With Christ at our side to guide us,
we shine in all that we do.
This morning, the children performed a lovely Easter‑themed Celebration of the Word for their families. They spoke so beautifully about the true meaning of Easter and the message of new life.
Well done, children — Mrs Hill and I are very proud of each and every one of you.
This week, we were delighted to welcome Marie, our Educational Mental Health Practitioner, into school to lead a special workshop all about feelings and emotions.
Marie worked with the children to help them understand the different emotions we experience every day and how we can recognise them in ourselves and others. Through interactive activities, discussion, and storytelling, the children explored:
We are grateful to Marie for supporting our ongoing commitment to promoting emotional wellbeing and helping our children develop healthy, positive ways to express how they feel.
Thank you, Marie! We look forward to welcoming you back next week for another session.
Our infants took centre stage in this year’s Nativity, “Star Academy,” and truly wowed us with their amazing singing and acting skills.
The children brought the story of the Nativity to life with confidence, joy, and creativity. Their hard work and enthusiasm shone through every moment.
A huge thank you to our incredible pupils, supportive families, and Mr Richardson, who wrote the play, for making this a magical event – you were all stars!
Our Reception children had a magical outing this week as they visited the Post Office to post their very own letters to Santa!
The children were so excited to share their wishes and carefully posted their envelopes into the post box, ready for their journey to the North Pole.
Now we’ll all be waiting eagerly for Santa’s reply…
Our Reception children had a fantastic day visiting the Urban Factory, where they took part in an exciting Coordination Challenge!
The challenge was all about developing balance, agility, and teamwork through fun, active games. The children climbed, jumped, and navigated obstacle courses designed to help them improve their coordination skills.
It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they tried new activities and supported each other along the way. The smiles on their faces said it all – they had an amazing time!
A big thank you to the Urban Factory team for making the experience so enjoyable and to our parent helpers for ensuring the day ran smoothly. We are so proud of our Reception class for their enthusiasm and determination!
Reception had a brilliant time on their visit to the library this morning. They listened to some fun (and slightly spooky) monster-themed stories that had everyone giggling and guessing what might happen next!
After the stories, the children got stuck into designing their very own scary monsters. There were lots of wild eyes, sharp teeth, and crazy colours—each one was totally unique and full of imagination!
To finish off the trip, everyone chose a book to bring back to school. These special picks will be shared each day during story time. Well done Reception!
Reception had a wonderful time celebrating National Poetry Day this week! As part of our learning about our bodies, we listened to the poem, “We Can” by Michael Rosen.
The children were captivated by the rhythm and movement in the poem, which encouraged us to think about all the amazing things our bodies can do — from jumping and stretching to clapping and dancing! We joined in with actions, explored new words, and celebrated how unique and capable we all are.
Well done, Reception — you certainly showed us what you can do!
What an exciting day we have had! Today we celebrated World Book Day and came to school dressed as book characters! Can you guess who we are?
Storytelling Week
During Storytelling Week, our pupils teamed up across different classes for some shared reading. Children of different ages took turns exploring exciting tales together. It was a wonderful way to spend time together and celebrate the joy of books. What lovely reading we heard, too! 📚✨
Today we took part in the NSPCC’S Number Day 2025! We came to school dressed in numbers and played lots of number games with our friends. The money we have raised will help to support vital NSPCC services like Speak out Stay Safe, which visits primary schools across the UK to teach children about the dangers of abuse and what they can do if they need help.
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