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We celebrated our 100th birthday recently and a fabulous time was had by all.

Rev. Bishop Seamus Cunningham celebrated Mass with us on the 9th October to help us reflect and look back on the impact the school has had on the local community.  Pupils past and present participated and the singing was particularly inspiring. 

A whole day of festivities took place on the 15th October with the students leading a presentation based on the life of the school. Poems, songs and small scenes were performed to illustrate how the school had changed over the last 100 years.

Class 4 participated in the Remembrance service, together with children from Thornley Primary School,  which took place at Thornley memorial at 11am on the 11th November. Children each placed a small poppy, with a prayer of remembrance on the front, at the foot of the memorial. A minister spoke to the assorted children, staff and members of the community about the importance of remembrance in the future and for future generations.  In Flanders Field by John McCrae was read and The Last Post was then heard and children reflected on the sacrifice of those who have fought for us over the years.

St. Godric's sponsored walk took place on Monday 9th November with the entire school out in force to raise money for new supplies and equipment. All pupils participated with a couple enjoying the muddy conditions a bit more than others.

We would like to welcome all those new to our school this term. To the brand new Reception children and all the new starters in every class to the new members of staff. Mrs. Reineck takes over from Mrs. Wilson in Class 3. Miss. Doidge is covering Mrs. Walker's maternity leave in Class 1 and Miss. Stephenson has started her career in teaching as the new PPA teacher for the Federation. We wish everybody the very best and look forward to the fun and excitement we will all share this coming year. For an idea of what our new staff members look like, head on over to Whos who.

St.Godric's was shortlisted for a County Durham Environment Award recently and was invited to the Gala Theatre, Durham to recieve an award. We recieved a trophy and £100 prize money beating out many other schools and businesses across the county. We were praised for the recycling of the abandoned and unused ground as well as promoting the trail for use in the wider community. Gary Shears from Easingto County Council and who was instrumental in the development and success of the trail also attended.