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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🌟 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.
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A couple of handy reminders for the new half term! 🍂
🍽️ School Lunches
Our school lunch menus for this half term are attached below. Please take a look so you know what’s coming up each week. Next week will be week 2.
🏃 PE Days
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🎒✨ Welcome back! ✨🎒
We are so excited to reopen our doors tomorrow and begin another brilliant term at James Knott! We hope all of our children and families have had a fantastic summer filled with fun, rest and plenty of adventures — we can’t wait to hear all about them! ☀️🏖️
There is lots to look forward to over the coming weeks and months, and we are really excited to get started! 💙
📅 A full list of key dates for the term was shared at the end of last term. We know summer holidays can make those dates feel a long time ago, so we will be re-emailing the list later today as a handy reminder.
⏰ Please also remember that, as tomorrow is a Wednesday, school closes at 2pm.
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As another wonderful school year comes to an end, we'd like to wish all of our children, families, staff and governors a very happy, safe and restful summer holiday!
Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. It has been a joy to celebrate so many achievements, special moments and the many ways our school community has come together.
Whilst we hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved break, we'll also be looking forward to the exciting opportunities that the new academic year will bring as we continue to grow, learn and flourish together.
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On Wednesday we celebrated the graduation of the youngest members of the James Knott school family! 🎓💙
We are incredibly proud of all the progress, hard work and learning they have shown over the past year. It has been a joy to watch their confidence grow as they have flourished into curious, happy little learners, and we can't wait to see them take their next exciting step into Nursery!
A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, who work tirelessly to provide the highest quality care and learning experiences every single day, creating an environment where every child can experience success. We would also like to thank our wonderful parents and carers for trusting us with your little ones and for your continued support throughout the year.
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