Simonside Primary School
Community primary school in Jarrow (South Tyneside).
Location
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Spreading a little love ahead of Valentine's Day! 💕 We surprised our wonderful staff with a flower and some sweets to say thank you for the care, dedication and kindness they show every day! In our STAR assembly this afternoon we talked about The Winter Olympics and what makes a great sportsperson - whatever the result.
Our STARS this week have showed some outstanding Olympian qualities this week to shine brighter than a gold medal. Well done to all of them!
Lovingly prepared, beautifully served and made to be shared. ❤️ A delicious Valentine's meal straight from the heart of our kitchen to your childrens plates! ❤️ Year 1 have been learning all about the importance of hand hygiene with a little help from the glitter 'germs'!
They learnt a song to help them remember how to clean their hands properly and used warm, soapy water to practise at the sinks. To celebrate #InternetSafetyDay, Year 5 joined over 1,800 children from across South Tyneside to take part in a huge online safety quiz! Thank you to OpenZone at The Word for hosting! They had a blast!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 108698
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Constituency
- Jarrow and Gateshead East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Samantha Harrison | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Oughton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Sean McDonagh | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Margaret Peacock | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Samantha Harrison | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Emma Lowe | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2016 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rachel Gowing Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Fhiza Leonard Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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