Mental Health 2026

Wear Yellow for Mental Health Awareness!

We have worn yellow to help raise awareness of mental health and show support for one another!

Yellow is a symbol of hope, happiness and positivity. By wearing yellow, we can help remind everyone that mental health matters and that no one should ever feel alone.

Mental health affects us all, and even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Whether it’s checking in on a friend, listening without judgement or simply offering a smile, we can all help create a supportive and caring school community.  We have looked at what things we can do to support our own mental health.

Space Week!

 Space Week!

This week is Space Week, and today we began our exciting journey into the world of space!

We spent the day learning all about our Solar System, discovering the different planets and thinking about what makes each one unique. We explored the order of the planets, looked at their different sizes and features, and shared some fascinating space facts along the way.

The children were full of curiosity and enthusiasm as they asked questions, shared their ideas and began to imagine what it might be like to explore space themselves!

We can’t wait to continue our Space Week adventures and discover even more about the amazing universe around us!

Hello Yellow- Friday 9th October

 Hello Yellow – Friday 9th October

Wear yellow and help us show our support for young people’s mental health.

On Friday 9th October, we’re inviting our whole school community to wear yellow as we take part in Hello Yellow – a day dedicated to raising awareness, starting conversations and supporting young people’s mental health.

Mental health is something that can affect all of us. There are times when life can feel difficult, overwhelming or challenging and it isn’t always easy to know how to cope or who to talk to. For some young people, getting the right support at the right time can feel especially difficult.

Together, we can help change this.

By wearing yellow, you can help start conversations about mental health and remind young people that they are not alone, that it’s okay to talk and that support is available.

 Stand out. Start a conversation. Show your support.

Join us on Friday 9th October, wear something yellow!

Together, we can help create a school community where every young person feels heard, supported and valued.

First days in Year 4!

What a brilliant first week we have had, I am so impressed on how the children have stepped into year 4.

We have been improving our teamwork skills by helping each other create a roll on the wall for our key character in our English book ‘Gorilla’.

They’ve been very positive and there has been lots of fun and games!

RAF Shawbury 2026

Our Year 4 trip to RAF Shawbury was an unforgettable experience! We spent the day learning about the important work carried out at the base, including how surveillance helps to keep people safe and the vital role of air traffic controllers in guiding aircraft safely through the skies. We were fascinated to discover how much teamwork, communication and technology are involved in every flight. The highlight of the day was getting up close to a real helicopter—we even had the chance to sit inside! It was an amazing opportunity to experience

something completely new and learn about the exciting careers available in the Royal Air Force. We all had a fantastic day and came away with lots of new knowledge and memories to treasure.

 

 

 

 

Try-It-Sessions

Thank you to our wonderful Year 6’s, we have had lots of fun exploring and taking part in different sporting activities.

PSHE- Memories

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This half term we have been discussing grief, the stages of grief and what are memories. This week we have focused on what memories are, why they are important and why it is important to talk and share our memories.

The children have created their own memory jar, which they have filled with all their memories. Some children decided to make them with water, food dye and glitter while others made them with memories and glitter so they can pull these memories out and discuss.

Careers Week Day 1

Wow!
What a start to our careers week with a visit from Julia Buckley this morning giving us all the information on her role and how she got into politics. The children had opportunities to ask what she had to do to become an MP and discussed how being resilient is an important part of the role.

Then to top it off this afternoon, we have been lucky to have Lesley and her greyhound Freya in. Talking to us about careers in caring for dogs and what the job entails. We even got to give Freya a stroke 🦮🌟

Jake Evans Story Teller and Artist visit

On Friday 5th December, we had the best time with Jake Evans. Jake did an amazing workshop which we all loved, starting with using the children’s ideas to create scary stories. Giving us some top tips on how to tell amazing stories ourselves with a special focus on understanding what emotions we want our audience to feel. Finally, we got even more creative with our artistic skills by creating images of two animals blended together.

Design and Technology

Good afternoon,

We have our first D&T lesson tomorrow where we will be tasting different types of soups. Could you please bring in a small spoon with you tomorrow.

Many thanks

Miss Gee & Mr Giles

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