The time has almost arrived for you to meet your child’s future caregivers and educators! Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to ask any questions you may have, get to know the staff members and see what life at Duke’s is all about. The Open Evening will be held on:
Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 4-6pm.
Discover what to expect with the transition period from Primary to Secondary and ask any personal queries you have regarding the school curriculum, educational opportunities, extra-curricular activities and pastoral support. The open evening will give you the information required to understand how you can best support your child in their move up to Secondary School. There will also be lots of fun and exciting things happening regarding each subject and your child will be given their very own ‘Passport’ and ‘Boarding Pass’ to welcome them aboard the bright journey into Year 7.
We hope all of our families enjoy the evening!
Click here to read more information on how to secure your child’s future at Duke’s Secondary School.
At James Knott, we believe that children’s thoughts and questions are powerful – and that creativity is a wonderful way to explore them. This year, every single child in school, from our youngest 2-year-olds all the way up to Year 6, took part in the Spirited Arts 2025 competition.
Spirited Arts is all about asking big questions and expressing big ideas through art. Children across the school used paint, clay, drawing, collage and more to share what they believe, feel and wonder about the world, themselves and something bigger.
What Did We Explore?
Each class focused on a special theme designed to spark deep thinking and creativity. These themes helped children think about faith, belief, nature, and what makes us all unique—and connected.
All God’s Creatures
Some children explored the beauty and wonder of animals and nature. Year 5 created artwork celebrating the Earth and the amazing creatures we share it with, while Year 6 focused closely on one animal, drawing it in four different ways to show its strength, beauty, and spirit. Our 2-year-olds also enjoyed this theme, using colours and textures to celebrate the animals they love.
Living in a Diverse World
Nursery and Reception children thought about how we are all different – our families, our homes, our beliefs – but we are also connected by love, kindness, and community. Their artwork showed what it means to live, learn and grow together in a diverse world.
Sacred Spaces
In Years 1 and 2, children explored what makes a place feel special or sacred. Year 1 focused on symbols and feelings – what colours, shapes and details help us feel calm and peaceful. Year 2 imagined peeking through a keyhole into a sacred space, sometimes a place of worship, other times a quiet spot in nature. Their art captured that magical feeling of stillness, safety and connection.
Thinking About God
Years 3 and 4 tackled some really big questions: What do you think about when you think of the word “God”? Where is God? Is God a creator? Year 3 made beautiful clay models inspired by these questions and the story of creation. Year 4 used colour, patterns and symbols to explore the idea of God as Creator and the awe we feel when we look at nature and the world around us.
What Is Spirituality?
This project wasn’t just about making art – it was about exploring spirituality. For some children, spirituality means thinking about God or faith. For others, it’s about nature, family, love or that feeling of peace you get in a special place. It’s about asking questions like:
What matters most to me?
What makes me feel wonder or joy?
How do I connect with others or with the world?
Spirited Arts gave our children space to think deeply, share their beliefs, listen to each other and express their ideas in creative and powerful ways. It was thoughtful, imaginative and full of heart.
What Our Pupils Said:
“I think God might be like light—everywhere but different for everyone.” – Year 4 pupil
“This place is special because it makes me feel calm.” – Year 2 pupil
“My animal drawing shows that animals are important too, not just people.” – Year 6 pupil
We’re incredibly proud of every child who took part. Their artwork shows how even our youngest learners can reflect on life’s biggest questions – and how art, faith, and imagination can come together in magical ways.
The children enjoyed learning about Christmas traditions around the world as they journeyed from one country to another throughout the day. Each group comprised of children from Reception to Year 6. We were so proud of all of the children who worked together and developed new friendships. The older children were amazing when supporting the younger children with their art and technology skills and everyone put their love in action so that an enjoyable day was had by all.
Thank you to everyone who came to share carols and crafts with their child. We hope that you enjoyed hearing the children sing and getting involved in school, making calendars and Christmas decorations.
The children loved having you in their classrooms and we were very proud of every child who took part. This year we tried something different so that all children were centre stage and involved in sharing the Christmas story through song and readings.
Mrs Mullen is delighted to say that for the first time, every child at James Knott had the confidence to join in this Christmas time. We look forward to the Nursery family Christmas sing-a-long and to our Christingle service on Thursday.
NCEA James Knott Primary School Primary School and Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust (NCEAT) are inviting consultation responses on a formal proposal to extend the age range of the school from 3 – 11 to 2 – 11, by creating a provision for two year olds in addition to our existing nursery for 3 and 4 year olds.
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