Remembrance 2025

Honouring the Past: A Powerful Act of Remembrance Across Our School and Trust This week, the schools across in our Trust came together in a shared act of remembrance, marking an important moment to reflect on the sacrifices made during times of war and conflict. Remembrance assemblies are a vital part of school life, offering […]

Year 4 Invaders

Year 4 had an amazing time visiting Murton Park as part of their ‘Invasion’ learning context. They spent the day in Danelaw working at ‘my lord’s’ village where they developed their skills in pottery, invasion tactics, flour production and bread making. They also practiced how to defend the village which was super important because they […]

Reception Theatre Visit

Our Reception Classes – Class 1 and Class 2 – travelled to Billingham Forum Theatre to watch a live performance of The Smeds and The Smoos based on the book by Julia Donaldson. The children really enjoyed the performance.  They came back to school full of the adventures of the red and blue aliens  (and […]

Visit to 3t Training

As part of our Careers Education Programme Y6 pupils from Class 18 visited 3t Training on Victoria Street, Middlesbrough. They learnt about the training facility, and the types of industries that they support, including the offshore industry and construction industry. Pupils had opportunity to work in a training room on offshore simulation activities, to control […]

Nursery Fire Engine Visit

As part of our Careers Education Programme, our Nursery Classes found out all about what a firefighter does when one of the fire engines from Middlesbrough Community Fire Station visited school last week. The children had great fun looking in the fire engine and finding out all about how it works.  

Parent and Carer Sewing Workshops

Parents and Carers joined the Y1 pupils last week at sewing workshops as part of the Y1 pupils’ ‘Funny Faces, Fabulous Features” art project. It was great to see so many parents and carers joining in the activity and having lots of fun!  

Stockton and Darlington Railway 200 Year Anniversary

To mark the 200th Anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the expansion of which led to the development and growth of Middlesbrough, all pupils in school took part is some special activities related to this historical event. Y3 learnt that at the time, not everyone was in favour of the railway being built.  They […]

European Day of Languages 2025

To mark European Day of Languages 2025, all pupils participated in special activities. Y3 pupils learnt how to say ‘hello’ in 6 different languages as well as learning a song in British Sign Language. Parents and carers came into school came into school at the end of the day  to see their fantastic work!  

Sporting Success

It’s always great to share the successes of our Archibald pupils. On Tuesday 16th September our Y5/6  footballers represented Archibald at the Middlesbrough Schools Boys Football Competition held at Middlesbrough Sports Village.  They competed in 7-a-side matched throughout the day.  Mrs Salving and Mrs Hogarth were so proud of the boy’s behaviour and attitude throughout […]

Endeavour Foundation Celebration Event 2025 

Archibald Primary is supported by the Endeavour Foundation; a charity which aims to drive change and unlock the potential of children and young people. To celebrate the progress the Foundation has made so far thank our partners for their support, on Wednesday 9th July, we held our first celebration event.      By collaborating with businesses, […]