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OPAL Stay and Play

Before half term when we had reasonable weather we had our OPAL Stay & Play fundraiser! We were delighted so many children stayed and played; all our usual playtime areas were open with a few additional embellishments courtesy of Y6. It was a fantastic opportunity for the children to immerse themselves in extended play –...

School Council – Inflatable Fun Day!

When we brainstormed with School Council back in September, booking the inflatable fun run again was the first thing they asked for! The PFTA kindly agreed to this and so we were able to celebrate the end of SATs week with fun for the whole school. Year 6 of course had earned a double session!...

Experience Church

In the last week of last term, the whole school had the opportunity to explore Ascension, Pentecost, Ordinary Time and Trinity Sunday as part of Experience Church. By looking at how three pieces of string or rope are stronger than a single one, the children learnt about how Christians believe that God is in three...

Diversity Week

During Diversity Week, each class focused on a different inspiring person and learned about their life and achievements. Examples included Katherine Johnson, Mae Jemison, Kevin Sinfield, Leonardo da Vinci, Muhammad Ali, Cathy Freeman and William Wilberforce. The children explored how these individuals showed courage, determination and kindness, and discussed why they are inspiring role models....

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A Day in a Life at Wetherby High

Our children in year 5 travelled to Wetherby High School to take part in ‘A Day in the Life of Secondary School pupil’. The children took part in 5 different lessons and enjoyed a snack and lunch free of charge! The children were very well behaved and had a great day out!

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KS2 Fencing

We were lucky enough to have Simon Trevithick join us from the Harrogate Fencing Club to teach the children in KS2 the basics of fencing. Fencing promotes individual initiative and discipline as well as respect, sportsmanship and a well-rounded form of mental and physical exercise. The children have had a great time learning the terms...

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Year 2 Tockwith Trekkers!

This term Miss Davidson and Miss Penfold have been running a Tockwith Trekkers after school club. This takes place in our awesome Forest School every Thursday. The sessions offer a great opportunity for children to engage in a range of exploratory activities and work together with other children. The children have been really enjoying...

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Y5 Bikeability

Bikeability is the government’s national cycle training programme. This training equips children with vital life skills. Pupils not only learn to cycle, they gain independence, social skills and a sense of wellbeing. After Bikeability, children are better at responding to risk and report increased confidence. As a result, more children cycle to school which in turn...

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Governor Learning Walk

Before Easter our governors spent a Friday afternoon in school observing the classes. Now I know what you’re thinking, “Give the staff a break” however as you all know Friday afternoons are business as usual. We looked at books, talked to children, investigated resources, went on learning walks and saw how the curriculum is being...