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Culmington Manor - final day
Our last day started will us getting up at 7:00 and sorting our rooms. You’d be amazed where things go it a room of 8 children! The...
Lucy Kent
Nov 13, 20241 min read
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Day 2 - Culmington Manor
We started the day with a full English and some cereal. This ensured the children were ready for another day of high adrenaline...
Lucy Kent
Nov 13, 20241 min read
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Culmington Manor Update
We arrived at around 1:30pm at the manor and had our packed lunches. After moving into our accommodation we got briefed and prepared for...
Lucy Kent
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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A Night of Talent: Students Perform Romeo & Juliet
On the 8th of July, some of our Year 5 and 6 children had the wonderful opportunity to visit Bushfield as part of the Royal Shakespeare...
Lucy Kent
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Behind the Scenes: RSC Director Joins Students for 'Romeo & Juliet'
The other day, our Year 5 & 6 actors were fortunate enough to be joined by Aaron Parsons, a director from the prestigious Royal...
Lucy Kent
Jun 12, 20241 min read
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Celebrating Success
Last Friday, marked a memorable morning for our Year 5 LEGO team as we embarked on a delightful journey to Starbucks. This special treat...
Lucy Kent
May 22, 20241 min read
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The Little Mermaid
This week, the year 5 children were invited to watch Orminston Bushfield Academy's production of 'The little mermaid'. The children (and...
Simon Hollingsworth
Mar 20, 20241 min read
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Forces in Action
In Science we have been learning about different forces. We have looked at gravity, friction and air resistance. This week, we created...
Lucy Kent
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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Author Visit Extravaganza: Jess French Inspires Young Minds
On Thursday 25th January 2024, the halls of St John's Church School echoed with excitement as enthusiastic children from around...
Simon Hollingsworth
Feb 5, 20241 min read
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Wednesday - National Storytelling Week
During the enchanting third day of National Storytelling Week, our imaginative children embarked on a journey of creativity. They crafted...
Simon Hollingsworth
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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'The industrial revolution'
This half term, Year 5 have been delving into 'The industrial revolution' where they have learnt key facts about aspects such as: working...
Simon Hollingsworth
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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Day 1 - Willersley Castle Y5 Residential
We arrived at Willersley Castle at 12.30. Once we disembarked the bus, it was time to collect our luggage and make our way into the hall...
Simon Hollingsworth
Nov 14, 20231 min read
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Year 5 & the Art of debate
This week, we have been learning how to debate. We have carefully planned our debate around the statement 'The Industrial Revolution was...
Simon Hollingsworth
Nov 10, 20231 min read
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Vibrant Community of Changemakers
We would like to share our newly elected School Council Committee! We know that these young leaders will make a difference to our school...
Simon Hollingsworth
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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Lucy Kent
Sep 29, 20230 min read
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Start of en Era...
In Year 5, we have been working hard to understand the Victorian Era and the important events that happened within it. This week, we...
Simon Hollingsworth
Sep 27, 20231 min read
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It's a party in the USA!
Last Wednesday, the children who are part of Miss Mortley's Year 4/5 dance club took part in a Primary Dance Showcase at the Cresset,...
Lucy Kent
Mar 3, 20231 min read
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STEM Club First Lego League Competition
On Saturday 28th January 2023, the Year 5 Lego STEM Club went to a Lego competition at Perkins Engines (in Peterborough). This was the...
Simon Hollingsworth
Feb 3, 20231 min read
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Year 5JV taking time to care.
I just wanted to share how proud I was to see year 5 taking the time to respect their equipment, valuing their wonderful resources. They...
Simon Hollingsworth
Nov 11, 20221 min read
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Volcanic Eruption in Year five!
This week, Year five have put their creative hats on and created volcano's from playdough. They have used different colour playdough in...
Simon Hollingsworth
Oct 12, 20221 min read
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