Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Latest News 30.06.23

  Fri 30 Jun 2023 Mr John Howe

  Free School Meals

  If you think you may be eligible for Free School Meals please apply via either the Family Portal link:
  https://emsonline.sunderland.gov.uk/citizenportal/en
  or by contacting tel: 0191 561 1417 or freeschoolmeals@togetherforchildren.org.uk.
  The Local Authority will be providing £60 per pupil who are eligible for means tested Free School meals over the summer holidays.

  
  Money Raised

  Hot off the press: thanks to all the great work from the Friends, we made £616.29 profit from Sports Day. This will go towards projects for every child.

   

  Colour Run

  Due to the potential NEU strike days next week, we have made the decision to adjust the event schedule to ensure the smooth running of the Colour Run.
  As you may know, strikes are unpredictable, and we cannot preempt the decision to strike or not. Therefore, to avoid any potential disruption to the event, we have rescheduled the Seaburn Dene Colour Run to take place between Monday, 3rd July and Wednesday, 12th July, with the children completing as many laps as possible, daily, in the run up to the 12th July.
  The main event, the Colour Run itself, will now be held on Wednesday, 12th July between 1.45pm and 3.15pm. To accommodate the different age groups, we have divided the run into two sessions. EYFS/Key Stage 1 will be the early runners, expected to finish their run around 2.30pm (Year 1) and released to parents if possible, more information will follow about these arrangements. Following them, Key Stage 2 children will finish their run around 3.15pm. We believe this arrangement will allow each group to have their moment and enjoy the event to the fullest.
  We are delighted to announce that a tuck shop will be available during the event, open from 1.30pm to 3.30pm on the school yard. This will provide an opportunity for both parents and children to enjoy some refreshments and snacks before and after the main event.
  We understand that this change of dates may require adjustments to your schedules, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. However, we believe that rescheduling the event is in the best interest of everyone involved, as it allows us to ensure a successful and uninterrupted Seaburn Dene Colour Run experience for our children.
  Your support and encouragement are vital in making this event memorable for our children. We kindly request that you still make every effort to be available and join us in cheering your children on (with water guns!) as they complete this exciting and memorable occasion. Your presence will undoubtedly boost their confidence and make them proud of their achievements.
  We will be providing further updates and information regarding the Seaburn Dene Colour Run as we approach the new dates. Sponsorship forms are available for all children from school and have been distributed. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. We are always here to assist you.
  Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and continued support in making the Seaburn Dene Colour Run a success. We look forward to celebrating this event with you and our incredible pupils.

• Sports Day

  Thu 29 Jun 2023

  A huge thank you to everyone who made today's Sports Day a fantastic success. It really was a team effort, from Nursery to Year 6, and the result was the smiles on our children's faces. Every penny raised will go towards whole school projects which will benefit every child at Seaburn Dene.
  While Sports Day is definitely a red letter day in the calendar, with everyone pulling together, some special thanks go to:
  Mrs Youern and Mrs Baker for their organisational and fundraising expertise.
  Mr Ashton for his skills in pulling the whole day together.
  Mrs Wilson and the Early Years team for their steps clocked up and enthusiasm.
  Mr and Mrs Baxter for supporting our school with Laser Tag.
  Mrs Bannister for cakes and scones galore.
  THANK YOU.

  

• Sports Day Latest

  Wed 28 Jun 2023 Mr John Howe

  IMPORTANT REMINDER RE: Sports Day.
  
  We are really looking forward to welcoming you into school tomorrow for what promises to be a fun day for all the family, with great weather.
  
  Just some reminders for the day.
  
  Wear house colours. Your child should come into school in wearing: blue, red, yellow or green - depending on their house. Not sure? Check with your child's teacher.
  
  Refer to the letter from Mr Ashton and Mrs Wilson re: timings of the morning carousel (Y1-6), laser tag and afternoon carousel and main races.
  
  Please buy refreshments. These will be on sale from a stall outside the main office - provided by the Friends of the School. Raffle tickets are also on sale.
  
  Collect and return your child (1-6) onto the main yard before and after lunchtime. Returning them at 12.50pm for registration.
  
  Ensure your child has a water bottle, sun screen and a hat for the day.
  
  Your are responsible for your child's behaviour at lunchtime, but our school rules still apply. They are not allowed to use any of the Sports Day equipment - left out, or remove their tops while on the field.
  
  Adult toilets are available in school. Children use the children's toilets - unaccompanied.
  
  No vaping, smoking or dogs are allowed on the school site.
  
  Photographs - while we want you to celebrate your child's Sports Day with us. There are children - who for legal reasons - cannot have their photographs taken. Please ensure that no pictures/images/videos of other people's children are shared on social media.
  
  Finally, enjoy the day!

• Week 4 at Seaburn Dene Primary School

  Sun 25 Jun 2023 Mr John Howe

  OPAL Play survey
  Dear Parents/Carers,
  Our school recognises the value of quality playtime experiences for all our children.
  To acknowledge this, we are embarking on a new programme called OPAL ' Outdoor Play and Learning' and over the next 18 months- 2 years which will be looking to develop and reimagine our outdoor space and the play opportunities we offer.
  As part of this process, we will be listening to all those involved; children, staff, parents and our Governing board.
  In order to help us, we would like to understand what you think of your children's play/lunchtimes; find out a little bit about your own play experiences as a child and listen to any ideas you may have for improving play at our school. We will be asking the children and staff too.
  Please click on the link to complete the parental version of the questionnaire:
  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SQFRLQX
  This questionnaire will be available until the end of term.
  Thank you for your continued support,
  Mr John Howe

   

  Travel Tracker - June Challenge

  It's all happening on Travel Tracker. Yr 3 have pipped Yr 6 to be our leaders in Class of the Month (Mr Smith will be delighted.) While we have broken into the top 40 in the whole UK! Let's keep it up - more active journeys, more scooting, park and riding, cycling, skipping!

   

  Sports Day - Volunteers needed!

  The Friends Group will be running a refreshment stall outside the main office throughout Sports Day on Thursday. We will be providing tea, coffee, juice, cakes, sweet cones, crisps, ice cream, ice pops and we will be selling raffle tickets which will be drawn at 2.30pm.
  We are looking for volunteers to help out man our stalls, even if you can only offer 30mins it would be very welcome. We also require donations of cake, either homemade or shop bought, we do not mind! Cakes should be handed in on
  Sports Day morning.

   

  APPEAL: Second hand football kit/boots.
  We are having a final push before sending our collection of boots/kit to the Onside football charity in Liberia in the next 10 days. If you have any old kit/boots you are happy to donate please send them into school and we will forward them on, to help kit out girls and boys teams in West Africa.

   

  What a busy week

  There was lots of outdoor learning, smoothie making, historical investigations, visits to the beach, the Marina and Weardale and - of course - our Yr 6 party at Supertramp.

   

   

   

  

• Message from our children - to parents

  Sun 18 Jun 2023 Mr John Howe

  Hey there awesome parents!
  
  We, the incredible kids of Seaburn Dene School, need your help to make our dreams come true! We have an exciting event coming up in July, The Coast to Coast School Colour Run, and we need your superpowers to raise some sponsorship for us. 🌈🏃‍♂️
  
  Now, we know you're probably wondering, "Why should we help?" Well, let us tell you the secret. By helping us gather sponsorship, you'll be giving us the chance to have the most epic school yard games ever to help us grow and learn.
  
  We promise that if you help us out gather sponsorship, we'll be eternally grateful and will make it up to you in the best possible ways. Housework, Car Washing, Gardening, even doing my homework without complaint!
  
  Thank you for being our heroes and making our dreams a reality. With your support, we'll have the best school yard games ever and memories that will last a lifetime. Let's do this, and remember, we love you to the moon and back! 🚀
  
  The awesome kids of Seaburn Dene School

  

• WOW Travel Tracker challenge for June

  Sun 11 Jun 2023 Mr John Howe

  Whole School Travel Tracker Challenge. Can we be the Top School in Tyne and Wear, the North East or even the UK?
  It’s week one of June’s WOW Top Ten challenge and it’s great to see so many pupils recording their journeys to school on the WOW Travel Tracker.
  However, we need to have a real push by everyone making as many sustainable, active journeys to school this month as possible.
  For parents who drive, parking a little further away from school and walking in with your child, counts towards their active journey and their badge for June. It will also help us climb the leaderboard.
  As you can see, we have our work cut out, with a slow start to the June challenge, but as our school vision reminds us...WE can always be that little bit better!

  Please send your photographs of you and your child making an active journey to school this month. These will be featured in our Friday assembly and on Class Dojo. They can be sent to admin@seaburndeneprimary.co.uk marked "June Travel Tracker."

  

• Sport Success

  Thu 08 Jun 2023 Mr John Howe

  Our commitment to physical education providing the foundation for healthy lifestyles - not just now, but in the future has been recognised by our retention of School Games Platinum award for the SIXTH consecutive year and Gold Active Schools Sunderland Charter Mark for the FOURTH year.
  Thanks to all the staff, especially Mr Ashton and Mr Day, coaches and children who made this possible.