I have been listening to readers every Wednesday for the last few weeks. It makes you realise what a complicated language English is and what an amazing job the teachers do in guiding the children through the intricacies of our…
Chair’s Chat
Chair's Chat, Forest School
New forest
I had a great time with Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 at their Forest School lesson earlier this term. The new site feels like a secret location and is really exciting. The children built some fantastic houses for their…
Chair's Chat
Impressions
I was in school today to show a new governor around and was impressed by the quiet, businesslike atmosphere in every clasroom. All the children seemed absorbed with their work and enjoying school. I am also enjoying watching the display…
Chair's Chat
Jungle Book
Good to see the Village Hall packed for the final performance of “The Jungle Book.” Once again a fabulous effort, with every child involved. Well done everyone, and a big thanks to all the staff and parents who worked so…
Chair's Chat, Forest School
Forest School and SATs
10 days ago I was with Mrs. Wood, Reception and Years 1 & 2 at Forest School. It was great to see the children happily working together so well in teams and enjoying learning in the open air. Then last…
Chair's Chat
New Headteacher
I am delighted to welcome our new headteacher, Brenda Christison, to the school. I think she has already got to know all the children, and I know for sure she has met all the governors. We are all looking forward…
Chair's Chat
Thank you, Nicola
We say goodbye to our headteacher, Nicola, this week with a massive thank you for the energy, enthusiasm and expertise she has given to the school throughout her time here. We will all miss her enormously and we wish her…
Chair's Chat
School Council
Good to see the School Council are busy raising money for a defibrillator for the village. I hope lots of people support their efforts.
Chair's Chat
Mrs. Walton
It will seem strange not having Mrs. Walton in school after half-term. She has been here as long as I have been a governor and I know everyone will miss her enormously. We hope everything goes smoothly for her and…
Chair's Chat
New Headteacher
The governors were delighted to be able to appoint Mrs. Brenda Christison to the post of Headteacher. She will take over after Easter, but I am sure we will be seeing her before then as she gets to know the…