Children at Burntstump Seely C of E Academy have observed ‘Thy Kingdom Come’; an 11-day Christian prayer movement held across the globe each year.Heather Gabb is Head Teacher at Burntstump Seely C of E Academy, a school located at the top of Burntstump Hill in Arnold. She said, “Our children … [Read more...]
Nottingham schoolchildren go dance crazy for online maths learning
A Nottingham business owner has devised a novel way for pupils to have fun with maths during lockdown – and it helps them keep fit and active.West Bridgford mum Rebecca Hart and her dance team offer fun school sessions where the youngsters bounce around to music and learn about maths, including … [Read more...]
Cotgrave Candleby Lane school children explore science inspired by traditional events and festivals
Children at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School have been exploring science inspired by traditional festivals and events like Diwali and Bonfire Night.Charlie Reeves is a Year 1 teacher at the school and explained the exciting day when children became practical scientists. “We used festivals and … [Read more...]
New school in Gedling will be named Rivendell Flying High Academy
A new school to be built on the Teal Close development in Colwick, Nottinghamshire offering 210 primary places will be called the Rivendell Flying High Academy.The school is set to open in September 2022 and will meet demand for places arising from the building of new homes in the area and the … [Read more...]
Magical woodland at Firbeck Academy provides children with inspiration in their new topic
Children from Firbeck Academy in Wollaton have been using their school’s outdoor spaces to inspire a special story map and artworks exploring their new ‘Jungle’ topic. During the day children explored the school’s grounds, searching for hidden jungle animals!Teacher Lindsey Johnstone explains, … [Read more...]
New school sponsor announced as Flying High Trust
A NEW free school planned for Gedling will become part of the Flying High TrustThe new school will be built on the Teal Close development in Colwick, Nottinghamshire and will offer 210 primary places. The new school, which is anticipated to open in September 2021, is needed to meet … [Read more...]
Over 90% of Nottinghamshire parents have been offered their preferred secondary school place
More Nottinghamshire children than last year have been offered their parents’ first preference secondary school (92.2%) for this September (2019), which is 8,246 students out of a total of 8,946.Friday, 1 March - known as National Offer Day - sees parents across the country find out which … [Read more...]
Come along to Rushcliffe School and be crafty
Rushcliffe School are excited to be holding their first ever Craft Fair on the 9th February between 9.00 am and midday. Mr Dunning and the PTA have organised the fair to raise some money for much needed equipment for the School’s Design and Technology department. There will be lots of stalls, … [Read more...]
Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School use ‘reverse’ advent calendar to help Hope House charity
Children of Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School have been using a ‘reverse’ advent calendar to collect items to help their local charity, Hope House in Beeston.Hope Nottingham are a Christian charity who support food banks and provide support for people in crisis, as well as providing a … [Read more...]
Greythorn swimmers are flying high after swimming challenge
A group of children from Greythorn Primary School took on a challenge to show what can be achieved when you aim high.The National Curriculum advises that children should be able to swim 25m/one length by the time they leave primary school, but seven year six children wanted to take it one step … [Read more...]