Find out what's happening in school:

• Visit to St Armand's Court

  Mon 30 Jan 2023 Mr B

  Last week, nine of our Key Stage Two children visited St Armand's Court residential home. This was a follow up to our two visits before Christmas to sing carols. Our children took their reading books and some school work they were proud of, and read to the residents. They had some really interesting conversations, too and some were still chatting away when it was time to leave. It was a brilliant experience for the children and a lovely chance to engage with a different generation. We are looking forward to our next visit, when we will be doing some craft activities!

  

• Trips and visits in early 2023

  Mon 23 Jan 2023 Mr B

  In the second week of term, our Y3/4 children all visited the West Yorkshire Playhouse to watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The experience of visiting the theatre was magical in itself, but having studied the book before Christmas, it was lovely to see the children's excitement as they recognised characters and events from the story that they had studied and discussed in class. The beaming faces of every child as they returned to school told a story - they had had a wonderful time! As ever, their behaviour was impeccable.

  Last week, our Key Stage 1 children visited the Abbey House Museum to complement their history learning about the Victorians. The visit was fascinating. The children loved seeing the Victorian streets and shop fronts, as well as handling some of the artefacts and learning about how they were used. They were thoughtful and respectful throughout the day and the teachers came back to school very proud of them!

  We were also delighted to host our first Inspire Event for 3 years last week. All three Y3/4 classes invited parents, carers and grandparents in to school to learn a bit more about learning and Strawberry Fields, and to take part in a sample writing lesson. The feedback was absolutely lovely! All phases in school will have either an Inspire event or a Stay and Play in the coming weeks.

  Feedback from the events can be found here.

• Events in Autumn 2

  Mon 23 Jan 2023 Mr B

  In the half-term running up to Christmas, school was incredibly busy, with lots of exciting events and Christmas activities happening to complement all the learning.

  It was good to be able to engage with our community when Mrs Mumby took our children on a community Peace Flame walk. One of our children gave an impromptu speech, which so impressed the mayor that he received a personal letter!

  We were also proud to host a Key Stage 1 multi-skills event in our hall, and to take two teams of Y3/4 children to Garforth Academy for the Curling competition. One of our teams finished second! As ever, our children were fantastic in their attitude and sporting behaviour.

  Our Y5/6 children visited St. Mary's church for an 'Experiencing Christmas' event. They were incredibly respectful toward both their surroundings and the volunteers. As well as everything they learned about the meaning of Christmas, it was wonderful to have another opportunity to engage with our community and for our children to show once again how sensible and kind they are!

  Both Key Stage 1 and Foundation Stage put on marvellous Christmas performances which were enjoyed by parents and staff alike. After COVID, it is such a pleasure to be able to get our families back in to school!

  Our wonderful PTA worked hard to put on our first Christmas Fayre since 2019, which even included a special visit from Father Christmas, and a lovely Christmas film night. They also used some of the funds they have raised in recent years to once again fund our annual, in-school pantomime. This year, it was Jack and the Beanstalk.

  The choir were very busy, singing at our local library and twice visiting a local care home, St Armand's, to sing for the residents. It was a great chance for our children to reflect on what we can give to others at Christmas and an opportunity to create a link we hope to foster in the future.