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.

• Colourdash 2026

  Fri 22 May 2026 M Davis

  What a great time we had at our Colourdash on the last day of term!

   

  This is the second year that we have done a Colourdash in aid of LCH charity - a local charity that supports children across the Midlands to ensure they have equal access to activities and resources. This includes helping children in our local community. 

   

  The weather was kind to us again this year as the children raced around the course, being liberally doused in coloured powder and running through bubbles too. Thank you to all of our supporters who came and watched through the fence, and to all those who sponsored the children. 

  

• RLT EYFS Multiskills Festival

  Mon 18 May 2026 M Davis

  Aqua class had a fantastic time today at the RLT EYFS Multiskills festival. Our Year 1 children joined our EYFS, and lots of other EYFS children from other RLT schools to explore skills in a range of different sports. Miss Barker and Mrs Wingrove were so proud of you all for joining in and giving everything a go. Well done!

  

• Well done Year 6! - A Testing Time....

  Fri 15 May 2026 M Davis

  Well done to all year 6 children across the country who have been completing their SATs this week. Remember that these tests are just a snapshot, on a single day, of the person you are and who you hope to become. They do not measure all the other wonderful things that make you unique and special.  Remember, you are not a score or a number, but a wonderful individual who can make our world a better place. We have been so proud of how our Year 6 children here at Exton & Greetham have tackled the week - you have all done your best, and should be proud of all that you have achieved. Now that the 'testing time' is over, we can return to what we do best - ensuring that we have fun learning new information and exploring new topics!

  

• RLT Netball Tournament

  Fri 08 May 2026 M Davis

  Well done to our Netball Team, who came 5th in the RLT tournament on Friday. Mrs Ranson reports some great playing and use of space, as well as some well-deserved goals. Lovely to hear that a teacher from another school commented on how lovely Exton children are - polite and kind to each other and to those from other schools. Well done team Exton!

  

• Year 4 Residential

  Wed 22 Apr 2026 M Davis

  Year 4 have had a fantastic start to Term 5 with their residential to Hilltop. Working alongside other schools from RLT, they enjoyed many different activities and were able to make new friends from across the Rutland Learning Trust.  Accompanied by Mrs Redshaw, they had the opportunity to take part in lots of different activities, including archery, a tree top trail, mountain biking, crate stacking and the big zipper.

  Mrs Redshaw was very proud of all the children in their resilience and the ways in which they stepped out of their comfort zone and gave things a go. Not only that, but behaviour was amazing and they even slept well!

   

  Residentials are a great way of encouraging independence and introducing children to activities that they may not otherwise experience. A huge thank you to the schools in the trust who led the organisation of the trip, and to Mrs Redshaw for accompanying the children.

   

  Photos now attached!

  

• Easter in a Day

  Wed 01 Apr 2026 M Davis

  We had an 'egg-cellent' time at our traditional Easter in a Day!

   

  We began by visiting Greetham Church, where Cobalt class led us through the story of Easter Week, interspersed with lusty singing from the school. Through this we were able to share the true story of Easter with friends and families.

   

  We then returned to school for our Easter lunch, and egg-related fun. FOEGS carried out an Easter raffle with lots of amazing prizes.

   

  The afternoon began with our traditional egg-rolling, followed by an egg hunt and egg and spoon races in the school grounds.

  

• 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.”