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• Y3/4 boys' football

  Thu 23 Jan 2020 Mr B

  Today, our Year Four (with help from 3 Year Threes!) boys' football team progressed to the next round of the cup, beating West End Primary on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The game was exciting and end-to-end - definitely a candidate for 'First Game On Match Of The Day' status!

  We went ahead early in the first half with a goal from Noah. Both sides had lots of chances to add to the scoring, with us being the stronger side in the first half and West End being more dominant in the second, finally scoring with just a couple of minutes remaining.

  At different times, both teams' goalkeepers had saves to make, and both teams hit the crossbar - in our case, a spectacular, overhead scissors kick from Flynn in extra-time! We were also grateful to a very well-timed, inch-perfect sliding tackle from Daniel late in extra-time to prevent a near certain goal.

  The game went to penalties - 3 per team. Ethan made two outstanding saves to keep out two West End penalties that were heading for the top corner, and Flynn scored his penalty to see us win the shoot-out 1-0.

  Well done to all the boys who played, and thank you to West End Primary for the game - it was so close and they could easily have come out as the winners. Thank you too to all the parents who assisted with transport to make the game possible.

• Y5/6 Holocaust Memorial Museum Trip

  Thu 23 Jan 2020 Mr B

  Yesterday, our Year five and Six children travelled to the National Holocaust Memorial Museum in Newark as part of their topic learning about World War Two, and answering the question: 'How Did Hitler Convince An Entire Nation To Follow Him?'

  The children understood it would not be a 'fun' trip, but an interesting and an important one. We were so proud of how respectful they were in the museum and memorial gardens, asking and answering questions sensibly and listening carefully to the speakers.

  They have followed up the visit by producing artwork and poetry for our exhibition at Garforth Library, which will begin on Monday 27th January.

  Thank you to the staff and volunteers at the museum for such an enriching and educational experience.

• Young Voices

  Sun 12 Jan 2020 Mr B

  On Friday afternoon and night, we had an absolutely wonderful time at the Young Voices concert at Sheffield Arena! It was a long day for the children, with a three hour rehearsal in the afternoon, a tea-break (mostly spent squinting across the arena to try to spot parents/grandparents!) and then a two hour concert. 

  It was an incredible experience to be part of - a choir of over 4000 children coming together to sing songs and perform dances they had spent the previous term learning, along with a professional band and singers, a conductor and dancers, and special guests Ruti, The Shires and Tony Hadley. 

  Our children were fantastic, singing and dancing right through to the concert's end after 9pm. If anything, their energy levels increased as the evening wore on! As ever, we were very proud of their behaviour and attitude and the way they represented our school.

  Many of those in Year 4 and 5 (not to mention the staff!) are already looking forward to next year.

  

• Happy new year!

  Mon 06 Jan 2020 Mr B

  Welcome back to all our children, families and staff! We hope you have had a really good break and a lovely Christmas and new year. Last term finished on a real high with our carol service at St. Mary's Church. The singing was fantastic - some of the best I have heard - and the readings prepared by some of our Year Six children were brilliantly composed and very well read.

  This term will, as ever, be full of all kinds of exciting opportunities and lots of learning! It's great to have everyone back!