"Queen for a Day" Poem - South Stanley Junior School
This poem was created by Savannah, William, Kyden and Kiera. They were inspired by a photograph from the Stanley Festival of Queens in 1960. It reflects the joy, confidence, and celebration of being crowned Queen for a day, while recognising that the moment was temporary.
Environmental / July 16th, 2026
St Joseph's Eco Ambassador Project
Our Eco Ambassadors from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School have been working on an Eco Tree Mural within their school grounds alongside our Eco Project with them. The children worked incredibly hard and we're so proud of the results!
Heritage / September 30th, 2025
Thomas's Celebration of Stanley
Thomas was born in Shotley Bridge Hospital, but grew up in Shield Row, one of the villages surrounding Stanley. He is 28 years old and was once a Stanley Town Councillor. Read his thoughts on Stanley's present and future here...
Wellbeing / September 3rd, 2019
Employability / September 3rd, 2019
Starting School
As we approach the ‘big day’ for the students who are either starting school or who are moving up to ‘big school’, I thought I would share my own experience of the preparation for my own first day at school.