Shoe Box appeal

Many, many thanks to children and families who kindly put together a shoebox full of gifts for children in a third world country. You kindness will bring an enormous amount of happiness to a young child. The boxes have been collected, packed into the boot by our fantastic School Council, and are now on their way to bring a big smile to a young child at Christmas. Thank you. Click here if you would like to understand more about this wonderful gift.

Year 2 Fundamentals

Year 2 had a fantastic time keeping fit and healthy at the PE Fundamentals Festival at Derby Tennis Club on Wednesday 23rd November 2016.  All children participated enthusiastically and demonstrated super teamwork and  sportsmanship at all times.

Year 1 visit to Pickford House

On Tuesday 22nd November, Year 1 children visited Pickford House as part of our 'Houses and Homes' topic. They discovered what life would have been like in the Victorian times and how much harder household chores would have been! We all decided that we are much better off now that electricity and flushing toilets have been invented!

The children's behaviour was exceptional throughout the trip! Well done Sparrows and Swallows!

Book Fair

Thank you very much to all the pupils, parents and grandparents who visited and supported our Scholastic book fair. This time you helped raised a whopping £1279.09, which gives us over £700 to spend on new books for school! This money will be spent on new guided reading books for Key Stage 1, new free choice reading texts for Year 3 and 4, and plenty of new and exciting book choices for Year 5 and 6!. Thank you to everyone who supported our book fair.​

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