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Last Weeks News 13th March 26
Mon 16 Mar 2026British Science Week: In the week beginning 9th March, we celebrated British Science Week with the theme, "Curiosity... what is your question?". The children had a special assembly which explored how asking questions helps scientists discover new ideas and understand the world around us. We talked discussed why it is important to keep wondering how and why things happen. Pupils also took part in a range of activities. Some classes investigated how plants absorb water by exploring water uptake through roots. Others worked together to solve a classification themed escape room. It has been fantastic to see the children thinking like scientists. British Science Week has been a wonderful opportunity to celebrate curiosity and inspire a love of science across the school. We will continue to encourage them to ask questions about the world around them!
Mothers’ Day Events: Thank you to all who came to our Mothers’ day morning or afternoon tea on Friday 13th March - this was a huge success and we know that the children really relished spending quality time with the special ladies in their lives, whilst enjoying tea and cake. We hope that you all have a wonderful time this coming Sunday, appreciating all of the special people, who look after us throughout the year.
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Last Weeks News 6th March 26
Mon 09 Mar 2026Year 6 Body Image Workshop: On Friday 6th March, Year 6 pupils participated in a body image workshop delivered by the School Nursing Team. The session encouraged children to think about how we view ourselves and others, and to understand the importance of having a positive and healthy body image. During the workshop, pupils discussed how images in the media can sometimes be unrealistic and how everyone’s bodies grow and develop differently. The nurses also spoke about the importance of self-confidence, respecting differences and celebrating what makes each person unique. Children had the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts - this provided a valuable opportunity for pupils to learn about self-esteem, wellbeing and the importance of looking after their physical and mental health.
World Book Day: On Thursday 5th March, we celebrated World Book Day. Children arrived dressed as their favourite book characters, filling the school with colour, creativity and excitement for reading. During the morning, teachers swapped classes and visited different year groups to share their favourite picture books. This gave the children the chance to hear a variety of stories and experience books chosen by different teachers across the school. This year, we chose the theme 'Twisted Fairy Tales'. Children explored stories with unusual twists on traditional fairy tales - such as tales told from a different character’s perspective or stories with completely different endings. Inspired by these imaginative books, pupils took part in a range of creative activities including drama, comic strip creation and writing their own letters and diary entries as characters from the stories. It was a fantastic day celebrating books, storytelling and the joy of reading.
Library Visit: On Monday 2nd March, 2RW visited the new library in Bell Green. Everyone was really excited to see the new building and how it’s been changed into the library. The children listened to a story then designed their own monster using a dice to determine its features. The children were also able to select their own book to bring home and share with their families.
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Last Weeks News 27th Feb 26
Mon 02 Mar 2026HADO Event: On Wednesday 25th February, a group of nine Year 5 and 6 children took part in a HADO competition against other Coventry schools. For those people who don’t know, HADO is dodgeball for the digital generation - it is played using augmented reality (AR) visors and it is fast, competitive and fun. Our Moat House team competed well and won several matches however it wasn’t quite enough for them to reach the semi-final. However, everyone agreed that it was a fantastic event!
International Day: On Monday 23rd February, we proudly held our very first International Day, with a special focus on China. The aim of the day was to broaden the children’s understanding of different cultures and help develop respect, curiosity and appreciation for the wider world, reducing the likelihood of stereotypes. The school was buzzing with excitement as pupils took part in a wide range of engaging activities. These included making traditional lanterns and dragons, acting out the story of the Chinese New Year, learning some Mandarin, painting, and discovering fascinating facts about everyday life in China. Thanks to your generous support at our fundraising events, we were also able to invite a specialist dance teacher into school to work with children from Reception to Year 3. The children enjoyed learning Chinese martial arts–inspired dance and even had the opportunity to take part in dragon dancing — a definite highlight of the day! Thank you for your continued support in helping us to provide such enriching experiences for our pupils. Watch this space — next year our International Day will focus on Spain!
Year 6 Trip to Dol-y-Moch: Some of our Year 6 children (Fabian, Laila, Zuzanna and Ameerah) have written this report about the Year 6 trip to Dol-y-Moch wc: Monday 9th February: “on the first night, we did an amazing activity where we climbed a mountain, in the dark with no flashlight, which was quite scary because Mrs Nab was making spooky sounds! We did lots of other activities and it was great fun. Some of the activities were: climbing, kayaking and the famous Dol-y-Moch Dive (where you dive into the water)! We had the best time ever and we wish we could go again.”
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Last Week's News 13th Feb 26
Mon 23 Feb 2026Cool to be Kind Week: Friday 13th February was the last day of Cool to be Kind week, which was a great success. Children were even kinder and more helpful than usual and achieved stickers for their actions. Examples of this are Umar, Iminathi and Maliha, who helped organise some new books for Reception. Well done everyone!
Year 6 Trip to Dol-y-Moch: We welcomed back our Year 6 children, from an action-packed week at Dol-y-Moch, on Friday 13th February. They had the opportunity to participate in lots of exciting activities, including: canoeing, kayaking, rock scrambling, climbing mountains and exploring mines. Some children climbed up a waterfall inside a mine to reach the top of it! All of the children showed great resilience when facing new challenges and with a little encouragement, many were able to overcome their fears. The Dol-y-Moch staff commented on what a resilient, respectful and determined group of children we had in Year 6. If you would like to see photographs of the children during their adventures, there are lots on the Moat House X (Twitter) account, which you can find: @Moat_House There will be further reports after half term as the children are keen to share their experiences.
2KD’s Class Assembly: 2KD entertained us with an assembly and shared their amazing learning, on Friday 13th February. The children have learnt about living things and they expected us to participate in a quiz, where we had to decide if the item was living, non-living or never been alive. They were also very knowledgeable about the life cycle of a butterfly and shared a song about this, that they had learnt – they were even familiar with the word: metamorphosis! Thanks 2KD!
Disco Divas: 💖 Our amazing EYFS and Years 1-4 children danced the afternoon away at the Valentine's Disco, on Wednesday 11th February, proving that fun and fundraising go hand in hand. 🕺💃 Not only did they show off their coolest moves, but they also helped support our school so thankyou to everyone who grooved for a great cause! 🎉🎶 A big thank you must also go to Richard (Marley and Colton’s dad), as he was in charge of the music.
Year 3 Walk: On Tuesday 10th February, our Year 3 children enjoyed a walk around the local area to consolidate their learning and understanding about settlements, particularly different types of homes. They found a variety of homes, including terraced, detached, semi-detached, bungalows, flats and even a caravan. It may have rained a little but it didn't dampen their spirits, with children encouraging drivers passing by to honk their horns! Another fabulous day with our beautiful children.
Safer Internet Day: On Tuesday 10th February, Moat House marked Safer Internet Day 2026, focusing on the theme of safe uses of artificial intelligence (AI). Our KS1 children learned about smart speakers and explored the idea that these devices are not real people. KS2 children investigated images to consider whether they were AI-generated or real. With AI becoming an increasingly common part of everyday life, the sessions provided valuable opportunities for children to recognise both the safe uses and the potential risks of AI technology that many of them already encounter regularly.
2KD’s Library Visit: On Monday 9th February, 2KD visited the new library in Bell Green and enjoyed a story read by Sue. The children then took part in a fun dice game, where they rolled the dice to decide how many eyes to draw on their aliens. They finished their visit by exploring the children’s library and selecting a book to take home and share with their families.
Cool to be Kind Week: Friday 13th February was the last day of Cool to be Kind week, which was a great success. Children were even kinder and more helpful than usual and achieved stickers for their actions. Examples of this are Umar, Iminathi and Maliha, who helped organise some new books for Reception. Well done everyone!
Year 6 Trip to Dol-y-Moch: We welcomed back our Year 6 children, from an action-packed week at Dol-y-Moch, on Friday 13th February. They had the opportunity to participate in lots of exciting activities, including: canoeing, kayaking, rock scrambling, climbing mountains and exploring mines. Some children climbed up a waterfall inside a mine to reach the top of it! All of the children showed great resilience when facing new challenges and with a little encouragement, many were able to overcome their fears. The Dol-y-Moch staff commented on what a resilient, respectful and determined group of children we had in Year 6. If you would like to see photographs of the children during their adventures, there are lots on the Moat House X (Twitter) account, which you can find: @Moat_House There will be further reports after half term as the children are keen to share their experiences.
2KD’s Class Assembly: 2KD entertained us with an assembly and shared their amazing learning, on Friday 13th February. The children have learnt about living things and they expected us to participate in a quiz, where we had to decide if the item was living, non-living or never been alive. They were also very knowledgeable about the life cycle of a butterfly and shared a song about this, that they had learnt – they were even familiar with the word: metamorphosis! Thanks 2KD!
Disco Divas: 💖 Our amazing EYFS and Years 1-4 children danced the afternoon away at the Valentine's Disco, on Wednesday 11th February, proving that fun and fundraising go hand in hand. 🕺💃 Not only did they show off their coolest moves, but they also helped support our school so thankyou to everyone who grooved for a great cause! 🎉🎶 A big thank you must also go to Richard (Marley and Colton’s dad), as he was in charge of the music.
Year 3 Walk: On Tuesday 10th February, our Year 3 children enjoyed a walk around the local area to consolidate their learning and understanding about settlements, particularly different types of homes. They found a variety of homes, including terraced, detached, semi-detached, bungalows, flats and even a caravan. It may have rained a little but it didn't dampen their spirits, with children encouraging drivers passing by to honk their horns! Another fabulous day with our beautiful children.
Safer Internet Day: On Tuesday 10th February, Moat House marked Safer Internet Day 2026, focusing on the theme of safe uses of artificial intelligence (AI). Our KS1 children learned about smart speakers and explored the idea that these devices are not real people. KS2 children investigated images to consider whether they were AI-generated or real. With AI becoming an increasingly common part of everyday life, the sessions provided valuable opportunities for children to recognise both the safe uses and the potential risks of AI technology that many of them already encounter regularly.
2KD’s Library Visit: On Monday 9th February, 2KD visited the new library in Bell Green and enjoyed a story read by Sue. The children then took part in a fun dice game, where they rolled the dice to decide how many eyes to draw on their aliens. They finished their visit by exploring the children’s library and selecting a book to take home and share with their families.
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Last Week's News w/e 6th Feb 26
Mon 09 Feb 2026Belonging through Books: On Friday 6th February, our school came together for a themed reading morning focused on friendship and belonging. Each class shared a story that explored what it means to be accepted, to feel included and to be a good friend. Some of the shared books included: The Adventures of Beekle, The Unimaginary Friend, How to Make a Friend and We Are Here. The children then took part in a range of thoughtful and creative activities linked to their stories. These included designing their own imaginary friends, creating a ‘recipe’ for the perfect friend and writing kind compliments for one another. These activities sparked some lovely discussions about empathy, acceptance and the importance of making others feel welcome. It was wonderful to see the children engaging so positively with the theme and we are already looking forward to next half term’s themed reading morning, which will focus on celebrating differences.
Disco Alert: 🕺✨ Our Valentine's disco for Year 5 and 6, on Wednesday 4th February, was a huge success and we would like to thank all of our amazing children, who brought the groove and the love to Moat House! A big thank you to Richard (Marley and Colton’s dad), as he was in charge of the tunes and thanks to those who ran and supported the tuck shop – it was a huge hit and helped raise extra funds for the school!
Member of Parliament Visit: On Friday 30th January, we welcomed our local MP, Mary Creagh into school. She was keen to meet our School Councillors who did a fantastic job of informing her about all the positive things they have been doing at Moat House, including setting up our Clean Team and our fundraising efforts. Our children had lots of questions for her about her job and also about where she works in parliament. She also congratulated us as we have been lucky enough to secure a visit to Parliament in July (more details will follow). Mary was also keen to meet our parents and carers and we hope that you had a positive interaction with her, if you met her out and about on the playground last Friday afternoon.
Clean Team: This year, our School Council have been keen to set up a Clean Team who look after our school by collecting litter at lunchtimes. Each member of the team has an allocated day where they implement their duties to keep Moat House clean and tidy! We are extremely proud of their efforts and in our last achievement assembly, they were presented with a special “Clean Team” badge to recognise their commitment in looking after our environment.
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Last Week's News 30th Jan 26
Mon 02 Feb 20265SG’s Class Assembly: We enjoyed a very informative assembly by 5SG on Friday 30th January and were really impressed with their classroom learning. In Literacy, they have been writing instructions for a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, as well as learning about alliteration, personification and onomatopoeia. They also demonstrated their mathematical skills of multiplication and division and shared worked examples with us all, on a flipchart. Marley D and Nazra shared their amazing speed stacking skills – blink and you could have missed it! What was most impressive was the fact that the children devised the assembly themselves – well done 5SG!
Library Launch: On Tuesday 27th January, we were very excited to open up our library to parents and children after school, so that families can enjoy reading good quality story books, at no cost to you! We hope that you will use this facility on a regular basis and remind you that it will be open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:20pm until 4:20pm. Children will be allowed to borrow three books at a time and they will need to return them to the library after a month, or sooner if you are speedy readers!
Read Write Inc: Thank you to the Year 1 parents who joined us for our second phonics session on Tuesday 27th January, where we demonstrated how we teach phonics using Read Write Inc, at Moat House. We hope that these sessions have been useful to you and we urge you to please continue to hear your children read with the reading books that they bring home, on a daily basis.
Young Voices: On Monday 26th January, some of our Key Stage 2 children took part in a spectacular Young Voices concert at the BP Pulse Arena in Birmingham. During the show, they sang a wide range of songs, including hits from Wicked and Tarzan, as well as a disco-themed medley, performing to a packed audience alongside children from many other schools. Moat House children were particularly fantastic when singing ‘Pop Medley’ and ‘Power in Me’. They had the exciting opportunity to work with a professional conductor and to sing and dance alongside talented performers, including the dance group Urban Strides. One of the highlights of the day was learning a brand-new song with Connie Talbot, which the children thoroughly enjoyed. Everyone had a fantastic day, danced the night away and truly did Moat House proud!
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Last Week's News 23rd Jan 26
Mon 26 Jan 2026Ready, Set, School with Nursery: On Thursday 22nd January, we launched our first ready, set, school session, working alongside the Family Hub to ensure our children are ready to start school. This week there was a focus on building relationships and making connections, in a fun and interactive way. The children and parents had the opportunity to make sensory bottles, playdough faces, emotion wheels and matching emotions, as well as playing games to encourage turn taking. The favourites were giant Jenga and the sensory bottles! A lot of fun and engagement was had by all and we are looking forward to welcoming more parents in the following weeks. If you are interested in joining us, please come along to the school office next Thursday at 1:30pm.
School Council Visit: On Thursday 22nd January, our School Council were lucky enough to visit the Council House in the city centre. They met the Lord Mayor (Councillor Rachel Lancaster), who answered lots of questions about her role and gave the children a tour of the special rooms in the Council House. The children were fascinated by the chambers and had lots of questions to ask about the Lord Mayor’s roles and responsibilities, which mainly consist of promoting Coventry far and wide about the amazing city that it is! The children had a wonderful time, were all perfectly behaved (this was commented upon by staff at the Council House) and were rewarded with a special pen!
Read Write Inc: Thank you to those parents who came in to school, on Wednesday 21st January, to find out how we teach our children to read. Our Year 1 parents were informed about the statutory phonics screening test (which will happen in the week commencing June 8th) and they were able to watch Read Write Inc in action with their own children. We hope it was helpful and urge you to support your children with their reading at home, as a result.
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Last Week's News 16th Jan 26
Mon 19 Jan 20263MM’s Class Assembly: 3MM led a very informative assembly on Friday 16th January called ‘Our Body’s Got Talent’. They discussed how all the different systems of the body (muscles, skeletal, digestive and nervous systems) work together to make our bodies amazing. They also told us all about the superfoods we need to stay healthy. To cap it all off, they sang a brilliant song all about our bones. Well done, 3MM! Brilliant reading, singing and amazing information!
Bikeability: (Written by Cole) In Bikeability (Wednesday 14th and Friday 16th January), we got given bikes from how tall we are and there were three teachers. One took the people who could ride a bike and the other two took the people who couldn’t ride a bike. Most of the people who couldn’t ride a bike can now. Luckily, no-one fell off their bike and everyone had fun!
Year 5 PCSOs: (Written by Marley J) On Tuesday 13th January, some of the Year 5 children became Junior PCSOs, we received the phonetic alphabet and we need to learn it. We have also been given an ID card and a uniform. In week 2, we are going to check car speeds outside our school with a speed gun. If any cars are going over the speed limit, we will write them a ticket using the phonetic alphabet. Before we check car speeds, we will be tested on our phonetic alphabet. Now to week 3 - our play ground will be turned into a crime scene and we will need to find out who did the crime and why it was done. In week 4, we will turn the library into a court room and find out which criminal committed the crime from week 3. We will also have other people in the room so it feels real. Finally in week 5, we will be allowed to use handcuffs, a baton and other equipment. We will also wear some real police clothes and have a test on our phonetic alphabet.
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Last Week's News 9th Jan 26
Mon 12 Jan 2026New Year's Resolutions: Every year I challenge the children to think of something they could improve at school and at home and adopt these as resolutions. Many have told me that they intend to work more quickly, write more neatly, have a better attitude or be a better friend. I'd like to wish everybody the best of luck with their resolutions. I would hope that you might see the benefit at home too with tidier, more helpful children who argue less with their brothers or sisters. I shared that I aim to practise my saxophone more regularly and started at lunchtime, in the dining room, which both I, and the children, enjoyed.
Bikeability: Year 5 started their bikeability sessions in the week commencing 5th January and although they were unable to take part in any practical sessions (due to the weather) they were taught about some of the safety and maintenance checks that they should do before riding a bike. These included checking that the tyres are roadworthy and that the brakes work. They were also taught that they should always mount the bike from the left hand side to keep them away from moving traffic.
Healthy Eating Week: In the week commencing 5th January, our children took part in Healthy Eating Week, where there was a focus on learning about the benefits of eating healthily. The children learnt that it is important to eat a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates and plenty of fruit, vegetables and water and that treats can be enjoyed in moderation. We hope that they can encourage everyone at home to adopt good food habits to benefit the whole family.
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Last Weeks News 19th Dec 25
Mon 05 Jan 2026Year 5 and 6 Carols: Our Year 5 and 6 children delivered a fantastic carol performance on Friday 19th December, that truly captured the spirit of Christmas. The children sang with confidence, enthusiasm and wonderful expression, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere for everyone watching. The songs included much-loved favourites such as “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”
Year 1 Nativity: On Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th December, Year 1 performed their Christmas play. There were angels and townspeople, shepherds and sheep, innkeepers and narrators, and of course Jesus, Mary, Joseph, a star and a donkey. The acting was fantastic, with lines delivered clearly and everyone joined in beautifully with the singing. What a fantastic way to get ready for Christmas! It was great!
Year 2 Carols: What a wonderful time we had at the Year 2 carol concert on Wednesday 17th December! The children sang beautifully and confidently delighting the audience with much-loved festive songs including Jingle Bells and Last Christmas. They even managed to sing We Wish you a Merry Christmas, whilst also communicating using Makaton. Every child should be incredibly proud of their efforts. They worked hard to learn the songs, remember their cues, and perform with such enthusiasm and big smiles.
Year 3 and 4 Carols: The Year 3 and 4 Christmas Show on Monday 15th December was a joyful celebration and a wonderful performance by all of the children involved. The children sang beautifully and this included the traditional carol “Away in a Manger” as well as the lively favourite “Feliz Navidad.” Their hard work and dedication during rehearsals really showed, and they should all be extremely proud of themselves. A special mention must also be given to Benjamin for the very responsible job of playing the music – his timing was perfect!.
We would like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful Moat House staff for their preparation and organisation for all of the Christmas events, as well as to our families for coming along to cheer the children on. The performances were all very memorable and were a lovely way to share festive cheer as a school community! 🎶✨
Moat House Movies: Many of our children enjoyed a special movie night in the school hall on Tuesday 16th December. The atmosphere was cozy, with dimmed lighting as they watched Arthur Christmas, complete with cinema-style refreshments including hot chocolate, popcorn, and biscuits.
Stone Age Day in Y3: Year three wrapped up their history topic with an unforgettable Stone Age Day on Wednesday 17th December and what an adventure it was! The children fully immersed themselves in prehistoric life, creating stunning pastel pictures of Stonehenge, designing cave paintings and even testing their hunting skills by throwing spears at (very friendly and fully imagined) woolly mammoths and sabre tooth tigers. They explored how early humans survived by making fire, shaping clay into Stone Age artefacts, and tasting the kinds of berries that would have been foraged thousands of years ago. The day was packed with hands-on learning, creativity, and curiosity, bringing history to life in the most exciting way possible. The children’s enthusiasm, imagination, and teamwork were wonderful to see — they truly are remarkable!
Hatton Trip: Nursery and Reception had a wonderful day at Hatton County World on Thursday 18th December and they certainly did not let the wet weather dampen their festive spirit! All of the children were exceptionally well behaved and made it onto Santa’s Nice List although some of the teachers set off the red alarm when walking through the naughty and nice detector! During the day, the children explored the farm animals and were able to feed the sheep and goats; they also held guinea pigs and met the reptiles in the scales and tails enclosure. They made reindeer food and walked through the land of the elves to meet Father Christmas himself! He gave the children a magic golden key to his toy shop, where they all chose a toy to take home – it was a lovely day!