On Wednesday 4th February, Belswains Choir took part in Young Voices 2026 at Wembley Arena.  The day was filled with dancing, singing and lots of smiles.  The children represented Belswains amazingly, showing impecable behaviour. In the afternoon the children were able to rehearse with the band and singers.  In the evening, the arena was opened to friends and family to take part in our concert.  The arena was filled with 4000 children all singing and dancing together as one big choir.  Songs were varied, coming from a range of genres, including a Wicked Melody, Sea Shantys and Disco songs.  The whole experience was amazing and we were very proud of everyone in the choir. 

In Year 5 art, the children have been developing their skills in shading and exploring the use of chalks and pastels to create a range of different effects. They experimented with tone, blending, and texture to add depth and atmosphere to their work. The result was some fantastic artwork, with pupils producing striking and imaginative moonscape pictures that showed great creativity and attention to detail. 

🎶 Electric Umbrella Visit Belswains! 🎤

On Thursday 5th February, we were delighted to welcome Electric Umbrella to Belswains for a truly inspiring day of music and celebration. The morning began with an incredible whole-school assembly, where children were invited to the front to perform alongside the musicians- an experience they will not forget in a hurry!

In the afternoon, Year 3 and Year 4 took part in a special workshop where every child wrote their own song entitled “I Am…” - a powerful opportunity to reflect on identity, individuality and self-expression.

Electric Umbrella are passionate about breaking barriers and building bridges. Their team of professional and learning-disabled musicians work to unite school communities, championing their message that there is “No Such Thing as Normal.” Through music, they open meaningful conversations, celebrate individuality and leave children feeling inspired to contribute, belong and value one another.

It was a truly uplifting experience for our school community, and we very much look forward to welcoming them back again in the future. 🌟

Autumn Term 2026

INSET: Tuesday 1st September 2026 school closed for pupils

Start of term: Wednesday 2nd September 2026 School reopens for pupils

Half term holiday: 26th October 2026 – 30th October 2026

INSET: Monday 2nd November school closed for pupils

Tuesday 3rd November school reopens for pupils

Final day of term: Friday 18th December School closes 13:30

Christmas holiday: 21st December 2026 – 1st January 2027

Spring Term 2027

INSET: Monday 4th January 2027 school closed for pupils

Start of term: Tuesday 5th January school reopens for pupils

Half term holiday: 15th February 2027 – 19th February 2027

Final day of term: Thursday 25th March School closes 13:30

Easter holiday: 26th March 2027 – 9th April 2027

Summer Term 2027

INSET: Monday 12th April 2027 school closed for pupils

Start of term: Tuesday 13th April 2027 school reopens for pupils

Monday 3rd May 2027 Bank holiday school closed 

Half term holiday: 31st May 2027 – 4th June 2027

Occasional Day: Friday 25th June 2027 school closed 

Final day of term: Wednesday 21st July School closes 13:30

INSET: Thursday 22nd July 2027 school closed for pupils

Summer holiday: 23rd July 2027 – 31st August 2027