Chester-le-Street CE Primary School

04/09/2026

We’ve had an amazing first week back in Discoverers! The children have settled in so well and have loved exploring every corner of their classroom! 🎨🧱✨

From discovering new learning areas to reconnecting with friends, it’s been a week full of big smiles, curiosity, and excitement. We can’t wait to see all the wonderful things they will achieve this year! 🚀📸

04/09/2026

Well done to Isla for a fantastic start in year 1, we are thankful for all her help this week looking after the classroom and her friends! 👏🏻

Well done to Ralphie for being Boxer of the week and getting a fabulous medal for it, even showing everyone how to stand properly in boxing!! 🥊 👏🏻

04/09/2026

A huge well done to Atilio in Year 2, who is our VIP Award winner this week for demonstrating our value of Thankfulness! 👏✨

Mr. Mulligan has been completely blown away by how brilliantly Year 2 have returned to school this week. Atilio has set a wonderful example by being exceptionally thoughtful and thankful in everything he’s done.
We are so proud of you, Atilio! Keep shining! 💙

04/09/2026

Make sure you’re following us over on Instagram for a closer look at everyday life in school! 📸✨

From classroom learning and outdoor adventures to special events and daily celebrations, we share regular updates so you never miss out on what our pupils are getting up to.

Head over and give us a follow here:
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/chesterlestcofe?igsi=MW9va285MjQ4ZnVwaw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

04/09/2026

Our first school newsletter for the academic year is out now! 🗞️✨

Click the link attached for a welcome back to school, as well as information and reminders regarding staffing, attendance, The Hive, allergies and Toast Club!

Dates for the Diary

04/09/2026

Year 6 took part in a mountain rocks prayer space activity this week! 🙏⛰️

04/09/2026

Year 6 have some lovely photos from their first day! Take a look at some of the activities they took part in

04/09/2026

Our Dove 🕊️ and Rainbow 🌈 children have had a wonderful few days back at nursery! They've spent time settling into their classrooms, and it's been wonderful to welcome lots of new faces with the start of the new year! ✨

02/09/2026

Welcome back to school! 🌟

What a fantastic first day back! It was brilliant to see the school full of smiles, energy, and excitement once again as we kicked off the new school year.

Our pupils settled straight back into their routines, shared stories from their summer break, and caught up with friends and staff. There was a wonderful buzz across all the classrooms as everyone got stuck into their learning and new routines.

A huge thank you to our parents, carers, and staff for helping make today run so smoothly.

We are so proud of how brilliantly our children returned today, and we can’t wait for all the exciting learning, adventures, and achievements ahead this year! 📚✨

02/09/2026

Important Announcement regarding ParentPay Bookings

Please be aware that ParentPay is currently not allowing bookings. We are actively in communication with them to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

Sunrise & Sunset Club Update:
Please note that Sunrise and Sunset Club are still running as normal. Although you are currently unable to book online, please bring your child along and we will manually add them to the register upon arrival.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to get this sorted!