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.

• Primary Maths Challenge

  Mon 28 Jan 2019 M Davis

  Back in November our year 4/5/6 children all took part in the Primary Maths Challenge. This is aimed at children in year 5 and 6 across the country and asks the children to apply their maths skills in problem solving and reasoning activities. 

   

  We were pleased to receive a package on Friday with our results. All of those who took part got a certificate, however, we also had 4 bronze certificate winners, 4 silver certificate winners and one gold award winner, who also got a medal. Well done Joshua!

• Brass Lessons!

  Mon 14 Jan 2019 M Davis

  What a fantastic sound they are making already!

   

  Cobalt class started their brass project today - a series of 10 class lessons to introduce them to playing instruments in the brass family. We have a selection of trumpets, baritones and trombones and are looking forward to becoming a brass band together.

   

  Look out in the coming weeks - we will find a performance opportunity!

  

• Trip to 'Peter Pan' in Nottingham

  Thu 10 Jan 2019 M Davis

  On Thursday we all got on a double decker bus and set off on our annual whole school trip to the pantomime in Nottingham.

   

  This year the pantomime was to be Peter Pan, and we were all looking forward to comparing the professionals performance to our own pantomime performance in December! We were not to be disappointed! The different characters were fantastic, and the children were soon booing Captain Hook, cheering for Peter Pan and shouting 'Wotcha Smee' to the character played by Joe Pasquali. As always, the songs and dances were magical, and the special effects were out of this world! The children enjoyed watching Tinkerbell, Wendy and Peter fly, and there were also fireworks and special lights flashing.

   

  At the end of the first half there was an amazing animatronic crocodile, which the younger children thought was fantastic! We then settled down to eat our ice creams before grabbing our 3D glasses for the second half. 

   

  As always, the 3D effects soon had people shouting and screaming in amazement (though some of us did take off our glasses when we were a bit scared). Soon everything was okay, and Captain Hook was defeated. 

   

  We were very lucky as three of the school were invited to go up onto the stage and meet Smee and play some musical instruments. George enjoyed demonstrating his expertise on a bass drum that was nearly as big as him, Matthew triumphed on the trombone and Charley made a great noise on a trumpet.

   

  All too soon it was the end and time to get back on the coach. The trip back was much quieter, with many sleepy children tired out from so much excitement.

   

  The children were asked in assembly on Friday whether they had enjoyed themselves and whether they wanted to go again next year.... the resounding answer was 'yes'! What a successful trip!

• NSPCC Visit

  Tue 08 Jan 2019 M Davis

  On Tuesday morning we were visited by Adele from the NSPCC as part of their 'Stay safe, speak out' campaign. Adele led two assemblies for the children followed by a workshop for the year 5/6 children. The assemblies were focussed on developing the children's awareness of staying safe, and encouraging them to realise that they have a voice. The children were also introduced to Buddy, the NSPCC mascot.

  Year 5/6 then took part in a workshop where they were able to discuss and talk through different scenarios, deciding whether they were safe or not safe, and how they could seek help.

   

  Thank you to Adele for visiting - we will be doing a sponsored event in the next couple of weeks to raise money for the NSPCC as a thank you for visiting us, and to help them spread their message to other children.