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.

• RLT Artists Workshop

  Thu 23 Feb 2023 M Davis

  Six of our children were able to join with other children from schools in the Rutland Learning Trust today to work with an artist on some joint artwork to represent the seasons. 

   

  We started with some 'quickdraw activities' -where we were challenged to draw things in 30 seconds, 10 seconds and 5 seconds; draw things with our eyes closed, and draw with our 'wrong' hand. The children then worked in groups with children from across the schools to make a frieze of the four seasons. Four friezes were created, one for each season. The children worked collaboratively on each picture with children from the other four schools. It was a great day and the children were a credit to the school.

• E-Safety Day

  Tue 07 Feb 2023 M Davis

  Today was e-safety day and all of the children had a chance to explore what it means to keep themselves safe online during the day.

   

  In the afternoon the KS2 children all took part in the RLT E-Safety quiz, and we were very proud of how well the answered all the questions. Well done for knowing how to keep yourselves safe online!

• Virtual Reality Morning

  Wed 01 Feb 2023 M Davis

  Today we were able to bring the world into the school for the children through the use of Virtual Reality! Each class had the opportunity to either visit a different time in history, or a different place in the world to support their learning in school. 

   

  Teal Class were first to have a go on our Virtual Reality morning. They were off  to London in 1666 to experience what it was like at the time of the Great Fire of London. They were then able to visit St Paul's Cathedral in London and see evidence from the Great Fire that can be seen today - all topped off by a quick trip on a roller coaster for all those who were brave enough!

   

  Aqua class were able to meet a variety of animals. They started in an aquarium, before moving on to go on safari and meet rhinos and elephants. They even got the opportunity to hold a penguin in their hand! As Archie said, "wow!'

   

  Cobalt and Navy class were then able to visit the rainforests of Brazil as a 'brilliant beginning' for their topic next term looking at Brazil. They enjoyed exploring the different layers and meeting lots of the different animals. 

   

  With coaches becoming increasingly costly, it was amazing to be able to take all of the children on an adventure, all for the cost of a coach to Oakham! We will definitely be borrowing the headsets again!