Rushwarts!
On Monday 4th March, Years 3 , 4 and 5 experienced a Quidditch Taster Day, led by members of the Oxford University Quidditch team. We warmed up by ‘flying’ around the field on our brooms (3 foot long plastic pipes) … Continued
Badminton in the Curriculum
The school has used some of the Sports Premium Fund to invest in equipment to enable Year 5 and 6 to learn to play badminton during their PE lessons. The children have enjoyed the lessons and are showing improvement each … Continued
Carol Singing
Just before Christmas, Kitty, Alice, Esme, Charlotte and Ella sang carols outside the Year 6 block and raised £69.22 for Cancer Research.
Basketball Tournament
On Thursday 13th December A group of Year 5 and 6 children attended the Vale Basketball competition fas they have been covering Basketball within curriculum time. Both teams played some great games, especially as they had not played together prior … Continued
Christmas “BIG SING”
The school choir took part in the Christmas “BIG SING” on 27th November. All the children sang to a very high standard, showing confidence, enthusiasm and calmness. Thank you to all the parents and volunteers who helped look after the … Continued
Tag Rugby Competition
On Tuesday 6th November two teams from Years 5 & 6 attended the Vale Tag Rugby Competition. The A team had three victories against Stockham, St. Amand’s and Ridgeway schools, The B team played tough games against Ridgeway, Stockham and … Continued
Cross Country
What an excellent week for the Cross Country runners! Representatives from years 3, 4, 5 and 6 attended the Abingdon schools’ competition on Thursday 4th, and left there being the only school with all 4 teams qualifying through to the Vale … Continued
“Amazing Acts”
A group of people from local churches visited the school on Thursday to present a dramatised story telling of the life of the early New Testament church.The children listened carefully and participated enthusiastically.
Year 5 Trip to the Isle of Wight
Year 5 spent a fantastic three days on the Isle of Wight taking part in team games, shelter building, fire lighting, abseiling, archery, zip wiring, buggy building, fencing, orienteering, a campfire and night hike. The children showed so much enthusiasm … Continued
Recommended Reading for Years 5 & 6
We have compiled a list of recommended books for Years 5 & 6. To view, click on the link below. Recommended Reading for Years 5 & 6