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.

• Sports Hall Athletics

  Mon 17 Nov 2014 M Davis

  Our older children were a credit to the school today at the Rutland Schools Sports Hall Athletics Competition.

   

  We learnt a lot about different sports hall athletics sports. (We are coveting some coloured turning boards like those we used in the track events now!) There were some great personal achievements, and it was fantastic to hear children so enthusiastic about competing. One of our more hesitant competitors was even heard saying 'I want to do that one again!' The Obstacle Race was a particular favourite.

   

  Behaviour was impeccable, and there was a great sense of sportsmanship. We are always proud of our children, but we were especially proud of the way they encouraged children from other schools in other races.

   

  A huge thank you to all the children for a super day.

  

• Act of Remembrance

  Tue 11 Nov 2014 M Davis

  Key Stage 2 pupils joined with the local community in Exton at the Exton War Memorial for the annual Act of Remembrance. Together, we heard the names of the fallen of Exton Village from both World War I and World War II, then shared a two minute silence. After the laying of wreaths, some poems that the children had written in school were shared with the people at the service.

   

  Back at school Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils also joined with the countries Act of Remembrance at 11am. They shared a two minute silence following an assembly looking at Remembrance and particularly reflecting on the Tower of London Poppies.

• A Visit from the High Sheriff of Rutland

  Thu 06 Nov 2014 M Davis

  It was lovely to welcome Air Commodore S M D Williamson-Noble, the High Sheriff of Rutland, to Exton and Greetham CE Primary School. He came to talk to Key Stage 2 about World War I, and shared many interesting artefacts with the children.

   

  The High Sheriff came armed with interesting facts and figures about how many people lived in both Exton and Greetham in 1914. We were surprised to find out that Exton was the bigger village 100 years ago! About 10% of each villages population went to war, and about one in ten of these were killed in action.

   

  Key Stage 2 listened with interest to stories of the trenches and asked many interesting questions. It was fascinating to hear extracts from a diary written in the trenches and see a genuine present that was sent to soldiers fighting in World War I as a Christmas present.

   

  The High Sheriff also showed the children his ceremonial sword, and everyone was keen to hold it!

   

  

• Visit from Simmonds Opticians

  Thu 06 Nov 2014 M Davis

  On Tuesday 4th November we were visited by James from Simmonds Opticians who came to tell us all about how to keep our eyes healthy. We had great fun looking at 3D pictures and trying on different glasses. We even got to hold a contact lens to see what lenses are like! After completing some quizzes we were able to ask questions about how to keep our eyes healthy.

   

  Thank you James for such an informative visit.

   

  

• Police Visit

  Fri 17 Oct 2014 M Davis

  We were all very excited to be visited today by our local community police office, Steve Houghton,  who came to talk to us in our assembly about the role of the police in Rutland.

   

  After some interesting questions from the children we were lucky enough to be able to go and look at Rutland's brand new police car - only two days old! We enjoyed looking at all the equipment in the car, and it was exciting (if noisy!) to hear the sirens and watch the flashing lights!

   

  Thank you for visiting us Steve. See you soon!

  

• FOEGS October Task Force

  Sun 05 Oct 2014 M Davis

   

  Members of FOEGS turned out on a wet and cold October Saturday morning to reclaim the nature area so that the children can use it! Three hours later and the area looks stunning. The pond has been found, benches and logs have been relocated to make seating areas, a 'stage' has been created from an old pallet and a bug hotel was created.

   

  FOEGS is about much more than fundraising. The whole school community is grateful to those people who turn out for FOEGS Task Force mornings at weekends and in the holidays to make the school environment more attractive.

   

  Look in the Gallery in the Children's Section to find pictures of the happy (if wet!) crew!

• Harvest Festival

  Fri 26 Sep 2014 M Davis

  The children demonstrated some of the wonderful work they have been doing linked to Harvest at our Harvest Festival this morning. From some super songs, rhymes and acting from Reception and KS1, to sharing what we have learnt about the work of Christian Aid and some prayers from KS2, there was a lot for parents and relatives to enjoy!

   

  Thank you so much to all the children, parents, friends and relations who sent in tins and packets for us to send to the Rutland Food Bank. This local charity does so much good work for the local community, ensuring that families in crisis can put food on the table.

• The School is Alive with the Sound of Music!

  Tue 16 Sep 2014 M Davis

  Music was resonating through the school building today. Mr Paul McClure began his peripatetic music teaching in the community room this morning. Banging and crashing reverberated around the entrance hall as the children put the drum kit through its paces!

  This afternoon, Key Stage 2 created some excellent mood compositions using the classroom percussion inspired by the film music from Gladiator and Harry Potter.

  Mr McClure is offering lessons on drums, keyboard, piano, ukulele and guitar. Please contact the office for further details and costs if your child is interested.

• Exton Show Winners

  Fri 05 Sep 2014 M Davis

  Well done to all of the children who entered Exton Show over the Summer. The winning masks for the School Governors Trophy were Grant Reid (5-6), Conner Foort (7-8) and Katie Dear (9-11).

   

  Grant was also awarded a special prize for the exhibit in the Children's Section which shows the most effort. He was awarded the Graham Bell Award.

   

  Well done to all participants! Let's see what you can come up with for next year.

• School Award Winners!

  Thu 04 Sep 2014 M Davis

  At the end of the Summer Term there was a county-wide competition aimed at increasing electrical recycling. All schools were invited to encourage parents and the community to bring in electrical items for recycling which would then be collected.

   

  We are very pleased to announce that Exton & Greetham CE Primary School managed to collect the most electrical recycling and that therefore we were awarded the first prize of £400 in Amazon vouchers which can go towards new resources for the children who attend our school.

   

  Thank you to all who bought in items for recycling. We couldn't have done it without you!