We were delighted to have pupils from years three and five take part in the worship led by Bishop Martyn Snow this week at Launde Abbey. The service was to mark the creation of the new Launde Deanery and the children were part of a choir alongside pupils from other local primary and secondary schools. Thank you to Rev Alison, Rev Jonathan and Rev Rosie for all their support with this and with worship in our school.

The class had a fantastic trip to Rock UK in Irthlingborough enjoying the many different opportunities to them. Raft building, archery, fencing and the maze were some of the highlights for the children. They represented our school superbly and made the most of their three day trip. Thank you to Mrs Harrison, Mrs Pemberton and Mr Knowles for accompanying the children.

Thank you to all who attended the phonics information session by Learn-AT English Lead Practitioner Sarah Walker. It has been great to hear the positive feedback from the session and the impact of the new teaching strategy we have implemented in phonics.

The year three class had a very enjoyable trip to Flag Fen as part of their learning about the Stone Age to the Iron Age. The children uncovered artefacts in a dig, learning about the role of archaeologists and then discussed what they had found.

Pupils from years five and six enjoyed the opportunity to visit Loughborough University this week as part of a wider group with five other local schools. The children had a busy day experiencing different elements of the university campus. Thank you to Mrs Hollis for accompanying the children.

Thank you to Rev Alison and Rev Rosie for leading our Ash Wednesday service this week. The children enjoyed learning all about the significance of Lent to Christians and many decided to try having the ash cross on their forehead.

Year six were lucky enough to obtain tickets to the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden this half term.  They watched a contemporary opera called The Monstrous Child by Gavin Higgins, which was adapted by author Francesca Simon from her own novel. Puppetry and the inspiration of the Norse landscape contribute to the theatrical spectacle about Hel, the daughter of Norse God Loki and the giantess Angrboda. The class were delighted to have the chance to experience an art form that many had not encountered before.  We also followed this up with an arts project where the children created shadow puppets of gods and acted out elements of the opera.

Well done to the team of pupils from years five and six who represented our school in the recent matches at Market Harborough Football Club. The boys should be proud of their performances in very difficult conditions.

Well done to the team of pupils from years five and six who competed in the tournament held at Robert Smyth Academy this week. The team should be proud of their achievements, finishing fifth overall. Thank you to Mr Knowles for coaching the team.

It was a pleasure to take a group of year 6 pupils to take part in the service opening the new outdoor worship space at Launde Abbey. It was a pleasure to worship with staff and pupils from the three other Church schools in the Deanery. Thank you to Rev Alison for organising the event.