This week, the children have been enjoying the theme of “Change and Adapt” during British Science Week. Year 2 participated in a live lesson called “Change Champions” with NFU Education. They joined a family farm walk to help look after all of their animals and learnt about the ways they fight climate change on the…
We had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day with a cosy bedtime story theme. The children looked very happy in their snuggly PJs and were treated to a fun assembly lead by the great team of Year 6 Pupil Librarians. There was much laughter as we tried matching baby photos to members of staff…
Our Pancake Race assembly was a batter filled spectacle of chaos and comedy! Pancakes were flying in all directions; some flipped beautifully, others took unexpected detours onto heads, floors and even a teacher’s shoe. The crowd cheered, the contestants scrambled and the pancakes… well, most of them survived. Just about!
Before half term break, we held a wonderful Poetry Festival Celebration Assembly for Years 3 to 6. Children were invited to recite a poem that they like or to read a poem that they had written themselves. Below is a lovely poem written by Annabel in Year 5. Voice There forever: Immortal you may say….
We were thrilled to be able to invite so many special friends and family members to Pre-Prep for our Grandparents’ Afternoon . The children were very excited to spend time with our lovely visitors and show off their work and classrooms. We hope everyone enjoyed their visit and delicious afternoon tea!
Last week we celebrated Chinese New Year. Year 1 and 2 listened to the story of the animals of the zodiac. We also found out about some of the traditions that children in our school, and around the world, participate in and celebrate each year. We were very lucky to have a visit from Mrs…
Our Year 6 children are continuing to deliver amazing results as they sit their Senior School entrance assessments. So far, the group has amassed 22 scholarship and award offers and we are still awaiting results from a number of schools. Every child has worked incredibly hard and we have been really impressed by how well…
Forest School at The Manor is not only great fun, it fosters a love of nature and encourages children to explore their surroundings. It develops key life skills such as problem-solving, resilience, and teamwork through engaging outdoor activities. Children learn about the natural world, respect for the environment, and the importance of sustainability. Forest School…
We are pleased to see everyone settling back into the school routine; there have certainly been plenty of big smiles underneath cosy bobble hats for us to spot in the wintry sunshine in the playgrounds at break times. The new addition of blankets for outdoor break time has provided extra cosiness during the chilly weather…
At the end of last term, Years 1 and 2 started our festive celebrations by taking a global look at “Christmas Around the World” during their Christmas performance. Pre-Nursery and Nursery followed with their lovely Nativity, and Reception performed a “Snowflake’s Wish,” all of which we thoroughly enjoyed watching! Our annual Carol Service finished the…
