Category: whole school

Manor Adventure – Obstacle Course

Discovery Assembly

On Wednesday, we had a visit from the Jewish Discovery Tour and Rabbi Yosef once again delighted the children with his interactive retelling of the Jewish festival of Passover. The school was visited by 10 plagues including; frogs, darkness and water turning to blood. It was an engaging and informative experience for all!  

4V Cornet Performance

Well done to 4V who impressed parents and governors with their cornet performance. They have learnt how to play the cornet, rhythm, beat and learnt how to read basic music notation.

Year 5 making Greek pots

On Friday Year 5 enjoyed making Greek pots inspired by their visit to the British Museum on the 5th March.

World Book Day

The school was buzzing with excitement on Wednesday last week as we celebrated World Book Day.  It was lovely to have a whole school assembly.  Miss Davison rang the bell to let the children and staff know to get comfy with their pillow/blanket and start reading their books.

Eco Council

Mr Jones and the Year 3 and 4 Eco Councillors have been working hard this week  at lunchtime planting Sunflowers!  

Year 5 Trip to The British Museum

Year 5 have been studying Ancient Greece and visited The British Museum on Thursday.  At the Museum the children had the opportunity to learn more about Ancient Greece by exploring the  Galleries. We would like to thank all the parent helpers for giving up their time to come along and  support us.  

Playground Mystery!

On Thursday, the children arrived at school to find that a mysterious visitor had been on the playground. All that was left behind were some unusual footprints and a scattering of colourful feathers. Year 4 pupils quickly became reporters for The Ashfield Times and are now busy investigating the clues to discover who – or what – …

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Year 5 Knex Challenge

Year 5 students on Thursday 26th February explored how to design and create a Rocket with 2 boosters that separate and a capsule that comes back to earth, there were some amazing creations! Congratulations to the following children whose designs won. Bella and Ineya (5D) and Carter and Gigi (5C)  

Year 4 Roman Day

  Year 4 have had a very busy term and it has culminated in Roman day this week. Thank you to all the parents who ensured all the children looked wonderful on the day and could really immerse themselves in the experience. Magisters Coussinum and Vincetticus helped the children decipher common Latin phrases; as well …

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