On Wednesday 6th July the year 3,4 and 5 children undertook their level one bikeability in the school yard under the watchful eye of Nichola Dick. This involved learning how to check that their bike was road worthy prior to a journey, checking the tyres, brakes, chain and handlebars. It also included skills like braking … Read More
This term we are pleased to invite Rachel Wilkes back into school to undertake singing with class 1 and class 2. Then they will come together for a musical performance on Tuesday 19th July in school. As part of the singing they are learning Makaton signs to help enhance the lyrics.
On Wednesday 29th June, PC Sarah Dufton, visited school to deliver E-Safety and Stranger Danger to Class 1. They were introduced to the story of Jessica and her two friend who attend school. They talked about how sharing pictures and videos with friends who can then share it with people they don’t know. She also … Read More
On Monday 27th June during the afternoon a Fire Safety officer visited school as part of the PSHE curriculum. She delivered important life saving skills to children in class 1 and class 2 regarding what to do if there was a fire in their home or the school. These sessions were delivered through practical tasks, … Read More
We are always very pleased to welcome Sarah and Julie the facilitators who deliver the Nurture sessions within school. These are an integral part of the school’s ‘Well-Being Program’ to promote children’s mental health and wellbeing, cognitive, social, emotional and personal development. The children participate in a wide range of activities and opportunities to promote … Read More
On Monday 20th June the whole school undertook a litter pick around the village as part of the continued work, due to being an Ambassador School for the Peak District National Park. This day was decided upon because it followed the weekend and the previous litter pick earlier in the year had been in the … Read More
Thursday 23rd June saw the whole school make a trip to Derby Cathedral, via coach, to witness the presentation of the Bishops Badge to our special year 6 pupil Sophia Webley. Family, friends and representatives from the Governing body were also present. As part of the ceremony the pupils performed the Bible story ‘Parable of … Read More
On Thursday 16th June, class 1, travelled to St Thomas’s Church Biggin, to join children from Biggin School, for a story telling session by Archdeacon Carol Coslett from Derby Diocese, unfortunately she was unable to attend so Julie took the session. The activity was to connect young children and families from around the area after … Read More
On Tuesday 14th July, representatives from The National Peak Park and Rose Clark attended school to present the pupils and school with the Ambassadors School certificate for work undertaken over a period of a year. Most of the work undertaken, to achieve this award, was completed prior to the Covid pandemic therefore the school was … Read More
We are delighted to announce that Sophia Webley was nominated, and has been chosen to be one of seven children to receive the Bishop’s Badge Award for her community spirit and commitment to charity work. The whole school will make the journey to Derby Cathedral on Thursday 23rd June to see her presented with her … Read More