Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Seeing the Flying Scotsman

  Fri 26 Feb 2016 Mr Gray

  On Thursday the whole school walked round to the crossing at South Muskham to see the historic "Flying Scotsman" on its journey from London to York. 

   

  Being part of such a huge public event was a great experience for the children and we were delighted that we could take part at a such a local level.  The Newark Advertiser ran a detailed piece which also includes an interview with our very own Steven from Class 6! You can see the online article here. 

   

  I was particularly proud to receive an inbox full of praise for our staff and pupils from members of the public following the event.  To be able to take over 180 under-12s out and receive comments such as those below is a real testament to the high standards our staff and children have; well done to absolutely everyone.

   

  I was at South Muskham today for Flying Scotsman and found myself surrounded by your wonderful teachers and kids!  The kids were an absolute credit to the school and I enjoyed talking to both staff and kids who asked some wonderful questions about the train, photography and.... well all manner of train related things.

   

  We were very impressed by the behaviour of the pupils as they waited for the train, and also by the care taken by the staff to ensure that the pupils did not accidentally knock our steps.
   

  The children were a credit to the school. The thought of that many children did for a while, fill me with worry as the younger ones may get bored, but they did as they were told when asked to do anything by those in charge of them.
   

  

• Sporting successes all round!

  Thu 25 Feb 2016 Mr Gray

  This week saw so many successes that it took the entirety of Friday's assembly to talk about them all!

   

  Netball

   

  Our Year 5 and 6 Netballers took part in the Newark Schools League tournament at Lilley and Stone on Wednesday evening.  Of a gruelling five matches, the team won three and narrowly lost two.  A tremendous effort - thanks to Mrs Davies and Mrs Fryer for their coaching!

   

  Basketball

   

  Congratulations to The Year 5 Basketball team who beat Collingham 19 - 14 yesterday. This is a great extension to the Year 6 Basketball team's 98 - 40 victory against Collingham last week.

   

  Congratulations to Year 6 Basketball Team members Daniel C., Tom H., Xander P. and George E. who achieved their skills award at the Newark Club - and to Josh C., Manni N., Thomas G., Sam W. and Evie M who achieved theirs at the school club. 

   

  Following Daniel C and Tom H's selection for Nottinghamshire County Basketball, we look forward to hearing about their games in the forthcoming regional tournament in Leicester.  Check out the Newark Advertiser here to read their interview with the boys about their latest achievements. 

   

  Football

   

  Congratulations to the Football A-Team who secured another win in the Newark Schools League this week with a 2 - 0 victory against Bishop Alexander Academy. Manni was our leading goal scorer but special mention also goes to Thomas G. for his excellent goal-keeping skills and Jake who was awarded "Man of the Match".

   

• A busy end to a busy half term!

  Fri 12 Feb 2016 Mr Gray

  The first half term of 2016 culminated with a Valentine's themed non-uniform day to raise funds for children to take part in professional cooking experiences with our School Chef, Mrs Quick. 

   

  During the last few weeks, each class has continued to enjoy some exciting and innovative learning experiences: 

  Foundation Class have enjoyed their "Bear Theme" with a bear cave role-play area and some fabulous writing about polar bears.  The Teddy Bears' Picnic saw some tasty cakes being shared too! 

  Class 1's Victorian topic saw some excellent costumes being worn to the Lincolnshire Life Museum whilst Class 2 finished the half term with a performance of their very own musical scores and compositions to the school. 

  Class 3's enjoyed meeting each others' pets - thank you to the parents who enabled this.  The class are getting to know animals inside and out with skeletons on loan from the Museum Service having taken up residence in the classroom too.

  In Class 4, a round the world tour of food on Thursday was enjoyed by children wearing many different examples of traditional national dress.  The energy was definitely needed for their sumo competition!

  Class 5's learning about the Civil War was enhanced by a fantastic visit to the Civil War Centre in Newark - adults and children alike were really impressed by the learning on offer at this new attraction on our doorstep.

  Class 6 are continuing to work hard towards the very high standards of the new National Tests, but continue to have time for their topic work on Japan too.  Next time you are in school, look out for their beautiful Japanese inspired paintings which are on display outside the Year 6 classroom. 

   

  Congratulations also go to our sporting teams.

  The Football "A" Team won their match at home against Lovers Lane Primary in the Newark League last week, whilst the "B" Team fought through the rain, hail and wind to win their away match against Sutton-On-Trent Primary in the Tuxford League. 

  Our newly formed basketball team played a match against the Collingham team, recording a spectacular win.  Special notice must be given to Dan C and Thomas H who have been successful in the County Youth Trials this term and now represent  Nottinghamshire as well as their Newark club and our school - very impressive indeed!