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Hall Lane, Low Willington, Willington, Crook DL15 0QH

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Meet Chase – our ‘well-being’ dog

9th September 2022 By deborahwilson

We would like to introduce Chase the dog, St. Stephen’s CE Primary’s new school pet!
As many of our parents and pupils may be aware, Chase belonged to Mrs Richardson’s aunt who sadly, recently passed away in sudden and unexpected circumstances. Chase is now living with Mrs Richardson and although he is receiving all the love and care a dog could need, he is still missing his mammy very much and is not coping with being left alone in the house. Chase will therefore be coming to school every day with Mrs Richardson and will become our school ‘well-being’ dog. Chase just loves attention and affection so we feel that welcoming him into our school family will be the best thing for him.
Evidence indicates that having a school dog can have many benefits and we have sent all parents an email with full details.
Chase is a Bedlington Terrier, so has an excellent temperament and is hypoallergenic and does not shed. He is fully socialised and well-trained.
Obviously, bringing any animal into school is not something to be approached lightly, both for the animal’s sake and for the sake of the children and adults in the school. We have discussed the practicalities, including everything from risk assessments and insurance to dealing with training, doggy toileting and children’s allergies. We have completed a full risk assessment and have a school dog policy.
It is our long term aim that all children across the school will, in time, have opportunities to have contact and quality time with Chase and it would be helpful to know whether we have any children who are allergic to dog hair, or who have a particular phobia concerning dogs. We can assure you that Chase will not be around the school off the lead, but it is sensible to be aware of everyone’s needs. We would be very grateful therefore if you could let us know via email: ststephensceparents@durhamlearning.net if you do not wish your child to have contact with Chase, or to have contact that allows your child to build confidence with a dog should they have a fear.

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Art workshop – Flowers

29th June 2022 By deborahwilson

A group of Key Stage 2 children took part in an art workshop with the focus of the UK’s flowers. They created tiled images of a rose, daffodil, shamrock and thistle. To create the pieces they used pastels and oil pastels and explored the techniques that comes with them. The results most definitely speak for themselves. Fabulous work KS2!

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Nursery admissions

11th May 2021 By deborahwilson

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Remote learning – Google Classroom

22nd January 2021 By deborahwilson

During the current Covid restrictions, all children have access to remote learning through Google Classroom.

Please see the information for parents below and you can also view our remote learning policy.

St Stephens CE providing remote learning in school info for parents

St Stephens CE remote learning policy

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Hall Lane

Low Willington

Willington

Crook

County Durham

DL15 0QH

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