Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Billy Bob Buttons

  Wed 09 Mar 2022 C Marsh

  We were visited by an author who taught our Key Stage 2 children insider tricks and tips for how to plan and write a good story. 

  We were then lucky enough to have Mr Buttons complete a book signing at the end of the day for our children and families. 

  We have purchased some books and these will be available for children to read in our school library! 

• Reading Investigation Day

  Mon 07 Mar 2022 C Marsh

  On Monday, we held a reading investigation day aimed at engaging children in reading for purpose. 

   

  In Key Stage 2, we received a report of a missing McCaw and were handed all of the evidence! 

  Children were put into teams and were required to scrutinise facts and identify red herrings as they read through clues, witness statements, interrogations and crime scene reports.

  Using skills of comprehension, the children then had to make links between evidence to find the culprit. 

  Most children identified the correct criminal, however, the team with the best presented evidence won the prize! 

  

• Donations for Ukraine

  Sat 05 Mar 2022 C Marsh

  The donations for the crisis in Ukraine have been absolutely overwhelming and the kindness and generosity of our families and the village make a difference to the lives of people we have never met.

   

  Thank you so much to everyone who donated clothes, toys, blankets, toiletries and other essential items. You are amazing. 

   

  And thank you to Louise Ball who organised the collection and enabled us to support those in need! 

• World Book Day

  Thu 03 Mar 2022 C Marsh

  The children (and teachers) had an amazing time during World Book Day! 

  We all shared our love of reading (and books)! 

   

  We used the text 'We are all Wonders' linked to our school value of compassion and discussed how we are all the same but all different but, most importantly, how we are all amazing. 

   

  The children truly embraced our 'dress up as a word' and we had some amazing costumes. See images for a small extract of our Elkesley Dictionary! 

   

  

• Potatoes!

  Thu 03 Mar 2022 C Marsh

  Thank you to all of the children who entered this year's potato World Book Day competition. 

  The entries this year were beyond amazing!! 

  I have shared a few examples below BUT this is just a small glimpse at the incredible entries we received, 

  Well done to our 8 winners - We hope you had fun choosing a new book from Wonderland Bookshop. 

  

• World Book Day Potato Competition

  Fri 25 Feb 2022 C Marsh

  Please don't forget our potato competition for World Book Day - Thursday 3rd March! 

   

  All you need to do is create a character from a favorite book - using a potato! 

  Once you have done this, bring the potato into school for World Book day and add to our amazing display.

   

  There will be a winner in every year and the winner will be awarded with a £10 book token!

   

  Be creative - we can't wait to see your potato characters!

  (Some examples have been added below for inspiration only)

   

  Please note that this will replace the cream egg decorating competition.

  

• School Library

  Mon 21 Feb 2022 C Marsh

  Our amazing Reading Champions have the school library organised and back up and running with the librarians running a rota, allowing children to share stories and enjoy reading in their own time! 

  

• Encanto Film Night

  Thu 10 Feb 2022 C Marsh

  Please join us for our film night, hosted by the PTA, next Thursday.

  Please see flyer below for more details. 

  Complete the following consent form via this link and pay £3 through your child's school money to attend. 

   

  Thank you

  

• Little Wandle Parents Meeting

  Mon 07 Feb 2022

  Taking place in the school hall at 4.45 pm.  All parents from our Little Acorns and Oak classes welcome.

• Feel Fabulous Friday - 11/02/22

  Thu 03 Feb 2022

  On Friday, all children are to wear non-uniform to show and celebrate their individuality, choices and style. They are to express how they feel through colour and clothing; it is all about being yourself and feeling fabulous! We encourage all family members to get involved and to dress to impress!