Our children have been enjoying the spring sunshine with all sorts of adventures! From building train tracks and chariots 🚂 to making music 🎵, they’ve been learning, laughing, and working together. Hide and seek kept everyone giggling 😄, and team games brought out their competitive spirit! Outdoor play like this truly shows the fun of learning with friends.

We are excited to introduce our new Attendance Celebration Plan to encourage all children to be:

H.E.R.O – Here, Everyday, Ready, On time

Each week, one child per class will be recognised for positive attendance – whether for improvement, punctuality, resilience or consistency. All weekly winners will be entered into a half-termly raffle.

At the end of each term, classes achieving 97% attendance (or the most improved class) will receive a reward. We will also continue celebrating Bronze, Silver and Gold 100% attendance achievements.

Our aim is to recognise effort, celebrate commitment and encourage every child to be a HERO.

Here. Everyday. Ready. On time.

EYFS had a great time at Forest School. They made beds for the animals, made a love heart by weaving flowers and leaves, climbed , swung in the hammock and of course had hot chocolate with a s’more.

Reception pupils enjoyed checking their beans to see if they had opened and were delighted to discover that some roots had begun to grow. The children showed great excitement and curiosity as they observed the changes, and the beans will now be replanted into compost to continue growing.

Class 3 and 4 had a fabulous visit to Nottingham Central library. We listened to the librarian read a book about ancient Egypt. We got creative with masks and hieroglyphics. In the immersive room we impressed the librarian with our knowledge of the Egyptians. We were so excited to be able to take a library book back to school!

This half term, Class 1 have been lucky enough to go to Forest School. We have done some great outdoor learning together – we went on a Gruffalo hunt, lit fires, swung from trees and lots more! The children all very much enjoyed taking part in Forest School, it was a great experience for the children to be wild and free.

As part of National Storytelling Week, our children explored storytelling in a fun and creative way through rap. After joining an online workshop, they wrote and performed their own raps in class, showing great confidence, imagination and creativity. It was a wonderful experience for everyone involved.

Reception have been enjoying the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears. As part of their learning, the children had great fun making and tasting porridge, exploring textures and flavours while bringing the story to life.

We are so proud of our Key Stage 1 pupils for their fantastic writing. They have shown great imagination, improving confidence and real care in applying their writing skills. Their hard work and enthusiasm are shining through—well done! 🌟

Rainy days don’t stop the fun at our school! Through OPAL play, our pupils love exploring, splashing and getting muddy while developing creativity, teamwork and resilience. Outdoor play in all weathers helps children build confidence and enjoy learning through play—and the smiles say it all!

We are incredibly proud of the pupils who demonstrated great skill and excellent application of their times tables facts. A fantastic achievement—well done to everyone involved! 👏

We were delighted to welcome Middleton Primary to our school this week!   Their pupils led a fantastic assembly on the Rights of the Child and then worked with our Year 5 pupils in an engaging workshop. Their visit has helped and inspired us as we embark on our journey towards achieving the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Bronze Award. We were incredibly proud to hear them say that we were amazing! Thank you, Middleton Primary, for sharing your brilliant work with us.

In Reception, the children have been learning about the numbers 6, 7 and 8. They used ten frames to represent each number and explored different ways to make the same amount. This helped them develop their number sense and confidently explain their thinking as they worked.

We are incredibly proud of the team for achieving third place in the recent tournament. They showed fantastic collaboration, resilience and perseverance throughout. A huge thank you to the coaches for their dedication and support. An amazing achievement and a real credit to the school—well done to everyone involved!

This spring, pupils can enjoy a range of fun after-school clubs, including dance, football, fencing and arts and crafts. These clubs help children build skills, confidence and teamwork in a supportive school environment, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

Our pupils House Captains participated in the final decision-making process for the school’s new website design today. This collaborative effort demonstrates the valuable input and engagement of our pupil leadership team in shaping our school’s digital presence.

By involving pupils  in this important decision, we ensure that our online platform reflects the perspectives and needs of our entire school community. 🏫

Watch this space….

Reception have enjoyed finding The Gingerbread Man this week. He ran off the baking tray then escaped in Forest school. 🏫

Pupils have been enjoying creative indoor play during the snowy weather, staying active and building teamwork and problem-solving skills while learning together indoors.

What fantastic day at Weston Park museum. We had a workshop in the morning about an Egyptian girl called Djema. We learnt about her life and made amulets to go into her coffin to take into the afterlife. In the afternoon, we explored the rest of the museum. The workshop leader was very impressed with the children’s knowledge of the ancient Egyptians!

Our students recently demonstrated community appreciation by extending heartfelt gratitude to our local police officers. As part of our collaborative initiative with the Rotary Club, students created personalized Christmas cards and prepared thoughtful treats to recognize the dedicated professionals who keep our community safe.

The police department visited our school, allowing students to directly express their thanks and learn about the important work of emergency service personnel. This meaningful interaction highlights our commitment to teaching students the value of community recognition and respect for those who serve us daily.

We are excited about our ongoing partnership with the Rotary Club and look forward to sharing more community-focused projects in the coming year.