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.

• EYFS Balance Bikes

  Fri 29 Nov 2019 M Davis

  Our EYFS children have spent time on Tuesday mornings during November developing their cycling skills on Balance Bikes. All of the children worked very hard to improve their balance and carry out various skills under instructors from RCC. The instructors said what a fantastic group they were. 

   

  Photos below show the children trying out some of their skills

  

• Year 5/6 Basketball

  Thu 28 Nov 2019 M Davis

  On Thursday our Year 5/6 children went to take part in the RSSP Basketball competition. 

   

  They played 8 games in total, including some against each other! Miss Lynch reports that the children were all fantastic and made the staff that accompanied them so proud. Their stamina, resilience and teamwork were amazing, and she particularly commented on the way that they supported each other. Well done to all concerned for your hard work!

  

• Parent Workshops

  Wed 27 Nov 2019 M Davis
  A huge thank you to the parents who attended our parental workshops on Wednesday afternoon to find out more about how we learn in school. Do keep an eye on ClassDojo for any further top tips on supporting your child at home.

  

• Act of Remembrance

  Mon 11 Nov 2019 M Davis

  On Monday 11th November, Cobalt class walked down to the Exton War Memorial to take part in the Exton Act of Remembrance at 11am. Each year, children from the school join with those in the local community to remember not only those named on the War Memorial in the village, but also those who have fought in any conflict, past or present across the world. As ever, the children showed enormous respect. Year 6 shared poems they had written in response to the theme of remembrance, and a posy of poppies was laid on behalf of the school. 

   

  Below are the poems from the year 6 children.

   

  WE REMEMBER

   

  This day, we remember,

  Those who fought,

  Those who fell,

  So we may be free forever.

   

  Thank you for your bravery,

  Those who shielded,

  Those who defended,

  So their past could give our future.

   

  This day we remember,

  Those who sacrificed,

  Those who lost their loved ones,

  We honour you and respect you for all that you’ve done.

   

  Thank you for the courage for all you did,

  Even though you didn’t have all that you should

  Like equipment, gas masks and warm clothes.

  This day we remember, and thank you for your fight.

   

  Nicholas

   

   

  This Day

   

  This day we remember

  Those who fought for us to live

  Those who loved

  Those who forgive.

   

  Bravely protecting, they battled on

  Sacrificing their lives

  They fell in fear

  This day, we honour them.

   

  This day we respect.

  Those who gave their lives

  To let us live freely.

  With friends and family waiting at home.

   

  As you lie in Flanders fields, 

  We believe in you,

  You are loved,

  You are remembered.

   

  Evie

   

   

  Lest We Forget

   

  They had no say,

  They had no voice,

  They follow orders,

  They had no choice,

  Lest we forget.

   

  The shower of bullets,

  Smell of gas,

  Lost loved ones,

  They will all-ways remember,

  Lest we forget.

   

  Over the top they charged,

  Thank-you for your courageous acts,

  You fell with your faces to the foe,

  Lest we forget.

   

  Harvey

   

   

  Lest we forget

   

  This day we remember,

  All of those who fought,

  All of those who risked their lives,

  Lest we forget.

   

  This day we remember,

  For those have memories,

  For fighting for our country,

  Lest we forget.

   

  This day we remember,

  Those who didn’t give up,

  Those who shielded our country,

  Lest we forget.

   

  Leighton

   

   

• Pied Piper!

  Sun 10 Nov 2019 M Davis

   For those who did not make it to Leicester, below is a link for the 'live recording' of Pied Piper. With over 500 pupils from across Rutland taking part, the final performance was something very special. We hope you enjoy listening to it!

   

  https://soundcloud.com/user-425890851/sets/pied-piper-world-premiere-performance