This document provides information about Cockton Hill Junior School in Bishop Auckland, including: - The head teacher and other staff members. - Bishop Auckland is located 12 miles from Darlington and Durham, and had a 2001 population of 24,392. - Subjects taught at the school include literacy, math, science, ICT, PE, RE, history, geography, art, music, and design technology.

1. Cockton Hill Junior School Bishop Auckland

2. Our School

3. Where we are Bishop Auckland

4. Staff Head Teacher – Mr Thirling Deputy Head Teacher and Maths and History Co-ordinator – Mrs Balmer Assistant Head, Year 6 Teacher and Geography/SEN/Music Co-ordinator– Miss Wilkinson Year 6 Teacher and PE Co-ordinator – Miss Robson Year 5 Teacher and Literacy Co-ordinator – Mrs Llewellyn Year 5 Teacher and ICT Co-ordinator – Mrs Alderson Year 4 Teacher and RE co-ordinator – Miss Thomas Year 4 Teacher and Science Co-ordinator – Mrs Shepherd Year 3 Teacher and Art and DT Co-ordinator – Mrs Peacock Year 3 Teacher and French Co-ordinator – Miss Foster HLTA – Miss Ritson Teaching Assistants – Mrs Grant, Mrs Reeves, Mrs Rogers and Mrs Storey

5. Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland is a market town in County Durham in North East England. It is located about 12 miles northwest of Darlington and 12 miles southwest of Durham at the confluence of the River Wear with its tributary the River Gaunless. According to the 2001 census, Bishop Auckland has a population of 24,392. Much of the town's early history surrounds the Bishops of Durham and the establishment of a hunting lodge, which later became the main residence of the Bishop of Durham. This link with the Bishops of Durham is reflected in the first part of the town's name. The town has a town-twinning with the French town of Ivry-sur-Seine.

7. Design Technology

9. Displays We are very proud of our school displays which help children to learn and show their work.

10. Extra Curricular Many extra curricular activities are carried out by the children in our school including lots of sports clubs, art clubs, drama groups and writing sessions. We also have revision groups after school, coming up to SATs(our important Year 6 tests).

11. Celebrations Last year school celebrated its Centenary Year which meant it had been open for 100 years. We all dressed in Edwardian clothes and buried a time capsule for people to open in the future. Once a year we also celebrate the Arts by having a whole school Arts week. Sporting achievement is celebrated regularly at festivals and tournaments we attend throughout the year.

12. Celebrations Good behaviour and hard work are celebrated weekly in Merit Assembly. Children are awarded merits if they have tried their best all week. Merit certificates are presented to children for every five merits they achieve. Also one child from each class is chosen weekly; as Pupil of the Week. This child receives a trophy and certificate (they also get to take the mascot home for the weekend now). Well behaved children also have Golden Time at the end of each week where they get to take part in a fun activity.

13. School Awards Our school has worked hard and received the following national awards. Healthy Schools Award Activemark Artsmark