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

• Last Week's News 26th June 26

  Mon 29 Jun 2026

  1CA Class Assembly:  Congratulations to 1CA, who shared a wonderful assembly with us on Friday 26^th June! They showed great enthusiasm in sharing how they’ve been learning their sounds and building their sentence writing skills. They also shared how they explored the continents and helped us all remember what an amazing place our world is! Well done for your hard work and confidence—keep it up! 🌍✨

   

  Year 6 Visit to the Cinema:   On Wednesday 24^th June, our Year 6 children spent the morning at the cinema, as a reward for all of their hard work and dedication in the lead up to SATs, as well as the fantastic effort they showed during the assessments themselves. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and the resilience they showed during a tricky week. The children had the choice of watching either Masters of the Universe or The Sheep Detectives and both films were thoroughly enjoyed. A visit to the snack counter was an exciting treat, with children making the most of the opportunity to buy their favourite cinema treats. It was a lovely opportunity for the children to relax and celebrate their achievements. All of the children had a fantastic day and with the current heatwave, the air-conditioned cinema was a welcome escape from the soaring temperatures! 

   

  Getting ready for school (Nursery):  On Wednesday 24^th June, parents and children who are due to start in our Nursery this September were invited into school to find out more about the setting, daily routines and learning at Moat House. The Nursery staff introduced themselves and parents had the opportunity to ask any questions, whilst the children explored their new classroom.

   

  Year 5 Visit: On Tuesday 23^rd June, Year 5 were invited to attend Grace Academy for French and Science Workshops. After a quick (and hot) walk to the secondary school the children were excited to learn some basic French phrases, so that they could order at a 'French Cafe'. After this, the children visited the chemistry labs and were given the opportunity to make 'elephant toothpaste'. There was much excitement as the coloured foam rose out of their test-tubes! 

   

  PCSO Visit:     On Monday 22^nd June, our Reception and Year 1 children welcomed a visit from our local police officers. This opportunity allowed the children to practise the skills they had learnt during the previous sessions and recall the important information they should know. They also had the chance to try on the police uniform and even ‘arrest’ some of the teachers!  We are very grateful for their visits, as they make each session fun, engaging and exciting for the children.

   

   

• Last Weeks News 19th June 26

  Mon 22 Jun 2026

  Fathers’ Day Breakfast:         Our pop-up Father's Day shop was very successful in the week beginning 15^th June and many children enjoyed choosing a gift for loved ones – if you received one, we hope you enjoyed your special gift. Many parents joined us for breakfast on Friday 19^th June – it was lovely to see our special visitors spending time with their children playing games and crafting, as well as enjoying a delicious breakfast.

   

   

  Getting ready for school:       On Wednesday 17^th June, parents with children who are due to start our Reception in September were invited into school to find out about the setting, the school routines and the learning at Moat House. The teachers and teaching assistants introduced themselves and parents were given the opportunity to ask any questions that they may have.

   

  Coombe Abbey:       On Tuesday 16^th June, Year 1 visited Coombe Abbey. The children went on a woodland walk in and out of trees where they were able to explore and find natural objects like pine cones and twigs. They spotted lots of wildlife such as squirrels, birds and even a rabbit. They particularly liked watching the ducks and geese on the pond. Children even saw some cute, fluffy cygnets. To end the day, the children got to explore the wonderful play area in the woods. The children were all excellently behaved showing respect to each other and members of the public. 

   

  PCSO Visit:     On Monday 15th June, our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils took part in an engaging "Actions and Consequences" workshop led by our PCSOs. During the session, the children explored how positive choices can lead to positive outcomes and discussed the consequences of inappropriate behaviour. One aspect of the workshop that particularly surprised the children was learning about the age of criminal responsibility in England, which is 10 years old. Many pupils were shocked to discover that children can be arrested from this age if they break the law. They were also interested to learn that, before this age, parents and carers can be held accountable for their children's behaviour and may face consequences for serious incidents. The workshop provided a valuable opportunity for pupils to learn about responsibility, decision-making, and the impact their actions can have on themselves and others. The children were highly engaged throughout and asked many thoughtful questions, demonstrating their enthusiasm and understanding of the topic.

   

  Big School: On Friday 12^th June, our Year 6 children took part in ‘Big School’ - this was an original theatre-in-education programme that combined a live theatre performance with engaging participatory activities. The programme was designed to support pupils as they prepare for the move to secondary school, providing a safe and interactive space to explore their thoughts and feelings about this important transition. Through the performance and follow-up activities, children considered some of the challenges they may encounter and developed practical strategies to help them manage change, build confidence and approach the next stage of their education positively. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were actively involved throughout, demonstrating thoughtful reflection and enthusiasm. It was a valuable opportunity to help prepare them for the exciting journey ahead.

   

   

   

   

• Last Week's News 12th June 26

  Mon 15 Jun 2026

  5BC Class Assembly: 5BC delivered a fantastic assembly on Friday 12^th June, sharing their learning about the Victorians. They explained how the British Empire grew to become one of the largest in history, covering a quarter of the world’s land and population. The children also spoke about the challenging lives of Victorian children, who often worked long hours in dangerous conditions. It gave us all a real appreciation of how fortunate we are to live in the modern world.

   

  Phonics Screening:  In the week beginning 8^th June, our Year 1 (and some Year 2) children showed off their amazing reading skills in the national phonic screening assessment. They used their sounds to read real words, as well as nonsense words. They all put in lots of effort and we are very proud of them.

   

  Multiplication Tables Check:     The children have worked incredibly hard (in the week starting 8^th June) during the Multiplication Tables Check, showing excellent focus and determination. They demonstrated great confidence in their times tables and approached the assessment with a positive attitude. We are very proud of how well they applied themselves and the effort they put into their learning. Well done Year 4!

   

• Last Week's News 8th June 26

  Mon 08 Jun 2026

  Tour de France:     The school football team enjoyed a very memorable and hot tournament in Hordain, France from 23^rd – 25^th of May. The team finished 9^th out of 20 teams, having played against some very competitive European teams (effectively winning the “Europa League.”) The team won four out of the seven matches they played and this included a thrilling penalty shoot-out, which was decided by Bradley, Leo and Theo scoring their penalties and more crucially, two fantastic saves by Michal! The children especially enjoyed experiencing European culture by staying with host families, which included them tasting local cuisine and trying to communicate in a mixture of English and French. For videos and photographs of the trip, please check out Class Dojo.