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Year 5 & 6 had an important session called Precious Lives linking to our keeping safe in the community unit. After listening to the talk they enjoyed role playing different scenarios. We discussed: How the police help keep people safe and why people can be arrested. The dangers of carrying weapons and the consequences of making unsafe choices. Staying safe on social media and avoiding arguments. Managing disagreements and conflict calmly. What makes a healthy relationship and

Dance club is in full swing with Miss Harper and Miss Hall excited to see all of our children's talents come to life! We are all excited to learn a new routine and perform it very soon - It's going to be a Thriller!

We were delighted to welcome Manny to Edward the Elder as part of Manny’s Mile, a fantastic fundraising event raising money for Dementia UK. Over two days, Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September, Manny is running one mile at 50 primary schools to raise awareness and support this important charity. Our children gave Manny a wonderful welcome, cheering him on and joining in with his mile. What a fantastic way to show our support! A huge thank you to all our families for your g

Our new play leaders have had a brilliant first week in their new roles. Year 6 Teams 1 & 2 have successfully completed their training and have stepped into their responsibilities brilliantly. They have already shown great enthusiasm, confidence and leadership skills as they support younger children during playtimes. We are so proud of how well they have settled into their new roles. Well done, Play Leaders – keep up the fantastic work!

Year 4 enjoyed learning all about their teeth in science and how to keep them healthy. Using mirrors, they carefully examined their own teeth and identified the different types found in their mouths. The children learned about incisors, canines, premolars and molars, exploring how each type differs in shape, size and position. They discovered that each tooth has a special job, helping us to bite, cut, tear and grind our food. To put their learning into practice, the childr

Year 5 have been investigating the physical properties of materials, including classifying, grouping and testing different materials. Through a range of practical activities, the children explored how materials can be sorted according to their properties and carried out investigations to compare and test their findings.

Year 3 really enjoyed their first science investigation of the year! The children explored the school grounds, hunting for natural rocks and human-made materials, such as bricks and concrete. They enjoyed spotting examples around the school and discussing how they were made. A fantastic start to their science learning this year!

Say hello to our Team Captains and Vice Captains for this academic year! We’re sure they’ll do a fantastic job in their new roles and look forward to seeing them lead, support and inspire their teams throughout the year.

Last year’s Year 1 class wrote to the King to tell him that we had achieved our Level 4 Gardening Award. As Patron of the RHS, His Majesty has now sent his congratulations from Buckingham Palace! What a fantastic surprise and a very special letter to receive!

Customer Services will be offering face-to-face support sessions for parents and carers who need help completing online school applications for: Secondary school admissions for children starting Year 7 in September 2027 All sessions will be held in the Courtesy Computer Area, Civic Centre, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Secondary School Application Support - Key Dates: Thursday 10 September 2026 Thursday 24 September 2026 Thursday 15 October 2026 Thursday 29 October 2026 Alternative

We hope you have all had a lovely summer break and enjoyed spending time with your family. We are excited to welcome everyone back to school tomorrow and begin another fantastic year together! The classrooms are ready, the pencils are sharpened and the teachers are looking forward to seeing the children. Get those school bags ready… we’ll see you tomorrow!

Our Year 6 Leavers' Dressed to Impress Night was a fantastic celebration and the perfect way to mark the end of their primary school journey. The children looked absolutely amazing in their outfits and enjoyed an evening full of laughter, music and memories. They danced and sang the night away, tucked into delicious pizza and chips, proudly received their awards, and captured the fun with plenty of selfies and visits to the photo booth. It was a wonderful evening filled with

Year 2 had an amazing time at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. They were able to discover the wonderful art of Andy Warhol with a guided tour. They explored the journey his art went on across the years and the influences that impacted his work. All the children were wonderful, listening so carefully and exploring his art. They also had the chance to create their own artwork using a poly-print method. They listened carefully to all the information and created some wonderful piece of

What a fantastic mini concert we have had this summer term! Children from reception up to year 6 have begun to learn an instrument alongside Rocksteady. They created their own band, choosing the name and the song they wished to perform. They worked hard to learn a variety of skills on their chosen instrument building up to their end or term concert where they performed not once, but twice! They were absolutely brilliant! Such super stars already!

We are so proud of our Reception children, who graduated today and are ready for Year 1! They have grown in confidence, curiosity, and independence throughout the year, and it has been a joy to watch them learn and flourish. We know they will continue to shine as they begin their exciting Year 1 adventure. Congratulations to all of our wonderful graduates—we can't wait to see all that you achieve!

Our Gardening Club, together with the whole school community, has been working incredibly hard towards achieving the RHS Level 4 School Gardening Award—and we are delighted to announce that we have been awarded it! This fantastic achievement reflects the dedication, enthusiasm, and teamwork of everyone involved in developing and caring for our school garden. Well done, everyone! We are so proud of this wonderful achievement.