BLAYDON WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL

That this House joins Blaydon West Primary School in marking its centenary; recognises the dedication and commitment of pupils, staff, parents and governors, including Head Teacher Paula Bailey and her colleagues; welcomes the school's achievements, including many prominent awards; notes that the centenary celebrations include a community Edwardian Fayre with singing and dancing across the decades as well as a Geordie evening; acknowledges the school's involvement in several community-based initiatives; urges them to continue to develop their links with Hernan Cortes Primary School in Talavera, Spain; and wishes the children of Blaydon all the best for the future.