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, […]
RSC Playmaking Festival 2025
Each year, students from Macmillan and Archibald, alongside schools across the country, take part in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Associate Schools Programme. Through this inspiring initiative, young people collaborate to create powerful performances as part of the Playmaking Festivals, which are held in schools, regional theatres, and at the RSC’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon. For […]
MInibeasts
It was an exciting time down in Nursery this week. We invited the parents and carers of our nursery children to share in their learning. The event ran over two sessions, with nearly 40 families attending each one, it was a huge success! Sharing children’s learning is a key part of their developmental journey. Each […]
Archibald Pupils Shine
This week, over 100 of our pupils had the fantastic opportunity to visit one of our Trust schools, Macmillan Academy, to take part in a fun and engaging PE session. The session was expertly led by Year 10 students as part of their BTEC Sport course, which requires them to plan and deliver practical lessons, […]
Peat Rigg 2025
Last week, pupils from Year 3 and Year 5 had an unforgettable experience during a residential trip to the Peat Rigg Outdoor Centre, located in the scenic village of Cropton, near Pickering. A total of 24 Year 3 pupils stayed for one night, while 28 Year 5 pupils enjoyed a four-night stay. The trip offered […]
Road Safety Workshops
Road Safety Workshops: Teaching Our Young Learners to Stay Safe Following on from our Road Safety Assemblies on Thursday 23 January, students in Nursery and Year 1 have been participating in engaging Road Safety Workshops, delivered by representatives from the Middlesbrough Council Road Safety Team. These workshops are designed to teach children the importance […]
Celebrating the Chinese New Year
A Fun-Filled Workshop for Parents, Carers, and Pupils This week, Archibald Primary School was filled with excitement and creativity as Year 1 pupils invited their parents and carers to join them in a special Chinese New Year workshop. The event offered a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and learn about one of the […]