From Wonka to Wormwood: Bravo to Our Brilliant Hosts!

Upper Key Stage 2 have recently enjoyed the fantastic opportunity to attend two exceptional and truly inspirational local theatre productions. We were invited to watch Thomas Mills High School’s wonderful take on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and this week we visited Framlingham College for their impressive show of Matilda. The children really enjoyed both performances and were inspired by the talent and dedication shown by the pupils and staff at each school, and we are very grateful for such warm invitations and memorable experiences.

Big Walk & Wheel Challenge - 16-27 March

 

We are Rockin' it!

The whole school have enjoyed two days of very interactive, energetic and fun workshops using body rhythms with the brilliant Bassistry Arts music group.  

We learnt a range of original songs along with movement and dance and also explored the drum kit, various percussion instruments covering a wide range of styles, such as Latin, African and Caribbean & Popular Music.  

These Bassistry drum & bass workshops have been funded through the wonderful support that parents have given to the Friends fundraising efforts this year - so thank you to all involved.

A few photos from this morning's Year 4 workshop.

Uncovering Egypt, One Clue at a Time!

Year 5 have begun an exciting new topic all about the Egyptians for the rest of this term. To spark their curiosity, we started with a picture quiz where the children worked in teams to discuss a range of mysterious images. They were encouraged to think carefully and answer questions such as What is it? What is it for? How old might it be? Working together, they used the clues to uncover our new topic and showed great enthusiasm as they pieced everything together.

 

  

    

Visit from Author and Illustrator, Kate Rolfe

On Tuesday, the children were incredibly lucky to welcome author and illustrator Kate Rolfe, who came to share her beautiful new book, Owl and Moon. She read the story aloud and talked about the personal inspiration behind it, explaining that the relationship between the characters was influenced by her own bond with her mum.

Kate also gave us a fascinating insight into the illustration process, telling the children that some illustrations have to be drawn many times before they’re just right. The children asked thoughtful questions about her experiences, and we learnt that Wolf and Bear took 4.5 years to produce, while Owl and Moon took around 1.5 years. She explained how much rewriting and editing goes into each book and shared that she continues to learn and grow as a writer and illustrator.

Kate spoke openly about her creative journey and how her own life experiences have motivated and inspired her work.

A huge thank you to Kate Rolfe for giving our children such a memorable and inspiring visit!

Daffodils

 

Nursery Open Morning

No need to book, just sign in at the school office between 9.15 - 10.30am to come and see the Nursery in action.

Chicks at SRH

What a busy few days we've had. SRH have welcomed nine beautiful chicks. The children across the school have been fortunate enough to watch the chicks hatch and observe them as they have dried out and fluffed up. They have been mesmerised ever since. As scientists, it has been the perfect opportunity to discuss life cycles, understand how to take care of animals and what they need to thrive.

World Book Day 2026

Today, we joined people across the globe for World Book Day.   Did you know that over 100 countries take part? 

It is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading and storytelling and the importance of sharing books. 

This day is not just about books, but it is about fostering a love for literature. 

Some of these photos may be published in the EADT next Tuesday.

Year 5 Finished Paradise Sands inspired Clay Models

Year 5 have proudly finished their clay models based on our class book Paradise Sands by Levi Pinfold. We blogged about the early stages a few weeks back, and it’s exciting to see how much the children’s ideas have grown and developed. Each model is full of detail and shows great imagination and character. Here are a selection of photos showcasing their work.

 

      

The Sounds We Hear: Year 5 Music

Year 5 have made a brilliant start on their new violin piece, Mystic Mountain, which was specially composed for them by their teacher. To spark their imaginations, the children first listened to a Chinese piece of music and talked about sounds they could hear. They were excited to discover a new technique called col legno, where they tap the strings with the wooden part of the bow to create a light, magical effect. Over the term, the children will learn to perfect this new technique and master their new piece.

How EGG-citing!

To celebrate our upcoming book 'The Odd Egg', Key Stage 1 have welcomed some egg-cellent visitors. Watch this space for some egg-ceptionally cute updates. Thank you to The Friends for providing us with this egg-citing opportunity. 😀🥚🐣🐤

THANK YOU TO THE FRIENDS!

We are so grateful to our Friends for their incredible generosity in supporting the school.  Thanks to them, we now have:

·         An inspirational author visit

·         Bassistry Arts 2-day drum & bass workshops

·         Helmets for the children using ride-on toys

·         A gazebo for Nursery for outdoor activities

·         A sunshade for nursery to keep the children cool

·         A Bluetooth speaker for each class

·         Large outdoor clocks for both playgrounds

·         Robust iPad cases for our new iPads

·         Hatching chicks

There are many other projects in the works, and we simply couldn’t provide all these amazing experiences and resources without the support of our Friends. Fundraising is only possible thanks to the help of parents, carers, and the wider community, and we are truly grateful for everyone who contributes.

VIOLIN CONCERT 4 March

Our Violin pupils will be holding a recital this week. Everyone is welcome to come to the hall at 3.20pm on Wednesday.

This is an ideal opportunity for parents of children in Year 2 to consider whether Violin is something you may wish your child to take up when they move to KS2 in Year 3 in September.

VACANCY for a MIDDAY SUPERVISOR

A position is available, for 5 days a week with hours of work from 11.50am - 1.25pm, paid at £12.65 per hour (min).  We are also happy to recruit for fewer days each week or for a relief MDSA position.

If you are interested then please contact Miriam Sidney in the school office for an application form, download it from our website or pop in to pick one up.

KS2 DISCO SOLD OUT

KS1/R TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!

ENSURE YOU COMPLETE THE FRIENDS DISCO FORM IN PARENTMAIL IF YOU HAVE BOUGHT A TICKET.

London Trip

A full-on day travelling into London and visiting the Natural History Museum and then off to the Houses of Parliament for a tour.

A great (& tiring) day for all!