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Hello everyone at Usworth Grange I'm in year 10 now and missing the school so much. I'm doing quite well and I'm thinking about going to Usworth Grange for my work experience. I hope I will be able to this as it will bring back so many memories! My brother Ben Ross is in year 2 and he said that he loves the school. Hope to see you all soon if I do come for my work experience bye xx

Hi, everyone it's me Emanuel.I got the letter you guys sent me about the Beamish celebration thing,thanks. I'm really happy here at Bede primary school. I have made lots of new friends... Theres Scott, Josh, Callum. Well actually I have made friends with the whole class. But I do still miss you guys I wish I was back. Oh and there's one more thing I also found a long lost cousin of mine and his name is Michael Kiese. He is an awsome football player. I hope you write back. Lots of love Emanuel Kiese.

Hi Cassidy, Hi Alisha, In fact Hi everyone. You should ask Mrs Ryder if you could go on a trip to my new school. Do write back. Write to you later. Bye.

Hi everyone it's me Sara. I hope your having a good time without me do write back later. To all my friends at Usworth Grange and Mr Busfield.

Hi, how are you Mr Clarke is everything going ok. I need to hear one of your bad jokes.

Hi Usworth Grange how are you all doing.
I can't believe that I am in yr 8 already. I can remember when I was in nursery. Haven't seen any teachers in ages.
bye

Hi hope everyone is ok. I like my new school but miss everyone so much, can't believe I am going to miss out on going to Derwent Hill but I am going to a place called Robin Woods outdoor centre for 3 days. I'm sure it will be fun but not the same without my old friends. Miss everyone loads from Sam.
(Reply) We hope you are well and soon settle into your new school. We are sure you will have a good time.

How was the holidays? I miss this school lots :( comps. it's mint to though.

Wow, year 10 already it really does fly - I'm doing some GCSE's this year. Anyway I was just wishing you all some good luck and hoping its all good.

Hello Mrs Bigg I had a good time on the summer holidays. From Elle(year 3)

I can't believe I've been away from primary this long :( Miss primary lots me and Laura are still good friends not as good as primary. I remember going round the yard singing high school musical haha xxx

Best school in the world :) How's Mr Clark and Mr Busfield getting on? Let them know I was asking after them. Legends!!
(Reply) Hope the football and the golf are still going well. Mr Clark

Hiya everyone this is Brittany Proudfoot miss you all having good time in comp...xx

It's me Halil from London I used to come to your school, remember me.
(Reply) Yes we remember you and hope you are doing well. If you get in touch with the school, with a contact address, we've still got a London DVD for you. Mr Clark

Hi its Louise K.
I'm in school and just thought I would write to you because I miss you.
Bye bye
p.s Charlotte is here too and she says hi to everybody.........

Hi everybody!

Hiya my chicken pox is better. Missed every one. See you tomorrow!

Hi everyone! This year has gone by so fast, don't you think? Or is it just me??
Anyway, I'm going off subject xD
Scrat had his first injection at 4:00 today! He had a good time, having a run-around in the back garden! He' still chewing, but I THINK we'll sort that out sooner or later :D

Take care!!
Chelsie :)

Hi everyone! It is so fun to write on the comment board isn't it? So I have just got a dog on 22 of April and it is crossed as a Jack Russell and a terrier It is so cute and it is a puppy. Lots of love Hannah S.

Is this the same Mr B Peers who was a teacher when I left Usworth Grange (for Usworth Comprehensive) in 1976?? - If so is he the longest-serving teacher at "Uzzy Grange"? - finally any chance of a nostalgia section of the site for former pupils, classes, teachers, sporting achievement, famous pupils etc. - just a suggestion.

Hi peoples!! No-one has left comments for a while now! Oh well, I am now. Anyway, I've got a role in the school play [it's only a small part, because as usual all the main parts go to the older ones lol :D]. It's not a solo part but I'll live hehe. I can't wait to go to the new school! It looks amazing so far!!
I'll keep in touch. Bye!!

Hi Mr.Anderson how are you? I am typing this on the Wii with the internet connection.
(Reply) We are still OK here Reece.

We think the school is brilliant and we are so proud of what the children have achieved in the time they have been at this school, and it's all thanks to the teachers and staff. A very big thank you and all the best to the pupils and staff. THANK YOU....... X
(Reply) Thank you for those encouraging words.

Hello. I know I haven't wrote in much up until now but I've been busy with homework and stuff and it KILLS me. I am enjoying Washington but I honestly HAVE to say I like primary a bit better.The only thing better is the school meals in the comp (no offence haha).I went to London again on Tuesday and we all had a FANTASTIC time.We went to see Wicked and let me tell ya...i WAS wicked! I wish every one of the pupils and teachers all the best hopes for the future. I might pop in after school to see some of you lol. BYE !!

To you all,

Well I hope you are all ok. Just thought I'd e mail and say in 3months time I'll be left school all together and throughout my school career I've had lots of ups and downs, good times and bad. But all I can say is thanks for the 4 happy years I had with you all at Usworth Grange. I will pop in and see you all before I start college in September to do Sport. Regards to you all, see you soon.

HI
I REALLY ENJOY USWORTH GRANGE I'M HAPPY I MOVED. MET GREAT FRIENDS AND GREAT TEACHERS. I LOVE YOU SO MUTCH AND GIVE A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO MISS RYDER XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Hi hope you are having fun! I miss all the teachers
and friends.
Bye.

Hi michael here from year 3. Hope everyone had a nice Christmas and is looking forward to the new year.

Hi it's Hannah in year
4. Hi Toni its so great to
see you I hope you like the school and I hope you like making some really good friends.

Hello,
It's me Ruth who moved to the Lake District in 2006. Miss you all so much wish I could be back there.
Best Wishes Ruth

Hi Usworth Grange. I still miss you all. How is everyone doing? I hope you are all OK. I'm fine. From Abbie Reavley
P.S. My two older sisters Natasha and Margaret said hello and hopefully see you all soon.

Hi it's Toni the new girl in Y4. I can't wait till after Christmas to meet new friends and new teachers. I have been excited for ages. Did you know that Daisy Harris is my cousin? She's doing really well in Washington Comp. She wishes you all her best. I can't wait to see you. See you. Love Toni

Hiya it's me the trouble maker! I'm having a great time at Oxclose, BUT I like primary dinners better. Would you tell Mr, Clark I said thanks for having the best leavers' play ever (but to keep a eye on Brett for me hahaha). I have loads of new friends and lots of nice teachers. Abbey and Sophie are having lots of fun but can't bear being apart.Tell Mr, Clark to also make this year six play even better than last years!

Hello how are you doing Megan and Mark and Declan and class 6? I miss you all how are you doing? I hope you are ok?
(Reply) Yes, we are all OK here Reece. Keep working hard and you should do well!

And I forgot to tell you,I auditioned for the school play (singing) and i thought I wasn't that good.I practice every day! I can can still remember when I sang solo for the choir! It was so nerve-racking!Bye for now x

Hello again.Did you teachers enjoy Halloween?I didn't.It was dead boring.It was my birthday on Thursday.Getting old now.13 next year.What are the children in Yr6 seeing this year at London?I'm going again in February.But this time it's better.Does a ride on the London Eye sound good to you?This year I'm seeing Wicked.Supposed to be the best show in the West End for a long time.Lets hope so!Only £107.50 altogether! Not bad,is it?
I'll keep you updated.
p.s-How are Mr Clark and Ms Harkess doing?I miss them so much!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Usworth Grange. Just to say I miss you loads. I wish I never left the school. I have heard that the leavers play was excellent. I bet it was. I would like to say hello to all teachers, especially Mrs Preston, I used to fall asleep on her knee at home time!! See you all soon. Bye bye.
Abbie Reavley
(Reply) Hi Abbie. Mrs Preston says she is pleased to read your message and she hopes you are doing well at Oxclose Comp.

Hi to all at Usworth Grange. I would love to get a message from you.
Reece Prime Y7
(Reply) Hi Reece. We are all OK here and hope you are enjoying working at your new school.

Hello again. I've had my hair cut. It's better now.Anyway,comp is fun and I've lost some weight since I wrote last time. Comp pays off since I have to travel up like four flights of stairs just to get to my form room. Still missing everyone. Especially my sister Britney. Keep working hard, little sis!

Hey to all the teachers .. I miss you all so much! I really wish I was back in primary school .. I have just left comp and I now go to Bridge Connect in Hendon. I also have a baby boy that is 6 months old called Layton. He is great .. and he will be going to Usworth Grange Nursery. I just hope he does better than me. Ha! Write back please x

Hello again.I'm so bored!!!!!!!I wish school would come quicker.....I've been to Flamingo Land on the 10th,Preston Park yesterday and South LAkes Wild Animal Park on 27th of July.They were all fun.I only need trousers,shoes and a bag now.I might be going for them today,maybe tomorrow........and I'm getting my hair cut up to my shoulder blades.Bye for now!
xxx

Hi everyone at the Grange. I hope that you are all alright and had a good holiday. I am now in year 9 and my sister Jasmaine is in year 11. Bye for now!

Hi peeps! I miss this school already and it's only been a week since I left!!! I'd like to say hello to Mr Clark for helping me train for my SATS cuz I wouldnt have got 5's without him.And I'd like to say that I'm going to miss doing office on a lunchtime as well, taking strange people round the school,answering the phone,stuff like that...And I actually enjoyed Sports Day this year!!! At least I took part... I'll write as often as I can to give you an update on what I'm doing.C'ya for now!!!

Hi all it's just me wanting to see how all the teachers are holding up! Looking forward to the hols I bet lol. I'm still married, 7 years now and still have the one son he is nearly 10 now. Don't know whether you remember my sister Kerri? She has just had the most adorable little girl, Maddison. She is 2 days old now. I would love to come visit but don't know if you are all too busy or not! Let me know if you can all my love xx
(Reply) Hi Jamie. It's good to learn that you are well. Say congratulations to Kerri. We remember you both well. I think it's true to say that teachers are very busy, as always, and a visit would be difficult right now. However you could drop in towards the end of September (after school is best). Ring the school office just to check first in case of staff meetings etc. Good luck and enjoy the summer.

Hi we are going to miss the school when we leave. We would like to thank all the teachers who have helped us through our years at Usworth Grange Primary School. Thank you.

Hi Mrs Walton. It only seems that you were my teacher yesterday. I'm having a great time in comp but miss primary school.

Well, I can't believe it's nearly a year since I left Usworth Grange and I am enjoying my new job a lot. I would just like to wish Y6 good luck with their leaver's production and best wishes for the future. It only seems like yesterday that I was teaching you all in Y3! Hope everybody at The Grange has a lovely summer holiday.
(Reply) It's great to hear from you Mrs Walton. We all miss you here. Y6 are in the middle of rehearsals for their leavers' assembly. I will tell them you have left a message. Good luck to you and enjoy your summer holidays too.

I so miss Usworth Grange and wish I were back. Mr Clark how's the footy team doing and athletics? I really wish I was back at primary! Life was so much easier. I really miss my althletics and footy. Hope to visit again soon.

Little Alex in your school says hi to all his mates!!

Hello, sorry of not write before from Chile but just now I got internet at home. The name of my new school is Saint Mary Joseph School. Here there are lots of teachers of everything. We have workshop of: karete, hockey, dance, voliball, etc.
We appreciate all your backup when I was there thank to all the staff.
lot of hugs JeanFranco from Chile.
(Reply) It is great to here from you Jean Franco. We were very glad to have you at our school. It sounds like your new school is very good. We all wish you and your family a long and successful life in Chile.

Hello everyone,
I'm having a great time at my new school, but I miss Usworth Grange. I have made lots of new friends. "Hello" to
year 4.
From Amy

I am missing this school so much. How is everyone doing? Mr Clark I hope football is still going strong and I hope you are still having as much fun as we were when we used to sing at a dinner time. Ha ha , that was so great. I am missing everyone a lot and I will be back to visit some time. Usworth Grange is so much better than comp I wish I was back Bye everyone xxx

Hi, I am doing really well! I am missing everyone. How are the teachers theses days? I hope you are all OK! love you all. Bye xxx

We love this school and we are going to miss the school when we leave. We thank all of the teachers who have helped us through out school.

May I suggest that you might think about adding snap shots of the children. From Connor and Shellby's mam.
(Reply) Thank you for your suggestion, however we took a staff decision some time ago that we would not publish photographs of children on our webpages.
This was, and still is, because such pictures can be easily copied and dowloaded by anyone, anywhere using simple screen capture techniques.
We feel it is in the best interest of the children in our care, not to make their images public.

Hi. I just want to say a big hello to Sam! I'm glad you're better and I hope you stay that way. Love you all very much!! Can't wait to see you next! Have a nice year xx

Hi everyone! How is everyone doing at Usworth Grange Primary School? How is Mr Busfield? We have got a new headteacher. He is called Mr O'Brian. OK bye for now.

Hello everyone remember me?? Well I can't believe Iv'e been left school so long. My oldest daughter starts primary school in September. I also have another 2 girls. I hope Mr Busfield's doing ok and Mrs Robinson if she is still there. Well speak soon xx
(Reply) Hi Carriann. Its nice to hear how well you are doing. Mr Busfield is well but Mrs Robinson has left our school.

Hi everyone hope your all ok! I still love the comp its great, and I'm so glad my Sam's back at school after his operation. He can now run faster than I can. Haha.

HEY PEOPLE! THE SITE LOOKS BETTER. LOL
HOWS YOU ALL? HOPE YOU ARE ALL GETTING ON WELL! IS THERE ANY NEW PEOPLE IN SCHOOL?
NICE TALKING BYE BYE X

Hi 2 any1 that remembers me, it's been such a long time now. I left in 1994. It doesn't seem that long ago though.
Well I am engaged 2 b married and have just had a baby in Oct this year, a little boy named Tristan. My brother and sister are great Chris is gona become a dad soon 2.
Well bye 4 now have fun xxx

Hiya !! am missing this school like mad and I would love to come back but I'm enjoyin being at washy comp. Anyway am off cyaa xxx

Hello again. I forgot to ask if you still have the cricket team and if so hows that doing nowadays? I hope it's still doing well, and how is Mr Peers doing nowadays? Bye x

Hello there. I left in 2002 and would love to be back there. Miss it loads! I hope the football team is still doing well Mr Clark and Mr Busfield. I hope you two are still doing well! I may see you soon.

HI EVERYONE!!!
I AM HAVING A LOVELY TIME AT COMP, BUT CANT WAIT FOR CHRISTMAS. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT MRS WALTON LEFT. I WISH SHE HAD NOT LEFT! WILL WRITE SOON
BYE BYE
JESS DODDS.

Hey, I was wondering how you were all doing. Hope your are all great, it's a shame that Mrs Walton left! I was going to come and visit to see her but unfortunatly I dont remember the teachers that well now, that's how far my life has moved on, anyway, please send me a reply maybe by my e-mail address.
(Reply) Hi Luke! We are all well here. Have a good Christmas.

Hiya,

I Left In 2002, My Last Teacher In the School Was Mr. Clark.
I Live In Spain Now And I Am Back At The End Of This Month.
Me And Kirsty Tilly Are Going To Come and See Everyone.
I Hear The School Has Changed Since I Left. Hope It Hasnt Changed Too Much Lol.
I Would Do Anything To Come Back to Primary, Miss It Like Mad, The Teachers Were Great And I Met The Most Amazing Friends. I Have Just Got Back Intouch With All My Friends From Primary Again.
How Is Mrs.Rugles? Tell Her I Was Askin After Her. Thanks.
Anyways I Will See You All Soon :) Bye x x x

Hello just thought I would say hello. Comp is going cool. It was nice to see you all at school when I came with Mr O'Brian. Comp is great, everyone has split up into diffrent groups with friends. I have a best friend called Sarah. She's lovely even though me and Laura are great friends still. I will try to visit some time soon but got lots of homework. So school looks great now even though I did when I was there I just want to say something to the year 6 class that comp is cool you will all get new friends if you're just your self.
You start to grow up as soon as you get in your clothes ready for school hope I will see you all soon as and all the teachers I really hope that you are all being nice. my lil Jake is lovely coming up one soon. Work is easy. See you soon. Ellis

Hi everyone. Missing you loads! Visited on the 20th. The school looks great! Comp going great! Have you got any new teachers? I would love to know!
(Reply) Checkout our staff page.

We would like to thank Mr Anderson, Miss Crooks & Mrs Ryder for a great day out today at Segedunum. It was great Mark really enjoyed it. Thanks for all your support .

Hi everyone! Enjoying comp, it's great! Looking forward to seeing the year sixes in comp and good luck for their sats and enjoy Derwent Hill as much as I did.

Hi everyone! Comp is so scary. We are missing you all so much, Mrs Walton loads. Hope you are all having a good time. Wish we were with you. Can't wait to see year sixes next summer!!

Love Hannah McConochie and Katie Wilson.

Hi everyone. It's been like 5 years and I still miss you all!!!! I hope everything is alright! I'll pop in some time this year. Love Emily xxxxxxxx

Hey everyone, I went to this school a long time ago. Is Mr Busfield still head and does he and Mr Clarke still play their guitars? Do they still have that old piano in the hall too? Please leave a comment on this as I would love to know! Thank you.
(Reply) Yes, Mr Busfield is still our Headteacher and he and Mr Clark still play their guitars. We do have an old piano in the hall. Do you know of anyone who might donate an upgraded model? Good luck.

Hi! Just got my shoes for comp. Got my blazer and everything. I willl keep in touch. See you soon. Reply: OK Ellis, now give comp your best shot. Good luck from all at UGPS

Hello everyone! If any one can remember me I left 5 years ago. My last teacher in this school was Mr.ClarkI I love this school and I would do anything to come back. I was here since primary. On your last school production we did a talant show. I did a dance with Kirsty Tilly, Tayer Maddison & Jessica Harris & a couple more. I hope you remember me. I was just wondering if I was able to come in and see you all again. Could you email me back please? Thanks.
From Amy Laws.
(Reply) Hi Amy. I cannot pass on e-mail addresses and if you leave an e-mail address it is deleted. I will pass on your comments to all staff and we all hope you do well at your present school. As for visiting, this is usually OK immediately after our school finishes, but never on a Monday or any inset (teacher training) day. Ex pupils wishing to visit will only be allowed entry into our school via Mrs Telfer in the main office.

Hi everyone!
I just wanted to thank Mr, Busfield, Mrs Layfield, Mrs.Bigg and Mrs Wilkinson for allowing me into the school to do my work experience. I enjoyed it so much and working there has inspired me for the future. I also wanted to thank the kids from reception who are now in year 2 (!!) for keeping me so busy! I dont think I've cleaned so much sand off the floor!!!!
Once again thank you and if you could pass the message on I would be grateful.

Hi Mrs Walton. I am Missing you so much!

I'm writing from Washington Comp just to let you know it's great. I'm going to Derwent Hill again soon! Bye!
From Connor Downey.

Hey there it's Luke! Mrs Walton you were a fab teacher!!
Just thought I would let you know that I'm loving Comp and achieving some good levels.
(P.S.) Mr Busfield, it was nice when you came to do our assembly.

Helloo,
If Mr Peers reads this it's Emily and I have just heard that I am going to be in a film in the 6 weeks. I'll pop along one day and tell you about it.
I hope everythings alright with all you teachers.
Emily Prentice xx
(Reply)
Hi Emily. We are all well at UGPS.
Well done with regard to your news. I will tell Mr Peers.

Hi,
I'm Luke Colquhoun. I didn't want to leave. I realise that now I would love to come back to primary!

Hi! Mrs Walton is a great teacher! I dont want to leave.

Hi everyone!

Hey Hey!! Just wanted to say, it's nice to see some respect in my name. All the kids call my Aunty Karen Miss Downey.

Hope you are all are doing well!!

See you.

Hi All,
It's connor, just to let you all know your ex year 6's are doing well at Washington Comp!!
And myself I'm doing fine!
I'm all grown up now! About 0.5 of an inch taller!!
Yeeeey!!

Thanks to all the staff for the beautiful flowers, they really cheered me up. I am missing everyone and hope to be back very soon.
(Reply)


We all wish you a speedy recovery.