Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Cross Country

  Thu 23 Nov 2023

  Jude, Alfie, Evie and E set off to Estree School today for their primary schools cross-country event. The weather and surroundings were stunning though the ground was still very boggy after all the recent rain. The children ran brilliantly, pacing themselves well and they suppoted each other towards the finish line...as did the parents who were present. Fastest lap goes to Jude but well done to all of them for such a great effort. Thank you too to Elstree School for organising and providing such yummy treats at the end.

  

• Woodland Learning

  Fri 17 Nov 2023

  Woodland Learning is the highlight of our week in Foundation Stage 2 and Key Stage 1. Once a week the children head off to the woods, the deer park or the wooded drive area to carry out learning tasks from across the curriculum. Sometimes these are complete learning experiences in their own right but on occasion they are experiences that then support the children back in school with their creative writing.

  Today,  we were delighted that Dr Liz Mattison and Rich Edwards from Englefield Estate organised a special Woodland Learning session for the children. It was a fabulous session and the children loved learning about how the trees in the Englefield woodland were managed. They became the trees themselves with someone chosen to 'thin them out' - a very interactive session. The children all really understood the process and why it is important to fell some of the trees every few years. The highlight of the session was individually planting a small oak tree. Linking their learning to geography, the children also learned first hand about the human and physical aspects of the estate and also about the habitats of all the creatures that live there.

  We were so fortunate in having such experts to enhance our learning. Thank you.

   

  

• Junior Music Festival

  Wed 08 Nov 2023

  Nineteen children enjoyed takng part in the Junior Music Festival at The Hexagon in Reading.They have been rehearsing 'Rainforest Rumble' since the start of term so were definitely ready for the experience. They sang as part of a 300 strong choir in front of about 800 parents and grandparents. They did us proud and have memories that they will treasure for a very long time.

  

• Rhos-y-Gwaliau Day 5

  Fri 03 Nov 2023

  A final day enjoying a blustery beach with a mixture of rock scrambling, sliding and ice creams. What a great way to end a fantastic trip. A massive thank you to Miss Langston, Mrs Hough, Mrs Thomas and Mrs McDermott for giving the class such a great experience.

  We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow.

  

• Rhos-y-Gwaliau Days 3 and 4

  Thu 02 Nov 2023

  Spirits were not dampened by the wind and rain however safety took first priority. Instead of a mountain walk, the children did a hill walk followed by the 'via ferrata'.

  They had marshmallows on the camp fire and were able to buy souvenirs in the shop.