Welcome to
NCEA James Knott C of E Primary School
A note from our Headteacher
Welcome to James Knott C of E Primary School. Our aim is to create a warm, safe and happy environment where every child feels valued, supported and inspired to learn. We pride ourselves on our strong family ethos and strive for excellence in everything that we do.
Love is at the heart of all we do at James Knott. We learn how to love God, one another and ourselves, respectfully and inclusively. We nurture every child so that they can flourish, achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution within our school, our local community and the wider world. Through love, and all that it embraces, we encourage everyone to be the very best that they can be.
We are proud of our focus on traditional values, good manners and enthusiasm for learning. We provide an exciting and varied curriculum, delivered within bright, welcoming and inspiring classrooms where children’s work and achievements are celebrated. Our carefully designed curriculum supports high-quality teaching, develops knowledge and skills across all subjects and prepares our children for academic and personal success, both now and in the future.
We hope that you find the information on our website useful and that it gives you a sense of the welcoming and caring community at James Knott. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Mr J Christophers, Headteacher
"My lighthouse, my lighthouse, shining in the darkness, I will follow You."
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"“I’m so small,” said the mole. “Yes,”said the boy, “but you make a huge difference.”"
Charlie Mackesy
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We are delighted to announce that with your support we raised over £1200 this afternoon. This will go towards new play equipment as we begin to develop our outdoor provision @JamesKnott_NCEA Watch out for stage 1 in September!
We were very proud of you all today. A special well done to Erin, the James Knott musician of the Year. @AlanJHardie @NCEA_Trust
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🌿 Learning outdoors in Year 1! 🌿
Year 1 have had a fantastic time taking their learning outdoors!
🔢 In Maths, the children explored our outdoor environment, collecting natural objects to practise their counting skills before using them to form numbers correctly.
🦴 In Science, we have been learning all about skeletons. The children worked together to collect sticks, leaves and stones before getting creative and making their very own skeletons!
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What an incredible day of adventure Year 3 had at Alnmouth Beach! They stepped back in time and became Stone Age explorers, discovering what life might have been like for some of the first people to live along the Northumberland coast. They worked together to recreate a Stone Age settlement on the beach, thinking carefully about everything our villagers would need to survive. They discovered why fire was so important to Stone Age people and even had a go at making their own sparks! 🔥 Their afternoon was spent becoming rock detectives! They explored the beach searching for different rocks and stones, investigated how they were formed and worked together to identify, classify and display their discoveries. Along the way, they played games, listened to stories and shared lots of fascinating ideas. It was a day packed with exploration, discovery, teamwork and plenty of sandy fun! They certainly came home feeling like true Stone Age experts! 🏕️🪨🌊 ... See MoreSee Less
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🌟 Clubs this half term! 🌟
We’re excited to share the clubs available for our children this half term!
Take a look at the poster below to see what’s on offer, including which year groups can take part and when each club will run.
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🎨 Faith, Hope and Big Questions! ✨
Before the summer holidays, children from our 2-Year-Old Provision right through to Year 6 took part in the NATRE Spirited Arts Competition, building on our fantastic success last year when Reception and Year 1 were national winners and Year 2 was Highly Commended! 🏆
From caring for God’s smallest creatures and exploring powerful Bible stories, to asking “Where is God?”, discovering sacred spaces and considering how we can stand up against racism and injustice, our children produced some incredibly thoughtful and creative work.
Along the way, they had opportunities to Look In, Look Out and Look Up – to wonder, question, reflect and think about how their learning can make a difference in the world around them. 💭❤️🌍
We are so proud of all of our entries and the rich RE learning behind them.
📖 Read more about our Spirited Arts journey and see how each year group responded to their theme on our school website:
👉https://jamesknott.ncea.org.uk/faith-hope-and-big-questions-our-spirited-arts-journey/ ... See MoreSee Less
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With changes to the Free School Meals criteria in Northumberland, now is a good time to check whether your family could be eligible.
Free school meals are about so much more than the meal itself. ❤️
🥦 Healthy, nutritious food to give children the energy they need to learn and grow
🧠 Better concentration to help children get the most from their day at school
💷 Money back in your pocket, potentially saving your family £500+ each year
🏫 More support for your school, registering could also unlock additional Pupil Premium funding, helping schools provide extra opportunities and support for children.
And there’s something really important to know…
👉 Even if your child already receives universal free school meals in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, you should still check whether you are eligible for Free School Meals. Registering could mean additional funding for your child’s school.
Quick check: If you receive Universal Credit, Income Support or qualifying tax credits, you could be eligible.
Apply online via the Northumberland Citizen Portal schadm.northumberland.gov.uk/CitizenPortal
it takes just a few minutes!
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📚 What are we learning about this half term?
This half term, our children will be asking big questions, exploring the past and the world around them and thinking about people, places and how life has changed over time.
From discovering how people survived in prehistoric times and uncovering the secrets of Ancient Egypt, to exploring how England came to be and the incredible weather that shapes our Earth, there is plenty to wonder about, investigate and reflect on. 🌍💭
Take a look at the picture to see the question each year group will be exploring this half term.
We can’t wait to hear the children’s ideas, questions and discoveries along the way! 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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