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.

• Fort Henry Walk

  Fri 24 Jun 2022 M Davis

  We had super walking weather for our first annual Fort Henry walk since COVID!

   

  It was great to return to this annual tradition, where the aim is to walk in fellowship as a community and enjoy the countryside in which we live.

   

  We made great time on the way there, and arrived in under an hour. We were ready for our picnic just before 12pm. After lunch, and a few running games in the field, we walked down to get a good view across the lake to Fort Henry. Then it was time to turn back to school.

   

  It always takes us a little longer on the way back! Every child did their best walking, and we made it back to school for just after 2pm, tired but happy! It was lovely to watch children helping each other and encouraging each other to keep going when people got tired. The children were great company, as always. 

   

  Fingers crossed for similar weather next year - not too hot, and not too cold, just right right for walking!

  

• RLT Talented Artists Day

  Thu 23 Jun 2022

  On Thursday 23rd June, six of our talented artists from year 4/5/6 joined with other children from schools in the Rutland Learning Trust to work on a large-scale piece of art work with an artist.

   

  The morning started with the opportunity to experiment with different techniques, before bringing these all together to create a joint freeze to depict the Great Fire of London.

   

  In the afternoon, each school group worked on a canvas to bring back to school to share with the school community, again focussed on the Great Fire of London.

   

  This was great opportunity for the children to work collaboratively with an artist, and with children from across the trust, and to explore different art techniques. 

  

• RMH Summer Sing

  Fri 17 Jun 2022 M Davis

  Cobalt and Navy Classes went to join with other Rutland primary schools in the Rutland Music Hub Summer Sing on Friday morning. 

   

  The children were glad to be in the coolness of Oakham School Chapel on such a hot day! The children sang a variety of songs under the tutelage of Mr Davis, whose enthusiasm for singing inspired many of the children. 

   

  There were some new songs for us - 'one in a million' and 'Sumer is a-cumin in' - as well as some old favourites that we already sing at school. The children enjoyed teaching the children from other schools their actions for 'Build it'!

   

  Mrs Roberts and Mrs Larratt said the children were a credit to the school, and sang beautifully, enjoying the opportunity to sing with more children.

   

  A huge thank you to the music hub for organising the event and to Mr Davis for his enthusiastic leading!

• KS2 Quadkids 2022

  Thu 16 Jun 2022 M Davis

  An intrepid band of volunteers from KS2 took part in the RSSP Quadkids event after school on Thursday. Mrs Ranson reports that the children did amazingly well, trying their hardest in all four events and were a credit to the school. She was particularly impressed with their throwing! Mrs Roberts was impressed with how well the children coped with the heat and that they still gave it their all. Well done to all involved and a huge thank you to all the parents who transported their children.

• Passover Assembly

  Thu 16 Jun 2022 M Davis

  We welcomed our governor, Mrs Edward, to school today to talk to all of the children about the Jewish festival of Passover. 

   

  Mrs Edward brought many of the things her family uses at this festival to show us. She started by telling us the story of Moses and the reasons behind the festival of Passover. We especially enjoyed hearing about all the plagues!

   

  After this she showed is a cedar plate, and talked about what a Jewish family eat and do at the festival of Passover. We all had the opportunity to try some matza and a Jewish pudding with no flour in.

   

  A huge thank you to Mrs Edward for coming to talk to us about Passover. 

  

• RLT KS1 Athletics Festival

  Wed 15 Jun 2022 M Davis

  Our EYFS and KS1 children had a great time today at the RLT KS1 Athletics Festival at Corby Athletics Track. The weather was certainly very kind to us - if a little hot!

   

  Visiting the Athletics Track in Corby gave the children the experience of what it was like to be on a 'real' track for their running races, as well as providing plenty of space for other activities. There were a range of events for the children to take part in, from throwing and jumping, to obstacle and running races. 

   

  The children worked alongside children from other schools, and it was lovely to hear that our children were seen following our school rules and being kind and honest, with lovely manners, and cheering on children from other schools, as well as children from our own.

   

  A huge thank you to the staff who accompanied them from school, and to the people in the wider Trust who organised the day.

   

  There were many tired but happy faces when they returned to school and we are sure they will all sleep well tonight!

   

   

  

• African Drumming Workshops

  Mon 13 Jun 2022 M Davis

  On Monday, we welcomed Keba from the Rutland Music Hub to the school to teach us all a little bit of African Drumming.

   

  The day started with an introduction to African Drumming and the drums for the whole school, before each class had a workshop. Each class was able to practise different patterns on the Djembe and learn about the different sounds (bass and tone) that could be made by hitting different parts of the drum head. We learnt about where in Africa the drums and drumming patterns come from (West Africa), and a little about how the drums are made. 

   

  The children enjoyed the opportunity to make music together, and discovered the importance of being resilient and keeping going when things get tricky, as drumming is not as easy as it looks!

   

  The day ended with a performance by Cobalt and Navy classes to the younger children. The children had an amazing time, and would like to know when Keba can come again!

   

  A huge thank you to Keba for coming and sharing his expertise. See you again soon!

  

• A Wonderful Wheelbarrow!

  Sat 04 Jun 2022 M Davis

  Our gardening club have been working hard over the past few months to design a special Platinum Jubilee wheelbarrow for the Rutland County Show. 

   

  With the help of Mrs Hodges, the children grew plants and planted up a beautiful display, and we were very pleased to discover that we were awarded first place! 

   

  Our rosette has pride of place in school. A huge congratulations to all who contributed.