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National Year of Reading 2026
Click on the link below for more information. Shared reading: is an opportunity for relationship building – it is a relaxed social time, an opportunity to talk, share ideas and listen to your child is an opportunity for parents to position themselves as readers and convey the message that reading is valued provides a supportive environment to discuss ‘tricky topics’ or talk about difficult circumstances in a supportive environment ignites children’s curiosity and gives them t

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3 days ago


Nursery Rhyme Week
Reception took part in Nursery Rhyme week last week and had lots of fun exploring Nursery rhymes which can help to develop early language and literacy skills, numeracy skills, social, physical and emotional skills . They met up on a Teams meeting with the other EYFS classes in the Trust and shared their nominated song, 'Sing A Song Of Sixpence'. They also baked (and ate) fairy cakes, made crowns, put Humpty back together again and most importantly, spent the week exploring rh

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Nov 21, 2025


Young Writers Poetry Competition
49 KS2 pupils will become published authors in the recent poetry competition with Young Writers: I have a dream. A fantastic experience and opportunity to excite our pupils and give them real purpose for their writing!

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Nov 7, 2025


Should people donate blood?
Year 6 have started their new English unit - Balanced Arguments! They've completed some research to gather reasons that are for people...

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Sep 24, 2025


Young Writers Competition Winners!
We were proud of the amount of KS2 pupils who entered our 3 rd Young Writers competition: Magical Map and our first KS1 Young Writers...

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Jun 22, 2025


Summer Reading Challenge
The Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge launches on Saturday 5th July 2025 in England and Wales. Children can sign up at their local...

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May 22, 2025


We are in the Guinness World Records!
KS2 children took part in the attempt: Largest Poetry Lesson (Multi Venues) and we broke it! It was so exciting to be part of such an...

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Apr 7, 2025


World Book Day 2025
For World Book Day we welcomed children's author Sarah Griffiths to school; it was an exciting day for all! Each class got to meet Sarah and take part in a workshop with her; she read a variety of her books across the day. Classes also enjoyed reading for pleasure with a different year group; this is always such a special thing to do. The children were inspired by her books and completed various crafts, writing activities and even shared their own talents linked to her storie

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Mar 6, 2025


A Christmas Carol launch!
A mysterious hat and 3 gifts arrived in assembly on Monday 9th December.. Mr Grayson also didn’t appear to be himself… every time he put...

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Dec 9, 2024


Virtual Author Visit
Edward the Elder were so lucky to receive an online workshop from author Lucy Noguera who has written Herman Needs a Home and Swop. Both...

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Dec 3, 2024


Published Poets - Autumn 2024
Congratulations to our wonderful children across KS2 that have had their very own poem published in a book!

Edward the Elder
Oct 15, 2024


Poetry Matters - Summer 24
Take a look at the poetry that some of our lovely children have had published in a book! Well done to Alanna, Annabel, Tiaan, Charlie,...

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Jul 9, 2024
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