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Year 2 had an exciting and memorable trip to West Midlands Safari Park as part of their “Going Wild” topic and science learning. The children were full of excitement on the coach, eagerly anticipating the animals they would see. During the safari, they spotted a wide range of incredible animals, including lions, antelopes, elephants, giraffes and camels, to name just a few! A highlight of the day was walking through the lemur trail, where the children got within touching dist

Seventeen boys and girls from Years 2, 3, and 4 took part in an exciting 7-a-side football friendly against Wolverhampton Grammar School. Both teams were outstanding, demonstrating excellent teamwork, passing, movement, and some fantastic goals throughout. The boys delivered a superb performance, winning their game 8–2. Reggie was outstanding in goal, making a number of excellent saves and showing great distribution. In defence, Isaiah, Kaiden, and Alvin worked tirelessly to

Miss Maguire and Miss Foster were delighted to take nine children to the In2 Hockey Festival at Aldersley Leisure Village! The team took part in four 6‑a‑side games and finished joint 5th. The children played brilliantly as a team and learned so much throughout the afternoon. Umpires and parents commented on how noticeably each player improved as the tournament progressed. The team demonstrated excellent defensive skills, and we celebrated goals from Freddy, Phoebe and Farid!

Issue 12 - Spring 2026 Proud to be ELSTON ! E mpowered, L isteners, S uccessful, T ogether, O pen-Minded, N urturing Dear families, Its been lovely to see so many of you through the doors this week for parent consultations. I hope that these were helpful in understanding your child's progress, strengths and next steps! If you weren't able to attend, or require more information for specific areas, please contact school. As ever, we've had a very busy couple of weeks with

Children came to school in their own clothes for Red Nose Day, making donations to support this worthwhile cause, and many proudly wore red noses! They also took part in a range of fun Red Nose Day activities throughout the day.

Fire officers visited our Year 4 class to deliver the SPARKS programme. During the session, the children learned about the common causes of fires and discussed practical ways to prevent them in everyday situations. They were encouraged to think carefully about fire safety at home and in school, including the importance of recognising potential hazards. The children also took part in an interactive hazard awareness quiz, where they worked together to identify risks and suggest

Our sports ambassadors have awarded 360 Wow badges for February. Children can continue to carry out their active travelling and remembering to log this each day in class to earn their next badge. Children only have to do one active type of travelling per week to earn a badge.

We are incredibly proud of our Year 2 Multiskills team, who once again represented the school brilliantly in a competition involving 10 schools from across the city. Elston achieved the highest scores in 8 out of 10 events on the day, earning an impressive gold medal. This is a remarkable accomplishment, especially considering that 50 schools initially entered the competition earlier in the year, with Elston securing 1st place overall. We are fortunate to have such a talented

As part of our celebrations for British Science Week, our Reception children took part in an exciting and creative science experiment. We began by asking a key question: What will happen when we melt crayons? The children made thoughtful predictions about what might happen when the crayons were heated using a hairdryer. They shared their ideas and discussed whether the crayons would change shape, colour, or texture. To make our experiment even more exciting, we linked it to t

Our cross country team competed in the City Finals against schools from across the area. Despite challenging conditions, the girls delivered an outstanding performance, securing first place and finishing as overall champions across all competitions entered this year. The boys also performed admirably, finishing just outside the top three and narrowly missing out on a medal. We are incredibly proud of the entire team, who have consistently demonstrated commitment, resilience,

Elston Hall hosted an exciting Rocksteady concert featuring five talented bands with students from Year 2 to Year 5.  The concert kicked off with the Elston Rockers brilliant rendition of ‘Stargazing.’ Following them, Lightning Storm took the stage, with a wonderful performance of ‘Roar.’ The Blackstar Jammers performed ‘Ghostbusters,’ encouraging plenty of audience participation that had everyone singing along! Black Thunder,  rocked the stage with ‘Another One Bites the Dus

We are extremely proud of our gymnastics team who competed at St Edmund’s School. The girls achieved an impressive 5th place out of 10 schools across the city, demonstrating excellent jumping, balancing, and landing skills throughout the day. Six pupils were awarded bronze and silver medals, while several others narrowly missed out on top-three positions. This represents a fantastic achievement for all involved. Well done, Elston!

Many of our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils recently attended a football festival at Aldersley Leisure Village. Elston entered two teams, both of whom demonstrated excellent teamwork and commitment throughout the event. Team 1, led by Mr Turner, recorded two wins, one draw, and two losses, showcasing strong collaboration and determination in every match. Team 2, led by Mr Green, achieved an impressive five wins out of six games. It was particularly encouraging to see so many girls p

As part of our topic, You’re Not Invited , Year 4 brought history to life through an exciting workshop led by Humph’s Histories. The children learned several Latin phrases and discovered where key Roman events fit within British history. They examined a variety of weapons, armour and other historical sources to deepen their understanding of the past. They also designed and made their own Roman shields and recreated battle formations, gaining a fascinating insight into what li

Our School Councillors have been busy selling red noses in preparation for Comic Relief this Friday, raising money for a truly worthwhile cause. Thank you to everyone who has supported this fantastic charity so far—we are proud to be making a difference together!

During Science Week, each year group explored a different scientific question, sparking curiosity and excitement across the school. Year 1 - How do bees help flowers? Year 2 - How do birds build nests? Year 3 - How can you tell how old a shark is? Year 4 - What is an ecosystem? Year 5 - What sort of vehicle would be best on the moon? Year 6 - How do boats float? The children loved discovering things for themselves through hands-on investigations, asking questions, testing ide

Year 1 had a roar-some  time on their Dinosaur Inspiration Day! The children became real-life palaeontologists as they explored and investigated, carefully digging and brushing to uncover hidden fossils. They were fascinated to learn about dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops, and discovered how fossils help us understand life from millions of years ago. They also got to meet a baby dinosaur! During the day, the children got creative by building their own Ples

Reception had a heartwarming celebration to honor all the special ladies in the children’s lives. The Mother's Day assembly was filled with joy and love, featuring beautiful singing and fabulous speaking as the children shared with the grown-ups why these women are so special to them. The children also got creative, making personalised Mother’s Day cards and medals to show their appreciation. As a final touch, each child left school with a trio of daffodils to give to the spe

Our brilliant gymnasts recently welcomed two coaches from Dudley Gymnastics Club, who visited to support and inspire them as they prepare for their upcoming gymnastics competition. A big thank you to Amy and Tirana for sharing your expertise and encouragement with our athletes — it was greatly appreciated!💚

We were delighted to welcome Pep the Poet  to our school for a day full of poetry, creativity and fun. The day began with a whole-school assembly where Pep introduced himself and shared some of his entertaining poems. Many children joined in with actions, sounds and repeated lines, which made the assembly lively and interactive. Following the assembly, Pep worked with different classes in a series of workshops. Pep showed the children that poetry can be fun, playful and ful