Children in Need 2024
We will be celebrating Children in Need in school on Friday 15th November. Children are encouraged to wear spots or yellow. Watch this space to see all of the exciting and amazing things we’ll be doing 💛🟡
Remembrance Day ❤️
As a school we will commemorate Remembrance Day in different ways, from poppy-related crafts and creative writing to innovative history lessons, to help our children connect with the events that changed the world over 100 years ago.
Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day, commemorates the end of World War One when an agreement to stop fighting was reached on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. It is held to remember all those who have died in wars and marked by a two-minute silence at 11:00am.
Diwali – Festival of Lights
Celebrations over many days symbolize the fight of good over evil and its victory. It is celebrated by Sikhs, Hindus, Jains, and mostly Newar Buddhists. See the story of Rama and Sita to find out more about the significance of…
Yom Kippur – Day of Atonement
This is a time when people of the Jewish faith seek forgiveness for and wrong doing. They seek forgiveness first from the person that they have wronged and then they ask forgiveness from God. See more in the video…
Rosh Hashanah – The Head of The Year
This is an important time for people of the Jewish faith when they remember how the earth was created and the New Year is celebrated. Find out more by watching the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2cg5PN5KT4
Navratri – The Festival of Nine Nights – Hindu
A ten day celebration and thanks for crops and followed by fasting. Goddesses are worshipped and Hindu scripture is altered. Watch the video below to find out more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCiwGHWp90k
🎶🎶Year 5’s first clarinet lesson! 🎶🎶
Year 5 have started their clarinet lessons with Mr Holmes and they absolutely loved it! They learned about the names of each part of the clarinet, how they fit together and had a go at using the mouthpiece for the…
Mabon – The Autumnal Equinox
This coming week is about celebrating the autumnal equinox, a day when the amount of sunlight and darkness is the same. This represents both balance and harmony. This festival is followed by many but it's foundations are in the…