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We've continued our focus on Outdoor Learning. Year 2 thoroughly enjoyed our Forest Schools activities. All Y5 and Y6 pupils completed Bikeability and we planted winter vegetables and spring bulbs.

• Whole school trip to the panto!

  Thu 18 Jan 2024 LE

  Today we all had a wonderful time at the panto - Oh yes we did!

  Our fantastic PTA helped fund our special treat to go to the Wolsey Theatre. 

  Before we set off, pupils said they were excited. The performance did not disappoint - we booed and hissed the baddie - King Rat - and cheered, clapped and tapped our feet as we enjoyed the live musical performances.  

  A highlight for many was when Mr McGinn was called up on stage and put on a super hero cape and mask! At this point, all our pupils were on their feet cheering, laughing and thoroughly enjoying themselves.  We are pleased that Mr McGinn is not going to pursue an acting career and has decided stick with teaching!

  I am delighted to report that all the children were a credit to our school by being well-behaved and respectful as well as knowing how to enjoy themselves.  This was a truly wonderful experience and we would to thank our PTA for all their support.

  Mrs Etchingham, Headteacher

  

• Fire engine visit

  Fri 08 Dec 2023 LE

  Today Cygnets, Melissa and Edith May classes enjoyed our fire engine visit. The fire fighters showed the children all the equipment they use and even let everyone sit in the engine. 

  Hugo "The best bit was when we got to use the hose!"

  The firefighters were impressed with the Science knowledge and questions the children had. 

  

• Odd Socks for the start of Anti-Bullying Week

  Mon 13 Nov 2023 LE

  Today we all celebrated our differences by wearing odd socks. In assembly children learnt about this year's theme 'Make a noise' and thought about the differences between bullying and banter. Children in KS2 explained that there is a difference between fun teasing and joking with friends and then teasing that can cause hurt. Thomas (Y6) told all the children in assembly that 'there is a difference between laughing with someone and laughing at someone'.  

  

• Save the Children Christmas Song Project

  Tue 17 Oct 2023

  This morning, the children of Edme class enjoyed contributing to the MAT wide Christmas Song Project when they joined 600 other children from schools in the MAT to sing a song, especially written to raise money for the charity, Save the Children. 

  

• Macmillan Coffee Morning

  Wed 27 Sep 2023

  This week we have hosted our annual Macmillan Coffee Morning.  We were delighted to receive so many families from our school and local community, who together helped to raise £206 for this worthwhile cause.  We would like to say a huge 'Thank you!' to those of you who helped to make this event a success, either through a donation of cakes, of money, or simply by attending.  The Year 6s of Edme Class were superb hosts and a credit to our school.

  

• Jeans for Genes Day

  Fri 22 Sep 2023

  The whole school supported the Jeans for Genes charity event today.  Thank you to everyone who made a donation and wore denim in support of this worthwhile cause. 

  

• Spiritual Aspects Day

  Tue 19 Sep 2023

  Today the children have explored what it is to be human through a range of activities from imagining what God looks like and what makes us human to sharing the most beautiful things ever seen and giving advice to others who are worried.  Through these opportunities, the children have developed their awareness of who they are as people in this world. 

  

• Fairy Tale Dress up Day

  Tue 18 Jul 2023 le

  Today, Cygnet class enjoyed exploring and retelling different traditional fairy tales, like Jack and the Beanstalk.  Children also thought about characters who are not typical fairy tale characters, like Princess Fiona in Shrek. 

   

  

• Year 6 Camp Night

  Fri 14 Jul 2023

  Year 6 have enjoyed a fun-filled evening of activities as part of their end-of-primary-school camp night.  A delicious barbeque, a walk to Pin Mill at dusk and a thrilling game of man hunt before bed, kept the children entertained.  They will sleep well tonight! 

  

• Outdoor Learning Day

  Wed 12 Jul 2023 LE

  Every class enjoyed another Outdoor Learning Day today. The focus was to explore the meaning of our values: Respect, Resilience, Caring, Courage and Equality.

  Among the activities, children had to guide each other, one blindfolded, along an obstacle course in our woodlands. In another activity, children collected and identified minibeasts and in another, children worked in teams to stand on an ever diminishing base, without falling off. The final challenge was to Sit Spot; children were encouraged to sit still and absorb the environment using their senses.