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  • Creative Reception

    Wed 11 Jan 2023

    Another creative day in reception. Lots of exploration of using different collage materials, glueing and talk about what they are making. “I’m making a robot with big eyes and lots of legs.” The children loved seeing their masterpieces on display.

  • Snow Art Inspiration.

    Thu 15 Dec 2022

    Year 2 created an in-the-moment collaborative piece this week inspired by Andy Goldsworthy. After looking at his works and discussing ephemeral art, they worked as a team outdoors to create something just wonderful in our yard. #WeAreCreative

  • Snowtubing, Santa and Hot Chocolate!

    Sat 10 Dec 2022

    Year 1 had the BEST day snowtubing, meeting Santa and enjoying hot chocolate. Our children showed resilience and bravery tackling those slopes! #WeAreProud. We are so lucky to have this on our doorstep!

  • Christmas at the Farm

    Mon 05 Dec 2022

    Reception children had a great time at Tweddle farm to see Santa. Mr Claus himself told me that they have all made the nice list!

  • Book Bar Success

    Thu 24 Nov 2022

    Our Book Bar is proving to be a real success story, it is lovely seeing the children being excited about reading.

  • Winter World Cup Fun!

    Mon 21 Nov 2022

    Today our pupils were given the chance to watch England's first game in this historic first ever winter World Cup! The 3 Lions secured victory over Iran by winning the game 6-2. Come on England!!

  • Birds of Prey visit our Nursery

    Mon 21 Nov 2022

    Today Nursery children had a chance to get up close to some magnificent birds of prey. They learnt about diet, habitats & the role of a Falconer. They held birds and saw a Harris Hawk in flight. A memorable experience for our nursery children

  • Ultimate Writer!

    Fri 18 Nov 2022

    Mrs Robins was so proud to give out our ‘ultimate writer’ badge for the first time! Awareness of audience, purpose and form.

  • Children's Day & Children in need 2022

    Fri 18 Nov 2022

    #WeAre celebrating Unicef's Childrens Day and Children in Need today. Here our children are engaged in Now Press Play alongside our Chair of Governors Cllr. Phil Tye as part of Takeover Day.

  • Panto Fun

    Wed 16 Nov 2022

    Our children had a fantastic time this afternoon and were thoroughly entertained when M&M Theatrical Productions visited our school with their pantomime performance of Cinderella.