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 2025-26.

• Christmas in a Day

  Thu 18 Dec 2025 M Davis

  Exton has a tradition of 'Christmas in a Day' - held on the penultimate day of term. On this day, learning is put on hold, and we enjoy a day of festive fun and frivolities. 

   

  The day starts with a walk up to the Church for our Christmas Service. This is led by Teal class, who tell the story of the nativity, and create a tableau, interspersed by carols and Christmas songs sung by all. This year the retelling was loud and clear, and the singing enthusiastic. We even managed to get the parents to sing the third part in 'The Holly and the Ivy' at the end! It was lovely to be joined by so many parents and members of the local community.

   

  After the walk back to school, there were Christmas activities in the classrooms, before we all joined together in the hall for our Christmas lunch, wonderfully cooked by Lizzie. 

   

  In the afternoon, we had our Christmas disco, led by Disco Steve - and then had a visit from Santa, who took time out of his busy schedule to visit us here in school and share presents with us all. 

   

  Thank you to everyone who contributed to the day. A good time was had by all!

• Christmas Performances

  Wed 17 Dec 2025 M Davis

  I say this every year ('oh no you don't....') - our Nativity and Pantomime performances this year were a triumph!

   

  Aqua class shared the nativity story through the eyes of Leo the Star, who was not sure he was important enough to lead the wise men to Bethlehem. There was some amazing singing, and super narration which led us through the story of Christmas and to the birth of Jesus in the stable and the arrival of the shepherds and kings. Leo ended up as a very enthusiastic star!

   

  Cobalt class then did not disappoint with their pantomime - Cinderella. Despite the best efforts of the grumpy lawyer from Disney, who kept banning songs, a good time was had by all. The two ugly sisters were suitably mean to Cinderella, before the fairy godmother, and her trainee fairy godmother came and performed some magic so that Cinderella could meet her prince. All's well that ends well - and Cinderella and the prince were eventually married. There was some super singing, and dazzling dancing, as well as lots of opportunities for audience participation. Well done to everyone involved. 

• Carols at 'T on Tuesday'

  Tue 09 Dec 2025 M Davis

  We were invited to take some children down to share some carols with the local community at their 'T on Tuesday' Christmas celebration. The children led the adults in song and traditional Christmas carols were shared.

• RLT Christmas Carol Concert

  Mon 08 Dec 2025 M Davis

  After the inaugural RLT Christmas Choir Carol Concert last year, we again took year 5/6 into Oakham to join with schools from across the Rutland Learning Trust to share in singing together.

   

  Led by Exton staff, alongside Mr Davis, this year we had over 200 children singing! We shared some Exton favourites with everyone ('sheep, sheep, sheep' and 'When Children Rule the World') as well as sharing in some more well known carols. The sound was phenomenal - nothing beats the sound of children's voices raised together in song.

   

  Thank you to Mr Davis for enthusiastically taking the rehearsal and getting us all singing our best, and to Oakham Church for hosting us.

• Carols Around the Tree

  Fri 05 Dec 2025 M Davis

  A huge thank you to all those who braved the weather for carols round the tree in Exton. We turned the lights on, then retreated to the dry of the school hall for our carol singing around the piano instead! This is the first time in my memory that we have been 'rained off' - but it was lovely that everyone came up to the school to share in some carols in the warm and dry instead. Just under £28 was received in donations towards school activities. 

• A Trip to the Dam

  Tue 02 Dec 2025 M Davis

  One of the joys of being a small school, is that a class can fit on a minibus, enabling us to take children out on local trips!

   

  Today Aqua class went to see the dam at Rutland Water. They have been reading a book about a dam in their English, and have been learning all about Rutland Water as part of the local history topic. What a great way to round off their learning (and there may have been a sneaky visit to the playpark too!)

  

• Cobalt Class Museum Visit

  Fri 28 Nov 2025 M Davis

  Cobalt Class had a fab morning learning about the Home Front in Rutland during World War 2 as a way to round off their World War II topic. The children were amazing and showed off all their knowledge about the war, as well as learning more about gas masks, digging for victory and life on the home front. There was also an opportunity to look at some of the other things in the museum.

   

  A huge thank you to the Rutland Museum for hosting us, and to the Friends of Rutland County Museum and Oakham Castle for funding the transport.

  

• Aqua Class Village History Walk

  Mon 24 Nov 2025 M Davis

  As part of their history and geography work, Aqua class went for a walk around the village, following a map and spotting how Exton has changed. We found the two schools (one of which Mrs Almond went to), the well - where people got their water and we noticed the different brick used in old and new houses. Somewhat confusingly, the house labelled as an old drug store, is actually the old school! The sign was left behind when the village was used as a film set, and has remained ever since!

   

  Back at school they then painted what they believe the village would have looked like.

  

• Children in Need

  Fri 14 Nov 2025 M Davis

  Despite the rain, we had a fantastic day raising money for Children in Need, organised by our school council. 

   

  Games were moved into the hall, and there was a successful cake sale and cake raffle, as well as a non-uniform day. 

   

  A huge £171 was raised for the charity.

  

• Supporting Anxiety at Home

  Wed 12 Nov 2025 M Davis

  This week we hosted an anxiety workshop for parents, led by Sue Parsons, who is working with school across the Rutland Learning Trust to support children's behaviour and social, emotional and mental health needs.
  The workshop was a relaxed session where parents could find support in helping their child with any anxieties they may be experiencing and have some time to share, reflect and learn simple strategies to help support their child. Sue truly is a font of knowledge and provided lots of useful help and ideas.