Cyclo cross

On Thursday 17th November a group of our talented year 6 pupils took part in the latest Cyclo Cross competition at Derby's Markeaton Park. Once we were ready with our helmets and our bikes, we were set to go. There were 6 races altogether: boys, girls, mixed, relay and fun girls and boys races. Our team achieved some great positions leading to an overall first place! Thanks to Mrs Brundish, Coach Gregory and the parents for their support!

By Charlotte, Isaac, Abby, Seb, Evie and Toby

Year 6 BBC live science

On Thursday 17th November, Year 6 joined thousands of other schools across the country taking part in the BBC Live science lessons. Hosted by CBBC's Leah Boleto and Ben Shires, and featuring science presenter Steve Mould, the Live Lesson focused around this term's science topic of electricity. It helped pupils learn how to think and work scientifically - including planning, measuring, observing changes, controlling variables and using test results.  During the course of the lesson, as well as having a few giggles, children explored the electrical conductivity of materials, constructed and changing simple series circuits and using electrical symbols with some fun, interactive activities.

American Football

On 16th November a group of Year 6, 5 and 4 pupils joined the Derby Braves squad and took part in an american football competition. During the fun session the children learnt some new skills, and great tips whilst taking part in a range of drills to develop their technique. At the end they played a match against Oakwood Juniors. The team said it was great fun and, as a new sport, rated it ten out of ten! 

By Elliot 

Anti bullying week

The theme of our Anti-Bullying/Friendship Week 2016 is 'Power for Good' This year it took place from the 14th-18th November. During the week pupils learned about creating good friendships, being a good friend to others, citizenship and how to use ‘Power for Good’ to stop bullying within schools and the wider community. We will concluded the week by combining it with BBC Children in Need when staff and children dressed up as a superhero for a donation towards the charity raising a fantastic £350

Year 6 Remembrance Assembly

On Friday 11th November, our Year 6 pupils invited parents and carers into school to watch our Remembrance assembly to Key Stage 2. Sharing their learning from our latest topic of World War 1, through a selection of drama, poetry, letters, art work and songs the children demonstrated great maturity and empathy to all those lost in conflict. Well done children!

Year 5 Table Tennis

On Thursday 10th November, a Year 5 team of 4 boys and 4 girls children traveled to Derby Moor to take part in a table tennis competition. Looking super in our new sports t-shirts, the children competed for a place at the county finals. Despite playing really well the children missed out on a place but we are very proud of their determination and positive attitude. 

Winnie the Witch visits Year 1

On Tuesday 8th November Year 1 were visited by the one and only Winnie the Witch. The children have been reading the story so imagine their delight when she visited their classroom! While she was there the children help Winnie with the instructions she needed to make some slime soup (made out of bogies, eye-balls, slime and brain - yummy!) There were some mixed reviews from the children!