The children enjoyed a modified Sports Day on Thursday morning, with activities adapted to ensure everyone stayed safe and comfortable in the warm weather. Despite the heat, pupils showed fantastic enthusiasm, determination and team work throughout the event.The focus was on house team challenges, with children working together to earn points, encourage one another and demonstrate excellent sportsmanship. Congratulations to Gloucester, our winning team, for their outstanding effort and team spirit! Well done to all the children for taking part so positively and making the morning such a success.

On Tuesday, the children came in dressed in red, white and blue and enjoyed a wonderful French Day filled with exciting activities and delicious food. They had the opportunity to sample a range of traditional French treats, including cheese, pâté, French bread and olives. Throughout the day, children also took part in games of boules and enjoyed a special French-themed assembly, where they learned more about French culture and traditions. A huge thank you to Mrs Stansfield and Mrs Rickard for organising such an enjoyable and memorable experience for the children. Their hard work helped make the day both educational and fun for everyone involved.

Huge congratulations to Peter, Peter and Eve in Year 3, who achieved an incredible 1st place in the recent Maths Quiz at CNS, against Year 4 pupils from other local schools. The team demonstrated great mathematical skills, teamwork and determination throughout, impressing everyone with their confidence and problem-solving abilities. Competing against older pupils makes their achievement even more remarkable. We are extremely proud of their success and of the fantastic way they represented our school. Well done, Peter, Peter and Eve – what a fantastic achievement!

A big thank you to our wonderful PTA, Rhiannon, Abi and Michelle, for their generous support in funding the KS2 ‘Fluency Readers’ scheme. This valuable resource is aimed at developing decoding across Key Stage 2. We are incredibly grateful for the PTA’s continued dedication and commitment to enriching the learning experiences of our children.

It has been an extremely hot week, and we would like to say a big well done to all the children for how well they have coped in the high temperatures. Thank you to parents and carers for your understanding and support as we have worked together to keep the children cool, comfortable, and safe throughout the week.

Breakfast Club enjoyed alfresco dining on Friday morning, with children making the most of the cooler outdoor space. This provided a lovely, relaxed start to the day, helping everyone stay comfortable while enjoying their breakfast together.

Year 5 and 6 enjoyed an inspiring Theatre Skills Day at Chipping Norton Theatre. Throughout the day, they worked alongside industry professionals, gaining valuable insight into the world of performance. The children took part in a range of exciting w