JFK Primary School In Washington (UK)Centenary Celebrations - 0191 2193744 or e-mail jfk.primary@schools.sunderland.gov.uk There has been a school on this site since 1908, although it has not always been for primary age children. We have extensive playing fields and two tarmac areas providing safe places to play. Mission Statement - ' To foster a love of life and learning' At John f Kennedy School we aim to:
JFK MEETS GARFIELD Elementary in the USA  Children at Washington's John F Kennedy Primary School are holding a star spangled celebration this Thursday to mark their twinning with an American elementary school. The link up has come about as a direct result of the Friendship Agreement signed between the city of Sunderland and Washington DC in June.
The friendship agreement involves the two cities working together on a host of activities designed to create closer friendship and co-operation over the next five years. And the link between John F Kennedy School in Washington and Garfield Elementary School in Washington DC has come about as a result of the agreement which aims to boost economic development and generate new cultural and educational programmes in Sunderland and Washington DC.
The British Embassy helped broker the agreement between the two cities and the friendship agreement was signed at the British Embassy in Washington on June 20 by Sunderland Council Leader Cllr Bob Symonds and the Mayor of Washington DC, Anthony A Williams. Said Sunderland Council Leader Cllr Bob Symonds: "The friendship agreement has already produced some very tangible benefits in terms of developing links between our two cities. "Since we signed the agreement in June, we've already had a Business Breakfast organised by the North East Chamber of Commerce and the British American Chamber of Commerce, launched two University of Sunderland scholarships for American students from the University of the District of Columbia and George Washington University for the academic year Sept 07/08 and had a visit by the American Ambassador.
Head Teacher - Mrs Maggie Johnson Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR giles2 giles3
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John F Kennedy School are celebrating 100 years and need volunteers to help out with the celebrations or If you are an x pupil and can remember what the school was like when you attended or have any photos or anything to do with the school over the years, please get in touch with Gill Henley, to make sure these celebrations are extra special for the children who attend the school today.
To celebrate, this Thursday December 21, children from John F Kennedy School will be celebrating all things American with a basketball competition at the nearby Biddick Sports College for key stage 2 pupils.