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  • 28/01/26

    School Vision Teams in Action

    Last week our ‘Vision Teams’ met to share ideas for positive change across school and in our community. Children take the lead as part of teams that matter to them – Eco Team, Worship Team, School Council, Sports Ambassadors and Wellbeing Ambassadors – bringing passion and...
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  • 27/01/26

    Movie Night

    Last Thursday’s Movie Night was an absolute blast! A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for organising such a fantastic evening. The hall was transformed into a cosy haven of blankets, pillows and teddies as the children snuggled up in their comfiest outfits to watch the film – complet...
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  • 26/01/26

    Making Campfire Doughnuts

    Mondays are always full of adventure because it’s forest school day Last week the children had a deliciously memorable experience making campfire doughnuts. Young volunteers stepped up as forest school chefs, following instructions to make their treats - jam sandwich dipped in batter, shall...
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  • 24/01/26

    Exploring the Book of Exodus

    This week, Class 4 have been diving into the Book of Exodus as part of their RE learning. They’ve not only been discovering the incredible stories within this part of the Bible, but also learning how to use biblical references - finding book, chapter and verse - to locate specific passages for...
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  • 23/01/26

    Class 3 Making Music

    Class 3 have been having a fantastic time learning a brand-new skill in music this week — playing “Mamma Mia” on the glockenspiels. It’s been brilliant to see the children concentrate, collaborate and flex their musical talents as they learn the song, keep rhythm and perfo...
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  • 22/01/26

    Basketball Success

    A huge well done to our Basketball team who came 3rd overall in Tuesday’s tournament against other local schools. With 2 wins, 2 losses, and a draw, our team played with fantastic spirit, resilience and teamwork throughout some really hard-fought games. We’re incredibly proud of every...
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  • 20/01/26

    SEND Coffee Morning – 26th January

    Parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are invited to a friendly SEND coffee morning on Monday 26th January at 9am in the school hall. Come along to meet Erica Biddle (GBA SENDCo), Sally Appleby (Ridgeway Headteacher & SENDCo) and Denise Hammond (Family Sup...
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  • 15/01/26

    Forest School: Learning, Laughter & Lots of Mud

    Forest school this week was wet, muddy and full of fun as our Year 6 children embraced the elements and got stuck into some brilliant outdoor challenges! The children experimented with water filtering, took on the tricky task of sending a real chicken egg down a zip line (without cracking it!), a...
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  • 14/01/26

    Primary School Places – Final Reminder

    Do you have a child due to start school this September? Tomorrow (15th January) is the deadline to apply for a primary school place. Don’t miss the chance to secure a place at Great Bowden Academy - we can’t wait to welcome our next Reception children and their families. Apply now...
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  • 13/01/26

    Design & Technology: Toy Making in Action

    Class 3 and Class 4 have kicked off an exciting new Design & Technology project, working towards creating their own moving toys. Last week, the children focused on developing their sawing skills, practising both straight and diagonal cuts to create neat corners and accurate shapes. This caref...
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  • 12/01/26

    Snow Fun

      We didn’t get a huge amount of snow on Friday, but that didn’t stop the children from making the most of it. From excited smiles to snowy playtime fun, it was lovely to see the children enjoying the wintry weather, proving that even a little snow can bring a lot of joy...
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  • 10/01/26

    Year 6 Visit Warning Zone

    On Tuesday, our Year 6 pupils took part in an important and engaging visit to Warning Zone Life Skills Centre — a powerful, hands-on experience designed to help young people recognise risks and make safer choices in real-life situations. Warning Zone is an interactive education centre that...
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