We've been invested!

11 December 2018
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Well, the boys have...!

...for the past number of weeks heading to the local scouting group, getting stuck in with games and learning about constellations, achieving the opportunity to be fully invested (getting the neckerchief and being recognised as a member) and be rewarded with their first…

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Christmas Tree Festival

5 December 2018
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This week saw our pupil head over to Lichfield for the annual Christmas Tree Festival. Pupils admired beautifully laid site and age of the building. 

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Bike Safety

28 November 2018
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Following on from our road safety awareness, this week we focused solely on safety with bicycles. As many accidents involving cyclist are around them not being seen, we explored right and left arm signalling as indication for turning, then explored reflectors through the designing of a helmet. We…

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Road Safety.

21 November 2018
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Stop (at the roadside), Look (both ways), Listen (for traffic) and Think (is it safe to cross?). This has been the message to the kids this week being Road Safety week. Repeat this message at home, be safe. 

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Night Fever

14 November 2018
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The weather has been on our side this week, staying pretty crisp and clear; archery, football, bikes & scooters have got the kids up and about. As we've hit darkness around 5-ish, we've also explored the environment in a different way...heading out wrapped up with a torch in hand...playing in the…

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Mini Olympics

15 October 2018
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What does it take to beat your personal best? Determination? Perseverance? A motivation to do better? Our Mini Olympics (with a very creative twist) brought out the best in the pupils, challenging themselves to be better versions of themselves.

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Happy Heart

11 October 2018
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The pace has been maintained from last weeks ‘Happy Heart’ theme through a variety of activities. Children have enjoyed getting all Space Jam in the basketball sessions, aquatic at our local swimming pool and Xtreme at the skatepark. As the evenings become darker outside, we’ve found some time to…

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Healthy Heart Day

27 September 2018
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To celebrate 'Healthy Heart Day' (on Friday!), our activities have been focused towards keeping our ticker ticking...This week saw the return of the Judo coaching and was welcomed with smiles and enthusiasm...building confidence, discipline, respect for others along with a positive healthy…

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First Judo Session

27 September 2018
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First session of judo this term and the residential children got fully involved, well done everyone great session!

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Birmingham Visit

21 September 2018
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Wow! What a fun week! Tuesday's lot headed out into Birmingham, had a blast exploring the bustling nature of the city. It was the perfect evening to be on the roof of the new library, clear skies meant views for miles and a new..raised..perspective on the world. Some stayed enjoying the view,…

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Welcome to Residence

14 September 2018
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Welcome back! The pupils have settled back into residence like ducks to water...it's been great to see their happy little faces playing and joining in with the activities. This week has seen a trip out to a soft play centre and a local park, where some children made new friends and engaged…

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Summer Holidays

20 July 2018
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Last day today! The children are up, dressed and ready for their summer holidays. This week has been about hanging out...be it swimming, soft play or film night, the kids have squeezed every last chance to enjoy each other's company. Don't forget to check the school website for links to activities…

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