What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Just before the Easter holiday, teams from four South Leeds schools came together to compete in a Poetry Slam. The event was held in the theatre at Cockburn School and gave children from three primary schools an insight into life in ‘big school’. Middleton Primary School were back to defend
Beeston families got baking this last month to raise funds for a new school playground – with 50+ entries of cakes, buns, biscuits and snacks entered into a ‘Bake Off’ competition at Beeston Primary School on Monday (26 March 2018). The judging panel – which featured Sharon Swift from the Whistlestop Pub, Malcolm
On Friday 23 February 2018, as part of the MindMate Champions Programme, Beeston Primary School was recognised as a MindMate Friendly school. MindMate Champions accreditation assesses schools on their wellbeing policies for children’s mental health, emotions and self-esteem. MindMate, run by the council, NHS and Leeds charities, is believed to
Last week, following a generous donation from the Facebook community, Save our Beeston and Holbeck, the children at Beeston Primary School were excited to welcome five new additions to their school community. The five guinea pigs have been kindly donated by a responsible breeder, who has previous experience in placing
There was much excitement last week at Beeston Primary School when Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to visit the children. Leaving his team of elves behind to prepare all the gifts for Christmas, Santa skilfully landed his reindeer on the school roof, then magically appeared in
On Friday 30 June 2017 during the school day, six hundred and seventy seven children took part in Beeston Primary School‘s very own, ‘Race for Life’ sponsored event and non-uniform day. Up to date, the amount raised is an amazing £4,553.21, with monies still being collected. Throughout the school day,
Parents organising a leaving party for Year 6 children at Beeston Primary School on Saturday afternoon (8 July 2017) have received support from Davina McCall, following a parent’s appearance on her Long Lost Families TV show. Davina joined a range of local businesses and families that have rallied round to
Governors at Beeston Primary School are formally consulting on plans to leave the South Leeds Learning Trust, which links a number local primary schools with Cockburn School. In the consultation document, available on the school website, they say: “The aim of the Trust was to help children achieve more, providing
The Friends of Beeston Primary PTA have launched Operation Playground with new games markings at the school. Claire Burgess explained that their ambition is to transform the outdoor space at Beeston Primary over the next three years. They will be launching a £30,000 fundraising drive in September, but were able to
Staff, pupils and parents at Beeston Primary School are celebrating their latest Ofsted report which graded the school as ‘Good’, the second highest grade. The letter from Brian Stillings, the Ofsted inspector says “Teaching standards are high across the school and pupils thrive on producing their best work.” It goes