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.

• Aqua Class Rutland Museum Visit

  Wed 04 Dec 2024 M Davis

  On Wednesday, Aqua Class went to Rutland Museum and  enjoyed a festive trip back in time to discover where our Christmas Traditions have come from. This linked not only to their current history topic looking at a Victorian Christmas, but also to their next history topic looking at toys through time.

   

  During the visit they made some Victorian Christmas cards, a hanging pomander, a pop up Santa toy and they also enjoyed a Christmas bauble hunt around the museum.

   

  They  all had a great time learning about Christmas in the past.

  

• A Flourishing Church School

  Wed 04 Dec 2024 M Davis

  A few weeks ago we were visited by an inspector from SIAMS for our Statutory Inspection of Church Schools. We were last visited in 2016, so we were looking forward to showing the inspector how we uphold our school Christian vision and how this drives the work of the school. 

   

  The SIAMS inspector noted the following strengths within his report:

   

  "There is a shared commitment to live out the school's Christian vision amongst staff and pupils. This motivates learners to be aspirational and deep-thinking individuals."

   

  "The curriculum, driven by the vision, is effectively built on enquiry-based learning. As pupils explore and grow, they demonstrate a love of learning that enables them to flourish."

   

  "Underpinned by the school vision and values, respect and kindness permeate throughout the school. As a result, members of the community live well together and grow in self-confidence."

   

  "A culture of responsibility and care is promoted by the Christian vision and values. Pupils demonstrate love and respect for members of their local community."

   

  "Collective worship sparks personal reflection for pupils that influences their daily learning. It is carefully planned to be inclusive and inspirational. This enables them to grow spiritually."

   

  "An unswerving approach to equity demonstrates a commitment to individuals."

   

  "A carefully sequenced RE Curriculum ensures that pupils develop a clear knowledge of key Christian beliefs. It also broadens their understanding of other religions and worldviews."

   

  The report can be read in its entirety on the Collective Worship, RE and SIAMS page.

   

   

• Bingo

  Fri 29 Nov 2024 M Davis

  On Friday night it was 'eyes down' in the school hall for the Parents Association Christmas Bingo. 

   

  The school hall was packed with enthusiastic Bingo players and there were many fantastic prizes to be won. 

   

  A huge thank you to Gary, our caller, and to the Parents Association for organising the event and the prizes. We raised an amazing £900!

• Remembrance

  Tue 12 Nov 2024 M Davis

  On Remembrance Day, Cobalt Class walked down to the Exton Village War Memorial to take part in the village Act of Remembrance. 

   

  The children stood respectfully whilst the names of the fallen were shared and during the two minute silence, before sharing some of the writing they had done around the idea of Remembrance. A posy was laid by Lola on behalf of the school. 

   

  Back in school, the younger children carried out their own Act of Remembrance in the school hall. Staff were very impressed that they stood quietly and respectfully for two minutes as well. 

   

   

  

• Harvest Festival

  Fri 11 Oct 2024 M Davis

  Voices rang out loud and clear in the school hall as we celebrated our Harvest Festival with Harvest songs of thanksgiving. 

   

  This year our theme was giving thanks. Each class provided a short presentation, and Harvest songs, both traditional and modern, were sung.

   

  Aqua Class showcased their learning in PSHE, RE and music by sharing the story of the Little Red Hen, who worked hard to grow wheat to make bread. Her lazy friends soon discover that hard work has its rewards when they discover she won't share her bread with them as they didn't share in the hard work it took to make it!

   

  Teal Class entertained us with another pop song with Harvest words. This year the music came from Queen - 'I want to grow beans' will ring in our ears whenever we hear 'I want to break free' on the radio!

   

  Cobalt Class shared with us words that could be made from the letters of the word HARVEST and what these mean to us at this time of year. 

   

  The Faith Council then talked about the important work of the Rutland Foodbank and thanked all of those who had made donations for this local charity. 

   

  Having sung 'Autumn Days', 'Amani Utupe', 'Harvest Samba', 'Bringing in the Sheaves' and 'Gather up the People, for we are His Harvest', we finished with a rousing rendition of 'Thank your lucky stars'. 

• RLT Cross Country

  Fri 04 Oct 2024 M Davis

  On Friday, Mrs Davis and Mrs Ranson accompanied 13 children from across KS2 who volunteered to take part in the RLT Cross Country competition. These are always hard-fought races, and it was lovely to have so many children willing to give it a go.

   

  After a little warm up with Mrs Ranson, and some sage advice about not starting too fast, the races took place on the Catmose College playing fields. Each year group ran chasing a 'hare' to try and help them pace themselves. We were very proud of all the children for digging in and keeping going, even when the going got tough. All of the children completed their race! With placings ranging from 6th to 36th in their respective year group races, we were very proud of all of the children. Not bad going when running against all the other Rutland RLT schools!

• Open Morning

  Tue 01 Oct 2024 M Davis

  On Tuesday we opened up the school to prospective parents looking for school places for EYFS in September 2025. It was lovely to be able to show parents round for a 'normal' school day, so that they could see what our school is like in action.

   

  If you were unable to attend, and would like to arrange a personal visit - please contact the office on 01572 812380 to arrange a show round.

• RLT Year 5/6 Football Tournament

  Fri 27 Sep 2024 M Davis

  Friday saw the start of the RLT Football Tournaments for 2024-25.

   

  We have a keen group of year 5/6 footballers this year, who went with Mrs Ranson for the first set of matches. 

   

  Whilst we didn't win, we hadsome great attempts at the goal.

  We lost two matches 1-0 and drew 0-0 in our other two matches.  Mrs Ranson reported that we really held our own and we spent more time in our attacking half in this one afternoon than in any other afternoon of football since we joined the league! We have excellent defenders and also demonstrated how the team can pass the ball, dribble around defenders, run and shoot! Hopefully some goals will come next time1 Well done to all involved!

• RLT Houses of Parliament Trip

  Wed 11 Sep 2024 M Davis

  On Wednesday, two of our year 6 children joined with other children from across the RLT to visit the Houses of Parliament to find our more about how the government works, and to see democracy in action.

   

  After a long bus journey, and a chance to spot some of the sights of London from the window, we arrived at the Houses of Parliament in time for our guided tour.

   

  We were able to go to the visitors gallery of the House of Commons and witness some of a debate about housing standards. We also visited the lobby between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and were even greeted by a Baroness who walked past! During our tour we found out about the different coloured seats in the two Houses, and learnt how a bill passed backwards and forwards between the two Houses until both can agree and it can become a law. 

   

  We also had the opportunity to visit Westminster Hall, where Queen Elizabeth II lay in state before her funeral. We discovered that this hall has been quite important over the centuries, and that Henry VIII used to play tennis in there!

   

  We then took part in a workshop to strengthen our understanding of how a bill becomes a law, before having the opportunity to have a Q&A session with our own MP, Alicia Kearns. 

   

  We had a quick visit to see the Thames, before getting back on the coach to Rutland.

   

  A great time was had by all, and always, the children were amazingly behaved, not only in the Houses of Parliament, but also on the long bus journeys either way.

   

   

  

• Welcome back to the New Academic Year!

  Thu 29 Aug 2024 M Davis

  We started the new school year with 67 pupils on roll, across three classes. We are pleased to welcome all of our new starters to the school, and to welcome back Miss Barker after her maternity leave.

   

  It is looking to be an exciting year, with lots of opportunities, trips and activities planned. Watch this space!