Y5/6 African Drumming
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Y5/6AC loved our African Drumming session using djembe drums and even performed what we’d learnt to LKS2. Our performance was fantastic, and Miss Cochrane was so impressed with how quickly Y5/6 picked up the beat and rhythm of the African drums. Well done everyone! Drumming Session – Video
Christmas Fayre
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Our Christmas Fayre will be held at our school on Thursday 1st December at 2.45pm. Come along with the whole family to browse the seasonal stalls, enjoy some tasty treats and refreshments, and soak up the festive atmosphere. There will even be a chance to meet Father Christmas!
Author Visits Aston Hall
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We were all excited to welcome an author – Daniel Henshaw – into our assembly. Children throughout school enjoyed listening to him and solving the mystery of the missing wedding dress! After this, the Y5 children were lucky enough to work with Daniel further when they took part in his workshop. They worked hard to […]
Wellbeing Wednesday
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Our WMIM student ambassadors have had a fantastic response to Wellbeing Wednesday. Children had the opportunity to take part in mindful activities during lunchtime to help promote positive well-being.
FS2 Meet a Newfoundland therapy dog
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The children in FS2 recently met Moose, a Newfoundland therapy dog. We learnt that he can help rescue people if they’re struggling in the water as he is super at swimming. He can even pull a boat to shore! Even though he is a super swimmer, he mainly helps out at the hospital by keeping […]
Y3LD History Class
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This half term in Y3LD we have been learning about The Stone Age in History and have based our artwork on this theme. We have created petroforms from stones found on the school grounds, made Stone Age stories using clay and symbols, and have also developed our sketching skills, creating a ‘cave’ art gallery under […]
Y4HS Learn about the Stone Age
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This half term in Y4HS, we have been learning about The Stone Age in History and have based our artwork on this theme. We have created petroforms from stones found in the school grounds, made Stone Age stories using clay and symbols, and have also developed our sketching skills, creating a ‘cave’ art gallery under […]
SCHOOL COUNCIL 2022/23
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We would like to officially announce our School Councillors for this year! We were overwhelmed by the number of amazing applications we received and know that it was a very close decision in all classes. The School Councillors for this year are; Harriet and Skye (Y1), Eve and Harrison (Y1/2), George and Phoebe (Y2), Ella […]
WPT CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION 2022
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Today we’re excited to launch our annual Christmas Card Competition! We’re challenging all students from across our 13 schools to take part by creating a festive drawing or winter scene. The competition is open to all year groups from FS1 to Y13. Here’s what you need to do to enter:Design a Christmas card on 1 […]
WPT Christmas Cards for Sale ❄
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This year, Wickersley Partnership Trust is giving parents/carers, students, colleagues, and local communities the opportunity to purchase student-designed Christmas cards. All proceeds from the sale of our Christmas cards will go to the School Fund to support the entitlement curriculum of WPT schools, which includes initiatives such as Residentials, Duke of Edinburgh, Peripatetic Music Lessons, […]