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We certainly didn’t let the weather put a stop to our fun on our visit to Saltburn today! An absolutely fantastic day out together, building…

Our visit to Robinwood Activity Centre in Cumbria with North and South Cowton School this week had pupils from Class 2 climbing towers, canoeing across…

Class 2 visited Willance’s Leap in Richmond as a stimulus for their historical story writing. They spent the day hiking, learning about local history and…

We were so excited to welcome back conductor Paul McCreesh to our school today. The brass band and school choir performed a short concert after…

Our window display celebrates the 12 Days of Christmas.   Fantastic work Class 2! 

The children have been busy making some super rainbow themed baubles for the Christmas artwork competition run by Holiday Inn, Scotch Corner. 

Children in Need Day Everyone made a huge effort today wearing spots, stripes, ears, Pudsey t-shirts and pyjamas, for our non-uniform fundraising day for ‘Children…

Remembrance Day – Wednesday 11th November  We gathered in the playground just before 11am for a short ceremony to remember those who sacrificed themselves to secure and protect…

  Our fantastic display at the Community Harvest Festival Celebration at Stanwick St John. Well done everyone!

During their last Forest School session this term, the children enjoyed toasting marshmallows on sticks that they had whittled and drinking hot chocolate.  Taking inspiration…

Love of Reading! We are delighted to have a fully operational library, with an exciting range of up to date books from all the latest…

  The whole school had a fantastic day exploring Beamish Museum.  To support their topic on Florence Nightingale, Class 1 took part in a workshop…

Our Christian value this half term is ‘Compassion’. In assembly, we decided we could be compassionate by making some cakes and selling them to raise…

A visit from Florence Nightingale What a fabulous start Class 1 have had to their new topic. This week we were lucky enough to have…

Please see below the Christmas Creation

On Thursday the children and staff of Melsonby School were treated to yet another superb meal prepared by the talented Sarah, our school cook.  Thanks…

Ofsted Letter

Class 1 have been turning 2D maps into 3D models, haven't they done well!

A Musical Morning at Melsonby On Wednesday of last week, we had the great fortune of having Paul McCreesh come into school and work with…

On Tuesday 24th September, we had a fun collaboration day with North South Cowton. Walking into the classroom, I could see no one was there!…

Class 2 getting to grips with the making of Stone Age pottery.  From their own designs and research Class 2 pupils have the opportunity to…

Our Joint Residential with North and South Cowton Community Primary School In the last week of the summer term, we planned our joint residential trip…

Rugby Darlington Mowden Park RFC Starting on Thursday the 23rd of May North and South Cowton children enjoyed rugby training delivered by one of the…

Shakespeare Show in a Day - Macbeth was rehearsed and performed by up to 4 groups in just one day. Family and friends of both…

Chinese Dance Day We brought the colourful swirling Chinese Ribbon Dance into our school hall, and delved into the traditions, history and stories surrounding the…

MoneySense Day Following on from our very successful MoneySense morning we had a collaborative event at North and South Cowton school on Thursday the 24th…

Carol Services On Friday the 21st of December we had both schools’ Carol Services.  If you love your carols this day was definitely for you. …

Melsonby Christmas Production On the evening of Thursday, the 13th of December at 6.00pm at St James’ Church we had our Christmas production.  All parents…

Melsonby Methodist Primary School Christmas Fair On Saturday the 24th of November Melsonby School opened its doors for the Christmas fair.