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.

• RLT Parliament Trip

  Thu 29 Jan 2026 M Davis

  In the early hours of the morning, two of last year's children's council, alongside Mrs Creed, set off on a coach to London, alongside other children from RLT schools to visit the Houses of Parliament. This annual trip brings together children from across the trust who have been on their school's children's councils. It enables the children to visit Parliament and find out more about our government.

   

  A fantastic day was had by all, with the opportunity to visit both the House of Lords and the House of Commons, and to see a debate in progress. They also were able to visit some of the other parts of the Houses of Parliament, before taking part in a workshop to find out how a bill becomes a law. 

   

  What a fantastic opportunity!

  

• Great Fire of London Wonder Day

  Tue 27 Jan 2026 M Davis

  Teal class had a fantastic 'wonder day' on Tuesday to bring together all of their learning about the Great Fire of London. 

   

  The leader of the workshops was very impressed with how much the children already knew about the events of the fire, and key facts around how many properties were destroyed and how surprisingly few people died. 

   

  The workshop also gave the children the opportunity to find out more about the plague that had hit London at the time, and how the fire helped with reducing the spread of this. As part of this, they learnt how to make a pomander.

   

  Thank you to Mrs Redshaw and Mrs Bulbick for organising this fantastic day.

   

   

• Balance Bikes

  Mon 26 Jan 2026 M Davis

  Our EYFS children have enjoyed three Balance Bike sessions over the past three weeks. These have helped the children to develop their skills on two wheels, from balancing, to being able to duck under a hurdle whilst still staying on two wheels! They did an amazing job and were all rewarded with a certificate.

  

• African Drumming

  Tue 20 Jan 2026 M Davis

  On Tuesday morning, the school was alive with the sound of African drums, as each class took part in an African drumming workshop, led by Maggie from the music hub.

   

  Each group enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about Djembe drumming and to practise techniques for making different sounds. The children learnt a number of rhythms and put these together to make polyrhythms. 

   

  It was a loud, but enjoyable morning, enabling us to develop more of our musical skills.

• Singing Workshop with Rutland Youth Choir

  Fri 09 Jan 2026 M Davis

  Teal and Cobalt classes enjoyed sharing their singing skills this morning in some workshops led by Susie Hill. Susie runs the Rutland Youth Choirs who meet weekly in Oakham, which some of our children belong to.

   

  The morning started with a workshop for our year 5/6 children. We enjoyed learning some new songs, including 'La cucheracha', and sharing with Susie what we know about singing in parts and singing in a canon. There followed a workshop for our year 2/3/4 children, who learnt some new rounds. The morning concluded with the opportunity to come together and for each class to sing to each other, before joining together in song.