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What a vibrant and joyful day it was for our Early Years children as they took part in a fun-filled, meaningful event to celebrate diversity, unity, and community spirit! Our EYFS children had a fantastic time taking part in the United in Colour Colour Run! They enjoyed running, laughing and being covered in a rainbow of colourful powder as they celebrated together. It was a day full of fun, laughter, and togetherness — a reflection of the inclusive, joyful environment we str

Please click on the link below to view the transition booklets, which contain information about your child's new year group in September.

Thank you to all parents/carers who attended the New children to Reception meeting. We hope you found it useful. Here is the information we shared.

As part of supporting children's health, wellbeing and development, we would like to share the latest government guidance on screen time for young children. While technology can offer learning opportunities, it is important to balance screen use with activities that support children's physical development, communication, creativity and social skills. The guidance encourages families to ensure children have plenty of opportunities for active play, outdoor experiences, reading,

Reception children had a fantastic time visiting Shrewsbury Theatre to watch The Enormous Crocodile musical. All the children were exceptionally well-behaved and were a true credit to the school throughout the trip. As we entered the theatre, the room was filled with bubbles, much to the children’s delight! The music began, the lights came up, and the show started. The mischievous Enormous Crocodile tried all his clever tricks, just as in the book, but our children were ready

On Friday 8th May, we celebrated the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough. During the day, the children learnt about this inspirational man through a range of engaging activities. We used the occasion to focus on our writing skills, with children across the school writing in a variety of genres linked to the work and achievements of this amazing man. Have a look to see what we have been up to! Reception Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 wrote a non-chronological report about conserv

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 Reception children are loving Wild Tribe, where they get to explore nature and develop new skills all year long! From building dens to creating nature art, every season brings new outdoor adventures that help the children grow in confidence and creativity. What Have We Learned So Far? Teamwork: Working together on outdoor challenges has helped everyone improve their communication and social skills. Problem-Solving & Creativity: Whether it's making a shelter or using natur

Our Early Years Inspiration Day kicked off with a thrilling journey back in time to the world of dinosaurs ready for this terms topic 'Jurrassic Park'. The children arrived at school ready for a day of discovery, dressed as palaeontologists, ready to investigate all things prehistoric. The day began with a thrilling fossil hunt! The children eagerly dug into the dusting trays, uncovering ancient treasures and learning how fossils are formed. They were amazed by the fascinati

Our Reception Maths Workshop was a big hit, with parents getting involved and joining in fun activities with their children. It was a great chance for everyone to see how we teach maths at school and how you can help your child at home in a fun way! We follow the Mastery Number approach from the NCTEM programme, which helps children really understand numbers, not just memorize them. During the workshop, children showed off their subitising skills (which is a fancy way of sa

Children in Reception are beginning their gymnastics learning journey through a fun and engaging space-themed approach. Children in Year 1 have been practising dribbling a ball in football FUNdamentals, developing control, coordination and spatial awareness.

Reception made us incredibly proud with their wonderful singing and confident acting during their performance of Our Little Christmas Story .

Our Reception children stepped into a world of festive wonder at Statfold Barn Railway. They visited Mrs Claus’ bakery, where they decorated gingerbread with care and creativity. Laughter and giggles filled the air as the children enjoyed the old-fashioned fairground rides, even getting caught in the snow! The adventure included a delightful ride on a steam train, the excitement of posting their very own letters to Santa, and some fun time in the soft play area. The highlight

Early Years have had SO much fun celebrating World Nursery Rhyme Week! We joined together as a Trust to sing our favourite nursery rhymes to each other via TEAMs — it was wonderful to see everyone joining in with such enthusiasm. The children looked absolutely fantastic in their costumes and loved every moment of their special day! Even the teachers got involved, dressing up as their favourite nursery rhyme characters.

Here are some photos of Class 2 also enjoying their egg experiment and visit from our local PCSO.

Reception have been putting their scientific skills to the test with a very special challenge, to help Humpty Dumpty stay safe if he ever has another great fall! As part of their learning about nursery rhymes, the children became young scientists and engineers, investigating how to protect an egg from breaking. Their mission: to design and make a helmet for Humpty Dumpty! The children explored a variety of different materials, discussing which ones will keep Humpty safe, and

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

Flu vaccinations will be taking place on Monday 20th October for all children from Reception to Year 6. Please see the information below.

Children in the after-school mini musicals club loved exploring and playing a wide range of percussion instruments.