Hi,  We are Class BR (Year 5) at High Spen Primary School.

BR stands for the-one-and-only Bobby Robson! He was a footballing legend and a much-loved North East hero.

In our class, we share the values that ‘Wor Bobby’ personified during his life and career. Topping our list of values are: being hardworking, being caring and being brave in how we approach things. We also think it is important to find time for fun!

We chose hardworking because through hard work we achieve things. Bobby Robson worked hard all of his life and achieved so much. He would say to his teams that success is there for you if you are prepared to work for it.

We chose caring because as humans caring and kindness binds us together. By showing kindness, we are more likely to get kindness back. Bobby Robson cared deeply about those around him and always tried to lift people up, not knock them down.

We chose being brave. At times, we need to step up and do something even when we have worries about it. Bobby Robson did new, difficult and unfamiliar things even when others were doubting him (or he had doubts himself). It’s worth remembering that ’brave isn’t how you feel; it’s what you do!’

Finally, we also said that, like Sir Bobby, it is important to value fun. He understood that it is important to try and be positive, show enthusiasm and enjoy the time you are having.

We are proud to be named after Bobby Robson! You are welcome to drop by and see what we are doing if you are in our school. You will find us all, along with Mr Cradock and Ms Hackney, in our classroom just off the main hall between Class FWD and Class MY.