There was much excitement this week as we welcomed internationally acclaimed American author and illustrator, Peter Brown, to The Manor. He kept the children and staff engrossed, entertained and inspired during his talk. Peter described his childhood passion for drawing and studying wildlife; early hobbies which have led to him selling over 8 million books…
The letters the children write in Pen Pals Club don’t have far to travel – just down the road to Stowford House care home– but they go a long way in connecting young and old. Our Year 5 and 6 scribes have been delighted to receive their first replies from their Pen Pals and it’s…
Year 5 had a productive and enjoyable time at the River Pang this week. Not only did they learn how to measure the depth, width and flow of a river, how a river meanders, erodes, flows and deposits, they also learnt about bees, which ties in nicely with their current science project on plant reproduction.
The children who travel to and from school in our Manor Minibuses have all sorts of fun; singing, playing games and sharing stories. Our dedicated team of minibus drivers and supervisors take such good care of the children, ensuring that their journeys are both happy and safe. With three routes available, including our new Wantage…
We are extremely proud of every child in Pre-Nursery though to Year 2, who took part in our Sports Days. Rain didn’t stop play and all of the children were excited to welcome their families to watch them take part in the fun-filled events! Every child tried their best and seemed to have a fun…
Year 6 spent the day learning about crime scene investigation with Pulse CSI. The children engaged in a number of educational and hands-on activities, including fingerprinting using magnetic powder and black ink and analysing fibre, footwear and hair. Having mastered the basics, the children donned white Scene of Crime Officer suits before applying their new…
We are thrilled to announce that we are finalists in the ‘Championing Sustainability’ category in the Muddy Stilettos Best School Awards 2025! We are so pleased that once again, The Green Team’s hard work and dedication to sustainability and promoting environmental friendliness have been recognised. The overall winner in each category will be announced on…
Year 3 started their week in style with a trip to Ufton Court and stepped back in time to the Viking Age! We very much enjoyed a day of hands-on activities and learning about what life was like for Norse people in the year 870. We discovered how the Vikings trained as warriors, with a…
Year 6 had an incredible time visiting Bletchley Park on VE Day. The children discovered why codebreaking happened at Bletchley Park, how messages were intercepted and delivered there, why secrecy was so important and what life was like for the Codebreakers. They even had a demonstration of the Enigma machine. What a amazing day to…
Last week, Year 6 pupils participated in a Dragon’s Den Challenge. Our budding entrepreneurs took on the challenge with energy, creativity and flair. From eco-friendly inventions to fitness based apps, each team designed their own business, created innovative products and pitched their ideas to a panel of fierce but friendly Dragons. The excitement didn’t stop…
