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Following the planting of a commemorative tree to mark King Charles 111 Coronation, a plaque has been produced and put up to remind everyone of what the tree represents. One of the year two pupils sadly missed the planting of the rowan tree so relished the opportunity to take responsibility for its care and he … Read More

On Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th July Sally Wheal and Claire Butler undertook sessions with the children teaching them the art of willow weaving. They have completed another tree, a deer and badger to add to the other wild animals, down the side of the playground fence, as part of the schools ongoing projects linked … Read More

[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”81″ gal_title=”Under Whittle 2023″]   On Tuesday 11th July the whole school visited the Dove Valley Centre at Under Whittle Farm along with the Peak National Rangers. Sadly the weather was not to good and this did not ‘Dampen’ the adults or children’s enjoyment of the day. Linked to the geography and science curriculum … Read More

Hannah Wills, from MAST, visited the school on 26th June to deliver a Collective Worship about ‘Jacob & his son – Joseph’ who was sold  into slavery to the Egyptian Pharaoh. This was delivered through a visual story, puppets and songs and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Hannah during the next academic … Read More

On Thursday 22nd June Rev Adele and her support team visited the school to deliver ‘Messy  Church’ as part of the school’s work with other local church schools regarding the development of Collective Worship and the children’s understanding of stories in the New and Old Testament. This is delivered through a range of practical activities … Read More

Active Sport is an important part of the school curriculum and helps promote not only physical fitness but also positive mental health and wellbeing, so to be able to share this day with children from our cluster school partnership made this event even more special and meaningful. The whole school looks forward to this day … Read More

On Friday 16th June the children delivered a May Pole performance to parents, governors and friends of the school, in the Village Hall.  The display incorporated traditional dance routines to modern day music. They performed 4 routines and afterwards the adults were asked to join in and have a go! This was followed by afternoon … Read More

Mr & Mrs Briddon visited school on Friday 16th June to deliver their puppet Bible story ‘The Good Samaritan’ as part of the development of the Collective Worship program and making theological pathways between the Bible content and children’s understanding and knowledge of their meaning and being able to reflect and make connections into their … Read More

On Friday 9th June the whole school undertook first aid training delivered by Instilling Inspiration Limited. This is a life skill and part of the school PSHE program. The whole school were fully engaged in these practical and informative sessions. We look forward to welcoming them again next year. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”80″ gal_title=”First Aid 2023″]

Friday 9th June 2023 saw the Nurture team back in school to undertake six sessions with the class 1 year pupils. They are working with the children to develop friendship groups, plan for transition between year groups and key stages. This is delivered through activities and games which are interactive and fully inclusive.