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 Swimming Gala

  Thu 22 Jun 2023 M Davis

  On Thursday, 12 of our children from across year 4,5,6 took part in the first RLT Swimming Gala at Oakham School pool. We have many talented swimmers, and it was great for them to be able to go and share their talents in the pool. 

   

  We had a lot of winners in heats, and a few medals from the finals. Well done to all concerned!

• Year 6 RLT Science Enrichment

  Wed 21 Jun 2023 M Davis

  Over the past few weeks, all of year 6 have been lucky enough to be able to take part in some science workshops for gifted and talented scientists, run by a retired science teacher from Uppingham School. 

   

  There was a real focus on developing our knowledge of physics with experiments to look at forces and developing our understanding of stars and planets. 

   

  It was a great experience to learn from someone so knowledgeable - even Mrs Davis learnt something new!

• Road Safety Training

  Wed 21 Jun 2023 M Davis

  Aqua class had a visit from RCC this morning to help them practise their skills in road safety. They listened carefully to road safety rules, before giving them a go in the school playground. Hopefully we all now know to stop, look and listen; and to take our time before crossing roads!

• RMH Summer Sing

  Fri 16 Jun 2023 M Davis

  On Friday we joined with five other schools in Oakham School Chapel for the annual Rutland Music Hub Summer Sing. We had been learning the songs here at school, and were looking forward to sharing singing with children from other schools. 

   

  What a phenomenal sound we all made together! Ably led by Beth, from NMPAT, the partner organisation for the Rutland Music Hub, we were soon singing in two and three parts and raising our voices in joyful song. 

   

  We finished with a final recording of all the songs, including Mrs Davis singing a little solo in the pieces we sang from 'The Pied Piper' - the piece Mr Davis wrote for the Rutland Music Hub just before COVID.

   

  We had a fantastic morning, and the children sang brilliantly!

• RLT KS2 Athletics

  Wed 14 Jun 2023 M Davis

  The sun shone down on us again for the RLT Key Stage 2 athletics this year.

   

  We were again lucky enough to be able to be at Corby Stadium and experience running on a real track and jumping into a real long-jump pit. The children all tried their hardest at a range of events, and we came away with a large number of certificates and medals - not bad for the smallest school in the trust!

   

  As always, the children's behaviour was exemplary, and they not only cheered on their own team mates, but also those from other schools. No child crossed the finishing line without a cheer from Exton!

   

  A huge thank you to Hazel Glassford who organised the event, to all the other RLT schools who helped to staff each activity, and to our own staff for helping the event run like clockwork!

• Samba Drumming Workshops

  Mon 12 Jun 2023 M Davis

  On Monday 12th June we were very pleased to welcome the Rutland Music Hub to lead the whole school in some Samba drumming workshops. Year 4/5/6 had spent time exploring samba as part of their class music and were looking forward to putting some of their knowledge into practice with a specialist in samba.

   

  The day started with an opportunity for EYFS and Year 1 to explore the samba instruments and practise playing different rhythms. It was lots of fun, if very loud!

   

  Teal Class (year 2 and 3) had a go next, and were able to play the range of samba instruments, and try playing together with different poly-rhythms.

   

  In the afternoon Cobalt and Navy classes were able to share all their learning from their music unit and put together different polyrhythms, call and responses and create some amazing music. 

   

  The children had an amazing day, and the practitioner said he was very impressed with the level of musicality from all of the children. 

   

  Well done everyone!

• RLT KS1 Athletics Festival

  Mon 12 Jun 2023 M Davis

  Our Key Stage 1 children all had a fantastic time at the RLT KS1 Athletics at Corby Stadium on Friday.

   

  The sun shone and the weather was beautiful, as the children embarked on a variety of activities on both track and field. It was lovely to be able to at a 'proper' athletics track and experience what it is like to long jump into sand and to run on a proper athletics track.

   

  Miss Barker reports that the children were all beautifully behaved and a good time was had by all. Please see the pictures attached for a flavour of the event. 

  

• RLT 500 Words Writing Competition

  Fri 26 May 2023 M Davis

  Today saw the entry date for the RLT 500 Words writing competition.

   

  Over the past few weeks all of the children in the school have been working hard to complete worked based on a picture with the title 'Dream Big - Let Your Imagination Grow'.

   

  There were some wonderful pieces of writing from EYFS to year 6, and it was very hard for us to choose our entry for each year group. These are attached below. 

   

  We will let you know how we get on!

  

• RLT Dance Festival

  Wed 24 May 2023 M Davis

  Our Year 4,5 and 6 children all took part in the RLT Dance Festival this evening. 

   

  They had spent the previous two weeks perfecting their dance 'Men in Black' and mastering the art of dancing in sunglasses! Their performance at Catmose College, alongside other schools from within the Rutland Learning Trust and RYDA was fantastic, and they were a credit to the school. 

   

  Not only was their dancing brilliant, but another headteacher commented on how polite all of our children were. Well done Exton & Greetham!

• RLT EYFS Sports Festival

  Tue 23 May 2023 M Davis

  Our EYFS and Year 1 children had a fantastic morning at the RLT EYFS Sports Festival today, held at Cottesmore Academy.

   

  After the excitement of travelling by bus (!) the children threw themselves into a range of activities alongside children from other schools within the Trust. There were activities to develop jumping, balancing, ball skills and running as well as the opportunity to interact with other children. 

   

  Mrs Gould said that all of the children were a credit to the school, all trying their best and being beautifully polite.

   

  The morning of activities finished with a shared picnic lunch before we returned back to our home schools. 

   

  A good time was had by all!