Our school celebrated World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10^th October 2019. Each class did a range of different activities linked to mental health. Our theme for the day was the colour yellow.

Class 5 made yellow friendship bracelets and gave them to someone to let them know that they cared. The children had a whole school assembly based on ‘What is Mental Health?’ and in the afternoon every class took part in yoga and mindfulness activities.

It is essential that we talk about mental health and where better to begin than with our own school.

Pupil Feedback from Kingswood:

“I really enjoyed Kingswood, it was really fun. I liked the 3G swing best and seeing Miss Scott and Dean get wet! I enjoyed the disco when everyone was dressed up. I would definitely go again. Every activity was so much fun and I LOVED IT!”– Lucy

“At Kingswood I loved how all of the team leaders encouraged you to conquer you fears even when you were so nervous. They helped you to persevere and keep going. Kingswood is a great place to be brave!” -Esther

“At Kingswood I had a very fun experience and unfortunately, it was my last time and this was the best! Personally, the  3G swing was my favourite and I went to the top for my friend who left last year who I went on the 3G swing with the last time I went on.” – Alice

“At Kingswood we had an amazing time! The activities were so much fun (especially the food which was tasty). We were at Kingswood for four days and there were ten beds in each room. The 3G swing was by far the scariest. IT LOOKED LIKE I WAS GOING TO HIT THE FLOOR! Overall, Kingswood was amazing and super fun.” – Alex

“When I went to Kingswood it was amazing. I loved all of it, especially the disco! I also got to share a room with all my best friends. It was awesome!” – Jasmine

“I loved Kingswood. Even though I went last year, I was still scared to do the 3G swing and the Nightline because Dean always rubs mud in our faces and our hair!” – Tyla

“Kingswood was so fun. I loved the Zipwire, 3G swing and High Ropes. I liked the dinners and I loved who I was in a room with.” – Harry

“At Kingswood I did things that I never thought I would do before like balancing or seesawing really high up in the air or doing Jacobs Ladder with my friend. It was an amazing experience and I really want to go again.” – Lily

“Wow! Words can’t even describe how amazing Kingswood was, I had the absolute time of my life! I even had a good time in our room. Me and my friends loved going on the high activities. I love how you can just wear anything and don’t have to wear uniform. The food is amazing and I wish I got it every day. All of the instructors are really kind and will help you to get through your fears. The activities are super safe.” – Grace

“Kingswood was amazing this year, actually it was so good that I wish I lived there! It was my last year as I am in Year 6. The last time I went it was fun but this year it was exquisite. I can’t even begin to describe how good it is. The beds are comfy and I was happy with the people I shared my room with. I wish I could have the opportunity to go again.” – Chloe

Everyone enjoyed their adventures at Kingswood this year. Friendships were forged and memories were made while trying out a range of new adventures. Here are some photos from this year:

Thank you so much to everyone for participating in Stanhope Barrington’s MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning event on Friday, 27 September 2019. The event was very well attended and, together, we raised an amazing £288.60 for this fantastic charity. Once again, our school community pulled together with parents/carers making an extraordinary variety of baked goodies, Governors serving coffee and tea, members of our Charities Team (Pupil Voice) group selling cakes (numeracy in action!) alongside staff, and, of course, our local community who attended the event. Well done and thank you!

Every year our school supports our local agricultural show by entering art work into the children’s art section.

This year our talented artists were announced and presented with their rosettes and cups at our Celebration Assembly on Friday 20^th September 2019.

Congratulations to everyone who took part…and the WINNERS are:

Under 5 Category:

First Place: Logan

Second Place: Harriet

Third Place: Anastasia

Under 8 Category:

First Place: Xavier

Second Place: Euan

Third Place: Archie

Under 11 Category:

First Place: Holly

Second Place: Georgia

Third Place: Bonnie

At Stanhope Barrington C of E we like to celebrate success among our pupils, team and community.

We are very proud of our team from Taylor Shaw who consistently provide outstanding meals for our children. During the course of the year our team achieved 100% in all inspections – a very rare achievement.

The children were so proud that they suggested putting the article in The Weardale Gazette!

Congratulations to Olivia and her family! The family are expecting a baby boy and Olivia and the whole family are very excited.

Olivia announced to the whole school (at our celebration assembly) that she was going to get a baby brother!

Many congratulations and good wishes!

On the 9th of September the whole of the school lined the route through Stanhope to cheer on the cyclists in Stage four of the Tour of Britain cycle race. The pupils and staff were excited to watch all of the police motorcycles and then were amazed by the number and speed of the cyclists as they whizzed by.

Our pupils did us proud by their exceptional behaviour and their politeness out and about in our community.

Here are the winning Raffle Tickets from the 2019 Summer Fair…Check your tickets to see if you are a winner and then bring your tickets to the office to claim your prize. Good luck and thank you for supporting our school!

WINNING RAFFLE TICKETS – Summer Fair 2019

We had an amazing Summer Fair on Sunday, 30 June 2019…Here are some photos of this wonderful event. Thank you to Friends of Stanhope Barrington for organising this successful day and to everyone that contributed. Stay tuned for more information…

On Friday, 28 June 2019 our new Neesham Trail in our Early Years’ Unit was officially opened by Mrs. Lorraine Neesham and representatives from the Weardale Action Partnership. The afternoon was well attended by staff, governors, parents, pupils and special guests. The weather was lovely and the Early Years’ garden looked stunning with colourful decorations and a beautiful ‘Wishing Tree’.

Special thanks goes to Joanne Ward, for making the delicious cakes and serving the tea and coffee, along with Elaine Hunt. Stanhope Barrington pupils Holly, Georgia and Kayleigh were fantastic helpers at the event, too, pouring juice and helping the younger pupils. The Early Years team (and the children) worked extra hard to make sure that the garden looked amazing for the event.

Thank you to Mrs. Neesham for her generous gift and to the Weardale Action Partnership for contributing to the improvements to our Early Years’ play area. The new equipment will be enjoyed by the children of our community for years to come because of their support.