an integral part of everyday life. We want our - [Character Development](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/character-development/) - Policy: PHSCE PolicySubject Ambassador: Mrs. A. GreenLink Academy Councillor: Mrs. L. Johns (temp) Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we believe that Relationships, Sex, Health Education (RSHE) enables our children to - [RE](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/re/) - Policy: RE Policy 2023-2024Subject Ambassador: Mrs. D. CrossLink Academy Councillor: Rev. M. Baldwin Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Statement of Intent: At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary school, our Christian Vision is embedded in KFC (Kindness, Fellowship & Confidence) - [Barrington Buddies & Mini-Buddies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/buddies-mini-buddies/) - At Stanhope Barrington we strongly believe that children need to have support not only from the adults around them but also from their peers. Being a Buddy or Mini-Buddy gives children a sense of responsibility and helps them to learn how to show empathy and demonstrate our core values. The Buddies are selected through an - [After School Provision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/after-school-provision/) - Childcare Provision 2024-2025 Childcare Provision is offered Monday – Friday from 3.15pm – 5pm. Each day there is a focussed activity along with a range of fun and exiting things to do. Childcare Provision includes a snack which will be juice, biscuits and fruit. Miss Batson, co-ordinates the childcare and After School clubs offer. Childcare Provision - [School Brochure](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/school-brochure/) - We would like to welcome you to our school. The aim of our brochure is to give you all the relevant information about our school and to answer some of the questions you may have. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we aim to give your child the very best education possible in - [Job Vacancies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/job-vacancies/) - [Summer Term 2024: Confidence](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/summer-term-2024-confidence/) - Week 1 (Beginning 15.04.24) Confidence: Introduction to Confidence Week 2 (Beginning 22.04.24) Confidence: Being Responsible Week 3 (Beginning 29.04.24) Confidence: Resilience Week 4 (Beginning 6.05.24) Collective Worship cancelled due to sewer leak disrupting normal timetables. Week 5 (Beginning 13.05.24) Collective Worship cancelled due to SATs week. Summer Term 2 Week 1 (Beginning 03.06.24) Confidence: Creativity - [Keeping Connected](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected/) - In a time of enormous upheaval, this section of our website aims to keep our wonderful school community connected. We are all experiencing this pandemic together but in very different ways. In this section we hope to provide creative ways to keep the spirit of our school thriving and connected. Please visit the Emotional Wellbeing - [Archived Keeping Connected](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected/archived-keeping-connected-2/) - Archived Keeping Connected 2020-2021 Keeping Connected Coffee Mornings Please read the letter regarding our new initiative: Keeping Connected Coffee Mornings. Keeping connected is always important but especially in challenging times and we hope that you are able to join in the conversation on Friday mornings (cuppa essential). Head Teacher Challenge 2021: Spring Term 1 Welcome - [Spring Term 2024: Fellowship](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/spring-term-2024-fellowship/) - Week 2 (Beginning 08.01.24) Fellowship: Family Orientated Week 3 (Beginning 15.01.24) Fellowship: Being Respectful Week 4 (Beginning 22.01.24) Fellowship: Courageous Advocacy Week 5 (Beginning 29.01.24) Fellowship: Trustworthy Week 6 (Beginning 5.2.24) Fellowship: Dependable & Loyal Week 7 (Beginning 12.2.24) Fellowship: Community Minded Spring Term 2 Week 1 (Beginning 26.2.24) Fellowship: Serving Others Week 2 (Beginning - [Autumn Term 2023: Kindness](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/autumn-term-2023-kindness/) - AUTUMN TERM 1 Week 1 (Beginning 04.09.23) Kindness: Welcome Back Week 2 (Beginning 11.09.23) Kindness: Compassion Week 3 (Beginning 18.09.23) Kindness: Caring Week 4 (Beginning 25.09.23) Kindness: Supportive Week 5 (Beginning 02.10.23) Kindness: Thoughtful Week 6 (Beginning 09.10.23) Kindness: Gentleness Week 7 (Beginning 16.10.23) Kindness: Gentleness to Animals AUTUMN TERM 2 Week 1 (Beginning 06.11.23) - [Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/) - Policy: Remote Learning Policy 2021 Statement of Intent Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. At Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School, we understand the need to continually deliver high quality education, including during periods of remote learning – whether this applies to - [Kids Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/a-place-for-children/) - Welcome to Kids Zone! This page is especially for you -- our pupils! Here you will find important information such as the child-friendly safeguarding policy, helpful advice, guidance and ways to find support. We hope you find the information helpful. If you have any ideas for this page please talk to a member of the - [Parental Engagement](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/parental-engagement-2/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we understand that parents: Like to be involved in their child’s school Want the school to know them personally as individuals and be kept well informed about the progress made by their children Require clear information about day-to-day matters that affect their children Feel more confident if - [RE](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/re-2/) - Policy: RE Policy 2023-2024 Subject Ambassador: Mrs. D. Cross Link Academy Councillor: Rev. M. Baldwin Statement of Intent: Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary school, our Christian Vision is embedded in KFC (Kindness, Fellowship - [Our Curriculum and Support Provision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/our-curriculum/) - The Curriculum is all the planned activities that the school organises in order to promote learning, personal growth and development. Early Years Curriculum All aspects of children’s growth and development are woven together but can be separated into 7 different areas of learning. These areas are consistent with the Early Learning Goals within the Early - [Useful Links](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/useful-links-2/) - Here is a list of useful links for pupils, parents and carers. Links for parents Durham County Council home page Ofsted DCC School Admissions Information One Point County Durham GOV.uk Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Durham County Council Local Offer Department for Education Children and Families Act 2014 SEND Pathfinder Achievement for All Supporting - [Archived Class Work](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work-2/) - You can view our archived class work form previous school years by clicking the links below: Archived Class work 2018-2019 EYFS Class 1 (Y1) Class 2 (Y2) Class 3 (Y3) Class 4 (Y4) Class 5 (Y5&6) Archived Class Work 2017-2018 Early Year Foundation Stage 17-18 Class 1 17-18 Class 1A 17-18 Class 2 17-18 Class - [Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC)](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/spiritual-moral-social-and-cultural-smsc/) - Spiritual Development Pupils’ spiritual development involves the growth of their sense of self, their unique potential, their understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, and their will to achieve. As their curiosity about themselves and their place in the world increases, they try to answer for themselves some of life’s fundamental questions. They develop the knowledge, - [British Values](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/british-values/) - What are British Values? Schools have been asked to explain how they promote British values. So what are ‘British’ values? There are certain values that have been attributed to being British, by the government and some institutions, and these fall into the following broad areas: Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Tolerance & Respect. - [Friends of Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/friends-of-the-school/) - We have an active Friends of Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School group consisting of a dynamic group of parental volunteers, who organise many social events to raise funds for the school. The money raised is always reinvested in school to help provide all those little extras that enhance the children's lives in school, - [CREW - RE & Collective Worship Team](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/re-and-collective-worship-team/) - The name of our pupil voice group comes from the combination of the first letters of Collective Worship and Religious Education. We help in Collective Worship sessions for the whole school and for key stages too. We work with the Open The Book Team of volunteers who come in to deliver performances of Bible stories - [Barrington Buddies & Mini-Buddies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/pupil-voice/buddies-mini-buddies/) - At Stanhope Barrington we strongly believe that children need to have support not only from the adults around them but also from their peers. Being a Buddy or Mini-Buddy gives children a sense of responsibility and helps them to learn how to show empathy and demonstrate our core values. The Buddies are selected through an - [Archived Sports Captains](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/sports-captains/archived-sports-captains/) - 2021 – 2022 Meet our Sports Captains Our Sports Captains are: Harley, Cooper, Danielle and Marianne… - [Safeguarding](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/safeguarding-2/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we regard the safeguarding of children as our main priority. We believe that everyone has the right to be happy, to be safe and to learn. We will ensure that: The welfare of the child remains our top priority All children whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, - [Key Information](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information-2/) - Please see below, the statutory information which schools must provide via their website. Statutory Information School Contact Details School Ethos Admission Arrangements Ofsted Reports Results & Performance Data (KS2 Results and School Performance Tables) School Curriculum Reading & Phonics Schemes Complaints Procedure SEN Complaints Pupil Premium PE & Sports Premium (Including Swimming Data) SEN Information - [SEND Contacts](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/contacts-and-resources-2/send-contacts/) - If you require further information regarding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), please contact us: Mrs. Deb Cross (Head Teacher)Stanhope Barrington Church of England Primary SchoolWestcroftStanhopeBishop AucklandCounty DurhamDL13 2NU DfE Number: 840 3087 Telephone: 01388 528218 Email: admin@stanhopebarrington.org.uk - [Compliments, Complaints & Feedback](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/compliments-complaints-feedback/) - We are always seeking to improve on the quality of education we provide for children with SEN and are keen to hear from parents about their child’s experience. We would also like your views about the content of our SEN Information Report. If you would like to comment please complete the online form in the Contact Us - [SEND Information Report Review](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/contacts-and-resources-2/send-information-report-review/) - The information contained in this document is reviewed and updated by the SENCO at the beginning of each academic year. If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment. - [Online Safety](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/online-safety/) - You can use your computer, mobile phone or tablet for lots of fun things and to make lots of new friends from all over the world. This section of our website will provide you with links to really useful advice on how to be careful when you use the internet and some great tips to - [Disability & Accessibility](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/disability-accessibility-2/) - We are committed to providing a fully accessible environment which values and includes all pupils, staff, parents and visitors regardless of their education, physical, sensory, social, spiritual and emotional needs. We are committed to challenging negative attitudes about disability and accessibility and to developing a culture of awareness, tolerance and inclusion. What we do to - [Equalities](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/equalities/) - Public bodies, including local-authority-maintained schools, are covered by the public sector equality duty in the Equality Act 2010. As part of our duties we publish: An Equalities Information profile of our school based upon the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 – this is updated and published every year. Our school’s Equality Objectives – these are reviewed annually - [Archived Breakfast Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/archived-breakfast-club/) - 2022-2023 In response to feedback from our Parent/Carer survey and our pupil voice discussion groups, this September we have rejuvenated and relaunched our Breakfast Club provision. We will be running this new provision for a half term trial to ensure it is financially sustainable and to see if there is an increase in use. Key - [Our School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/) - In this section you will find information on how we run our school including our current staffing structure and our governing body. If you would like a paper copy (or any other format) of any of our documents on our website please speak to the school office, who will provide them to you free of - [Style Sheet](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/style-sheet/) - Heading 1 Roboto Slab Medium Heading 2 Roboto Slab Bold Heading 3 Roboto Slab Medium Header 4 Roboto Slab Medium Main body copy Read more Read more Read more Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim - [Sample Page](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger - [School Newsletter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/school-newsletter/) - 2023-2024 We are really pleased to be introducing a newsletter written by our children. One of our parents (Saskia Callaars) is leading a Newsletter After School Club each Monday and has a team of eager reporters working on the newsletter. The children each have a key role to play ranging from reporters to photographers to - [Mini Moments with Mrs MacArdle](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/mini-moments-with-mrs-macardle/) - [Spring Term 2024: Fellowship](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/spring-term-2024-fellowship-2/) - We will be updating this page in the Spring term. - [Autumn Term 2023: Kindness](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/autumn-term-2023-kindness-2/) - AUTUMN TERM 1 Week 1 (Beginning 04.09.23) Kindness: Welcome Back [table id=175 /] Week 2 (Beginning 11.09.23) Kindness: Compassion [table id=178 /] Week 3 (Beginning 18.09.23) Kindness: Caring [table id=179 /] Week 4 (Beginning 25.09.23) Kindness: Supportive [table id=180 /] Week 5 (Beginning 02.10.23) Kindness: Thoughtful [table id=181 /] Week 6 (Beginning 09.10.23) Kindness: Gentleness - [School Dinners](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/school-dinners/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we believe that ensuring every child has access to tasty and nutritional dinners supports their ability to learn and to develop. We work closely with the catering company, our parents and other community groups to meet the needs of our children. About our Caterers - Chartwells Schools - [Archived After School Provision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/after-school-provision/archived-after-school-provision/) - 2022-2023 Childcare Provision Childcare Provision is offered Monday – Friday from 3.15pm – 5pm. Each day there is a focussed activity along with a range of fun and exiting things to do. Childcare Provision includes a snack which will be juice, biscuits and fruit. Miss Batson, co-ordinates the childcare and After School clubs offer. Childcare - [Archived Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/archived-remote-learning/) - Remote Learning Guidance Letter Remote Learning Guidance Our social media guidelines January 2021 Remote Learning guidance and permission January 2021 Remote Learning Offer for Parents Remote Learning Information by Learning Zone Please click on the Learning Zone links (below) to access additional information to support your child in remote learning: Opal Learning Zone Amethyst Learning - [AUTUMN TERM 2022: KINDNESS](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/autumn-term-2022-kindness/) - AUTUMN TERM 1 Week 1 (Beginning 07.09.22) Kindness: Introducing KFC [table id=110 /] Week 2 (Beginning 12.09.22) Kindness: Compassion [table id=111 /] Week 3 (Beginning 19.09.22) Kindness: Caring [table id=114 /] Week 4 (Beginning 26.09.22) Kindness: Supportive [table id=116 /] Week 5 (Beginning 03.10.22) Kindness: Thoughtful [table id=117 /] Week 6 (Beginning 10.10.22) Kindness: Gentleness - [SPRING TERM 2023: FELLOWSHIP](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/spring-term-2023-fellowship/) - SPRING TERM 1 Week 1 (Beginning 04.01.23) Fellowship: Introduction [table id=126 /] Week 2 (Beginning 09.01.23) Fellowship: Family Orientated Week 3 (Beginning 16.01.23) Fellowship: Being Respectful [table id=127 /] Week 4 (Beginning 23.01.23) Fellowship: Courageous Advocate [table id=128 /] Week 5 (Beginning 30.01.23) Fellowship: Trustworthy [table id=129 /] Week 6 (Beginning 06.02.23) Fellowship: Dependable - [SUMMER TERM 2023: CONFIDENCE](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/summer-term-2023-confidence/) - SUMMER TERM 1 Week 1 (Beginning 17.04.23) Confidence: Introduction [table id=141 /] Week 2 (Beginning 24.04.23) Confidence: Being Responsible [table id=143 /] Week 3 (Beginning 01.05.23) Confidence: Being Resilient [table id=144 /] Week 4 (Beginning 08.05.23) SATs Week - No Collective Worship Week 5 (Beginning 15.05.23) Confidence: Being Resourceful [table id=145 /] Week 6 (Beginning - [Archived Design & Technology](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/design-technology/archived-design-technology/) - Archived Design & Technology 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone The Three Little Pigs – The Opal children have been busy creating the different pig houses. The Arts and Craft provision has been set up with a range of materials that the children could access independently. Amara was very enthusiastic to create a wooden house. She said: “I am making - [Archived Character Development](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/character-development/archived-character-development/) - Archived Character Development 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone What are emotions? - One of our focus stories this half term has been The Colour Monster. This has allowed discussion points all around emotions and how we can feel. The children initially were challenged to help the Colour Monster regulate his emotions and we used vocabulary including - [Archived Diamond Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/diamond-learning-zone/archived-diamond-learning-zone/) - 2022-2023 Teaching Team Miss K. Hepple (Lead); Miss L. Wilkinson Planning 2022 -2023 DIAMOND - Autumn 2022 DIAMOND - Spring 2023 DIAMOND - Summer 2023 To find out more about the impact of our learning please visit Our Curriculum section. Community Project This year the children in the Diamond Learning Zone will become young entrepreneurs! They will - [Archived Emerald Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/emerald-learning-zone/archived-emerald-learning-zone/) - 2022-2023 Teaching Team Mrs. A. Green (Lead); Mrs. A. Parvin; Mrs. S. Geraghty-Shewan Planning 2022 -2023 EMERALD - Autumn 2022 EMERALD - Spring 2023 EMERALD - Summer 2023 To find out more about the impact of our learning please visit Our Curriculum section. Community Project Helping Refugees - The Community Project in the Emerald Learning Zone is work - [Archived Ruby Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ruby-learning-zone/archived-ruby-learning-zone/) - 2022-2023 Teaching Team Mr. J. Clarke (Lead); Mrs. C. Davies Planning 2022 -2023 RUBY - Autumn 2022 RUBY - Spring 2023 RUBY - Summer 2023 To find out more about the impact of our learning please visit Our Curriculum section. Community Project Ruby Learning Zone’s community project sees us work with north-east charity Feeding Families to use - [Archived Sapphire Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/sapphire-learning-zone/archived-sapphire-learning-zone/) - 2022-2023 Teaching Team Miss A. Hunter-Purvis (Lead); Mrs. C. Heslop-Stead; Miss H. Batson Planning 2022 -2023 SAPPHIRE - Autumn 2022 SAPPHIRE - Spring 2023 SAPPHIRE - Summer 2023 To find out more about the impact of our learning please visit Our Curriculum section. Community Project In the Sapphire Learning Zone, our community project is called ‘Random Acts - [Archived Amethyst Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/amethyst-learning-zone/archived-amethyst-learning-zone/) - 2022-2023 Teaching Team Mr. C. Storey (Lead); Ms. S. Ingwersen; Mrs. C. Heslop-Stead Planning 2022 -2023 Stanhope Barrington Reception - Long Term Plan AMETHYST - Autumn1 2022 - Incredible You AMETHYST - Autumn 2 2022 - Animals around the World AMETHYST - Spring 1a 2023 - Chinese New Year AMETHYST - Spring 1b 2023 - - [Archived Amethyst Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/amethyst-learning-zone/archived-amethyst-learning-zone-2/) - 2022-2023 Teaching Team Mr. C. Storey (Lead); Ms. S. Ingwersen; Mrs. C. Heslop-Stead Planning 2022 -2023 Stanhope Barrington Reception - Long Term Plan AMETHYST - Autumn1 2022 - Incredible You AMETHYST - Autumn 2 2022 - Animals around the World AMETHYST - Spring 1a 2023 - Chinese New Year AMETHYST - Spring 1b 2023 - - [Archived Opal Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/opal-learning-zone/archived-opal-learning-zone/) - Learning Zone 2022-2023 Teaching Team Mr. C. Storey (Lead); Mrs. J. McArdle; Mrs. J. Humble; Ms. S. Ingwersen; Mrs. C. Davies Planning 2022 -2023 Stanhope Barrington Nursery - Long Term Plan OPAL - Autumn 1 2022 - Incredible You OPAL - Autumn 2 2022 - Animals around the World OPAL - Spring 1a 2023 - - [Archived Crew RE & Collective Worship](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/re-and-collective-worship-team/archived-crew-re-collective-worship/) - 2021 - 2022 Introducing our 2021-2022 CREW... We are delighted to introduce you to the members of The CREW. David, Rosie, Xavier, Malachi, Marianne, Leo, Polly and Arran have really thrown themselves into the role already. They assist during collective worship and have already secured funding for RE resources. Amazing work gang! The CREW secure - [Collective Worship - SUMMER 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/collective-worship-summer-2022/) - CONFIDENCE Week 1 (Beginning 25.04.22) Confidence: Family [table id=85 /] Week 2 (Beginning 03.05.22) Confidence: Taking Responsibility [table id=86 /] Week 3 (Beginning 09.05.22) Confidence: Resilience [table id=87 /] Week 4 (Beginning 16.05.22) Confidence: Being Resourceful [table id=88 /] Week 5 (Beginning 23.05.22) Confidence: Resilience [table id=89 /] A poem about Resilience by Riley: Ukraine - [Collective Worship - SPRING TERM 2022](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/collective-worship-spring-term-2022/) - FELLOWSHIP Week 1 (Beginning 03.01.22) Fellowship: Family [table id=70 /] Week 2 (Beginning 10.01.22) Fellowship: Family [table id=71 /] Week 3 (Beginning 17.01.22) Fellowship: Respect [table id=72 /] Week 4 (Beginning 24.01.22) Fellowship: Courageous Advocacy [table id=73 /] Week 5 (Beginning 31.01.22) Fellowship: Trustworthy [table id=74 /] Week 6 (Beginning 07.02.22) Fellowship: Dependable & Loyal - [Collective Worship - AUTUMN TERM 2021](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/collective-worship-2/collective-worship-autumn-term-2021/) - KINDNESS Week 1 (Beginning 06.09.21) Introducing our Christian Vision: Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence (KFC) INTENTION - "What does it mean to be KIND? Can you find examples of people showing KINDNESS throughout the week?" IMPLEMENTATION - Together with Mrs. Cross, we examined the 'Big Picture' of Christianity by arranging the major events contained within the - [Archived History](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/history/archived-history/) - Archived History 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone Incredible You - To help promote a smooth transition into the EYFS Unit the staff have created a display called Incredible You. Using the story of ‘Incredible You’, the children were challenged to bring in memories from home providing discussion points for the staff and children. The children were able - [Archived Emotional Wellbeing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/emotional-wellbeing/archived-emotional-wellbeing/) - 2021-2022 Well-being with Winnie the Pooh - Between Monday 28th March and Friday 1st April 2022, we celebrated International Children’s Book Day which is on Saturday 2nd April 2022. Our Opal and Amethyst Learning Zones have entered a competition run by Vision for Education. Vision provided copies of the Winnie the Pooh book and DVD and - [Learning Zones](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-learning-zones/) - Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School is organised into 'Learning Zones'. We believe that it is important for every single child to be in a learning environment that suits their current stage of development and learning. By being in the appropriate learning environment, every child has the opportunity to flourish and make accelerated progress. - [Diamond Learning Zone - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/diamond-learning-zone-remote-learning/) - Our Superpowers are: RESPONSIBILITY & PROBLEM SOLVING Welcome to the Remote Learning page for the Diamond Learning Zone. Here you will find the Term Jigsaw Planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will - [Diamond Learning Zone - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/diamond-learning-zone-remote-learning-2/) - Our Superpowers are: RESPONSIBILITY & PROBLEM SOLVING Welcome to the Remote Learning page for the Diamond Learning Zone. Here you will find the Term Jigsaw Planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will - [Emerald Learning Zone - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/emerald-learning-zone-remote-learning/) - Our Superpower is: COURAGE Welcome to the Remote Learning page for the Emerald Learning Zone. Here you will find the Term Jigsaw Planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will be set by - [Ruby Learning Zone - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/ruby-learning-zone-remote-learning/) - Our Superpower is: FELLOWSHIP Welcome to the Remote Learning page for the Ruby Learning Zone. Here you will find the Term Jigsaw Planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will be set by - [Sapphire Learning Zone - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/sapphire-learning-zone-remote-learning/) - Our Superpower is: TEAMWORK Welcome to the Remote Learning page for the Sapphire Learning Zone. Here you will find the Term Jigsaw Planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will be set by - [Amethyst Learning Zone - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/amethyst-learning-zone/) - Our Superpower is: COOPERATION Welcome to the Remote Learning page for the Amethyst Learning Zone. Here you will find the planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will be set by your teacher - [Opal Learning Zone - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/opal-learning-zone-remote-learning/) - Our Superpower is: INDEPENDENCE Welcome to the Remote Learning page for the Opal Learning Zone. Here you will find the planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will be set by your teacher - [Class 5 - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/class-5-remote-learning/) - Welcome to the Remote Learning page for Class 5. Here you will find the Term Jigsaw Planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will be set by your class teacher through the Seesaw - [Class 4 - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/class-4-remote-learning/) - Welcome to the Remote Learning page for Class 4. Here you will find the Term Jigsaw Planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will be set by your class teacher through the Seesaw - [Class 3 - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/class-3-remote-learning/) - Welcome to the Remote Learning page for Class 3. Here you will find the Term Jigsaw Planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will be set by your class teacher through the Seesaw - [Class 2 - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/class-2-remote-learning/) - Welcome to the Remote Learning page for Class 2. Here you will find the Term Jigsaw Planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will be set by your class teacher through the Seesaw - [Class 1 - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/class-1-remote-learning/) - Welcome to the Remote Learning page for Class 1. Here you will find the Term Jigsaw Planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will be set by your class teacher through the Seesaw - [Reception - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/reception-remote-learning/) - Welcome to the Remote Learning page for Reception. Here you will find the planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will be set by your class teacher through the Seesaw app. We hope - [Nursery - Remote Learning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/nursery-remote-learning/) - Welcome to the Remote Learning page for Nursery. Here you will find the planning tool that we use for in-school learning, timetables for each week (uploaded weekly) and additional resources that will support your child (and you!) while learning at home. Activities will be set by your class teacher through the Seesaw app. We hope - [Reception](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework-2/reception/) - Our Christmas Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLDgq2PPJA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOu6t2CTHdc Phonics Support https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1GV1pLVxME The Story Explorers This half-term we have turned our attention to a number of stories which has allowed the children to access our wonderful school grounds. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – During this story we went hunting for bears in our Forest School area. The - [Nursery](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework-2/nursery/) - Our Christmas Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2aWSJze3Oo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb5puRTA2Fs The Jolly Postman We have had an adventurous week in EYFS as we continue our ‘Story Explorer’ topic. Our focus story this week was the Jolly Postman, which has seen the boys and girls take on the job of a Postman/Post lady. After delivering parcels around the school we - [Archived Keeping Connected](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/keeping-connected/archived-keeping-connected/) - Archived Keeping Connected 2020-2021 Keeping Connected Coffee Mornings Please read the letter regarding our new initiative: Keeping Connected Coffee Mornings. Keeping connected is always important but especially in challenging times and we hope that you are able to join in the conversation on Friday mornings (cuppa essential). Head Teacher Challenge 2021: Spring Term 1 Welcome - [Archived Keeping Connected](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/keeping-connected-2/archived-keeping-connected/) - Archived Keeping Connected 2020-2021 Keeping Connected Coffee Mornings Please read the letter regarding our new initiative: Keeping Connected Coffee Mornings. Keeping connected is always important but especially in challenging times and we hope that you are able to join in the conversation on Friday mornings (cuppa essential). Head Teacher Challenge 2021: Spring Term 1 Welcome - [Archived EYFS](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework-2/archived-eyfs/) - Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework The EYFS Framework (2012) explains how and what children in our EYFS will be learning to support their development. Our EYFS pupils learn skills, acquire new knowledge and demonstrate their understanding through seven areas of learning and development. Children in the EYFS should mostly develop the three prime areas - [Archived EYFS](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework/archived-eyfs/) - Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework The EYFS Framework (2012) explains how and what children in our EYFS will be learning to support their development. Our EYFS pupils learn skills, acquire new knowledge and demonstrate their understanding through seven areas of learning and development. Children in the EYFS should mostly develop the three prime areas - [Archived Music](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/music/archived-music/) - Archived Music 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone What sounds can we make? - The children have been excited to work with the instruments over the last couple of weeks. The children have had the opportunity to play a range of instruments to explore the different sounds they make. we have also focussed on a range of vocabulary - [Archived Music](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/music-2/archived-music/) - Archived Music 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone What sounds can we make? - The children have been excited to work with the instruments over the last couple of weeks. The children have had the opportunity to play a range of instruments to explore the different sounds they make. we have also focussed on a range of vocabulary - [Archived Modern Foreign Languages](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/modern-foreign-languages/archived-modern-foreign-languages/) - Archived Modern Foreign Languages 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone Amethyst Learning Zone Sapphire Learning Zone Ruby Learning Zone Instrument Names - In our Spring French topic, the children in Ruby learned about the different names for French instruments and to say, recognise and write sentences about how play them. Emerald Learning Zone Dans - [Archived Modern Foreign Languages](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/modern-foreign-languages-2/archived-modern-foreign-languages/) - Archived Modern Foreign Languages 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone Amethyst Learning Zone Sapphire Learning Zone Ruby Learning Zone Instrument Names - In our Spring French topic, the children in Ruby learned about the different names for French instruments and to say, recognise and write sentences about how play them. Emerald Learning Zone Dans - [Archived Computing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/computing/archived-computing/) - Archived Computing 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone Early Algorithms - This half we have read: ‘The Tiger who came for Tea’. After unpicking the story, it was collectively decided to have a tea-party. The children followed simple instructions of how to make jam sandwiches which were enjoyed by all. The children showed excellent understanding when completing - [Archived Computing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/computing-2/archived-computing/) - Archived Computing 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone Early Algorithms - This half we have read: ‘The Tiger who came for Tea’. After unpicking the story, it was collectively decided to have a tea-party. The children followed simple instructions of how to make jam sandwiches which were enjoyed by all. The children showed excellent understanding when completing - [Archived Humanities](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/humanities-2/archived-humanities/) - Archived Geography 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone Where is Miss Independence? - Prior to Stanhope Show the children have been using their knowledge of the local area to plot our route from school to the show field. The children were shocked to find out that Miss Independence had also been on an adventure around the local area. - [Archived Humanities](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/humanities/archived-humanities/) - Archived Geography 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone Where is Miss Independence? - Prior to Stanhope Show the children have been using their knowledge of the local area to plot our route from school to the show field. The children were shocked to find out that Miss Independence had also been on an adventure around the local area. - [Archived PE](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/pe-2/archived-pe/) - Archived PE 2022-2023 Our Football Team 2022-23 Congratulations to this year’s football team who came 2nd in the league and 5th in the Championship! All the boys have shown real determination and sportsmanship throughout both football training and their matches and were praised by many who had witnessed their kind and thoughtfulness of their opponents - [Archived PE](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/pe/archived-pe/) - Archived PE 2022-2023 Our Football Team 2022-23 Congratulations to this year’s football team who came 2nd in the league and 5th in the Championship! All the boys have shown real determination and sportsmanship throughout both football training and their matches and were praised by many who had witnessed their kind and thoughtfulness of their opponents - [Archived Science](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/science/archived-science/) - Archived Science 2022-2023 Year 1 - with Mr. Storey What common animals can you name? - This half-term the Year 1 children are investigating animals including humans. To kick-start the topic the children worked in a pair to attempt to name animals that were lurking around the school grounds. The children had to name then animal - [Archived Science](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/science-2/archived-science/) - Archived Science 2022-2023 Year 1 - with Mr. Storey What common animals can you name? - This half-term the Year 1 children are investigating animals including humans. To kick-start the topic the children worked in a pair to attempt to name animals that were lurking around the school grounds. The children had to name then animal - [Archived Art & Design](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/art-design/archived-art-design/) - Archived Art & Design 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone How do you feel? - This half-term the children have been unpicking the story ‘The Colour Monster’. The children have taken time to understand a range of emotions whilst also accessing a range of engaging activities. This week the children have been creating Colour Monster faces whilst been - [Archived Art & Design](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/art-design-2/archived-art-design/) - Archived Art & Design 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone How do you feel? - This half-term the children have been unpicking the story ‘The Colour Monster’. The children have taken time to understand a range of emotions whilst also accessing a range of engaging activities. This week the children have been creating Colour Monster faces whilst been - [Archived RE & PHSCE](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/re/archived-re-phsce/) - Archived RE 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone Opal’s Harvest Journey - This half-term the children had the opportunity to visit St. Thomas’s church to take part in a wonderful Harvest Journey. The children completed several activities which included creating clay pots, tasting bread and weaving clothes. The children had an amazing time and here is what - [Archived RE & PHSCE](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/re-2/archived-re-phsce/) - Archived RE 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone Opal’s Harvest Journey - This half-term the children had the opportunity to visit St. Thomas’s church to take part in a wonderful Harvest Journey. The children completed several activities which included creating clay pots, tasting bread and weaving clothes. The children had an amazing time and here is what - [Archived Numeracy](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/numeracy-2/archived-numeracy/) - Archived Numeracy 2022-2023 Nursery (Opal Learning Zone) Understanding different sizes - The children have been working conscientiously to represent numbers from zero to five. One way the children do this is by having practical challenges to complete. For example, below Nathan has been challenged to order three different bowls after reading the story of Goldilocks and - [Archived Numeracy](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/numeracy/archived-numeracy/) - Archived Numeracy 2022-2023 Nursery (Opal Learning Zone) Understanding different sizes - The children have been working conscientiously to represent numbers from zero to five. One way the children do this is by having practical challenges to complete. For example, below Nathan has been challenged to order three different bowls after reading the story of Goldilocks and - [Archived Literacy](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/literacy-2/archived-literacy/) - Archived Literacy 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone “I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff!” - To start the year the Opal Learning Zone have been focussing on the traditional tale ‘The Three Little Pigs’. The children have had provision that allows them to retell and sequence the story. Here the boys were using the pig spoons to act out - [Archived Literacy](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/literacy/archived-literacy/) - Archived Literacy 2022-2023 Opal Learning Zone “I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff!” - To start the year the Opal Learning Zone have been focussing on the traditional tale ‘The Three Little Pigs’. The children have had provision that allows them to retell and sequence the story. Here the boys were using the pig spoons to act out - [Archived After School Clubs](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/archived-after-school-clubs/) - School Clubs Information 2020-2021 Breakfast Club 2020-2021 We offer breakfast club every morning from 8am until the start of the school day. There is a variety of cereals and toast available to enjoy. Please be informed that the charge for Breakfast Club as of Monday 4th January 2021 is £3.00 per session. Please note that, - [Archived After School Clubs](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/archived-after-school-clubs/) - School Clubs Information 2020-2021 Breakfast Club 2020-2021 We offer breakfast club every morning from 8am until the start of the school day. There is a variety of cereals and toast available to enjoy. Please be informed that the charge for Breakfast Club as of Monday 4th January 2021 is £3.00 per session. Please note that, - [Archived Celebrating Our Achievements](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/celebrating-success/archived-celebrating-our-achievements/) - Awards 2022-2023 Head Teacher Award Winners [table id=94 /] Opal Learning Zone Winners [table id=95 /] Amethyst Learning Zone Winners [table id=96 /] Sapphire Learning Zone Winners [table id=97 /] Ruby Learning Zone Winners [table id=98 /] Emerald Learning Zone Winners [table id=99 /] Diamond Learning Zone Winners [table id=100 /] School Award Winners [table - [Archived Junior Road Safety Officers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/junior-road-safety-officers/archived-junior-road-safety-officers/) - 2021 - 2022 Introducing our Junior Road Safety Officers... This year our Junior Road Safety Officers are Aimee and Leo. They are going to be taking part in various activities across the year to make sure all of our children are aware of how we can stay safe when near busy roads! Road Safety Posters - [Archived Junior Road Safety Officers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/junior-road-safety-officers/archived-junior-road-safety-officers/) - 2021 - 2022 Introducing our Junior Road Safety Officers... This year our Junior Road Safety Officers are Aimee and Leo. They are going to be taking part in various activities across the year to make sure all of our children are aware of how we can stay safe when near busy roads! Road Safety Posters - [Archived Eco Assistants](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/eco-assistants/archived-eco-assistants/) - Eco Assistants 2019-2020 Alice and Chloe are our Eco Assistants this year. This is a very responsible role which includes helping Mrs Cross to run Eco Club during the Spring and Summer months. Eco Assistants are also responsible for looking after the school gardens every week and also help to create habitats for wildlife. Our - [Archived Eco Assistants](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/eco-assistants/archived-eco-assistants/) - Eco Assistants 2019-2020 Alice and Chloe are our Eco Assistants this year. This is a very responsible role which includes helping Mrs Cross to run Eco Club during the Spring and Summer months. Eco Assistants are also responsible for looking after the school gardens every week and also help to create habitats for wildlife. Our - [Archived Social Action Team](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/social-action-team/archived-social-action-team/) - 2021 - 2022 Introducing our Social Action Team members for 2021-2022: Xavier, Thomas, Tommie, Lily, Millie, Jack, Alfie, Henry and Kobi. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we consider our community to be part of school family, both in Stanhope and the whole of the Dale. The Social Action Team will become involved - [Archived Social Action Team](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/social-action-team/archived-social-action-team/) - 2021 - 2022 Introducing our Social Action Team members for 2021-2022: Xavier, Thomas, Tommie, Lily, Millie, Jack, Alfie, Henry and Kobi. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we consider our community to be part of school family, both in Stanhope and the whole of the Dale. The Social Action Team will become involved - [Archived Shadow Leadership Team](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/pupil-voice/shadow-leadership-team/archived-shadow-leadership-team/) - 2021 - 2022 Introducing our 2021-2022 Shadow Leadership Team... We would like to introduce this year’s Shadow Leadership Team: Xavier and Rosie are in Year 6 and Jessica and Joseph are in Year 5. They are currently working on their first presentation to our Academy Council which will take place on Tuesday 30th November 2021. - [Archived Shadow Leadership Team](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/shadow-leadership-team/archived-shadow-leadership-team/) - 2021 - 2022 Introducing our 2021-2022 Shadow Leadership Team... We would like to introduce this year’s Shadow Leadership Team: Xavier and Rosie are in Year 6 and Jessica and Joseph are in Year 5. They are currently working on their first presentation to our Academy Council which will take place on Tuesday 30th November 2021. - [Archived School Council](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/pupil-voice/school-council/archived-school-council/) - 2021 - 2022 Introducing the Stanhope Barrington School Councillors... This year our school councillors are Joseph, Leo, Freddie, Euan, Wesley, Harry, Emily, Rory, Grace and Violet. It is our school councillors’ job to gather any ideas for school improvements or issues that children are having and to share them at their regular meetings to raise - [Archived School Council](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/school-council/archived-school-council/) - 2021 - 2022 Introducing the Stanhope Barrington School Councillors... This year our school councillors are Joseph, Leo, Freddie, Euan, Wesley, Harry, Emily, Rory, Grace and Violet. It is our school councillors’ job to gather any ideas for school improvements or issues that children are having and to share them at their regular meetings to raise - [Archived Playtime Leaders (PALS)](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/playtime-leaders-pals/archived-playtime-leaders-pals/) - 2021 - 2022 Meet our Happiness Heroes Our Happiness Heroes are: Emily, Malachi, Amina, Riley, Ruby, George, Sophie, Katie and Lewis... Origami Gifts The Happiness Heroes recently met to discuss how we could help to promote good mental health within school. After generating lots of ideas, the children decided they wanted to make some origami - [Archived Playtime Leaders (PALS)](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/pupil-voice/playtime-leaders-pals/archived-playtime-leaders-pals/) - 2021 - 2022 Meet our Happiness Heroes Our Happiness Heroes are: Emily, Malachi, Amina, Riley, Ruby, George, Sophie, Katie and Lewis... Origami Gifts The Happiness Heroes recently met to discuss how we could help to promote good mental health within school. After generating lots of ideas, the children decided they wanted to make some origami - [Archived Charities Team](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/charities-team/archived-charities-team/) - Charities Team 2020-2021 MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning Charities Team 2019-2020 Our Charities Team work closely with Mrs Cross (Deputy Head Teacher) to plan events in school which raise money and support charities. We work closely with WE Schools who run a programme to help schools support charities on a local, national and international basis. Last - [Archived Charities Team](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/charities-team/archived-charities-team-2/) - Charities Team 2020-2021 MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning Charities Team 2019-2020 Our Charities Team work closely with Mrs Cross (Deputy Head Teacher) to plan events in school which raise money and support charities. We work closely with WE Schools who run a programme to help schools support charities on a local, national and international basis. Last - [Archived Buddies & Mini-Buddies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/buddies-mini-buddies/archived-buddies-mini-buddies/) - 2021-2022 Introducing the Barrington Buddies In assembly this morning (17.9.21) Mr. Storey announced the successful applicants for the position of Barrington Buddies. We are delighted to introduce this fantastic pupil voice group: Danielle, David, Jessica, Laila, Marianne, Mason, Ryan, Xavier and Kadie. Our Barrington Buddies will receive formal training on Tuesday 28th September 2021. Well - [Archived Buddies & Mini-Buddies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/pupil-voice/buddies-mini-buddies/archived-buddies-mini-buddies/) - 2021-2022 Introducing the Barrington Buddies In assembly this morning (17.9.21) Mr. Storey announced the successful applicants for the position of Barrington Buddies. We are delighted to introduce this fantastic pupil voice group: Danielle, David, Jessica, Laila, Marianne, Mason, Ryan, Xavier and Kadie. Our Barrington Buddies will receive formal training on Tuesday 28th September 2021. Well - [Archived Alternative Curriculum Days Team](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/alternative-curriculum-days-team/archived-alternative-curriculum-days-team/) - 2021 - 2022 Introducing our Alternative Curriculum Days Team 2021-2022: Kiera, Katee, Ellie-Mae, Archie, Jake and Ella. The Alternative curriculum team has been set up to enhance the in-school learning that takes place, here at Stanhope. For one whole day per term the children will come off timetable and take part in an event organised - [Archived Alternative Curriculum Days Team](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/pupil-voice/alternative-curriculum-days-team/archived-alternative-curriculum-days-team/) - 2021 - 2022 Introducing our Alternative Curriculum Days Team 2021-2022: Kiera, Katee, Ellie-Mae, Archie, Jake and Ella. The Alternative curriculum team has been set up to enhance the in-school learning that takes place, here at Stanhope. For one whole day per term the children will come off timetable and take part in an event organised - [Keeping Connected](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/keeping-connected-2/) - In a time of enormous upheaval, this section of our website aims to keep our wonderful school community connected. We are all experiencing this pandemic together but in very different ways. In this section we hope to provide creative ways to keep the spirit of our school thriving and connected. Please visit the Emotional Wellbeing - [Forest Schools](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/forest-schools/) - We are incredibly lucky to have Caroline Sawyer, a qualified Forest Schools practitioner, working with us on a voluntary basis. This has enabled us to offer specific children the opportunity to take part in outdoor learning sessions on a regular basis. Caroline has worked really hard to develop our Forest Schools camp on the field - [EYFS - Expressive Arts & Design](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework-2/eyfs-expressive-arts-design/) - 2020: Spring Term 2019: Autumn Term Christmas Performance 2019 Our artwork... - [EYFS - Expressive Arts & Design](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework/eyfs-expressive-arts-design/) - 2020: Spring Term 2019: Autumn Term Christmas Performance 2019 Our artwork... - [EYFS - Understanding the World](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework/eyfs-understanding-the-world/) - 2020: Spring Term 1 2019: Autumn Term 2 Forest Schools 2019: Autumn Term 1 - [EYFS - Understanding the World](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework-2/eyfs-understanding-the-world/) - 2020: Spring Term 1 2019: Autumn Term 2 Forest Schools 2019: Autumn Term 1 - [EYFS - Mathematics](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework/eyfs-mathematics/) - 2020: Spring Term 1 2019: Autumn Term 1 - [EYFS - Mathematics](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework-2/eyfs-mathematics/) - 2020: Spring Term 1 2019: Autumn Term 1 - [EYFS - Literacy](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework/eyfs-literacy/) - 2020: Spring Term 1 2019: Autumn Term 1 We love reading... Room on the Broom We love books! EYFS-Literacy 2019 - [EYFS - Literacy](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework-2/eyfs-literacy/) - 2020: Spring Term 1 2019: Autumn Term 1 We love reading... Room on the Broom We love books! EYFS-Literacy 2019 - [EYFS - Personal, social & emotional development](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework/eyfs-personal-social-emotional-development/) - 2020: Spring Term 1 2019: Autumn Term 1 - [EYFS - Personal, social & emotional development](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework-2/eyfs-personal-social-emotional-development/) - 2020: Spring Term 1 2019: Autumn Term 1 - [EYFS - Physical Development](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework-2/eyfs-physical-development/) - 2020: Spring Term 1 2019: Autumn Term 1 - [EYFS - Physical Development](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework/eyfs-physical-development/) - 2020: Spring Term 1 2019: Autumn Term 1 - [EYFS - Communication and Language](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework-2/eyfs-communication-and-language/) - 2019: Autumn Term 1 - [EYFS - Communication and Language](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework/eyfs-communication-and-language/) - 2019: Autumn Term 1 - [School Council](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/pupil-voice/school-council/) - To teach children about our Democratic process, all Learning Zones vote for two members of the class to represent their views on the School Council. Anyone who would like to stand for election gives a presentation and makes their election promises, detailing their manifesto. The rest of the class then vote and the two children - [Music](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/music-2/) - Policy: Subject Ambassador: Mrs. S. Ingwersen Link Academy Councillor: Mr. C. Storey Statement of Intent: Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary school, we provide an expressive and creative music curriculum that allows all children - [Modern Foreign Languages](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/modern-foreign-languages-2/) - Policy: Subject Ambassador: Mr. J. Clarke Link Academy Councillor: Mr. S. Burton (temp) Statement of Intent: Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we understand that learning another language gives children the opportunity to - [Shadow Leadership Team](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/pupil-voice/shadow-leadership-team/) - Our unique Shadow Leadership Team are made up of four children ( two from Year 5 and two from Year 6) who work closely with our Senior Leadership Team. They are involved in the strategic direction of the school and take part in monitoring checks around the school. In addition, they give a presentation to - [Happiness Heroes](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/pupil-voice/playtime-leaders-pals/) - This group works with our Thrive Practitioners and Adult Mental Health First Aiders. They receive training on how to support children who may be unhappy or have worries in school as well as being the first point of contact for children at playtimes and lunchtimes who may just need someone to talk to or play - [Science](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/science/) - Policy: Subject Ambassador: Miss A. Hunter-Purvis Link Academy Councillor: Mrs. A. Johnson Statement of Intent: Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we recognise Science as being an integral part of everyday life. We - [Computing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/computing/) - Policy: Subject Ambassador: Mr. J. Clarke Link Academy Councillor: Mrs. L. Johns Statement of Intent: Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we understand that computing and technology is an important part of everyday - [Geography](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/humanities/) - Policy: Geography Policy Subject Ambassador: Miss K. Hepple Link Academy Councillor: Mrs. K. Norman (temp) Statement of Intent: Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary school, we aim to inspire our children with a curiosity of - [PE](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/pe/) - Policy: Staff Co-ordinator: Miss A. Hunter-Purvis Link Governor: Mrs. L. Johns Statement of Intent: Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary, we aim to inspire an active generation of children to enjoy PE lessons and - [Art & Design](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/art-design/) - Policy: Art and Design Policy Subject Ambassador: Mr. C. Storey Link Academy Councillor: Ms. S. Ingwersen Statement of Intent: Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we provide a challenging, broad and balanced Art and - [Numeracy](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/numeracy-2/) - Policy: Subject Ambassador: Miss K. Hepple Link Academy Councillor: Mr. S. Burton Statement of Intent: Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we understand that maths is an important part of everyday life and - [Literacy](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/literacy-2/) - Policy: Phonics and Early Reading Policy 2022 Subject Ambassadors: Mr. C. Storey (Reading); Mrs. A. Green (Handwriting, Spelling, Grammar) Link Academy Councillor: Mrs. K. Norman Statements of Intent: Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Reading - At Stanhope Barrington C of - [Emotional Wellbeing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/emotional-wellbeing/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School looking after emotional wellbeing in our school community is central to our ethos. Building strong, positive relationships within our school community is part of our strategy to address wellbeing. We support wellbeing through Thrive, Mental Health First Aiders, Happiness Heroes pupil voice group, a designated Senior Mental - [Celebrating Success](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/celebrating-success/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we strive to ensure that every member of our school community feels valued and respected. Pupils, parents and carers, staff, Academy Councillors, volunteers and the wider local community all contribute to make our school a unique place to learn. Pupils grow, learn and thrive within the positive, - [Archived Class Work](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/archived-class-work/) - You can view our archived class work by clicking the links below: EYFS Class 1 (Y1) Class 2 (Y2) Class 3 (Y3) Class 4 (Y4) Class 5 (Y5&6) - [Archived Class Work](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/archived-class-work-2/) - You can view our archived class work by clicking the links below: EYFS Class 1 (Y1) Class 2 (Y2) Class 3 (Y3) Class 4 (Y4) Class 5 (Y5&6) - [Parental Engagement](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/parental-engagement/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we understand that parents: Like to be involved in their child’s school Want the school to know them personally as individuals and be kept well informed about the progress made by their children Require clear information about day-to-day matters that affect their children Feel more confident if - [Archived Class 5 (Y5&6) 2018-19](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-5-y56-201819/) - Welcome to Class 5 Class 5 is comprised of Year 5 and Year 6 children working at Key Stage 2 (KS2). Mrs. D. Cross is the class teacher working with Mrs. A. Peoples as the classroom assistant. Our Learning To find out what we will be learning in Summer Term, please click the link below: Jigsaw - [Archived Class 5 (Y5&6) 2018-19](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-5-y56-201819-2/) - Welcome to Class 5 Class 5 is comprised of Year 5 and Year 6 children working at Key Stage 2 (KS2). Mrs. D. Cross is the class teacher working with Mrs. A. Peoples as the classroom assistant. Our Learning To find out what we will be learning in Summer Term, please click the link below: Jigsaw - [Archived Class 4 (Y4) 2018-19](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-4-y4-201819/) - Welcome to Class 4 Class 4 is comprised of Year 4 children and are working at Key Stage 2 (KS2). The class teacher is Miss A. Hunter-Purvis working with Mrs. A. Parvin as the classroom assistant. Our Learning To find out what we will be learning in Summer Term, please click the link below: Jigsaw Termly Overview - [Archived Class 4 (Y4) 2018-19](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-4-y4-201819-2/) - Welcome to Class 4 Class 4 is comprised of Year 4 children and are working at Key Stage 2 (KS2). The class teacher is Miss A. Hunter-Purvis working with Mrs. A. Parvin as the classroom assistant. Our Learning To find out what we will be learning in Summer Term, please click the link below: Jigsaw Termly Overview - [Archived Class 3 (Y3) 2018-19](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-3-y3-201819/) - Welcome to Class 3 Class 3 is comprised of Year 3 children working at Key Stage 2 (KS2). The class teachers are Mrs. A. Green (mornings) and Miss Hepple (afternoons) working with Mrs. A. Parvin as the classroom assistant. Our Learning To find out what we will be learning in Summer Term, please click the link below: Jigsaw Termly - [Archived Class 3 (Y3) 2018-19](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-3-y3-201819-2/) - Welcome to Class 3 Class 3 is comprised of Year 3 children working at Key Stage 2 (KS2). The class teachers are Mrs. A. Green (mornings) and Miss Hepple (afternoons) working with Mrs. A. Parvin as the classroom assistant. Our Learning To find out what we will be learning in Summer Term, please click the link below: Jigsaw Termly - [Archived Class 2 (Y2) 2018-19](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-2-y2-1819/) - Welcome to Class 2 Class 2 is comprised of Year 2 children working at Key Stage 1 (KS1). Mrs. S. Howes is the class teacher working with Ms. S. Ingwersen as the classroom assistant. Our Learning To find out what we will be learning in Summer Term, please click the link below: Jigsaw Termly Overview Class 2 - - [Archived Class 2 (Y2) 2018-19](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-2-y2-1819-2/) - Welcome to Class 2 Class 2 is comprised of Year 2 children working at Key Stage 1 (KS1). Mrs. S. Howes is the class teacher working with Ms. S. Ingwersen as the classroom assistant. Our Learning To find out what we will be learning in Summer Term, please click the link below: Jigsaw Termly Overview Class 2 - - [Archived Class 1 (Y1) 2018-19](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-1-y1-201819/) - Welcome to Class 1 Class 1 is comprised of Year 1 children who are working at Key Stage 1 (KS1). The class teacher is Miss S. Elsdon working with Mrs. J. McArdle as the classroom assistant. Our Learning To find out what we will be learning in Summer Term, please click the link below: Jigsaw Termly - [Archived Class 1 (Y1) 2018-19](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-1-y1-201819-2/) - Welcome to Class 1 Class 1 is comprised of Year 1 children who are working at Key Stage 1 (KS1). The class teacher is Miss S. Elsdon working with Mrs. J. McArdle as the classroom assistant. Our Learning To find out what we will be learning in Summer Term, please click the link below: Jigsaw Termly - [Archived EYFS 2018-19](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-eyfs-1819/) - Welcome to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) In our school the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) includes Nursery and Reception children. Our Teachers Mrs C. Stidwell teaches our Reception children and is the Early Years Co-ordinator with Mrs C. Heslop-Stead and Mrs J. Humble as Nursery Nurses. Our Learning To find out what we will be - [Archived EYFS 2018-19](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-eyfs-1819-2/) - Welcome to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) In our school the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) includes Nursery and Reception children. Our Teachers Mrs C. Stidwell teaches our Reception children and is the Early Years Co-ordinator with Mrs C. Heslop-Stead and Mrs J. Humble as Nursery Nurses. Our Learning To find out what we will be - [How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-our-sen-provision/how-we-evaluate-the-effectiveness-of-sen-provision/) - We continuously ensure the provision has a positive impact on the outcomes for all of our children/young people. We do this in a variety of ways, including: [Schools to personalise/delete each bullet point as appropriate – specific examples of how do you do each of these and link to relevant policies.] Robust evaluation of policy - [How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-our-sen-provision/how-we-evaluate-the-effectiveness-of-sen-provision-2/) - We continuously ensure the provision has a positive impact on the outcomes for all of our children/young people. We do this in a variety of ways, including: [Schools to personalise/delete each bullet point as appropriate – specific examples of how do you do each of these and link to relevant policies.] Robust evaluation of policy - [How children with SEN engage in all activities?](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-our-sen-provision/how-children-with-sen-engage-in-all-activities/) - We enable all children to engage fully in all aspects of school life. To do this, we: [Schools to personalise/delete each bullet point as appropriate – specific examples of how do you do each of these and link to relevant policies.] Ensure that all children with SEND are fully included in all activities of the - [How we identify, assess and review children with special educational needs](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-our-sen-provision/how-we-identify-assess-and-review-children-with-special-educational-needs/) - Most children and young people in mainstream schools will have their special educational needs met through good classroom practice. This is called Quality First Teaching. Early Identification of Need In deciding whether to make special education provision to support educational, social, physical or emotional needs, we: [Schools to personalise their procedures to show how they:] Work - [How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-our-sen-provision/how-we-adapt-the-curriculum-and-learning-environment-for-children-young-people-with-sen/) - We adapt the curriculum and learning environment for pupils with SEN: [school to provide: details of explicit provision for pupils with SEN different approaches for teaching children and young children with SEN how the curriculum and learning environment for pupils with SEN is adapted and made accessible] More details on how we adapt information, our - [How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-our-sen-provision/how-we-adapt-the-curriculum-and-learning-environment-for-children-young-people-with-sen-2/) - We adapt the curriculum and learning environment for pupils with SEN: [school to provide: details of explicit provision for pupils with SEN different approaches for teaching children and young children with SEN how the curriculum and learning environment for pupils with SEN is adapted and made accessible] More details on how we adapt information, our - [Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEN](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-our-sen-provision/our-approach-to-teaching-children-young-people-with-sen/) - Inclusive education means supporting all pupils to learn, contribute and participate in all aspects of school life alongside their peers. Our curriculum includes, not only the formal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum / National Curriculum, but also a range of additional opportunities to enrich the experiences of all pupils. The Curriculum also - [Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEN](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-our-sen-provision/our-approach-to-teaching-children-young-people-with-sen-2/) - Inclusive education means supporting all pupils to learn, contribute and participate in all aspects of school life alongside their peers. Our curriculum includes, not only the formal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum / National Curriculum, but also a range of additional opportunities to enrich the experiences of all pupils. The Curriculum also - [The kinds of SEN that are provided for:](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-our-sen-provision/the-kinds-of-sen-that-are-provided-for/) - At Stanhope Barrington CE Primary School, we have experience of supporting children and young people with a wide range of need including: [School to Provide- List the range of needs at the school] The school provides data on the levels and types of need to the Local Authority. This is collected through the school census. - [NEW Consulting with our SEN Pupils, Parents & Carers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-consulting-with-our-sen-pupils-parents-carers/) - Consultation with Children and Young People with SEND Teachers/SENCO and Support Staff will work with children and young people to identify the support needed to meet agreed outcomes. The provision is planned and interventions are allocated to individual needs. The children take an active role with setting their outcomes and discussing them with the class teacher/SENCO. The children - [NEW Consulting with our SEN Pupils, Parents & Carers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-consulting-with-our-sen-pupils-parents-carers-2/) - Consultation with Children and Young People with SEND Teachers/SENCO and Support Staff will work with children and young people to identify the support needed to meet agreed outcomes. The provision is planned and interventions are allocated to individual needs. The children take an active role with setting their outcomes and discussing them with the class teacher/SENCO. The children - [NEW SEN Specialist Expertise](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-sen-specialist-expertise/) - SENCO and SEN Staff Our SENCO is [School to add details of SENCO's name, contact details and qualifications] More details of the SENCO's role can be found in the SEN Policy which you can find in the School Policies section of our website. [School to insert any other in staff with expertise and/or qualification] External - [NEW SEN Specialist Expertise](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-sen-specialist-expertise-2/) - SENCO and SEN Staff Our SENCO is [School to add details of SENCO's name, contact details and qualifications] More details of the SENCO's role can be found in the SEN Policy which you can find in the School Policies section of our website. [School to insert any other in staff with expertise and/or qualification] External - [NEW Looked After Children with SEND](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-looked-after-children-with-send/) - We have a Designated Teacher for Looked after Children [school to provide details] who works closely with the SENCO [reword if this is the same person] to ensure all teachers in school understand the implications for those children who are looked after and have SEN. [school to provide details of how they support children and young people who are - [NEW Looked After Children with SEND](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-looked-after-children-with-send-2/) - We have a Designated Teacher for Looked after Children [school to provide details] who works closely with the SENCO [reword if this is the same person] to ensure all teachers in school understand the implications for those children who are looked after and have SEN. [school to provide details of how they support children and young people who are - [NEW Support for Emotional & Social Development](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-support-for-emotional-social-development/) - [School to provide- Named School should describe the arrangements for supporting children and young people with social and emotional developments, pastoral support arrangement for listening to the views of children and young people with SEN and measures to prevent bullying] [Give examples of any interventions / provisions with an explanation of the skills that they are - [NEW Our SEN Provision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/new-our-sen-provision/) - There are four broad areas of special educational need, these are: Communication and Interaction This area of need includes children with Autism Spectrum Condition and those with Speech, Language and Communication Needs Cognition and Learning This includes children with Specific Learning Difficulties, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties Social, - [Introduction](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/introduction-2/) - Our SEN Information Report - which is part of Durham County Council’s Local Offer - provides details about how we support children and young people with Special Educational Needs in our school. The SEN Information Report was reviewed and updated in January 2022. At Stanhope Barrington Church of England Primary School we are extremely proud of our - [Disability & Accessibility](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/disability-accessibility/) - We are committed to providing a fully accessible environment which values and includes all pupils, staff, parents and visitors regardless of their education, physical, sensory, social, spiritual and emotional needs. We are committed to challenging negative attitudes about disability and accessibility and to developing a culture of awareness, tolerance and inclusion. What we do to - [Equalities](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/equalities/) - Public bodies, including local-authority-maintained schools, are covered by the public sector equality duty in the Equality Act 2010. As part of our duties we publish: an Equalities Information profile of our school based upon the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 – this is updated and published every year our school’s Equality Objectives – these are reviewed annually - [Archived Class 3](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work/archived-class-3/) - School Work Class 3 2016-2017 jigsaw-termly-overview-class-3-summer Here is what we learned in Spring term 2017: jigsaw-termly-overview-class-3-spring Here is what we learned in Autumn term 2016: autumn-term-jigsaw-class-3 2016 Here are some of the things that we have been doing... Class 3 go on An Easter Journey! On Wednesday 15th March 2017, Class 3 set off on an - [Archived Class 3](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work-2/archived-class-3/) - School Work Class 3 2016-2017 jigsaw-termly-overview-class-3-summer Here is what we learned in Spring term 2017: jigsaw-termly-overview-class-3-spring Here is what we learned in Autumn term 2016: autumn-term-jigsaw-class-3 2016 Here are some of the things that we have been doing... Class 3 go on An Easter Journey! On Wednesday 15th March 2017, Class 3 set off on an - [Archived Class 2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work/archived-class-2/) - School Work Class 2 2016-2017 jigsaw-termly-overview-class-2-summer To see what we learned in the Spring 2017 term, please click on the link below: jigsaw-termly-overview-class-2 To see what we learned in the Autumn 2016 term, please click on the link below: autumn-term-jigsaw-class-2 2016 Here are some of the things we have been doing... Autumn Art We looked - [Archived Class 2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work-2/archived-class-2/) - School Work Class 2 2016-2017 jigsaw-termly-overview-class-2-summer To see what we learned in the Spring 2017 term, please click on the link below: jigsaw-termly-overview-class-2 To see what we learned in the Autumn 2016 term, please click on the link below: autumn-term-jigsaw-class-2 2016 Here are some of the things we have been doing... Autumn Art We looked - [Archived Class 1A](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work/archived-class-1a/) - School Work Class 1A 2016-2017 jigsaw-termly-overview-class-1a-summer To see what we learned in the Spring 2017 term, please click on the link below: jigsaw-termly-overview-class-1a-spring To see what we learned in the Autumn 2016 term, please click on the link below: autumn-term-jigsaw-class-1a 2016 Here are some of the things we have been doing... Design and Technology - [Archived Class 1A](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work-2/archived-class-1a/) - School Work Class 1A 2016-2017 jigsaw-termly-overview-class-1a-summer To see what we learned in the Spring 2017 term, please click on the link below: jigsaw-termly-overview-class-1a-spring To see what we learned in the Autumn 2016 term, please click on the link below: autumn-term-jigsaw-class-1a 2016 Here are some of the things we have been doing... Design and Technology - [Archived Class 1](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work/archived-class-1/) - School Work Class 1 2016-2017 To see what we will be learning in the Summer 2017 term, please click on the link below: jigsaw-termly-overview-class-1-summer To see what we learned in the Spring 2017 term, please click on the link below: jigsaw-termly-overview-class-1-spring To see what we learned in the Autumn 2016 term, please click on the link - [Archived Class 1](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work-2/archived-class-1/) - School Work Class 1 2016-2017 To see what we will be learning in the Summer 2017 term, please click on the link below: jigsaw-termly-overview-class-1-summer To see what we learned in the Spring 2017 term, please click on the link below: jigsaw-termly-overview-class-1-spring To see what we learned in the Autumn 2016 term, please click on the link - [Archived EYFS](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work/archived-eyfs/) - School Work 2016-2017 EYFS - Autumn Term 2016 Here are some of the things we have been doing... Halloween Bug Hotel Fun at the Park Our Lollipop Lady The Stickman Star of the Week Sport Star of the Week The Wonders of Autumn My New Brother Wizard of Oz Play New Reception - [Archived EYFS](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work-2/archived-eyfs/) - School Work 2016-2017 EYFS - Autumn Term 2016 Here are some of the things we have been doing... Halloween Bug Hotel Fun at the Park Our Lollipop Lady The Stickman Star of the Week Sport Star of the Week The Wonders of Autumn My New Brother Wizard of Oz Play New Reception - [Archived Class Work](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work/) - You can view our archived class work form previous school years by clicking the links below: Archived Class work 2018-2019 EYFS Class 1 (Y1) Class 2 (Y2) Class 3 (Y3) Class 4 (Y4) Class 5 (Y5&6) Archived Class Work 2017-2018 Early Year Foundation Stage 17-18 Class 1 17-18 Class 1A 17-18 Class 2 17-18 Class - [Archived Letters Home](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/letters-home-2/archived-letters-home/) - You can view or download any Archived Letters Home by clicking the links below: Archived Letters Home 2022-2023 July 2023 Safeguarding during summer holidays Lost Property Increase in cost of school dinner 01.09.23 Y7 Drop In Session Transition Day 2023 Nursery Places 2023-2024 Diamond Business - Thank you! Sports Day 2023 Food Bank Festival 2023 - [Letters Home](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/letters-home/) - Here you will find all the letters that have been issued from the school office. Please check in often to ensure that you have received all the letters and that you are informed about what's happening in and out of our school. December 2023 Safeguarding concerns Christmas holidays Christmas Raffle Results Amethyst Building Work Redundancy - [Safeguarding](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/safeguarding/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School, we regard the safeguarding of children as our main priority. We believe that everyone has the right to be happy, to be safe and to learn. We will ensure that: The welfare of the child remains our top priority All children whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, - [KFC](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/kfc/) - Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 (N.I.V.) At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we strive to be outstanding in every area. The children that attend our school are at the heart of everything - [Contacts and Resources](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/contacts-and-resources-2/) - If you wish to contact the SENCO, offer Compliments and Complaints or provide SEND Feedback please click on the links or select them from the menu on the right to find out how to do this. For other resources please visit our Useful Links page to for helpful websites. - [How We Consult with Parents/Carers of SEND Pupils](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/sen-provision-2/how-we-consult-with-parentscarers-of-send-pupils/) - We are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to identify their chid’s needs and support. Parents and Carers will be involved throughout the process. There is a range of ways this can be done: Termly and ongoing Parent’s evening meetings Ongoing discussion with Class Teacher Discussions with SENCO ‘Open Door’ policy where - [Key Stage Two SATs Results – 2017-2018](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/sen-provision-2/key-stage-two-sats-results-2017-2018/) - 23% of the cohort had SEND Maths: Boys = 80% achieved Working At the Standard and 88% achieved Greater Depth Girls = 80% achieved Working At the Standard and 60% achieved Greater Depth SEND = 66% achieved Working At the Standard and 33% achieved Greater Depth FSM = N/A Reading: Boys = 100% achieved Working - [Assessing Effectiveness of our SEND interventions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/sen-provision-2/assessing-effectiveness-of-our-send-interventions/) - Our school support plans are reviewed by the SENCO every term (at least three times a year) and more often if required. Assessments take place for all children every half term and data is recorded in our comprehensive Cohort Tracking System. The SENCO uses this data to monitor the progress of children with SEND and - [An Education, Health and Care Assessment](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/sen-provision-2/an-education-health-and-care-assessment/) - If a child’s needs are very complex and/or severe we may ask the Local Authority to carry out an Education, Health and Care Assessment: This is a very detailed assessment of each child’s needs. Parents or carers, the school and a range of professionals will all be asked to provide a written report. At the - [The SENCO](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/sen-provision-2/the-senco/) - If your child has SEND our SENCO will: Ensure the right support is put in place for each child Advise other Teachers, Higher Level Teaching Assistants and Teaching Assistants on how to help each child and ensure they have an up to date School Support Plan detailing how their needs will be met in school - [Our Curriculum and Support Provision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/our-curriculum-2/) - The Curriculum is all the planned activities that the school organises in order to promote learning, personal growth and development. Early Years Curriculum All aspects of children’s growth and development are woven together but can be separated into 7 different areas of learning. These areas are consistent with the Early Learning Goals within the Early - [School Admissions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-admissions/) - Stanhope Barrington Church of England Primary School provides education for children aged 4-11 years old. We pride ourselves on being very inclusive and will endeavour to support every child to reach their full potential. Our school has an EYFS Unit and the school is organised into Learning Zones that include: Opal, Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald - [Management of SEND](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/management-of-send-2/) - The Academy Councillor responsible for monitoring the provision of SEND is Mrs. Sarah Stancliffe who is actively involved in monitoring provision in the classroom, monitoring and reviewing policy and practise and attending parent meetings to ensure the provision of high quality and appropriate support. The SENCO (Special Needs Co-ordinator) is Mrs. Deb Cross who is - [Key Stage 2 Results](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-stage-2-results-2/) - KS2 Results 2017-2018 100% of children achieved the national standard in their SATs 84% of children achieved Greater Depth (GD) in their SATs Reading: 95% of children achieved the national standard or better 5% were Working Towards the national standard 40% of girls achieved Greater Depth 40% of girls achieved Working At 20% of girls - [Gifted and Talented Pupils](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/sen-provision-2/gifted-and-talented/) - At Stanhope Barrington, we are committed to providing every child with opportunities to develop his or her maximum potential and to provide high quality teaching & learning opportunities. All of our children are entitled to a curriculum and environment which meets their needs and enables them to flourish both academically and in terms of developing - [Sports Funding](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/premium-allocations/sports-funding/) - Here at Stanhope Barrington School we believe that sporting activities play a vital part in promoting social inclusion, healthy lifestyles and self confidence in our pupils. We want all children to enjoy sporting activities and continue to engage with these throughout their lives. From September 2013 the government has provided additional funding of £150 million - [Sports Funding](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/premium-allocations/sports-funding-2/) - Here at Stanhope Barrington School we believe that sporting activities play a vital part in promoting social inclusion, healthy lifestyles and self confidence in our pupils. We want all children to enjoy sporting activities and continue to engage with these throughout their lives. From September 2013 the government has provided additional funding of £150 million - [British Values](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/british-values-2/) - What are British Values? Schools have been asked to explain how they promote British values. So what are ‘British’ values? There are certain values that have been attributed to being British, by the government and some institutions, and these fall into the following broad areas: Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Tolerance & Respect. - [Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC)](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/spiritual-moral-social-and-cultural-smsc-2/) - Spiritual Development Pupils’ spiritual development involves the growth of their sense of self, their unique potential, their understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, and their will to achieve. As their curiosity about themselves and their place in the world increases, they try to answer for themselves some of life’s fundamental questions. They develop the knowledge, - [Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs-framework-2/) - Staff Coordinator: Mr. C. Storey Link Academy Councillor: Mrs. A. Johnson Statement of Intent Our Vision: A place where our children, adults and community can grow and thrive rooted in Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Principles and Purpose A child’s ‘Learning Journey’ begins in Early Years. Early Years is the bedrock of all learning and is - [Head Teacher's Full Message](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school/head-teachers-full-message/) - Welcome to our Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School website. Our school is a unique and creative place to learn and I am very proud to be the Head Teacher of such an amazing school. We are very much a family school and refer to everyone involved as being part of our Stanhope Barrington family. Our - [Head Teacher's Full Message](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/head-teachers-full-message/) - Welcome to our Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School website. Our school is a unique and creative place to learn and I am very proud to be the Head Teacher of such an amazing school. We are very much a family school and refer to everyone involved as being part of our Stanhope Barrington family. Our - [Governor - Mrs Carol Stidwell](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/governor-mrs-c-stidwell/) - I came to Stanhope in 2002, challenged with the task of creating and developing a new and exciting approach to teaching 3 to 5 year olds. We know this today as the Early Years Foundation Stage. I am as passionate today as I was then in ensuring that every child has the best possible start - [Childcare extra info](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/key-information/childcare-provision/childcare-extra-info/) - [Legal Information](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/legal-information/) - Cookies Information about what cookies are and how we use them on our website. What are cookies? A cookie is a small piece of text that can be stored on your computer, phone or whatever you use to surf the Internet by the websites you visit. Cookies have many uses, but fundamentally they are used - [SEND Contacts](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send-contacts-2/) - If you require further information regarding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), please contact us: Mrs. Deb Cross (Head Teacher) Stanhope Barrington Church of England Primary School Westcroft Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2NU DfE Number: 840 3087 Telephone: 01388 528218 Email: admin@stanhopebarrington.org.uk - [Archived Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 17-18](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work-2/eyfs-17-18/) - In our school the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) includes Nursery and Reception children. Mrs. C. Stidwell is the Teacher and EYFS Co-ordinator with Mrs. J. Humble and Mrs. Heslop-Stead as Nursery Nurses. To find out what we will be learning in the Autumn Term, please click the links below: Autumn letter 2017 EYFS Newsletter September - [Archived Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 17-18](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/eyfs-17-18-2/) - In our school the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) includes Nursery and Reception children. Mrs. C. Stidwell is the Teacher and EYFS Co-ordinator with Mrs. J. Humble and Mrs. Heslop-Stead as Nursery Nurses. To find out what we will be learning in the Autumn Term, please click the links below: Autumn letter 2017 EYFS Newsletter September - [Archived Class 3 17-18](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work-2/archived-class-3-17-18/) - Class 3 is comprised of Year 5 and Year 6 children working at Key Stage 2 (KS2). Mrs. D. Cross is the class teacher working with Mrs. A. Peoples as the classroom assistant. To see what we will be learning in the Summer term, please click on the link below: Jigsaw Termly Overview Class 3 - [Archived Class 3 17-18](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/archived-class-3-17-18-2/) - Class 3 is comprised of Year 5 and Year 6 children working at Key Stage 2 (KS2). Mrs. D. Cross is the class teacher working with Mrs. A. Peoples as the classroom assistant. To see what we will be learning in the Summer term, please click on the link below: Jigsaw Termly Overview Class 3 - [Archived Class 2 17-18](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work-2/archived-class-2-17-18/) - Class 2 is comprised of Year 3 and Year 4 children and are working at Key Stage 2 (KS2). The class teacher is Miss A. Hunter-Purvis working with Mrs. A. Parvin as the classroom assistant. To see what we will be learning in the Summer term, please click on the link below: Jigsaw Termly Overview Class - [Archived Class 2 17-18](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/archived-class-2-17-18-2/) - Class 2 is comprised of Year 3 and Year 4 children and are working at Key Stage 2 (KS2). The class teacher is Miss A. Hunter-Purvis working with Mrs. A. Parvin as the classroom assistant. To see what we will be learning in the Summer term, please click on the link below: Jigsaw Termly Overview Class - [Archived Class 1A 17-18](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work-2/archived-class-1a-17-18/) - Class 1A is comprised of Year 2 children working at Key Stage 1 (KS1). Mrs. S. Howes is the class teacher working with Mrs. J. McArdle as the classroom assistant. To see what we will be learning in the Summer term, please click on the link below: Jigsaw Termly Overview Class 1A - Summer To see what - [Archived Class 1A 17-18](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/archived-class-1a-17-18-2/) - Class 1A is comprised of Year 2 children working at Key Stage 1 (KS1). Mrs. S. Howes is the class teacher working with Mrs. J. McArdle as the classroom assistant. To see what we will be learning in the Summer term, please click on the link below: Jigsaw Termly Overview Class 1A - Summer To see what - [Archived Class 1 17-18](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/archived-class-work-2/archived-class-117-18/) - Class 1 is comprised of Year 1 children who are working at Key Stage 1 (KS1). The class teacher is Miss S. Elsdon working with Mrs. J. McArdle as the classroom assistant. To see what we will be learning in the Summer term, please click the link below: Jigsaw Termly Overview class 1 - Summer To - [How do we consult with our SEND pupils](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/sen-provision/how-do-we-consult-with-our-sen-pupils/) - The SENCO will meet with each child who has a School Support Plan once a term in order to review the targets from their point of view and to discuss how they feel they are progressing. Each child is also involved in writing their own School Support Plan by completing some of the sections. This - [Use of External Agencies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/sen-provision/pastoral-medical-and-social-support/) - With the permission of parents or carers we may seek additional advice from outside specialists such as health professionals, specialist teachers or educational psychologists who may: Carry out further assessment of the child’s needs Provide advice to school on how to best support the child Suggest resources that would help the child make progress Suggest - [How we identify and assess children with SEND](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/sen-provision-2/how-do-we-identify-and-assess-children-with-sen/) - A Special Educational Need can mean a number of different things. For example, a child may be having problems with reading, number work or behaviour, which can be helped by putting extra support in at school and working in partnership with parents. It may also be due to a disability which makes it harder for - [How we support SEND](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/sen-provision-2/how-we-support-sen/) - We understand all children learn and develop in different ways and at different speeds. Teachers and Teaching Assistants recognise this and use different teaching styles, resources and plan different levels of work in the classroom to cater for the various ways in which children learn. However, many children, at some time need extra help. If - [Statement of Intent for Promoting Equality](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/sen-provision/statement-of-intent-for-supporting-equality/) - At Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School we are committed to equality. Every pupil fulfils their potential no matter what his or her background or personal circumstances. We are committed to anti-discriminatory practice to promote equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all children and families. Our Aims: Provide a secure and accessible environment in which - [SEND Provision](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/sen-provision-2/) - In the SEND Provision section we have added information about how we support, identify and assess children with SEND at Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School. Please access this information from the SEND Provision menu. If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment. - [SEND Information Report](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/send-information-report/) - At Stanhope Barrington Church of England Primary School we are extremely proud of our commitment to ensure the equal inclusion of all pupils in all areas of school life. We recognise the diverse and individual needs of our pupils and take into account the additional support required by children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - [School Performance](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/school-performance-2/) - Ofsted Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted regulate and inspect schools and colleges to seek improvement in the service. They carry out large number of inspections and regulatory visits in England and publish their finding on their website. View the Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School latest Ofsted report. - [School Admissions copy](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/school-admissions/) - Should you wish your child to attend Stanhope Barrington Church of England Primary, visit the Durham County Council website for information regarding the school admission process and primary school admissions. To appeal against an admission decision visit: School admissions-appeals. Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Stanhope Barrington Church of England Primary School provides education for - [Meet the Staff](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/meet-the-staff/) - At Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School we have an excellent, highly-skilled team that works diligently every day to put our children at the heart of everything we do. Each member of the team takes on a variety of roles in school to ensure each pupil benefits from: a varied, robust and challenging curriculum, - [Term Dates](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/term-dates/) - To view the Stanhope Barrington C of E School Holidays for this academic year and next academic year, please click on the link below: 2023 -2025 Term Dates Please visit the Durham County Council website to view or download the school holidays dates for this academic year and next year for all community schools, special - [Useful Links](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents/useful-links/) - Here is a list of useful links for pupils, parents and carers. Links for parents Durham County Council home page Ofsted DCC School Admissions Information One Point County Durham GOV.uk Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Durham County Council Local Offer Department for Education Children and Families Act 2014 SEND Pathfinder Achievement for All Supporting - [Community](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/community/) - In this section of our website we would like to share our images of events and visits with you. We have also added information about our close links with our local community, some visit our school on a regular basis and work closely with us to help make changes. - [SEND](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/send/) - This section is dedicated to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - [Our Classes](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-classes/) - In this section you will find information about each class, including the teacher's name, the class curriculum or topic plans and information of what each class is learning about and evidence of work. Select any of the classes on the right hand side for further information. - [Pupils](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/pupils/) - Pupils have an important part to play in helping their school make decisions. In this section you will find information about some of the activities your child takes part in during school. This may be as a representative in the School Council or as an active member of a School Club. If you require further information - [Contact Us](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/contact-us-2/) - Mrs D. Wilson our School Secretary will answer your telephone call to our school. [contact-form-7 id="5127" title="Contact form 1"] - [Our School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/our-school-2/) - In this section you will find information on how we run our school including our current staffing structure and our governing body. If you would like a paper copy (or any other format) of any of our documents on our website please speak to the school office, who will provide them to you free of - [Home](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/home/) - [Home](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/home-2/) ## Parents Evening - [Miss Hunter-Purvis March 2026](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents_evening/miss-hunter-purvis-march-2026/) - [Parents' evening March 2026](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents_evening/parents-evening-march-2026/) - [March Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents_evening/march-parents-evening/) - [November Parents Evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/parents_evening/november-parents-evening/) ## Events - [Break Up for Summer Holidays](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/break-up-for-summer-holidays-2/) - [KS2 Summer Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ks2-summer-disco-2/) - [Year 6 Leavers Presentation in school](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-6-leavers-presentation-in-school/) - [EYFS & KS1 Summer Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/eyfs-ks1-summer-disco/) - [In School Transition Day to new Learning Zones](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/in-school-transition-day-to-new-learning-zones/) - [Year 6 Transition Day to Wolsingham](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-6-transition-day-to-wolsingham/) - [End of Year reports sent home](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/end-of-year-reports-sent-home/) - [KS2 Sports Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ks2-sports-day-2/) - [EYFS & KS1 Sports Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/eyfs-ks1-sports-day/) - [KS2 Ultimate Frisbee Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ks2-ultimate-frisbee-festival/) - Morning - [Y6 Transition Day to Samuel Kings (Day Two)](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/y6-transition-day-to-samuel-kings-day-two/) - All day - [Emerald & Diamond to Centre For Life](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/emerald-diamond-to-centre-for-life/) - All day - [Year 6 Transition Day to Samuel Kings Alston](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-6-transition-day-to-samuel-kings-alston/) - All day - [Year 5 & 6 Residential to York](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-5-6-residential-to-york/) - [Year 5 Taster Day to Samuel Kings Alston](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-5-taster-day-to-samuel-kings-alston/) - All day - [Year 6 Durham Leavers’ Service at Cathedral](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-6-durham-leavers-service-at-cathedral/) - [10 am Ruby Railway Visit](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/10-am-ruby-railway-visit/) - [10am Emerald Railway Visit](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/10am-emerald-railway-visit/) - [Phonics Screening Week for Year 1 & Year 2 retakes](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/phonics-screening-week-for-year-1-year-2-retakes/) - [NSPCC Workshops for KS1 & KS2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/nspcc-workshops-for-ks1-ks2/) - [Return to school for Summer Term 2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/return-to-school-for-summer-term-2/) - [Whole Trust Staff Training Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/whole-trust-staff-training-day/) - [Break up for May half term](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/break-up-for-may-half-term/) - [EYFS Trip to Honest Lamb](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/eyfs-trip-to-honest-lamb/) - [Year 6 SATs Celebration Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-6-sats-celebration-day-all-day/) - [EYFS litter picking with Tidy Ted](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/eyfs-litter-picking-with-tidy-ted/) - [Year 6 SATs Week all week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-6-sats-week-all-week/) - [Emerald Tri Golf Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/emerald-tri-golf-festival/) - [Miss Hunter-Purvis March 2026](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/miss-hunter-purvis-march-2026/) - [Parents' evening March 2026](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parents-evening-march-2026/) - [Parents' evening March 2026](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parents-evening-march-2026-2/) - [Parents' evening March 2026](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parents-evening-march-2026-3/) - [Parents' evening March 2026](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parents-evening-march-2026-4/) - [Parents' evening March 2026](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parents-evening-march-2026-5/) - [Break up for Easter Holidays](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/break-up-for-easter-holidays/) - [Ruby Educational Visit to Bowless](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ruby-educational-visit-to-bowless/) - [Stanhope's Got Talent Final](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/stanhopes-got-talent-final/) - [Easter Childcare Fundraising Event](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/easter-childcare-fundraising-event/) - [STEM Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/stem-week/) - [Comic Relief](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/comic-relief/) - [Rock Steady Bands Performance for parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/rock-steady-bands-performance-for-parents/) - [Ruby Tennis Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ruby-tennis-festival/) - [Parent/Carer Appointments](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parent-carer-appointments-3/) - [Parent Briefing for Residential Trip to York](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parent-briefing-for-residential-trip-to-york/) - [EYFS Mothers' Day Stay & Play](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/eyfs-mothers-day-stay-play/) - [Ruby LZ have a Hip Hop Dance Workshop](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ruby-lz-have-a-hip-hop-dance-workshop/) - [World Book Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/world-book-day-2/) - [Miss Hunter-Purvis - December 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/miss-hunter-purvis-december-2025/) - [Mrs Green - December 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/mrs-green-december-2025/) - [Mrs Green - December 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/mrs-green-december-2025-2/) - [Mrs Green - December 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/mrs-green-december-2025-3/) - [Mr Tatham - December 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/mr-tatham-december-2025-2/) - [Mr Tatham - December 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/mr-tatham-december-2025-3/) - [Mr Tatham - December 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/mr-tatham-december-2025/) - [Mrs Quiney - December 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/mrs-quiney-december-2025/) - [Mrs Quiney - December 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/mrs-quiney-december-2025-2/) - [Miss Excell - December 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/miss-excell-december-2025-2/) - [Miss Excell - December 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/miss-excell-december-2025-3/) - [Miss Excell - December 2025](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/miss-excell-december-2025/) - [November 2025 Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/november-2025-parents-evening/) - [November 2025 Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/november-2025-parents-evening-2/) - [November 2025 Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/november-2025-parents-evening-3/) - [November 2025 Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/november-2025-parents-evening-4/) - [November 2025 Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/november-2025-parents-evening-5/) - [November 2025 Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/november-2025-parents-evening-6/) - [November 2025 Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/november-2025-parents-evening-7/) - [November 2025 Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/november-2025-parents-evening-8/) - [November 2025 Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/november-2025-parents-evening-9/) - [Police Easter Arson Campaign Assembly](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/police-easter-arson-campaign-assembly/) - [Easter Egg Tombola & Decorated Egg Competition](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/easter-egg-tombola-decorated-egg-competition/) - [Easter Craft Event for EY & KS1](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/easter-craft-event-for-ey-ks1/) - [Reception Vision Checks](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/reception-vision-checks/) - [Year 1&2 Trip to Beamish](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-12-trip-to-beamish/) - [March Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/march-parents-evening/) - [March Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/march-parents-evening-2/) - [March Parents' evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/march-parents-evening-3/) - [Sports Captains Training](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/sports-captains-training-4/) - [Sports Captains Training](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/sports-captains-training-3/) - [Sports Captains Training](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/sports-captains-training-2/) - [Durham Uni Outreach with KS2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/durham-uni-outreach-with-ks2/) - [Internet Safety Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/internet-safety-day/) - [Stanhope Christmas Lights Switch On Event](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/stanhope-christmas-lights-switch-on-event/) - [November Parents Evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/november-parents-evening/) - [November Parents Evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/november-parents-evening-2/) - [November Parents Evening](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/november-parents-evening-3/) - [Sports Captains Training](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/sports-captains-training/) - [Christmas Carol Service](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/christmas-carol-service/) - [KS2 Christmas Show](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ks2-christmas-show/) - [Christmas Lunch](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/christmas-lunch/) - [Sapphire Christmas Performance](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/sapphire-christmas-performance/) - [EYFS Christmas Nativity](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/eyfs-christmas-nativity/) - [Durham Agency Against Crime with Emerald](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/durham-agency-against-crime-with-emerald-3/) - [All day Ruby Trip on Weardale Railway to Hopetown](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/all-day-ruby-trip-on-weardale-railway-to-hopetown/) - [Durham Agency Against Crime with Emerald](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/durham-agency-against-crime-with-emerald-2/) - [Durham Agency Against Crime with Emerald](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/durham-agency-against-crime-with-emerald/) - [Teacher Training Day School Closed](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/teacher-training-day-school-closed/) - [Bonfire Safety Briefing by Fire Service](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/bonfire-safety-briefing-by-fire-service/) - [OASES workshop for Diamond](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/oases-workshop-for-diamond/) - [Parent/Carer briefing on School Meals Ordering](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parent-carer-briefing-on-school-meals-ordering/) - [BREAK UP FOR SUMMER](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/break-up-for-summer/) - [KS2 Summer Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ks2-summer-disco/) - [EY Grab a Grown Up Sports Workshop](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ey-grab-a-grown-up-sports-workshop/) - [KS2 Frisbee Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ks2-frisbee-festival/) - [EY & KS1 Summer Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ey-ks1-summer-disco/) - [KS2 Sports Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ks2-sports-day/) - [Early Years & KS1 Sports Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/early-years-ks1-sports-day/) - [Rounders Sports Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/rounders-sports-festival/) - [Multiplication Checks](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/multiplication-checks/) - [Phonics Screening Checks](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/phonics-screening-checks/) - [Climate Change Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/climate-change-week-2/) - [Children Return to School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/children-return-to-school-6/) - [BREAK UP FOR HALF TERM](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/break-up-for-half-term-3/) - [Endangered Species Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/endangered-species-day/) - [Year 6 SATs Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-6-sats-week-2/) - [Outdoor Orienteering & Adventure Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/outdoor-orienteering-adventure-festival/) - [BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/bank-holiday-monday/) - [Tri-Golf Sports Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/tri-golf-sports-festival/) - [Children return to school](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/children-return-to-school-5/) - [CHILDREN BREAK UP FOR EASTER](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/children-break-up-for-easter/) - [Easter Service at St Thomas’ Church](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/easter-service-at-st-thomas-church/) - [Parent/Carer Appointments](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parent-carer-appointments-2/) - [Tennis Sports Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/tennis-sports-festival/) - [World Sleep Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/world-sleep-day/) - [Stanhope’s Got Talent](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/stanhopes-got-talent/) - [World Book Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/world-book-day/) - [Children Return to School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/children-return-to-school-4/) - [BREAK UP FOR HALF TERM](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/break-up-for-half-term-2/) - [Random Acts of Kindness Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/random-acts-of-kindness-day/) - [LGBTQ History Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/lgbtq-history-week/) - [KS2 Valentine’s Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ks2-valentines-disco/) - [EY/KS1 Valentine’s Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ey-ks1-valentines-disco/) - [World Read Aloud Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/world-read-aloud-day/) - [Children return to school](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/children-return-to-school-3/) - [BREAK UP FOR CHRISTMAS](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/break-up-for-christmas/) - [Christmas Jumper Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/christmas-jumper-day/) - [Panto at Consett (Cinderella)](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/panto-at-consett-cinderella/) - [Multi-skills Sports Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/multi-skills-sports-festival/) - [Scholastic Book Fair](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/scholastic-book-fair-3/) - [Parent/Carer Appointments](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parent-carer-appointments/) - [Individual/Sibling photos taken](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/individual-sibling-photos-taken/) - [Parliament Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parliament-week/) - [Children In Need](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/children-in-need/) - [Art Exhibition & Sale](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/art-exhibition-sale/) - [Odd Sock Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/odd-sock-day/) - [Remembrance Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/remembrance-day/) - [Anti-Bullying Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/anti-bullying-week/) - [Christmas Fair @ St Thomas’ Church Hall](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/christmas-fair-st-thomas-church-hall/) - [War Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/war-week/) - [Children return to school](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/children-return-to-school-2/) - [BREAK UP FOR HALF TERM](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/break-up-for-half-term/) - [KS2 Halloween Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ks2-halloween-disco/) - [Early Years and KS1 Halloween Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/early-years-and-ks1-halloween-disco/) - [Black History Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/black-history-week/) - [World Mental Health Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/world-mental-health-day/) - [Dyslexia Awareness Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/dyslexia-awareness-week/) - [Harvest Festival at St Thomas’ Church](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/harvest-festival-at-st-thomas-church/) - [Year 1 & 2 Boccia and Curling Sports Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-1-2-boccia-and-curling-sports-festival/) - [Year 6 Taster Day at Samuel Kings](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-6-taster-day-at-samuel-kings/) - [MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/macmillan-cancer-coffee-morning/) - [Parent/Carer briefing on changes to Attendance Policy](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parent-carer-briefing-on-changes-to-attendance-policy/) - 3.30 & repeated at 5.30pm - [National Fitness Day Climbing Everest Challenge in School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/national-fitness-day-climbing-everest-challenge-in-school/) - [The Secret Garden – a theatre production in school by M&M Productions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/the-secret-garden-a-theatre-production-in-school-by-mm-productions/) - [Parents/Carers welcome to visit our newly refurbished areas](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parents-carers-welcome-to-visit-our-newly-refurbished-areas/) - [Diamond attend Handball Sports Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/diamond-attend-handball-sports-festival/) - [Diamond start swimming lessons](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/diamond-start-swimming-lessons/) - [Picnic Party](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/picnic-party/) - [Children return to school](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/children-return-to-school/) - [Cancelled - Summer Fair](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/summer-fair/) - [KS2 Trip to Beach](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/ks2-trip-to-beach/) - [Sports Day rescheduled - EY/KS1](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/sports-day-rescheduled-ey-ks1/) - [Sports Day rescheduled - KS2](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/sports-day-rescheduled-ks2/) - [Year 6 SATs FEST](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-6-sats-fest/) - [Scholastic Book Fair](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/scholastic-book-fair-2/) - [Scholastic Book Fair](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/scholastic-book-fair/) - [Year 6 Leavers’ Presentation](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-6-leavers-presentation/) - [Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/cystic-fibrosis-awareness-day/) - [Durham Police Assembly Water Safety](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/durham-police-assembly-water-safety/) - [Diamond Rounders Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/diamond-rounders-festival/) - [Kema Kay with Ruby](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/break-up-for-summer-half-term/) - [Break up for Summer Holidays](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/break-up-for-summer-holidays/) - [Outdoor Adventure Festival for whole school](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/outdoor-adventure-festival-for-whole-school/) - [New Class Transition Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/new-class-transition-day/) - [Opal, Amethyst & Sapphire Trip to Beach](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/opal-amethyst-sapphire-trip-to-beach/) - [Year 6 Leavers Service at Durham Cathedral](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-6-leavers-service-at-durham-cathedral/) - [Reception Heights & Weights](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/reception-heights-weights/) - [Bank Holiday](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/bank-holiday/) - [Parent Briefing: The Future of Our School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parent-briefing-the-future-of-our-school/) - [Emerald Trip to Theatre Royal](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/emerald-trip-to-theatre-royal/) - [Class Photos](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/class-photos/) - [Charwell’s Taster Session](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/charwells-taster-session/) - [Official opening of Amethyst](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/official-opening-of-amethyst/) - [Emerald Tri-Golf Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/tri-golf-festival/) - [Edinburgh Trip Parent Briefing](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/edinburgh-trip-parent-briefing/) - [Return to School & Climate Change Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/climate-change-week/) - [Diamond Rounders Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/rounders-festival-diamond-lz/) - [Frisbee Festival for whole school](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/frisbee-festival-ruby-emerald-diamond/) - [Pride Event](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/pride-event/) - [Parent appointments this week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parent-appointments-2/) - [EYFS/KS1 Summer Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/summer-disco-opal-amethyst-sapphire/) - [KS2 Summer Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/summer-disco-ruby-emerald-diamond/) - [Reports sent to parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/reports-sent-to-parents/) - [SLT Question Time](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/slt-question-time-3/) - [Y5 & 6 Residential visit to Edinburgh](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/y5-6-residential-visit-to-edinburgh/) - [Phonics Screening Check - Y1 in Amethyst and Sapphire](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/phonics-screening-check-y1-in-amethyst-and-sapphire/) - [Multiplication Check - Y4 in Ruby & Emerald](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/multiplication-check-y4-in-ruby-emerald/) - [Secret Garden](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/secret-garden/) - This theatre production will take place in school. Details tbc - [Mental Health Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/mental-health-week/) - [SLT Question Time](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/slt-question-time-2/) - [Year 6 - SATs Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/year-6-sats-week/) - [Learning Zone - Parent Visit](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/learning-zone-parent-visit-2/) - [School Re-opens](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/school-re-opens/) - [Autism Acceptance Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/autism-acceptance-day/) - [Easter Holidays](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/easter-holidays/) - [Break up for Easter Holiday](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/break-up-for-easter-holiday/) - [Easter Service](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/easter-service/) - Location: Saint Thomas C of E Church, 9 High St, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland DL13 2UP, UK - [Science Exhibition for Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/science-exhibition-for-parents/) - [Science Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/science-week/) - [Easter Fair 2023](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/easter-fair-2023/) - [Parent Appointments](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/parent-appointments/) - [Happiness Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/happiness-day/) - [LGBT History Week](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/lgbt-history-week/) - [Opal, Amethyst & Sapphire - Valentine's Day Disco](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/opal-amethyst-sapphire-valentines-day-disco/) - The Valentine's Day Disco is for Opal, Amethyst and Sapphire Learning Zones. Details tbc - [SLT Question Time](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/slt-question-time/) - Please read the SLT Question Time letter. - [Online Safety Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/online-safety-day/) - Details tbc - [Time to Talk Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/time-to-talk-day/) - Details tbc - [Learning Zone - Parent Event](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/learning-zone-parent-event/) - Ruby LZ 3:15 pm Please read the Learning Zone - Parent Visit Letter. - [Learning Zone - Parent Visit](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/event-calendar/learning-zone-parent-visit/) - Diamond LZ - 3:25 pm Emerald LZ - 3:25 pm Sapphire LZ 3:15 pm Please read the Learning Zone - Parent Visit Letter. ## Letters Home - [Letter from CEO](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/letter-from-ceo/) - [Price changes from September](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/price-changes-from-september/) - [FSM changes from September](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/fsm-changes-from-september/) - [Delayed SATs Results](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/delayed-sats-results/) - [Arbor - New System](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/arbor-new-system/) - [Flood Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/flood-update/) - [Parent Drop in Sessions](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/parent-drop-in-sessions/) - [Invite to Rock Steady Band Performance](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/invite-to-rock-steady-band-performance/) - [Heatwave Advice](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/heatwave-advice/) - [Y6 Leavers Presentation Change](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/y6-leavers-presentation-change/) - [Y6 Puberty Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/y6-puberty-letter/) - [Staffing in September](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/staffing-in-september/) - [Colour Run](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/colour-run/) - [EYFS-KS1 Beach Trip](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/eyfs-ks1-beach-trip-2/) - [KS2 Beach Visit](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/ks2-beach-visit/) - [Emerald and Diamond Centre for Life](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/emerald-and-diamond-centre-for-life/) - [Use of fidget toys](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/use-of-fidget-toys/) - [Safeguarding In Half Term](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/safeguarding-in-half-term/) - [Roof Replacement Update](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/roof-replacement-update/) - [Reforms to SEND](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/reforms-to-send/) - [Menu for Buon Appetito](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/menu-for-buon-appetito/) - [Year 6 SATs Celebration](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/year-6-sats-celebration/) - [SATs Week Timetable](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/sats-week-timetable/) - [Emerald Tri Golf Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/emerald-tri-golf-festival-2/) - [Roof Replacement Phase Two](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/roof-replacement-phase-two/) - [SEND Consultation](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/send-consultation/) - [New Boiler System](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/new-boiler-system/) - [Crisis Resilience Fund](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/crisis-resilience-fund/) - [Miss Excell Leaving](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/miss-excell-leaving/) - [Friends of SB 1st MTG](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/friends-of-sb-1st-mtg/) - [Support Staff Change](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/support-staff-change/) - [Easter Event](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/easter-event/) - [CEO Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/ceo-letter/) - [Review of Homework](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/review-of-homework/) - [Easter Events](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/easter-events-2/) - [Leak in Pearl Learning Zone](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/leak-in-pearl-learning-zone/) - [Rock Steady Band Performance](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/rock-steady-band-performance/) - [Staffing Changes - April](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/staffing-changes-april/) - [Stanhope Silver Band](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/stanhope-silver-band/) - [Parent Appointments](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/parent-appointments/) - [World Book Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/world-book-day-2/) - [Lingotots Curriculum](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/lingotots-curriculum/) - [Price Increase Notice to Parents and Careers](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/price-increase-notice-to-parents-and-careers/) - [Safeguarding During Half Term](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/safeguarding-during-half-term-2/) - [School Open!](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/school-open/) - [Mrs Quinney Off](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/mrs-quinney-off/) - [Mr Clarke Leaving](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/mr-clarke-leaving/) - [Safeguarding Concerns Christmas Holidays](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/safeguarding-concerns-christmas-holidays-2/) - [PE Timetable Changes](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/pe-timetable-changes/) - [Parent Carer Survey Results](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/parent-carer-survey-results/) - [Emerald Swimming Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/emerald-swimming-letter/) - [Dyslexia Bursaries Available](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/dyslexia-bursaries-available/) - [Costume Letter for KS2 Play](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/costume-letter-for-ks2-play/) - [Arbor Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/arbor-letter/) - [Miss Wilkinson Leaving](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/miss-wilkinson-leaving/) - [Christmas Play Tickets](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/christmas-play-tickets/) - [Christmas Events & Activities](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/christmas-events-activities/) - [Christmas Night Childcare](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/christmas-night-childcare/) - [Bake Sale](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/bake-sale/) - [Admissions Policy Consultation](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/admissions-policy-consultation/) - [Year 6 Bishop Auckland Town Hall](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/year-6-bishop-auckland-town-hall/) - [Panto Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/panto-letter-3/) - [Friends of Stanhope Barrington](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/friends-of-stanhope-barrington/) - [EYFS KS1 Multi Skills Festival](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/eyfs-ks1-multi-skills-festival/) - [Diamond Assembly](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/diamond-assembly/) - [Ruby Gymnastics](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/ruby-gymnastics/) - [Sara Cox Marathon](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/sara-cox-marathon/) - [Odd Sock Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/odd-sock-day/) - [Year 1-2 Homework](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/year-1-2-homework/) - [Safeguarding during half term](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/safeguarding-during-half-term/) - [Gardening Club](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/gardening-club-2/) - [Academy Council Vacancies](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/academy-council-vacancies/) - [Panto Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/panto-letter-2/) - [World Mental Health Day](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/world-mental-health-day/) - [Wearing of Earrings in School](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/wearing-of-earrings-in-school/) - [Vindolanda Trip Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/vindolanda-trip-letter/) - [MacMillan Cancer Coffee Event](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/macmillan-cancer-coffee-event/) - [Introducing our Newsletter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/introducing-our-newsletter/) - [Fitness Week Event](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/fitness-week-event/) - [Dates for Parents](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/dates-for-parents-2/) - [Autumn Term 1 Booking Form](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/autumn-term-1-booking-form/) - [After School Club Letter](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/after-school-club-letter/) - [Friday 5th September](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/friday-5th-september/) - [](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/lettershome/25444/) ## Logos - [Durham Learning Trust](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/logos/durham-learning-trust/) - [Eco Schools](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/logos/eco-schools/) - [Thrive](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/logos/thrive/) - [CEOPS](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/logos/ceops/) - [Healthy Schools](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/logos/healthy-schools/) - [Local Offer](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/logos/local-offer/) ## Home Page Images - [Kindness - Autumn](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/homepageimages/kindness-autumn/) - [Slider Six](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/homepageimages/slider-six/) - [Slider Five](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/homepageimages/slider-five/) - [Slider Four](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/homepageimages/slider-four/) - [Slider Three](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/homepageimages/slider-three/) - [Slider Two](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/homepageimages/slider-two/) - [Slider One](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/homepageimages/slider-one/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/category/uncategorized/) - [News](https://www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/category/news/) - 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