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.

• 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!

• French Day

  Thu 09 Jul 2026 M Davis

  On Thursday 9th July the children had a great day exploring activities linked to nations that speak French and making links between those and the World Cup!

   

  One of the joys of a small school is being able to put the children in cross-phase groups and enable our younger children to be supported by older children in activities. There were opportunities to explore the Eiffel Tower and create their own versions; to explore French food in our French Cafe, and to explore the game of Boules outside with Mrs Ranson. In the afternoon the children returned to their classes to explore art from French speaking countries.

   

  A huge thank you to Mrs Honorez for planning and organising our bi-annual French day!

   

• Sports Day

  Wed 08 Jul 2026 M Davis

  Despite the heat, we had another fantastic sports day this year. 

   

  As ever, we started with a 'round robin' of team activities, enabling every child to give new skills a go, and earn points for their team. From skipping to running, football to hoopla and hockey to the obstacle course, there was something for everyone! There was great sportsmanship and encouragement for each other as the children moved through the activities. 

   

  After the team activities, we took advantage of the track being in the shade to hold year group running races. There was, again, great support for each other. Nursery joined us for a toddlers race, followed by our, now traditional, parents with beanbags on their heads race!

   

  Congratulations to our winning team, and grateful thanks to Mrs Almond for totting up the scores. It was lovely to have so many parents and family members who were able to join us for the event and provide additional support. Thank you to FOEGS for providing ice poles at the end - a welcome cooling down in the heat!

  

• Spirituality Day

  Tue 07 Jul 2026 M Davis

  On Tuesday 7th July we spent the day exploring spirituality through art. 

   

  Spirituality is always a difficult thing to explain to children! It I important that the realise that spirituality is beyond religion, and is about the way we look at the world. At Exton, spirituality is about developing a 'relational consciousness' - relating to self, others, the world, and the other/ God. It is encouraging children to:

  • delight in all things
  • be absorbed in the present moment
  • not be too attached to self
  • be eager to explore boundaries of beyond
  • search for meaning 
  • discover purpose

   

  We explore spirituality through the ideas of encounter (learning about life, providing for spiritual development through an exploration of identity and personal values), reflection (learning from life, understanding an inner meaning  of self and identity through critical reasoning and big questions), and transformation (learning to love life and responding as a means of expressing an idea of self, developing a personal set of beliefs). 

   

  Throughout the day, each class explored spirituality through the works of artists - one artist for each class. Aqua class looked at the work of Yayoi Kusama; Teal Class looked at the work of Banksy; and Cobalt class looked at the work of Antony Gormley. Through each of these artists the children were guided to create their own pieces of artwork and reflect on what they noticed in the work of each artist, how it made them feel, what this art meant to them and how the art might change them. This led to bigger questions, with Aqua class exploring 'what makes me shine?' Teal class exploring 'what is worth standing up for?' and Cobalt class exploring 'what will you leave behind?'

   

  It was a great day, and good to know that spirituality is also being explored in other trust schools in a similar way. I wonder what different conclusions each school came to about what spirituality means to them?

• Welcoming our New Starters!

  Wed 01 Jul 2026 M Davis

  It was great to be able to welcome our new starters for September on Tuesday 23rd June and Wednesday 1st July. These two half days give everyone a chance to practise being in their new class for September, and for those changing teacher, to meet their new teacher. 

   

  Next year our three classes will be: EYFS, Year 1 and 2 all together in Aqua class; Year 3 and 4 together in Teal class; and Year 5 and 6 together in Cobalt class. We are very excited to be able to take continuous provision through into year 2 next year, as we know the benefits this brings to children's learning and independent skills. 

   

  The children all had a great time in their new classes, getting used to the new dynamics and settling in to their new groupings. 

   

  We also welcomed Mrs Roberts back to the school, as she will be taking over teaching year 5/6 when Mrs Larratt leaves at the end of the year. 

• Year 5 Science Day

  Mon 22 Jun 2026 M Davis

  Year 5 had a fantastic day at Casterton on 22nd June exploring being scientists. Accompanied by Mrs Wingrove and Mrs Dawson, they were able to explore chromatography and create rockets, which were later used in a competition. A great day was had by all!

  

• KS2 RLT Athletics

  Fri 12 Jun 2026 M Davis

  Key Stage 2 had a fantastic, if slightly damp time a the RLT KS2 Athletics on Wednesday. This annual event takes place at the Corby Athletics stadium, giving the children the opportunity to run on a real track, jump into a real sand pit and to experience field events on an athletics field. 

   

  Despite the slightly wet conditions, the children all tried their hardest and should be proud of their achievements. Medals were won and sportsmanship was at the forefront of the day. Staff reported great cheering from the stand to encourage people taking part in events and some great examples of determination. It was also lovely to hear how our older children helped the younger children. What a great team!

• Year 5/6 Bikeability

  Mon 08 Jun 2026 M Davis

  A group of our year 5/6 children are now fully qualified to cycle safely on the roads on Rutland! Following two days of training the children completed their Bikeability course using the playground and the roads in and around Exton. As well as learning hand signals and road positioning, the children were also reminded of the importance of ensuring their bike is road worthy and the importance of wearing a helmet to protect their head in case of accident. 

   

  Well done to all those involved and a huge thank you to our instructors!

• RLT KS1 Athletics

  Mon 08 Jun 2026 M Davis

  What a fabulous time the Year 1 and 2 children had at the RLT Athletics on Friday!

   

  This annual event enables the children to experience sporting activities at a proper stadium, allowing them to run on a proper track, jump into a sandpit and throw out into an arena. The children enjoyed their visit to Corby Stadium and were brilliant at supported each other and giving everything a go. It is lovely to be able to bring children together from across the trust to experience sport in a larger venue.