🏅 PE Sports Platinum Award

We are thrilled to have achieved the Platinum Sports Award. What makes this special is not just the competition wins, but that every child has been supported to take part. From inclusive intra-school events to county competitions, our children have discovered that sport isn’t about who is fastest or strongest—it’s about belonging, teamwork, and trying your best. Well done to Mr Rivers, Ms Sedgwick and all our sports supporters.

The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success. 

📊 SATs and Y4 Multiplication SUCCESS Results 

Once again, our SATs and multiplication outcomes are among the strongest we have ever achieved. This is worth celebrating in itself—but even more so when we remember our high number of pupils with additional needs. These results prove that inclusion is not a barrier to excellence. On the contrary, it makes our school stronger, more determined, and more successful. 

They are also a whole school success story - every year has been a part of the journey to these successful outcomes. Well done to every single teacher and staff member for their contribution. Well done to the Year 4s on their tables work and to Year 6 staff for the sprint finish to the SATs. Well done to every engaged parent also.

Why does Inclusion matter for your child? See section below...what do you think?

➕ Maths Mastery Success 

We are celebrating both excellent maths outcomes this year and the exciting news that one of our teachers, Ms Tarbox, has been selected as a Maths Mastery Specialist. In Hertfordshire, maths mastery is all about going deep before going fast: making learning simple, connected, and meaningful for all children. This approach supports those who need more time, while also stretching our most able learners beyond surface-level answers. It is inclusion in action—every child moving forward together, every child challenged to think hard and reason well. We look forward to working with other schools to develop the local communities maths offer.

Two more of our teachers have completed National Professional Qualifications this term. Congratulations to Ms Brauka and Ms Shah. That makes it 12 current staff with NPQ qualification. Their commitment to life-long learning models exactly what we ask of our children: curiosity, persistence, and growth. An inclusive school is one where adults keep learning too—because every child deserves teachers who strive for excellence. A target this year will be to have some beekeeper trained staff - watch this space!

🔬 Science Quality Mark Entry

We have entered for the Primary Science Quality Mark, recognising our drive for positive, hands-on science for all children. A supreme effort from Ms Reile to complete the research led course and submit all of the many required evidences. Whether investigating circuits, growing plants, or exploring the mysteries of space, our pupils are learning that science is for everyone—not a select few. Curiosity, after all, is the root of innovation. 

We await the result and, regardless of outcome, the process has been beneficial. if we fail on this occasion, we will learn and come back even stronger!

Our very own Maggie has completed her training and is now a qualified care dog. She has already become part of the rhythm of our school day joining Mia who supports us on a Thursday, offering calm, comfort, and a wagging tail to children who need it most. Maggie reminds us that care and connection are as important to learning as books and pencils.  We are registered with https://canineconcern.co.uk/ if you would like any more information.