Catchgate Primary School

Welcome to Catchgate Primary School

We are a busy and friendly school with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents and pupils.

We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find any information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the school direct with any queries you may have.

Thank you for visiting!

Friendships help children feel safe and happy at school.
Being with others, sharing and taking turns with toys, and talking to children about how they are feeling and why makes a big difference at school.
This week, talk about kind behaviours like sharing, turn-taking, and using friendly words. Practise saying “hello” or starting conversations in play – it builds confidence.
Explore Starting Reception – https://startingreception.co.uk/ 2 Likes

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Getting Ready – Growing Independence!
Can your child:
• Take part in imaginative play (e.g. role play)?
• Draw, paint, colour and stick?
• Share story books with caregivers, look at pictures and talk about the characters?
• Explore the world around them (e.g. looking closely at the natural world or playing safely with objects at home)?
Sharing books at home builds language and imagination.
This week, cuddle up with a favourite story, talk about what might happen next, or retell it in your own words. Encourage your child to choose books and tell you the story using the pictures!
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How do you fancy journeying into an enchanting world to meet all kinds of creatures? Or how about a rip-roaring adventure in the great outdoors? Or let's dazzle your friends with unbelievable facts about bugs, bees, and superhero plants?
Get inspired for your very own reading adventure with this year's official Summer Reading Challenge organised by the The Reading Agency 📚
You can sign up to take part now for free either at a local library or online at https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
Annfield Plain Library opening hours are:
Tuesday 9 am–1 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 1–5 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Sunday Closed
Monday 10 am–7 pm 3 Likes

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All these museums and galleries (below) are free entry 🤩😀 6 Likes

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Some great ideas for something to do with the children or whole family :) 2 Likes

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Getting Ready – Growing Independence!
Can your child independently:
• Put on / take off their coat and shoes?
• Use the toilet and wash their hands?
• Get dressed with little help, e.g. after using the toilet or doing PE?
• Use cutlery (e.g. fork and spoon, chopsticks) and drink from an open cup?
• Spend time away from you, learning they can be looked after by caring adults?
Mastering simple skills build confidence and make school feel less overwhelming.

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Starting school is a big step for both children and parents. Every child develops at their own pace, but there are key skills that can help make the transition to Reception smoother. School readiness can be supported through four main areas:
•Growing independence – Encouraging children to manage tasks like using cutlery, putting on their coat, and using the toilet independently.
•Building relationships and communication – Developing social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and talking about feelings.
•Physical development – Ensuring children are active for at least three hours a day, can hold a pencil, and enjoy creative activities like drawing and painting.
•Healthy routines – Encouraging good habits such as brushing teeth twice a day and limiting screen time.
Over the summer, we’ll be sharing weekly tips to help your child feel confident and excited about starting Reception.
Find out what skills help children have a confident and successful start in Reception.
#StartingReception
https://www.familycorner.co.uk/5-tips-help-your-child-prepare-transition-reception 3 Likes

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Photos from Catchgate Primary School's post Our Fabulous Mrs Carlyon..........
At 4.45pm she crossed the finished line at Wellfield School after a gruelling, very long ramble from Consett Academy, leaving at 7.00am this morning.
Covered in blisters, Claire's beaming smile and sunny disposition shines through as she is greeted by her girls at the end. ❤
Also - a wonderful snapshot of incoming Executive Head and Primary Director; whom quite frankly look like they have had a whale of a time!
Well done Claire and well done to everyone involved today. 🥰 44 Likes

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Why choose us?

At Catchgate Primary School we believe all children are entitled to develop to their fullest potential enabling each one to grow in confidence, knowledge and understanding.

We provide a happy, caring, safe and stimulating environment which promotes self-esteem, respect to self and others, co-operation and introduces a range of life skills for participation in the wider community.

We work in partnership with parents and the community to ensure children’s development and learning are achieved together.

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