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.

• Rutland Music Hub Singing Day

  Mon 15 Jun 2015 M Davis

  KS2 were singing enthusiastically in Oakham School Chapel this morning as part of the Rutland Music Hub Singing Day.

   

  The day was led by Mr Davis, the Director of Music at Oakham School, (and Mrs Davis's husband!) and we were soon enthusiastically singing about Spuds, Stagefright and Motorway Cones amongst other things.

   

  The morning enabled us to develop our singing by singing with 200 other children, looking at our breathing in particular. We were able to sing in two parts and to help lead the descant part.

   

  Many thanks to the Music Hub for organising the event.

  

• First Aid Training

  Wed 03 Jun 2015 M Davis

  At the end of the day on Wednesday 3rd June it looked like there had been a terrible incident at school. Fear not! The many bandages and slings that went home were the result of some fantastic first aid training given to all the children by 'Disco Steve' the paramedic.

   

  The day started with some basic first aid skills shared with reception and KS1. KS2 then had the rest of the day to develop their own skills in CPR and basic first aid. They were reminded what to do in an emergency to ensure that everyone is kept safe until the emergency services arrive. They were then guided through how to keep someone breathing and were able to practice on three different sized dummies; a baby, a child and an adult. The afternoon was then spent looking at how to use an epipen safely, and then looking at how to bandage different sorts of injuries and correctly put on a sling.

   

  Many thanks to Steve for providing this valuable educational experience. Photos to follow.

• Hinduism Trip

  Tue 02 Jun 2015 M Davis

  KS2 had a fantastic, informative trip yesterday to visit a Mandir in Leicester as part of our work on Hinduism in RE.

   

  We started the day at the St Philip's Centre looking at different artefacts and sharing what we had learnt in school already.

   

  We then went to the Mandir and were able to look around and observe what happened there, as well as speak to the priest. He told us lots of interesting things about the Hindu faith. It was particularly interesting to note that one of the ceiling paintings showed key figures from all the major religions, including Jesus, as they believe that all people are equal and should be respected.

   

  Pictures can be found in the gallery. Many thanks to Mr Richardson for his expert photography.

• Kingswood Updates

  Thu 21 May 2015 M Davis

  Thursday 21st May 8.30am

  Another good night was had by all. Mrs Heywood is struggling to get them up for breakfast in the morning! Today is 'leap of faith' and Jacob's ladder, followed by archery, team challenge, then a lazer activity. All are having fun! Pictures can be found on the class 2 page.

   

  Wednesday 20th May 7.20am

  Mrs Heywood reports that the children are all being fantastic. Most were asleep last night before lights were out, and she had to wake them up this morning at 7am. The weather is bright and sunny and they are looking forward to caving and fencing this morning, followed by some problem solving before lunch. Photos should be forthcoming soon as the internet is now fixed!

   

  Tuesday 19th May 7pm

  Mrs Heywood reports that the children are being really good. The weather is see-sawing from glorious sunshine to torrential rain, but they are all having a wonderful time.

   

  Tuesday 19th May 1pm

  The latest text tells us that the children have been abseiling and orienteering this morning. The weather has been changeable! They will be doing bushcraft this afternoon. All are okay, and Mrs Heywood is hoping to get some photos onto the website later.

   

  Tuesday 19th May 8am

  Mrs Heywood has texted to say a good night was had by all and the children are all up and raring to go for their morning activities.

   

  Monday 18th May

  The children arrived safely, found their rooms and were off to their first activity.

   

• KS2 Bowls at Market Overton

  Wed 20 May 2015 M Davis

  This afternoon those KS2 who have not gone to Kingswood had the opportunity to visit Market Overton Bowls Club and try Bowls. We are very grateful to the Club for inviting us to try their sport.

   

  After a small amount of time learning the basics and developing some technique a small competition was held. All the children (and Mrs Davis!) tried hard. Congratulations to Bobby for receiving the winning trophy after a closely fought final with Isobel.

   

  We then retired into the club house for cake and squash. The cake was delicious!

   

  There was then an awards ceremony and the children were all given a goody bag to take away.

   

  The children all had a great time and it was a fun and relaxing sport. Lots of the children are interested in going again. This is a sport which is often seen as the domain of the older generation, but there is a great deal of skill involved and we all agreed that it is something that the whole family could enjoy.

   

  All the children who came should have bought home contact details for the club. Please ask at the office if you would like any further information, or if the contact details have been mislaid.

  

• Bingo-tastic!

  Sat 09 May 2015 M Davis

  There was a competitive atmosphere in the school hall last night at the Bingo. It was an evening of fun, cake, coffee, and even a little prize winning. It was lovely to bring together the children, parents and local community.

   

  Many thanks to FOEGS for organising the event, and to Wendy for coming and serving as Bingo Caller.

   

  The pictures below show some great faces of concentration!

  

• Our Mini Election

  Fri 08 May 2015 M Davis

  While the Conservative Party may be in power in the country as a whole, it was the Green Party that triumphed in the children's mini election at school! Their policies of no SATs and no phonics assessments were very popular with the children.

   

  Mrs Owen led an assembly where each of the major parties were represented by members of year 6 and were able to outline some of their policies. After the vote, the Green party had the biggest vote, although they were going out to play to negotiate a coalition as they didn't quite have the majority.

   

  It was great that the children were so interested and involved in what was an important day for the country. There were lots of discussions throughout the day about how Parliament worked and what situations led to a coalition government.

   

  There were also some very impassioned comments from some of our Key Stage 2. Some future politicians in the making?

• Year 6 Swimming Success!

  Tue 21 Apr 2015 M Davis
  Some of our year 6 pupils went to represent the school at the Year 6 Swimming Gala yesterday. All the children tried their best and we were very pleased with their efforts. They were a credit to themselves and the school.  A huge congratulations to Jacob who won the final of the boys backstroke. What a champion!

• Easter Celebrations

  Thu 26 Mar 2015 M Davis

  Our Easter Celebrations started a little differently this year.

   

  We began our service in the school hall, singing together before beginning our walk up to the parish church behind a cross. Year 5/6 took it in turns to help carry  the cross in our own Walk of Witness. This prompted much discussion as each child found the cross, though initially 'light', got heavier as they walked. There was also discussion about the barbarity of crucifixion, and how this was a normal punishment in Biblical times.

   

  Once we arrived at the church, KS2 led us through the Easter story, interspersed with some enthusiastic singing. Cathy Dyson then said a few words before a rousing rendition of 'Celebrate'.

   

  Many thanks to the members of the congregation who provided drinks and hot cross buns before our walk back to school.

   

  Back at school there was egg decorating to be done before our Easter lunch, ably prepared by Lizzie.

   

  The afternoon heralded the traditional egg rolling, egg and spoon race and crème egg hunt. Well done to all those who won.

   

  A good day was had by all!

• Spotlight Dance

  Wed 25 Mar 2015 M Davis

  We have had two successful performances at the Spotlight Dance Showcase over the past two days.

   

  Our 'Carwash' dance was enthusiastic and well choreographed and the children were a credit to themselves and to the school, not only in the way they performed, but also in their exemplary behaviour backstage. It is never easy to stay quiet!

   

  Thank you to all those parents and relatives who ensured that the children arrived and were collected on time from the new venue in Stamford. We hope that those in the audience enjoyed it as much as those on stage.