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Our Year 6 tag rugby team participated in a tournament held at Wolverhampton Rugby Club where 12 schools competed. The team played a total of 11 matches against all the participating schools winning 5 games, drawing 3 and losing 3 games. The children played well as a team, showing great improvements as the day went on and really developing their togetherness and communication. Overall the team finished in a respectable 4 th position (just one point short of a third place med

As part of our ‘Out and About’ topic, Year 3 pupils have been exploring the local area around our school. Through local walks, the children have been identifying and observing human and physical features in their environment. These observations are helping the children develop an understanding of why our local area looks the way it does and how these features influence where buildings and roads are located.

Elston faced their final group fixture at home against a very strong Wolverhampton Grammar School side, and it proved to be a thrilling contest from start to finish. The game began cautiously, with both teams battling for control and chances were slim. Then, 10 minutes in, Shaye pounced on a loose ball and unleashed a thunderous strike into the bottom corner to give Elston the lead — 1–0! Wolverhampton Grammar refused to back down and continued to test the Elston defence with

The Reflexions Team visited our Year 6 children to help them prepare for their upcoming SATs. The session focussed on supporting pupils with any worries or anxieties they may be feeling. The team shared helpful advice and simple strategies to manage nerves, build confidence and reduce feelings of anxiety. It was a valuable opportunity for our pupils to ask questions, talk openly and feel reassured as they approach this important time. We are grateful to the Reflexions Team fo

A few more fabulous costumes!

Issue 11 - Spring 2026 Proud to be ELSTON ! E mpowered, L isteners, S uccessful, T ogether, O pen-Minded, N urturing Dear families, I hope that your children enjoyed half term, although the weather wasn't ideal! Its been lovely to see the signs of Spring, and we've enjoyed a few days of sun since returning (unfortunately not today!) Staff took part in a valuable INSET day on our return after half term, focusing on training delivered by Educational Psychologists on embedd

We had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day in school. The children and staff arrived dressed as their favourite book characters, and it was fantastic to see so many creative and colourful costumes around the school. The children were also invited to bring in their favourite book from home. This gave them a great opportunity to share stories they love, recommend books to their friends, and talk about the characters and adventures they enjoy reading about. The theme fo

The children have been working hard since their last Hub event developing their footwork, passing and defending skills in preparation for the next tournament in the summer term.

We are delighted to have been awarded the Barclays Equal Access School 2025 status. This national recognition celebrates schools that are committed to providing girls with equal opportunities to take part in football, ensuring access to regular, inclusive and high-quality provision within school. The award reflects our dedication to promoting equality in sport and creating opportunities for all pupils to participate and thrive. A huge thank you to Mr Turner and Mr Green for t

Thank you to all the parents who attended our phonics workshop — it was wonderful to see so many of you there. The children thoroughly enjoyed sharing their learning with you! We hope you found the session useful in supporting your child’s reading at home and that it gave you a clear understanding of how we teach phonics in school.

Children are thoroughly enjoying the Chance to Shine cricket club. Qualified coaches are helping the children develop key cricket, physical and life skills. The sessions are building their confidence both on and off the pitch.

Here are just a few of the designs that children submitted for the 'design a wow badge' competition. Our sports ambassadors carefully selected 3 winning designs that have been submitted as part of Elston Hall' entry for the competition. We wish Isabelle, Eno and Ellesse luck with their designs in the competition! More information about the walk to school badge competition can be found on the living streets website WOW Badges 2025-26 Remember that all children have the oppor

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

"We are incredibly proud of our Year 6 boys’ and girls’ team who represented the school so brilliantly at the Wolves Foundation Premier League Stars Tournament held at the Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground. The team delivered an outstanding performance in the group stages, topping the table with an impressive 16 points and conceding just four goals. Their determination continued into a tense quarter-final against Villiers, where they secured another clean sheet and a confiden

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

A fantastic performance from the girls in Year 6, focusing on how a stimulus can inspire you to choregraph a dance. The girls show through movement the difference between Earth, Ice Giant planets and Hot planets in their new topic of Science Dance.

Six of our year 5 girls had a fantastic time today taking part in a day of STEM discovery at Wolverhampton Girls' High School. They made slime in science, built bridges in D & T and coded in computing. A great day was had by all and many of our girls are inspired to want to explore these subjects further. As usual, our children were a pleasure to accompany and represented Elston Hall well!

Safer Internet Day is the largest global online safety campaign. This year's theme, ‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI,’ focuses on teaching children and young people the skills to use AI technology safely and responsibly, and highlights available support. Throughout the week, children have had lessons focussing on internet safety. In Year 5, pupils explored the world of artificial intelligence by discussing and debating how it can be