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.

• Year 5 STEM Day at CBEC

  Mon 06 Jul 2015 M Davis

  Our year 5 were invited to join with year 5 children from other primary schools in and around Rutland at a specially organised STEM day.

   

  The children enjoyed the opportunity to find out more about space through science, maths and technology and came back with lots of ideas. They had also had a lot of fun along the way!

• Chicks!

  Fri 03 Jul 2015 M Davis

  We have again played host to some eggs in the hope of hatching chicks.

   

  By Thursday morning we had successfully hatched 10/11 eggs. One was a little weaker than the others, but with some gentle mothering from Mrs Almond and Mrs Heywood, he was soon in with the other chicks and asserting himself!

   

  The children all enjoyed the opportunity to watch the miraculous way in which the tiny chicks peck their way free of their egg. It is hard to imagine that the fluffy chicks fitted into a small egg just 24 hours previously.

   

  After the weekend we were able to handle the chicks and get to know them a little better.

   

  Some have gone to live with Hannah and Katie's grandma, some went to Polly and Georgie's farm, and some went to one of the nursery parents. We are sure they will all be happy in their new homes.

• Orienteering

  Thu 02 Jul 2015 M Davis

  Year 5/6 enjoyed taking part in the Orienteering competition on Thursday 2nd July.

   

  For the first time, this was held at Sykes Lane. The children all had a fantastic time, working well with partners to navigate their way around two courses. They came back very proud of their achievements!

   

  Many thanks to Mrs Ranson and Mrs Wardle for accompanying the children and for helping marshal the course.

• E-Safety Drama

  Thu 25 Jun 2015 M Davis

  We were invited to join with other primary schools at Whissendine CE Primary School to watch a production to learn more about keeping ourselves safe on the internet. As our children become more independent in their internet use, this becomes more and more important. The children really enjoyed the play, and came back buzzing with lots of new information about how to keep themselves safe.

   

  Many thank to Whissendine School for allowing us to join them.

• Year 5/6 Rounders

  Tue 23 Jun 2015 M Davis

  Year 5/6 had a fantastic time representing the school at the RSSP Rounders competition. Play improved throughout the competition, and after a nervous start, our team soon picked up confidence and were triumphant in their last game.

   

  Well done to all the children involved and thank you to Mrs Ranson for taking the team and coaching them so well.

• 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.