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.

• 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!

• Past Pupil Success!

  Thu 04 Sep 2014 M Davis

  A huge congratulations to Roseanne Maiden who has been awarded the Year 11 Principal's Award at CBEC. This is an award given for hard work, dedication and going above and beyond, values we teach here at primary school and that are developed in our children's secondary education, whichever school they choose to move on to.

   

  We are always pleased to hear from past pupils about their achievements. Do let us know if you have been doing anything exciting! Although you have moved on to bigger things, we still think of you here and consider you part of our extended school family.

• Music Lessons

  Wed 03 Sep 2014 M Davis
  Mr P McClure visited the school on Tuesday to demonstrate his musical talents to the children. From next week he will be offering lessons on acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboard, piano, ukelele and drums. Please see the office to find out more about charges and availability.

• Wrap Around Care

  Thu 21 Aug 2014 M Davis

  We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs S Heywood as Wrap Around Care Manager and Miss J Richardson as Wrap Around Care Worker.

   

  From 28th August we will be offering Breakfast Club from 7.45am-8.45am every day, and After School Club from 3.30pm-5.30pm. These will both take place within the school building and in line with the school ethos. There are lots of exciting activities planned!

   

  The cost of this facility is £3.70 an hour. Please contact the school office if you would like to book your child a place.