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  • Our School
    • Headteacher’s welcome
    • Vision and Values
    • Curriculum
    • Early Years Foundation Stage
    • Our Staff
    • Enrichment
    • Careers Education
    • Promoting British Values
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Spirited Arts 2025 – Exploring Big Ideas Through Art, Faith & Wonder!

22nd July 2025Fran Davison

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.

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James Knott have something to tell you…

22nd November 2024Fran Davison
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Year 6 Open Evening at Duke’s Secondary

10th September 2024Fran Davison

September 25th 2024  4pm-6pm

 

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‘Wear Your Scarf to School’ Day 2024

12th February 2024Fran Davison

On Friday we wore our scarves in support of Coram Life Education’s ‘Wear your scarf to school day’ which was part of Children’s Mental Health Week!

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2 Year Old Provision – Apply NOW

29th January 2024Fran Davison

Exciting news!

Our new 2 Year Old Provision is coming soon!

Apply for your place here: https://forms.gle/mK74EFJUEB6nBaNy6

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School Games Bronze Mark Award for James Knott

21st July 2023Fran Davison
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the School Games Bronze Mark Award for the 2022/23 academic year.
The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success.
Our sporting achievements this year include taking part in football tournaments, new age kurling and boccia competitions and lots of different sporting events such as gymnastics, skipping, rugby and multi-sports.
We are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made all of our competitions and events possible.
As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce and clubs, and we are pleased that the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year!
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Miner’s Picnic

17th July 2023Fran Davison

Last week our Year 3 children joined all the other Year 3 classes from across the Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust for a Miner’s Picnic as part of their local history enquiry. They took part in a parade with our school proggy mats, joined in with some traditional singing and even got to watch a Punch and Judy show!

 

 

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James Knott School Fair

3rd July 2023Fran Davison

Thank you to everyone who supported our school fair on Thursday and to all of the volunteers and staff who made this possible. Special thanks to the local coastguard, fire service and Sue from The country Trust who gave up their time to join us. We are delighted to announce that with your support we raised £1,325.12. This will go towards new play equipment as we begin to develop our outdoor provision. Watch out for stage 1 in September!

 

 

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Our Very Own Football Stars

4th May 2023Fran Davison

This week our school football team played their last match of the season. This is the first year we have had our own school team represented in the East Northumberland U11 7-a-side football league and the children all played really well. We are very proud of them all! Thank you to all the teachers and parents for their support after school at the matches too!

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Wear your scarf to school day

12th February 2023Fran Davison

The children at James Knott took part in Coram Life Education‘s ‘Wear your Scarf to School Day’ to support Children’s Mental Health Week which was the 6th to the 12th Feb.

During the day we thought about whether our choice of scarf said something special about us and the ways in which different scarves could reflect the SCARF values we use to support our Personal, Social and Health education (PSHE) teaching. For example:

SAFETY – some scarves will be warm and comforting, helping to keep someone snug and safe in very cold weather!

CARING – some scarves might have been a present from a special person; they’ll help make someone feel cared for. Wearing a scarf as part of religious faith can also help someone to feel cared for.

ACHIEVEMENT – some scarves might be part of a club, perhaps a sports team. These are waved when a club achieves (e.g. when a football team scores a goal!) They also show when someone belongs to something.

RESILIENCE – a football team’s scarf can also help someone to remember that they can still support a team even if it’s not doing well; they can show resilience when bouncing back from defeat or disappointment.

FRIENDSHIP – maybe some scarves were a gift from a friend and this makes them extra special.

It was a fantastic day of reflection for all the children. Thank you all.

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