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Hamsterley Primary School News

The whole school spent an afternoon in the village Baptist Church, attending a presentation celebrating over 200 years of worship in the present building and over 300 years of Baptist worship in County Durham. We were all made very welcome … Continue reading

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The Annual Parochial Church Meeting – Change of Date

Hamsterley School has kindly offered to perform its PASSION PLAY for us at 6.00pm on Wednesday 28th March at The Churches Together Centre. This will be immediately prior to the Annual Parochial Meeting. All parishioners are welcome – Please come.

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Hamsterley Primary School News – January 2012

The Solar Panels Prize won by the children in last year’s “Recharging the Earth” project has been installed. We will be carefully monitoring the amount of power generated, hopefully the sun will shine enough to reduce our energy bills!

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Primary School – Digital Weardale

Caroline Peacock writes: “Dear Friends, Here is a message from Mrs Cowans at the Primary School, inviting you to join the schoolchildren in a very interesting project.”

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Hamsterley Primary School News – November 2011

Remembrance Day, 11th November: The children walked to the cenotaph in the village and layed two wreaths. They read poetry and sang a very moving peace song following a two minute silence. We are all looking forward to Christmas and … Continue reading

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Hamsterley Social Club – Disco

The Friends of Hamsterley School present: Back to School!, with James and his Highlights Disco. October 8th, 7:00pm until late. Raising funds for Hamsterley School. Grown ups only. Dress code: school uniform & bring your lunchbox. Tickets from the Social … Continue reading

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Hamsterley Primary School News – July 2011

What we’ve done this term…… Red Cross Activity Day, Woodland Football tournament, ‘Happier in School’ week, Small School Rounders Competition, Recharging the Earth event, Brass U Tuba concert, Sports day and Jump for Heart, Tesco Fun Run, a visit to … Continue reading

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Hamsterley Primary School News – May 2011

Welcome New Starters A very warm welcome to 2 new starters. William McEwan joined the school at the beginning of the summer term and is a year 1 pupil and Joseph Bainbridge, whose family have returned to the village, has … Continue reading

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Hamsterley Primary School News – April 2011

Planetarium visit On March 24th, Dr Paula Chadwick from the Physics Department at Durham University visited the school with a mobile planetarium. We all went over to the village hall where the children crawled down a dark tunnel into the … Continue reading

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Hamsterley Primary School News – March 2011

Zoolab! On Tuesday 8th March, we had a visit from Michelle of ZooLab, who brought her collection of exotic pets to illustrate a talk on nocturnal animals. We met Medusa the 50cm Corn Snake, Charlotte the Madagascan Hissing Cockroach, Gary the African Giant … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year Celebrations

Hamsterley Primary School Chinese New Year Celebrations. Come along and take pleasure in watching the preparation of a Chinese supper to share. Enjoy a story and quiz on 27th January 2011, 6pm – 7pm. Tickets available from school – £1 … Continue reading

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Hamsterley School News – September 2010

Unfortunately, we missed the deadline for the last parish magazine but there has been so much going on at school during the holidays and since the start of term, we wanted to keep you all updated with school life with … Continue reading

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Hamsterley Primary School Remembrance Service

Hamsterley Memorial. November 11 2010, at 11am. Everyone is welcome to come along and remember with the children of Hamsterley Primary School. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor … Continue reading

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Fancy Dress Halloween Party

Friends of Hamsterley School spookily present a Fancy Dress Halloween Party! This will be held on Sunday 31st October in the village hall from 5pm until 7pm and is open to children of all ages. Please dress up in your … Continue reading

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Halloween Event

The Parent Support Advisor for the region is running a Halloween Event at school during the half term holiday  – Wednesday 27 October, 10am-12noon. Children must be accompanied by an adult – £1 per child (under 2′s go free). Opportunity … Continue reading

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