We may be a small school but we are a great big family taking an active role in our local community and the wider world.
Our school is a place where all are welcomed and invited to build a community where God’s love is shared to enable positive engagement, action and education; allowing children, staff and pupils to be inspired to raise their eyes, open their minds and explore the world God created. Participating in God’s mission of love to both the local community and the wider world, we live fully as global neighbours.
Our school is part of The Melrose Learning Trust.
We are located on the outskirts of Darlington in the village of High Coniscliffe. We have four mixed aged classes and can accommodate up to 105 children in school. As a faith school, we have a wide catchment and we take children from all around the surrounding area. We feed into all the local secondary schools.
If you would like to visit us or would like more information about the school, please get in touch with the school office.
Last week, our school was represented wonderfully by a group of children selected to attend the Cross Country event ran by Darlington School Sport Partnership.
There were 19 schools with over 200 competitor's who attended Blackwell rugby football club.
After a wet start the cross country was well and truly in full flow! All pupils participated and never gave up. We were blown away by their determination .
Though running through long grass and avoiding the apples did cause some issues everyone had a great afternoon!
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Look at how many groups the children in the Adventurers class belong to!
The children enjoyed sharing their symbols of belonging and have further explored the meaning of belonging to a faith group.
They have learned about the promises made in a Christian baptism, preparations for an Aqiqah ceremony which is a Muslim tradition that celebrates the birth of a child and the importance of the Shabbat - the Judaism day of rest.
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Last week, our Y6 Pioneers visited Darlington Library to meet with Liz Million a local illustrator/author. To enable this visit to happen they had to have taken part in the 100 book challenge organised by our local library. So many keen readers talked about the new books they had delved into and enjoyed including some classics, The Railway Children and Goodnight Mr Tom.
Liz talked about her love of illustrating and top tips for drawing. Her step by step directions, the children's enthusiasm and listening skills led to some amazing creations being produced. We were proud of how eager and engaged every child was throughout the afternoon and grateful for the opportunity to attend the local library.
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⭐️ Applications for reception places 2025/26 are now OPEN!
📣 Children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 are eligible to start school in Reception in September 2025.
👀 We would love to show you around to see for yourself our nurturing and engaging school learning environment.
ℹ️ You can apply for a place for your child at our school by submitting your preference on the online form using the link below:
www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/apply-online/
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Our September Newsletter has been emailed to all parents/carers and a paper copy sent home to each family. Important dates for the academic year ahead will follow shortly.
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📖 Darlington Libraries presents a Family Fun Day this Saturday (7th September)
🪄 Join them from 10am (until 3:15pm) as they celebrate one year since their grand refurbishment with a magic show, illustration workshop and vocal performances by Voices of Darlington
🎟️ All events are free and no booking is required
ℹ️ facebook.com/DarlingtonLibraries
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A lovely poem to share for all of our new starters… 💛To our Primary School starters - Have the most AMAZING first day at school on Wednesday!!
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We can't wait to welcome everyone back to school tomorrow. Please share the video and poem below with your children.
A reminder that the doors to school open at 8.50am ready for the register to be taken at 9am.
See you soon!
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Today we also said goodbye and good luck to two of our fabulous staff. Mrs Gunnell, who is retiring and Miss Todd who is venturing on to a new school, were treat to a lovely picnic lunch with all of the staff and children. In our final assembly of the year, I read out a poem for each of them, which each sums up their wonderful characters. After working with both of them for the past 11 years, I can honestly say it’s been a privilege. 💖
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— St Teresa of Avila
