Tea Tasting Experts in Year 3! Skylarks classroom was transformed into a bustling tea room today as our pupils became official Tea Tasters! The children had a wonderful time sampling a variety of flavours, including: Lemon & Ginger Raspberry & Strawberry Mint Classic Yorkshire Tea We were so impressed by how engaged everyone was and how maturely they discussed the different aromas, ingredients, and flavor profiles. It was a very close vote across all the varieties, but Fruit Tea took the crown as today's overall winner! Well done, Year 3what a brilliant start to our learning!

A wonderful first week back for our Owls We've had a fantastic start to the new school year, getting to know each other, settling into our routines and beginning to think about the kind of learners we want to be. This week, Year 6 has been learning about staying safe in Banbury and how we can make our community safe. We have also been speaking about our Zones of Regulation and creating our own personal toolkits to support us throughout the year! During worship, we've been reflecting on our school values and considering how we can learn, transform and grow this year, not only as pupils but as responsible members of the community. It's been amazing to see the Owls already showing curiosity, resilience and a willingness to challenge themselves!

What a fantastic first three days back! The children have settled in so well after the summer holidays and have made a brilliant start to their learning. We've started with a Fire Safety Project, learning about the dangers of prank calls, how to spot fire hazards in the home and how to plan safe escape routes. We've also been doing some amazing reading and completed our first assessments. The swifts motto this year is "We soar higher together" and the children are already showing just how well they can live this after only three days - supporting, encouraging and helping each other along the way. A fantastic start to Year 5. I'm so proud of them all!

This week's guide from The National College to support you and your family. #wakeupwednesdays

This week's guide from The National College to support you and your family. #wakeupwednesdays

This week's guide from The National College to support you and your family. #wakeupwednesdays

The weather warning for tomorrow has now been raised to RED. Because to this, our schools will close at 12.30pm on Friday this week (26th June 2026). - School will be open as usual in the morning, but if you would prefer your child not to attend, this absence will be authorised. - Any child who cannot be collected at 12.30pm, we will look after until 3.15pm but there will be NO AFTER SCHOOL CLUB. - Lunches: please note, our kitchens will be providing a packed lunch NOT a hot dinner. Any issues, please contact the school office.

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It's been another wonderful week at Forest School, with each group following their own interests and developing new skills. After weeks of building the knowledge, skills and responsibility needed to use fire safely (and waiting for the weather to cooperate!), one group finally got to light their own fire using flint and steel. Toasting marshmallows was a definite highlight, but so too was taking time to simply watch, listen to and enjoy the fire together. Elsewhere, children used hammers and fresh willow to create natural paintbrushes before making their own paint from mud, charcoal and water. The woodland became an art studio as they experimented with patterns, textures and pictures. The recent rain also brought an abundance of wildlife. Armed with bug pots and identification guides, another group set off on a huge bug hunt, discovering and identifying all sorts of fascinating minibeasts. A brilliant week of creativity, curiosity and new experiences in the sunshine!

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This week's guide from The National College to support you and your family. #wakeupwednesdays

Kingfishers had a lovely trip to The Mill on Friday to watch The Cat in the Hat. The children really enjoyed the performance and there were lots of giggles and smiles from ear to ear throughout the morning. It was a wonderful way to end the week!

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Triangles, circles, and squares, oh my! Last week, our Fledglings became shape investigators, exploring different shapes and their properties both inside and outside the classroom. Learning was everywhere we looked!