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 2026-27.

• Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo

  Thu 15 Oct 2026 M Davis

  On Thursday, Cobalt class joined with children from primary schools across Rutland to make a very special recording of Horowitz's 'Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo' and Benjamin Britten's 'Psalm 150'. It is 100 years since Horowitz was born, and 50 years since the death of Benjamin Britten and so it was fitting for these two composers to be chosen by Music in Lyddington for bringing primary school voices together in song.

   

  Led by Peter Davis and a band of professional musicians, around 350 children raised their voices in song to tell the story of Noah, alongside a professional singer. It was a busy day, with lots of notes to learn and, I am told by one of our pupils, 93 'two's to be sung! (The animals came in two by two....)

   

  The children were a credit to the school as always, listening carefully and joining in with gusto.

• RLT Languages Day

  Tue 13 Oct 2026 M Davis

  Some of our year 6 children had a fantastic day at the RLT Languages day exploring language and its origins. The children started by doing some maths using Latin numbers, then reading some funny texts about etymology (the origins of words) and taking part in a quiz. They did some code-cracking using the Greek alphabet, played a game matching numbers in 8 different languages (noting the similarities in the romance languages) and then traced back to the Romans. They then created their own ‘wax tablets’ decorated with mosaics and inscribed their names or greetings in Latin on them. In addition, some of the children brought books or games from home in different languages – it was great to see them confident enough to share. Victoria even read part of a story to us all in Slovakian! It was definitely a busy and fun-packed day!

• RLT Cross Country

  Sat 10 Oct 2026 M Davis

  What a fantastic group of cross country runners we had at the RLT Cross Country competition on Thursday! Mrs Ranson reports that we had an excellent cross country team. They all kept going and ran the whole distance, some looked like they could even have kept on going for longer! Others said they felt really happy finishing - both because it was finished and because they were proud of themselves. We are all very was proud of them too. They were all enthusiastic supporters and shouted encouragement to each other. Charlotte even stopped to cheer-up a little girl from another school near her who she noticed was crying on the last lap (Mrs Ranson could see she stopped and wondered why she was chatting to someone when she had been running so steadily). She still managed to come in 7th and smiley! What great sportsmanship!

• Harvest Festival

  Fri 09 Oct 2026 M Davis

  What a fantastic Harvest Festival we had on Friday 9th October!

   

  It was lovely to welcome so many parents and family members to the school hall to celebrate Harvest alongside the children. We enjoyed a 'song sandwich' celebration, with the children raising the roof with some great Harvest songs, inter-spliced with a presentation from each class on the theme of Harvest. Aqua class shared some harvest songs and rhymes; Teal class shared a Harvest version of an Ed Sheeran song, and some beautiful pieces of their own writing about Harvest; whilst Cobalt class shared the journey of wheat and some of the many things that are made from our harvest.

   

  As part of our Harvest Festival we always collect for the Rutland Foodbank. Last year we managed 1kg of donations for every child in the school. This year we have surpassed this thanks to the generosity of our families. Thank you so much for supporting this local charity. 

  

• Exton is alive with the sound of music....

  Fri 02 Oct 2026 M Davis

  Listen out in Exton and surrounding villages over the next few weeks and months - year 5 and 6 have brass instruments, and are not afraid to practise them!

   

  This year our year 5/6 children all have the opportunity to learn the cornet, trumpet or trombone as part of class brass lessons, given by a specialist teacher from the music hub. 

   

  To start with the children are learning about develop a good technique for creating a sound.... more musical notes will follow!

• Year 6 Residential

  Fri 11 Sep 2026 M Davis

  Year 6 had a fantastic time on their residential this week. It was an excellent opportunity for year 6 to develop new skills, whilst working alongside each other to develop teamwork and our 6 Rs - especially remaining resilient when trying new activities! It was also a good opportunity for them to get to know their new teacher, Mrs Roberts. 

   

  Working alongside children from other RLT schools, year 6 were able to explore axe throwing, shooting, grass sledging and survival skills, amongst many other things. They also enjoyed a walk into the nearest town to explore a different county. 

   

  A huge thank you to Mrs Roberts and Mrs Creed for accompanying the children - and thank you to the children for being great company!

• A successful start to the year!

  Fri 04 Sep 2026 M Davis

  It was great to welcome everyone back to school for the new academic year. All of the children have returned ready to learn, and are settling in to their new classes. We welcome Mrs Roberts back to the school to teach year 5/6.

   

  This year there are lots of exciting activities planned, including residential, trips, sporting and musical events as well as everything that is on offer through the RLT Enrichment programme.  

• Ex-pupil at Transplant Games

  Thu 06 Aug 2026 M Davis

  We always love to hear news from ex-pupils and it was lovely to see the following news article about Milo and his sister on the BBC website! 

   

  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy74emr4my8o

   

  Milo has worked hard to achieve great things and it is great to see him taking on new challenges at the Transplant Games. Good luck to you and your sister!

• Year 6 Leavers' Assembly

  Thu 16 Jul 2026 M Davis

  On Thursday 16th July we met in the school hall to share our Year 6 Leavers' Assembly. We were joined by family and friends as year 6 took time to reflect on the time they had had here at Exton & Greetham, and then Mrs Davis shared staff memories of the children and reflected on each child's growth through the school. Members of the church community joined us to present the children with a Bible as they leave to go on to their secondary schools. 

   

  One of the favourite staff activities linked to our leavers assembly is the opportunity to look back through photos from the children's time in school to create each child an individual photo frame with pictures from across their time in the school. We hope that these enable the children to look back on their time with fondness.

   

  Remember - once a part of the Exton & Greetham family, you remain part of the school family. Do keep us in touch with how you are getting on at secondary school. 

• Fort Henry Walk 2026

  Tue 14 Jul 2026 M Davis

  After postponing our annual walk from one of the hottest days of the year, we eventually managed to set off to Fort Henry early on Tuesday morning. This annual event is a favourite for both students and staff, enabling us to walk in fellowship together and enjoy the beautiful countryside around us. 

   

  With Mrs Larratt at the front and Mrs Davis at the back, the children are welcome to walk in between with friends from across the school, chatting and looking at the nature around us. Thank you to those parents and families who were able to join us, despite the change of day. We arrived back in time for lunch and before the weather got too hot again!