At the end of an extraordinary term Miss Hughes-Williams sends out a message to us all as we begin a rather different holiday than perhaps the one we expected: Many thanks for all your wonderful messages of support and appreciation over the past fortnight.   Thank you also for your patience and proportionality as we navigate...Read More

Head of PE Miss Sykes has suggested some online sites for keeping fit and healthy.  It is difficult to get out at the moment so these are ideal for getting active in the house and having a bit of fun at the same time.  The mental health and well-being benefits of keeping fit and active...Read More

With all this going on it’s can so difficult to find a space away from the news, the statistics and the general sadness of the current situation. This constant noise about the news can make you feel worn out or generally tired.  You do not need to listen to the news more than twice a...Read More

Friends will be friends but – there’s nothing like spending time with a good mate. Every friendship has its challenges and goes through good and bad times.  This is one of those times you must look beyond your own needs and care for your friendships. Your friend might be scared or fearful and need you...Read More

What a strange TIME this is…but through this you can make the best of who you are and come back to school a stronger and wiser you. Have you noticed the quiet?  No cars… more birds song and time for you to listen to your own voice.  This is the perfect time for you to...Read More

Number three in Miss Troughton’s Well-Being thoughts for us: Ideas to help De-stress and unwind. Sleep well. After an evening bath or shower, lie down with a rolled up towel or pillow under your knees.  Close your eyes. Breathe in through your nose to the count of four and slowly breathe out. Imagine your out...Read More

Staying fit and healthy is important at the best of times.  Miss Troughton suggests taking time for a bit of fitness! Try this fitness app… I think its brilliant! You tube; The Body Coach by Fitness Guru Joe Wicks By keeping yourself fit you increase that feel good factor, have increased confidence and your mind...Read More

Information for pupils – school closures due to coronavirus There is a lot of information in the news about the coronavirus, so to help you understand a bit more about what is going on this News Round article is really helpful: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51204456 The adults around you may not have all the answers yet, but it...Read More

At this unusual time, Miss Troughton our Well-Being Practitioner offers her thoughts in a series of regular posts: To our school community This pandemic we are facing is changing our day to day lives much faster than we could ever have guessed.  While we must respect our fear and take precautions to follow government advice, each...Read More

This letter has been sent out by parent Email on 19th March, 2020 Dear Parent/Carer RE: COVID 19 UPDATE – SCHOOL CLOSURE TO MOST PUPILS Following my last update, I am now writing to let you know that we have been instructed to close the school to almost all children after this Friday (20th March)...Read More