We would like to make parents and carers aware of a recent incident of fly‑tipping at our Forest School site in Nettlesworth. The site was scheduled for planned Forest School sessions; however, upon arrival, a significant amount of dumped rubbish was discovered. This was understandably disappointing for the children, who had been looking forward to their outdoor learning experience, and it also impacted an important local environmental space that we value greatly.

The incident has been formally reported online to Durham County Council’s fly‑tipping team and we are hopeful that the rubbish will be cleared as soon as possible.

Our Forest School site is a valuable resource for our children, supporting outdoor learning, wellbeing, and environmental awareness. We hope that this was a one‑off incident and that the area can continue to be enjoyed responsibly by everyone in the community.

Thank you for your continued support.

***UPDATE 21.1.26

Today, our forest school site was kindly cleaned up by Durham County Council. The hardworking team spent time with the children who were taking part in their forest school sessions and shared an interesting talk about their jobs and careers.

The children really enjoyed learning about the different roles involved and asking questions, before watching the team clear away the rubbish and help look after our outdoor space. It was a lovely opportunity to link caring for the environment with real-life careers.

We would like to say a big thank you to the Durham County Council workers for their time, enthusiasm, and support in helping keep our forest area safe and tidy.

The children took part in a brilliant 5 Senses Workshop led by our school caterers. They explored and tried different foods using all of their senses — sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing. The children showed wonderful curiosity and bravery, with many trying new foods and talking about the textures, smells and flavours they noticed. This activity supported healthy eating discussions and encouraged open‑mindedness around food.

Well done to all of the children who have earned their TT Rockstar, Lexia or Numbots certificate this week. We were over the moon with how many children have been working hard over Christmas and this week! Keep up the hard work!

Well done to all of the children who earned their Headteacher Award this week! You have been doing some excellent work in class! Keep up the good work.

Our school disco was full of festive cheer as the children had an amazing time rocking around the Christmas tree! The excitement didn’t stop there—a very special visitor surprised every child with a selection box, making the evening even more magical.

A huge thank you to NSCG for their generous donations. Both the children and staff are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.

Wishing all our families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🌟

This week, our entire school community came together for our magical Christingle service at our local church. Surrounded by family and friends, the children celebrated this special tradition with songs, prayers and the beautiful glow of Christingle candles.

It was a truly heartwarming occasion that reminded us of the importance of togetherness, hope, and light during the festive season. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event so memorable!

Today was a truly magical day at Nettlesworth Primary! Our children lit up the school in their colourful Christmas jumpers, spreading joy and festive cheer throughout the dinner hall.

Sarah and Lisa made sure our stomachs were just as happy as our hearts, serving up a delicious Christmas dinner that everyone enjoyed. From laughter and smiles to tasty treats, it was a wonderful day filled with happiness and togetherness.

Adding to the excitement, Santa delivered a special letter to every child, bringing even more festive magic to the day. The joy on their faces was priceless as they opened their letters and shared their Christmas wishes!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration so special!

This week, our mischievous visitors have taken over the school, spreading mayhem and giggles everywhere! From cheeky pranks to playful surprises, the elves are certainly keeping us on our toes.

But here’s the big question: Can our Rights Respecting attitudes and brilliant behaviour help turn these naughty elves around before Christmas Eve? Stay tuned to see if kindness and respect win the day!

Our children had an amazing experience working alongside local author Adam Bushnell and Sarah in a creative cooking workshop! They combined storytelling with culinary skills, turning everyday food into imaginative heroes and villains. From crafting characters out of ingredients to cooking up a storm in the kitchen, the children made delicious recipes from scratch, including gingerbread and chicken fajita pasta. It was a fantastic blend of creativity and teamwork—well done to everyone involved!

Well done to everyone who has achieved their next level in TT Rockstars, Numbots or Lexia this week. It is lovely to see you all working so hard at home and school!