News About Our School
Celebration Assembly
On Thursday 22nd November - we held our first celebration assembly of the year. Our recently elected school and eco councillors received their badges; our new JRSOs received their certificates; we congratulated our U11 footballers who recently took part in a festival...
Harvest Assembly & Food Donations
We recently held a Harvest Assembly in the school hall. The children read poems and sang songs in their class groups and as a whole school. Of course, no Harvest Assembly would be complete without a rendition of 'Conkers' being sung with gusto and we didn't...
RE: Christians and the Gospels
In their RE lesson, the Owls looked at what happens in a church that shows the importance of the Gospel. We practised putting our Bibles on a lectern, reading our chosen lesson aloud, and then explaining to the 'congregation' what Christians could learn from this...
School Council’s Tuck Shop
The School Council have a new and exciting project which will commence after half term. They are going to start a tuck shop. The tuck shop will provide healthy snacks for the children in Years 2 - 6 once a week. This project will help the School Council to learn...
JRSOs Meeting Councillor John Ward
On Monday 19th October the JRSOs welcomed Councillor John Ward into school. The JRSOs spoke about their role and how they support road safety at school and in the community. Councillor John Ward was very interested in what the JRSOs had achieved and what they had...
School Council Recycling
The school Council are now supporting Tesco Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme. Tesco stores have drop-off points for soft plastics, which are not widely recyclable at home. The School Council are now collecting soft plastics from lunchboxes so we can ensure they are...
Modeshift STARS Regional Awards event
On Thursday 15th October 2026 Miss Jones and Mrs Bilner attended the STARS Regional Awards Event. During the event it celebrated all the incredible work that schools had achieved this year. We are delighted to say we were named Modeshift STARS Local Authority School...
Modeshift Outstanding STARS Accreditation
In September 2026 we were presented with our Modeshift Stars Education, Outstanding STARS Accreditation 2026. The scheme recognises schools, businesses and other organisations that have shown excellence in supporting cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable and...
Road Safety Talk
The children in Kingfishers Class joined Holly and Hannah for a Road Safety workshop. Hannah asked the children how they travelled to school this morning. They discussed what they already knew about Road Safety - look both ways, keep your seatbelts on, look out for...
Science – Can we find out about Charles Macintosh and carry out an experiment inspired by him?
The children in Year One became Scientists. The children continued focusing on - Everyday Materials - The children thought about the enquiry question - Can we find out about Charles Macintosh and carry out an experiment inspired by him? The children found out about...
Swan’s Iceberg in Watercolour
The Swans have been using watercolour paint to paint in the style of David McEown (Canadian artist).
History – How did Guy Fawkes feel before, during and after the 5th November?
In History this half term the children have been focusing focusing on the question - How did Guy Fawkes feel before, during and after the 5th November? The children thought about the enquiry question - Can we explore why and how we still celebrate Bonfire Night? Miss...
Fire Safety Talk
The children welcomed Jay the fire fighter into school. Jay read the children a story called Know How To Get Out. They recapped over the story and went over the main points. They learned a rhyme to remember if they hear the fire alarm at home - Get out, Stay out, Call...
Cycle to School Week
The JRSOs encouraged the children and parents to participate in Cycle to School Week. The children experienced physical activity, increased safety awareness and reduced congestion at the school gate as they travelled to school on their scooters and bikes. The children...
Science – Everyday Materials
The children in Kingfishers became Scientists and continued focusing on - Everyday Materials. The children thought about the enquiry question - Can we describe why some materials suit certain objects better than others and would you have used the same materials to...
School Council Meeting
The first school council meeting of the school year took place this week. Miss Jones spoke to the children about the responsibilities of being on the School Council and the aims of the council. The children shared their ideas and were asked to think about what they...
Swans Art
We have been looking at artists who have painted icebergs and have tried to use some of our sketching techniques to draw some ourselves.
Balance Bike Club
The children in Year One have enjoyed attending the balance bike club. The children listened carefully to the instructions that were given and the safety rules they needed to follow. The children warmed up by using their fundamental skills, being aware of obstacles...
New JRSOs
Miss Jones asked the Year Five children if they wanted to apply for the role of JRSO. The applicants filled in an application form answering questions to show their ability to meet the JRSO Job Description. The applications were looked at and the JRSOs were choosen....
School Council Elections
In assembly, Mrs Bilner spoke to the children about being a member of the School Council. Mrs Bilner spoke about what they would do as a member and what they needed to do. The children were asked to fill in a application form if they wanted to apply! During class...
Archimedes’ Screw
In Science, the Owls are learning about Ancient Greek thinkers and how they have contributed to our modern understanding of science. On Wednesday, we learnt about how Archimedes invented the Archimedes' Screw - a device that transports water from lower to higher...
Reception Phonics
The children in Reception have settled in really well and have made a great start to school life! The children have started taking part in Phonic lessons. The children are listening and following instructions and enjoying their learning. The children have also enjoyed...
Swans Titanic Sketches
Aren't these fantastic? 😊
Year 6 Drawing
Year 6 have been practising their drawing techniques and created these wonderful sketches of the Titanic.