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We were delighted to welcome 13 students from Birmingham University as part of their ITAP (Initial Teacher Advancement Programme) placement. The focus of the day was on best practice in teaching phonics , and our staff were proud to showcase the high-quality provision taking place across school. The students began their visit by observing phonics lessons in Reception and Year 1, watching how early reading skills are introduced and developed. They also saw staff listening to r

Class 21 had a lovely morning at Aldersley this week, exploring chromatography using felt pens and plants. We then moved on to exploring household liquids and testing for acidity and alkalinity, learning to test and discuss their results. They also spotted where tests had been contaminated and results were affected as a result.  We loved working in the Science labs and can't wait for Year 7 science now! Thank you to the staff at Aldersley for our morning.

A big thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for our recent nursery workshop. It was wonderful to see you taking part in the activities alongside your children! We hope you enjoyed the session and that it gave you a better understanding of what your child experiences during their nursery day. Your involvement and support mean so much to us, and we look forward to welcoming you to more events in the future. Thank you for all your positive feedback!

A big congratulations to our amazing cheerleaders who represented Elston at the City Diversity Celebration at the Halls in Wolverhampton! They performed in front of a large audience alongside many other schools—and stood out as the only cheerleaders at the event. The Elston All Stars thrilled the audience with an energetic mash-up of music, showcasing their talent, team spirit, and dedication. We couldn’t be prouder of their outstanding performance!

Year 5 have been busy preparing their presentations and are looking forward to showcasing their learning to parents/carers tomorrow.

Tuesday 21st October 2025 Our Year 6 pupils had a fantastic opportunity to visit Aldersley High School  for an exciting science lesson. During the session, they became real scientists—testing the pH levels of different substances, including lemon juice, washing-up liquid, and more! The children were fascinated to see how some substances were acidic while others were alkaline, and they enjoyed using indicator paper to see the colour changes. It was a hands-on experience that b

Reception had a fantastic visit from PCSO Trudi Brittle, who came to share all about her role in keeping us safe. She talked with the children about the difference between PCSOs and police officers, explaining their responsibilities and how they help in the community. Trudi showed the children her uniform and equipment, giving them a hands-on experience by letting them try some of it on. This really helped the children understand what a PCSO does day-to-day. An important part

Our nursery children had a very exciting visitor, PCSO Trudi Brittle came to talk to them all about her important job in keeping our community safe. Trudi explained what a PCSO and police officers do and introduced the children to some of the uniform and equipment she uses every day. The children loved getting the chance to try on some of the gear! Trudi also talked about ‘Safer Strangers’, who they are and why it’s important to know people we can turn to for help. The childr

This week, both our morning and afternoon nursery classes welcomed parents and carers into the setting for our special Story Share Day . It was a fantastic opportunity for families to discover what their children have been learning since the beginning of their nursery journey. The children proudly showed their grown-ups around the learning environment, sharing their favourite activities and the wonderful work they have been doing. It was heart-warming to see how confident and

A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who attended Year 1’s Design and Technology workshop! The children absolutely loved sharing their learning with their grown-ups and worked hard to create some wonderful bags — perfectly suitable for Tinkerbell! We hope you enjoyed spending time with us and seeing the children’s creativity in action. Thank you also for your kind comments and continued support. "This has been a wonderful workshop. Being involved in school helps me