Read below to find out more about some of the different activities we have been getting up to; from sporting and musical activities, to visitors and 'wow' days. We are looking forward to helping our children 'explore and grow' further in 2023-24.

• Leavers' Assembly

  Mon 18 Jul 2016 M Davis

  Today saw another fantastic Leavers' Assembly and play, masterfully scripted by Mr Marks.

   

  "Alice in Extonland or Greetham Through The Looking Glass" allowed our year 6 to showcase their acting talents for one last time before moving on to their respective Secondary Schools. Congratulations to the rest of KS2 for their supporting roles.

   

  Speeches were made, certificates were given and gifts presented. Hymns were chosen by the departing year 6, and some new songs were shared with the community.

   

  The assembly finished with a rendition of 'Flying Free', a song that talks about spreading our wings and flying, just as our year 6 are about to do.

   

  Good luck in your future ventures, and keep in touch!

  

• Walk to Fort Henry

  Fri 15 Jul 2016 M Davis

  What a wonderful way to end a week, a term and a year!

   

  On Friday the whole school set off for our annual walk to Fort Henry. We were joined by parents, governors, past pupils and children who will be joining the school in September.

   

  It was just the right weather for walking - not too hot and not too cold. Mr Richardson and Mrs Heywood led from the front, whilst Mrs Davis bought up the rear. The children were able to walk at their own pace as long as they stayed between these people. There was lots to see on the walk, and there was a lot of discussion about the different crops.

   

  We must be getting quicker each year, as we made it to Fort Henry 15 minutes before our packed lunches! We took the opportunity to run around in the long grass before settling to our lunch. Once this was over it was time to walk back, which is always the hardest bit!

   

  It was lovely to be able to walk and talk together in a relaxed environment, and learn things from each other. The headteacher learnt some things about Mario that she didn't know before, and some of the children learnt about the different crops they could see!

  

• Sports Day

  Thu 14 Jul 2016 M Davis

  The weather was kind as the sun shone down on our Sports Day this year.

   

  The children were split into 6 teams to complete a 'round-robin' of activities including and obstacle course, skipping, football and running skills, hockey skills, and bean bag throwing. These all collected points towards a final team score. While Mrs KK retired to work out totals, the children ran in their year group running races, followed by the nursery race and the mums' and dads' races.

   

  It was lovely to see the children working together as teams, supporting and encouraging each other, as well as having the chance to shine individually. Once the scores were totalled, the winning team was announced.

   

  Thank you to all the parents who joined us to support their children, and who contributed to the FOEGS raffle. Thank you to FOEGS for organising the tea and coffee, the raffle and the guess the weight of the cake competition. Thank you also to the nursery for organising a cake stall.

   

  A good time was had by all!

  

• Orienteering

  Thu 07 Jul 2016 M Davis

  Year 5 and 6 set out this afternoon to the RSSP Orienteering Event. The weather was kind to us and the children all tried their best. Orienteering is a great sport, and an exercise in teamwork as well as map reading, speed and agility.

   

  We didn't have enough for the team event, but were able to enter three pairs into the competition. The children agreed to work as boy-girl teams and Mrs Wingrove reported some super teamwork. A lot of ground was covered in locating each of the points on the two courses tackled during the course of the afternoon, and all the children professed to being tired at the end of the afternoon, as one picture shows!

   

  Everyone tried their best, despite stitches and sore feet and we are very proud of all three pairs. Well done year 5 and 6!

  

• Ducklings!

  Thu 07 Jul 2016 M Davis

  We were all a little wary when a female mallard chose to make her nest in the planter on the playground. With lots of wildlife nearby, we were not sure that she and her eggs would survive. However, nature knows what it is doing, and this morning we arrived in school to the sound of tiny cheeps! All of the eggs have hatched and there were 11 fluffy chicks. What a clever mother duck she is!

   

  We gather from the RSPB website that the new family are unlikely to stay with us for long, and may be gone by tomorrow in search of water (we suspect down to the brook). We have been honoured to host the mother duck as she sat on her eggs, and a huge congratulations to the children for staying away and leaving her in peace - we know it has not been easy! Below are a few pictures captured this morning.

   

  

• Life Education Van

  Mon 04 Jul 2016 M Davis

  The children all had a fantastic time with Dominique in the Life Education Van on Friday.

   

  There was lots to learn about on the van, from all about our bodies and how they work, to thinking about friendship and what makes a good friend.

   

  The children listened beautifully and made lots of great contributions and suggestions.

   

  Thank you to all at the Life Education Van for organising the visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon.