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.

• Mermaids Versus Pirates

  Tue 31 Mar 2026 M Davis

  What a treat we had at the Teal Class performances! This year the production was 'Mermaids Versus Pirates' where songs, dances and acting led us through the story that found that mermaids and pirates could be friends after all, and even share their skills!

   

  There were some amazing props and costumes, as well as some fantastic confident performances from the children. We have some budding comics, singers and actors in the class this year!

   

  A huge congratulations to everyone who was involved. 

  

• Governors' Visit

  Wed 25 Mar 2026 M Davis

  It was lovely to welcome our Governors to the school on Wednesday to experience the school in action. They joined us for our roast dinner in the hall before joining us out in the playground, where they could see us using our new playground zones and equipment. 

   

  After lunch they had the opportunity to talk to both the school council and the faith council about their role in supporting the school, and also had to answer some quite tricky questions about why they wanted to be governors and what they did. There was then a chance to visit classrooms to see learning in action.

• Comic Relief

  Fri 20 Mar 2026 M Davis

  Thank you to the school council for arranging some great activities to raise money for Comic Relief this year. The children were all invited to wear something red for a donation, as well as enter a joke competition and a comic competition. Our cake raffle proceeds were also donated to Comic Relief this week.  There were some great entries to the joke competition, and the winning jokes were:

   

  Aqua Class
  What do you get when you cross a cow with an earthquake?
  Milkshake!
  
  Teal Class
  How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh?
  Ten-tickles!
  
  Cobalt Class
  What do you can a dog magician?
  A labracadabrador!

   

  Over £176 was raised in total.

• Silver School Mental Health Award

  Tue 17 Mar 2026 M Davis

  We are very pleased to share that we have been awarded the Silver School Mental Health Award, delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools, for our outstanding mental health and wellbeing provision.  

   

  We provide a wide range of support to boost the wellbeing of pupils and staff through our dedication to provision for all. The award recognises the nurturing atmosphere and commitment to supporting not only the children in developing good mental health, but also in supporting staff and parents. Particular areas of strength were recognised, including the whole school holistic thinking around mental health, the deeply embedded culture of support, and the authentic sense of belonging for everyone in the school community.

   

  Rachel C. Boyle, Dean of Leeds Beckett’s Carnegie School of Education, said: “The achievement of the Mental Health award is a demonstration of the school's significant commitment to improving children's and staff’s mental health and wellbeing. It is also a commitment to developing practices in school that seek to improve awareness and expertise in creating safe and secure learning environments in which all children can truly fulfil their potential. This award is one that all staff can be truly proud of”.

   

  Dean Johnstone, founder and CEO of Minds Ahead said: “This award shines a light on the excellent work schools are doing to promote mental health for their community of children and adults. It is thrilling and humbling to learn about Exton & Greetham CE Primary School and the many other schools engaged in the quality award process. I’d like to offer my congratulations on this deserved recognition.”

• World Book Day

  Fri 06 Mar 2026 M Davis

  We always celebrate World Book Day a day later than the rest of the country to enable us to enjoy our costumes and not have to change out of them for swimming!

   

  The day kicked off with a Reading Breakfast, to which parents and carers were invited to come and share books and toast with the children.

   

  This year the children were invited to come dressed as a favourite character - there were characters from Harry Potter, a Grufflo and a Cat in the Hat amongst others! The children spent the morning exploring their characters before taking part in a book quiz organised by Mrs Creed. 

• STEM Mars Day

  Tue 03 Mar 2026 M Davis

  Mrs Redshaw and Year 2 had an amazing morning on Mars Day exploring what it would be like to move to Mars and designing a base to live there. They enjoyed linking up with other schools to find out more about Mars and to think about what they would need.