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.

• Sports Day 2018

  Mon 16 Jul 2018 M Davis

  What a fantastic morning we had!

   

  It was lovely to have  so many parents come and support their children at Sports Day this morning. We started with a round robin of team activities including skipping, bean bag throwing, running, hockey dribbling and an obstacle race. There was lots of encouragement from the children to each other in each event and it was lovely to hear words of support from older to younger children and from younger to older children.

   

  After the team activities it was time for the running races. We started with the team relays, then quickly went into our year group running races. Nursery joined us for their running race, and then we had a toddler race for any other younger children who were there. Finally we had our, now traditional, parents race with bean bags on heads!

   

  Thank you to Sheila and FOEGS for providing teas and coffees, and to the staff for helping the day run so smoothly.

  

• RLT KS1 Athletics Festival

  Wed 11 Jul 2018 M Davis

  Years 1 and 2 had a lovely time at the RLT KS1 Athletics Festival on Wednesday. It was a beautiful day, and fortunately not too hot!

   

  The children were all very patient when waiting for their turn, and took part enthusiastically in all the activities. Field events included throwing a tennis ball, a standing jump and beanbags into hoops; whilst track events included a sprint, an egg and spoon race, an obstacle race and a beanbag race.

   

  We were very impressed with how well all of our children did and how well they interacted with each other and with children from other schools.

   

  Well done to all concerned, and thank you to Miss Barker, Mrs Wingrove and Miss Lynch for accompanying the children.

  

• Fort Henry

  Fri 06 Jul 2018 M Davis

  The sun was shining and the birds were in the sky - Exton & Greetham Primary School children were ready to step out into the sunshine on our traditional walk to Fort Henry on Exton estate!

   

  Packed lunches were stacked in the car, sun cream was applied, hats were put on, water bottles were collected - we were ready to set off. The walk to Fort Henry is always a lovely walk. We take our time - a member of staff marks the front of the walk and another brings up the rear to make sure there are no stragglers: all other adults spread themselves through the walking party. Other than this, the children can walk with whoever they like.

   

  It was lovely to see some of our older children helping the younger children, and our more confident walkers helping those who were not so confident. Mrs Davis was particularly impressed with the reception child who joined her to lead the way all the way there and then walked with Miss Bevins to lead the way all the way back - fab walking! The fields were beautiful with corn growing on either side of the path. Crickets were in abundance and birds were flying overhead. Perhaps the most magical nature moment was for those who spotted a Red Kite hovering and come down onto the road near where we were picnicking. Mrs Davis wasn't quick enough with the camera, but it was an amazing sight.

   

  In our quickest time yet, we arrived at our picnic field - beating the picnics by ten minutes! Then it was time for lunch and a quick play before setting off back. The way back is always a little slower as legs start to get tired, but again, it was lovely to see children encouraging each other to keep going until we all arrived back in school for a well deserved cup of squash and a rest in the shade of the classrooms. 

   

  The Fort Henry Walk really brings out what is so special about our school. We walk together as one large family, with everyone looking after everyone else. Words of encouragement are shared, not just from adult to child and older child to younger child; but also from our youngest children to our older children. Conversations are had, and new friendships made across the year groups. It was lovely to be joined by some of our parents and governors too. 

   

  We are already looking forward to next year - some of the year 5 were talking about how next year would be their last walk with the school, and that they would miss it. It was great that it didn't rain this year, but we are hoping for slightly cooler weather for walking next year!!

   

   

  

• Orienteering

  Thu 05 Jul 2018 M Davis

  Class 3 had a fantastic time orienteering on Thursday.

   

  The children worked hard as a team to read the maps and locate all the different markers. There was some amazing co-operation and lots of use of the 6 Rs.

   

  Well done to all for being so independent!