Mrs Channing's Blog 2021-2022

A message to our Year Six leavers

Today is a day of mixed emotions, as we say farewell and good luck to our Year Six children. Sometimes, you will find life difficult. When you are in a situation where you feel lonely or out of your depth, remember that you are the most special thing in the…

This morning JS Karate Academy Head Instructor, Sensei James Scanlon, visited us to offer a brief Karate taster session. It was great fun, with adults and children joining in to learn some basic movements.  Sensei James will be running a Karate club after school from September - we can't wait!…

‘KEEP OUR SEAS PLASTIC FREE!’

Have you seen our bottle top art installation?

Did you know?

381 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced in the world every year? This is set to DOUBLE by 2034.

This is the same as 3,175 ocean liners or 30 million double decker buses!

At…

Every Friday morning, we have a celebration assembly which consists of various awards: Pupil of the Week, Act of Kindness, Lunchtime Award, Captains’ Choice (team captains rewarding children who sit beautifully during assembly), Reading Awards, Scores on the Doors (teachers award their class for…

We have had a lovely day today! Everyone arrived at school dressed in red, white and blue and we started the morning with a special assembly. We learned about Queen Elizabeth II and saw footage of her coronation.

At lunch time, our amazing kitchen staff served a Jubilee lunch. They had worked…

The Enquire Learning Trust is seeking to appoint both parent and community representatives for their local Academy Improvement Committees.  These committees are key to the Trust’s governance structure and in supporting the academies locally.  If you are interested in this role please visit …

Huge congratulations to Harry Thornton, who has been asked to sign to continue to play for Middlesbrough Football Academy. He thoroughly enjoyed playing at the Riverside stadium last night. What a star!

We have recently introduced a whole school approach to mindfulness, as we are acutely aware of the need to look after our emotional health. We have agreed that, in order to learn, we need to be calm and happy. Our ‘Breathing for three’ technique is helping adults and children alike to re-focus and…

As you know, Covid restrictions have been lifted. However, we still need your support to keep everyone safe and well. On 1st April 2022 national COVID-19 education guidance changed and we now follow guidance from UK Health Security Agency’s ‘Health protection in schools and other childcare…

In the front entrance of our lower school building, we have a ‘Share What You Can Share’ box where donations of food and household items may be left. These donated items are shared with families who are finding it hard to make ends meet.

Thank you to everyone who has shared what they can…

On Wednesday 6th April, from 3.30pm until 4.15pm, teachers will be hiding in shops and businesses around the village for children to find during our annual Teacher Treasure Hunt. It’s not as easy as it sounds though, folks, as teachers will in disguise!                          

Clue sheets…

Toby is very impressed with the art installation that was created during our Environmental Day last Friday. It’s not quite finished, as we need some more plastic bottle tops. If you have any black or yellow bottle tops, please could you bring them into school after our Easter break? I know that…