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  • Year 3 and 4 Football tournament - Fordingbridge Junior School

    Published 14/11/25

    We were lucky enough to spend a dry morning playing 8 football games against other local schools such as Western Downland, Poulner and Fordingbridge. It was trickier playing on the grass rather than the astroturf pitches at the Ringwood hub, which many of the boys were used to, as the ball tended to stick to the muddy, wet ground rather than bouncing high. However, we soon settled into our stride and were able to mount decent attacking play especially the Year 3 team, who were confident both with their possession and passing amongst each other. The Year 4 team needed to work a little harder in defence but soon some goals came and they supported their confident goalkeeper with set pieces and started to learn how to use the pitch size to the best advantage.
    It was lovely to see some great team working, sharing the role of goalkeeper in Year 3 and encouraging words during a penalty situation in Year 4.


    Well done boys! I know Mr Crane will look forward to working on some strategies with you at his after-school club.

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  • Year 6 Girls Football – Applemore College

    Published 24/10/25

    Year 6 girls football teams played brilliantly this Wednesday in a full afternoon of matchplay against 18 other New Forest school teams.
    Both teams played at least 8 matches, which were exhausting to watch, but the girls showed great stamina and fitness levels throughout and fortunately we had no serious injuries.
    The first few matches were goalless but we were attacking and defending well but not quite able to score the goals we deserved. As the event progressed, our set pieces fell into place and it was fantastic to see their skill, pitch positioning and teamwork develop. The shots were on target from both teams with some lovely team celebrations
    I know the girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves and they can’t wait for more football events to be able to play and support each other. It was great to see so many teams participating in Girls Football, it shows how much the popularity of football continues to grow with girls and supports the FA Girls programme fantastically well.
    Thanks again to our supporting parents, who were cheering almost as loudly me from the side lines.

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  • Duggie Dug Dug

    Published 17/10/25

    We were lucky enough to be offered a 'Crazy Science Show' thanks to Adam Skirton from Poulner Baptist Church.  Doug got the children excited by various science experiments, interactive activities, singing and actions.  The children really loved the show and we are very grateful to Doug, Adam and his team for visiting our school!

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  • Year 5 and 6 Cross Country Relays - Gangwarily

    Published 13/10/25

    The weather was kind to us as we had perfect running conditions to compete around the 1.3 km challenging course at Gangwarily Recreation Centre.
    This event is a 3-runner relay race, where each competitor runs the course, green to amber to red, tagging the next runner, who waits excitedly in the change-over box. It encourages teamwork, perseverance and resilience as the children run independently with efforts building towards the final runner placing at the end of the event.
    It was lovely to see the children getting around the course without injuries, having fun, supporting each other and digging deep for the team.
    Our girls’ teams were rewarded with 30th and 38th placing out of 50 teams and the boys did an incredible job of motivating each other around the course on every lap as they were so close to each other in placing 7th, 8th and 20th out of a field of 52 teams from other New Forest schools.
    This event is great preparation for the individual event next term and once again, I am very grateful to the parents who supported with transport.

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  • Star of Star Trip to Project Manna

    Published 03/10/25

    Our Star of Star children had the most amazing day at Project Manna! We began the morning by feeding the lambs before moving on to a fantastic boat-making activity. The children carefully sanded their wooden boats, decorated them, and added masts, sails, and rudders. Once finished, we pulled on our wellies and headed to the river to race our creations.

    Later, we made bread over the fire and enjoyed our lunch gathered around the flames. It was a wonderful day full of outdoor learning, creativity, and fun – the children loved every moment of their time at Project Manna.

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  • STARF Schools Carnival Cup

    Published 25/09/25

    We entered 2 teams into the STARF Schools Carnival Cup on Friday and we are pleased to say that we have retained the Cup for a second year. This will be presented in assembly along with individual certificates. There were some traditional relay races such as running, hockey dribbling but also some less common but fun races involving space hoppers and sponges! We had so much fun working together to problem solve during these races and we showed super determination and Percy perseverance during the over-sized sack race. We were pleased to see the sunshine and enjoyed some great parent support. Well done to everyone who took part, the Blue Team just pipped the Red Team to claim the win after some close fought races.

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  • Sports Day

    Published 15/07/25

    An unforgettable day of determination, teamwork, and healthy competition!

    This year’s Sports Day was a fantastic showcase of energy, enthusiasm and sportsmanship from our youngest pupils in year three, all the way up to our experienced athletes in year 6.

    The sun made an appearance as the children took to the field ready to give their best in a wide range of athletic events – and they certainly delivered!

    The morning field events included shotput, javelin, discus, vortex throw, triple jump, slalom runs and the children’s favourite, the Tug-O-War! It was brilliant to see how much effort each student put into their throws, with many achieving personal bests. There was a clear sense of pride in their accomplishments and a wonderfully supportive atmosphere as peers cheered and celebrated each other’s successes.

    The afternoon track events did not disappoint either. The sprinting events were a highlight – from quick bursts over 80 and 100 metres to the impressive stamina of those competing in the 200, 300, 400 and 600m races. Children pushed themselves, showing real determination and focus. The 400m and 600m races were a test of endurance in the heat, and it was inspiring to see every runner cross the finish line with grit and cheered on loudly by peers and the fantastic supportive crowd of parents and carers.

    One of the most rewarding aspects of the day was the attitude of the children. From high-fives at the finish line to encouraging teammates in their events, there was a strong sense of community and support. While competition was fierce at times, it was always underpinned by fairness and encouragement.

    We are incredibly proud of all our young athletes. Thank you to everyone, particularly our sports leaders, who helped to make it a success.

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  • Butterfly Project

    Published 09/07/25

    We have brought nature into our classrooms over the last few weeks, watching our caterpillars transform into beautiful Painted Lady butterflies.

    After the chrysalids softened and became transparent, the butterflies pushed through first with their legs. They then crawled the rest of the way out of the chrysalids and hung upside down from their own chrysalis. The butterflies then began the process of expanding and drying their wings to enable them to fly.

    Meconium is pumped into the wings and back into the body of the butterfly.  The small amounts that stay in the veins of the wings dry and harden, making their wings strong for when they are ready to fly. 

    It can take up to two hours for a butterfly’s wings to completely dry. After, the butterfly takes its first flight and then squirt out any extra meconium from its body.

    We kept the butterflies in their net habitats for a few more days to enable them to build up their strength. They were fed with pieces of orange and strawberries, plus a sponge soaked with a sugar solution.

    It was a truly wonderful experience for us all to be so up close to this life cycle and all the children enjoyed taking part in the release of our new friends on our back playground. We have spotted the butterflies many time since!

     

    May we express our gratitude once again to the PTA for funding this project for us.

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  • Chris Connaughton visit

    Published 18/06/25

    Chris Connaughton came in to perform the classic, historical poem 'Beowulf'. We then used what we had heard to draw pictures of what we thought Beowulf and Gredel looked like. This helps us with the rest of our English unit. 

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  • Ofsted Report

    Published 18/06/25

    Dear Parents and Carers

    We are delighted to send you a copy of the final Ofsted report which we have just received in school, and this will be published on the Ofsted website.

    Please take time to read the accompanying letter which gives more information.

    We are pleased to have received such a positive and strong validation of our school which recognises the hard work that goes on in school by everyone every single day.

    Yours sincerely

    Mrs SA Evans

    Headteacher

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  • Mini Marathon

    Published 18/06/25

    Just like the day of the London Marathon itself, we were blessed with very warm and sunny weather. Despite the heat, all pupils completed the 2.6Km route, or as close as they could manage.

    We are so very proud of the fantastic efforts of the children with their fundraising and their determination and resilience to continue running during such temperatures.

    Throughout the 0.4 km laps, pupils passed significant London landmark markers such as the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, The London Eye and finishing along our on Mall, outside the Pavilion building, in the lead up to Buckingham Palace. We hope that this, combined with the fantastic support from parents and carers, will have given the children a taste of the London Marathon spirit during the event.

    Following their superb efforts, the fundraising total currently stands at approximately £6000! A huge step towards our target needed to pay for the new playground installation.

    A big thank you to all who have helped us achieve this total!

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  • Year 3 and 4 Cross Country Team Relay event - Gangwarily

    Published 10/06/25

    We were extremely lucky that the rain held off for us to be able to attend this event safely last week.
    I was really pleased to give so many children the experience of running in this long-distance event and it was great to also develop their teamworking skills.
    This event is quite involved and as there are strict rules regarding the running order of the children in each race. Each team is made up of 6 children and so we had 2 Year 4 teams and 1 team of Year 3 children. There are 2 races with each race over 3 laps with 2 boys and 1 girl running in the 1st race and then 2 girls and 1 boy running their laps in the second race. They wear a green number to start, passing to the runner with the yellow number, who hands over to the final runner wearing the red team number. The combined placings of the 3rd runner in race 1 and 2 are totalled to provide a score.
    I was proud of all the children running as for some this was their first school sports competition. Everyone gave their all and we all managed to complete the laps without injury, which was a huge relief! The Year 4 teams came 7th and 18th and the Year 3 team finished 16th out of 28 teams.
    Keep running!

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