Mrs Bilner

‘Start Active’ Breakfast Club

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Classes, Extracurricular, Kingfishers, Owls, Swans, Woodpeckers

Monday 31st October saw 9 children join us for the very first day of the Start Active Breakfast Club being run by Premier Sport. The children spent their time on some brain gym activities before tucking into a snack of orange juice & toast!

Safe Cyclists

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Achievements, Curriculum, PE, Swans

Some of our Swans class enjoyed a 2 day ‘bikeabiity’ course. They started by learning some skills in the safety of the school playground before taking their bikes onto the local roads. They are now proficient at riding their bikes safely! Well done children!

Golf Course Glory

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Classes, Extracurricular, PE

On Thursday afternoon, 5 children took part in a Golf Tournament at Play Golf, Colchester.  The children were given the opportunity to learn and practise their golf skills with some professional golfers before competing in a tournament against other schools.  The children played really well and ended the day in 2nd place. Well done golfers […]

Harvest Assembly

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Classes, Community, Parents, School Events

On Friday afternoon, we welcomed parents and carers to join us for our Harvest assembly. All the classes shared readings, songs, poems and prayers. Thank you for all the donations of food goods which will be donated to the Colchester Food Bank.

Crumble Bot Success

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Achievements, Computing, Swans, Trips

On Wednesday 12th October, some of the Swans class took part in a Crumble Bot competition at BT. The children took part in a series of challenges which saw them compete against 31 other primary schools. At the end of the afternoon, the Year 5 team came 2nd out of 31 teams and the Year 6 team came 4th. […]

Paralympic Enrichment Day

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Classes, Curriculum, Kingfishers, Owls, PE, Swans, Woodpeckers

On Friday, all the classes were involved in an Enrichment Day. Mr Ross from Premier Sport taught the children some games which included ‘blindfolded’ ball games, boccia as well as ‘floor volleyball’ involving balloons. The children all enjoyed the activities and learnt how to use different skills and tactics.  

Live On Radio Suffolk

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Classes, JRSO

On Monday morning, Luke the roving reporter from Radio Suffolk came to interview Mrs Bilner and the Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO’s). They talked about the ‘Be safe, be seen’ initiative from Suffolk County Council as well as walking to school, the dark mornings and nights and the reflector badges which the children will receive […]

Table Tennis Success

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Achievements, Extracurricular, PE, Swans

Four children took part in a recent Table Tennis competition.  They all played really well and managed a secure a place in the county final!!  Well done boys !

Playground Decision

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Classes, Facilities

The School Council met with Mrs Carney to discuss the designs for the new village playground. They were shown two designs and were given the opportunity to say which one they liked the best and why.  A really good discussion followed and Mrs Carney took the School Councils thoughts and ideas back to the playground […]

Denim Delight

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Classes, Fundraising, Parents

On Friday 30th September, the children had the opportunity of wearing denim to school. We raised £76.00 as a result which will be sent off to the charity.  Thank you for your support.

Massive Thanks!

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Classes, Fundraising

Thank you for your support at the Macmillan coffee morning and cake sale. We raised an amazing £106.00.

Swans Become Junior Pizzaiolos!

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Curriculum, Swans, Trips

Swans class had the opportunity to visit Pizza Express in Colchester. They learnt about the history of Pizza Express restaurants, what different ingredients are used to make a pizza as well as having the opportunity of making (and eating) their own pizzas. Thank you Pizza Express, we all had a great time!       […]