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.

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!

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.

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.

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. 

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!