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  • 09/04/25

    Charity Busking Event

    On Friday, we were proud to join schools from across the Learn Academies Trust for a very special Charity Busking Event, raising money for Cancer Research UK—our Trust’s charity of the year—as well as our own PTA. Our talented pupils absolutely shone, performing for gathering cr...
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  • 31/01/25

    Goodbye Mrs Anderson

    After nearly 15 amazing years, today we say a heartfelt goodbye to Mrs Anderson, our wonderful Lunchtime Supervisor. She has been such a valued member of our school, always bringing warmth, kindness, and care to the children and staff. Thank you, Sally, for your dedication—we will miss you! Be...
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  • 15/01/25

    February Half Term Holiday Club​​​​​​​

    Football and Fitness will be running a holiday club over Half Term for our pupils and those of our sister school, Ridgeway . The club will run from 9am-3pm and will be held at Ridgeway Primary Academy. Priced at £22 a day, £90 full 5-day week or just £85 for a full week if booke...
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  • 17/12/24

    A Magical Visitor

    We’re all still buzzing with festive cheer as the school recently welcomed a special visit from Father Christmas, thanks to the incredible efforts of the school’s dedicated PTA. This year’s Santa’s Grotto was made even more magical with the PTA’s decision to offer th...
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  • 08/12/24

    Primary Mathematics Challenge

    We are excited to share that our talented Year 6 pupils recently competed in the Primary Mathematics Challenge (PMC) at Welland Park Academy! This annual event brings together children from 10 local primary schools for an afternoon of mathematical fun and problem-solving challenges. A huge WELL D...
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  • 06/12/24

    Nativity Crib Set

    Throughout December, pupils in Class 1 and 2 will have the opportunity to bring home a special crib for an evening of reflection on the true meaning of Christmas. Thoughtfully prepared by St Peter & St Paul church, the three Traveling Cribs include a set of nativity figures, a candle, a purpl...
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  • 29/11/24

    Football ‘Pokemon Cup’

    It was more football fun for our Year 5/6 football team who recently made it through the to second round of the ‘Pokemon Cup’. The talented team showed great team effort securing one win, two draws and losing just one game. With a very respectable five points, the team narrowly missed...
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  • 28/11/24

    Mass Choir Concert

    Yesterday, our fantastic Year 5 pupils, performed at a mass music event at Robert Smyth Academy yesterday. The children, performing as a mass choir along side 3 other primary schools, sounded fantastic and put on an excellent show. Organised by Graham and the wonderful team at GBRT (Great Bo...
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  • 01/11/24

    Harvest Festival Service

    Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Harvest Festival at the church on Wednesday. And thank you Rev’d Hils and the team at St Peter & St Paul’s for putting on a lovely service once again.   We heard the bible story of Ruth, a story of hope, faith and being kind to other...
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  • 18/10/24

    NSPCC Speak Out, Stay Safe Workshop

    We were delighted to have a visit from the NSPCC yesterday to deliver their ‘Speak Out, Stay Safe’ workshop to some of our students.  The NSPCC programme helps children to understand that they always have a right to feel safe, and that they can speak to a safe adult or Childline if...
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  • 16/10/24

    Football Victory

    Congratulations to our Year 5/6 football team who were crowned ‘Overall winners’ at the small schools football tournament on Monday. Showing great teamwork, our players won both matches they competed in, one of which on nail-biting penalties, to come out on top, taking home the trophy an...
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  • 01/10/24

    October is Active Travel Month

    Today is the start of the ‘Active Travel to School Project’, in partnership with South Leicestershire School Sports Partnership. Its aim is to encourage as many children as possible to get active on their commute to school – be it walking, cycling or scooting. This not only benefit...
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