Readers of the Week

We had a fantastic time celebrating NSPCC Number Day at our school, and it was wonderful to see the whole community come together to enjoy maths in a fun, inclusive and meaningful way.

Children across the school took part in a wide range of number-themed activities, designed to build confidence, curiosity and enjoyment in maths. From practical problem-solving and games to creative tasks linking maths with English, art and science, there was something for everyone. Classrooms were buzzing with excitement as pupils explored numbers in imaginative and hands-on ways.

One of the highlights of the day was welcoming parents and carers into classrooms to join in with learning. It was lovely to see families working alongside children, sharing strategies, laughter and enthusiasm- showing that maths really is for everyone.

Children also embraced the spirit of the day by wearing number-themed clothing, from football shirts and patterned outfits to creative designs featuring digits and shapes. The effort and creativity on display were brilliant!

Most importantly, Number Day helped us raise money for the NSPCC, supporting their vital work in keeping children safe. We are incredibly proud of our pupils for showing such kindness, generosity and community spirit.

Thank you to our staff, families and pupils for making Number Day such a success. 

To mark Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 10th February, we had a brilliant day of activities led by the team from OpenView Education.

The sessions were tailored for each age group to make sure the message really hit home:

• Reception, Year 1, and Year 2: EYFS & Key Stage 1 loved their interactive assemblies. Through storytelling and puppets, they learned the basics of keeping their private information safe in a way that was easy to understand.

• Year 3 & Year 4: These year groups were particularly buzzing after learning the "One Good Choice" rap! It’s a catchy way to help them remember that one sensible decision can make a huge difference when they’re gaming or browsing.

• Year 5 & Year 6: Our older pupils took part in more advanced workshops. They looked at the tricky side of the internet, including scamming, digital wellbeing, and how to handle online friendships with respect.

What we loved about OpenView’s approach was that it covered the whole picture. It wasn't just about passwords. They focused heavily on anti-bullying and mental wellbeing. The children discussed how to spot bullying behaviour and, importantly, how to look after themselves and their mates while spending time online.

A Huge Shout-out to the PTFA

We are incredibly lucky to have such a supportive community. We want to say a massive thank you to our PTFA, who funded this visit.

It’s fantastic to see that hard-earned fundraising money going directly into teaching the children such vital life skills. We couldn't have done it without you!