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Tannery Drift First School
We adapt activities to allow all children to show their strengths and encourage every child to feel capable, be independent and love learning. We aim to make sure that every child in our care enjoys their time at school and provide a safe and secure environment.
Platinum School Games Mark
We are delighted to say that Tannery Drift has been awarded the Platinum School Games Mark, the highest standard that can be achieved, for the second year running. This has been awarded in recognition of consistently delivering a high st...
11 Sep 24Read MoreTerm Starts Wednesday 4th September
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back from the Summer break on Wednesday 4th September, as well as getting to know all of the children and families who are joining our school community!
02 Sep 24Read MoreWishing Everyone a Wonderful Summer Break
We would like to wish all of the children and families at Tannery Drift a wonderful Summer break. Good luck to our Year 4 children, moving on to Year 5 in September! We will miss you all, but we know you will enjoy new challenges a...
19 Jul 24Read MoreSummer Music Concert
On Thursday some of our Key Stage 2 music tuition pupils performed to an audience of parents, staff and children in a Summer Music Concert. The children selected pieces to perform so that they could showcase the music skills they ha...
21 Jun 24Read MoreYear 2 Athletics at St. Edmund’s Prep
On Tuesday, 8 children from Year 2 were selected to compete in an Athletics Event at St. Edmunds Prep School. Each child took part in two track events and one other event such as long jump or throwing. The children all tried their best...
14 Jun 24Read MoreFTDS - HomeStart Aquathon - A Thank You!
On behalf of the Friends of Tannery Drift, thank you to everyone who donated and supported our Tannery Swimmers in the HomeStart Aquathon back in April. We raised an incredible £475.00 in total, so £237.50 will go to FTDS a...
13 Jun 24Read MoreMarvellous Mathematicians!
A team of Year 4 pupils from Tannery Drift First School experienced success this month, taking second place in the finals of the Hertfordshire Schools Maths Challenge. Competing against teams from around Hertfordshire, the UK, and some i...
10 Jun 24Read MoreYear 4 PGL Trip
From the 15th to the 17th May, Year 4 students from Tannery Drift First School embarked on a fun-packed residential trip to Caythorpe Court in Lincolnshire. During their visit they threw themselves into the activities come rain or shin...
24 May 24Read MoreDrumba Workshop
On Thursday, children from Year 1 to 3 took part in a Drumba workshop! These were really high energy sessions involving music and drumming for fitness. It was an amazing experience, and the children were really engaged in the activity. Stud...
22 May 24Read MoreEaster Hat Parade
A big well done to all the children in our Nursery and Reception classes. They sang beautifully and cheerfully paraded their Easter hats this week. Thank you to the grown-ups for the effort that went into helping the children...
28 Mar 24Read MoreMultiskills Festival
Year 2 attended a Multiskills Festival on Thursday. The children played a carousel of games which included using beanbags, balls and relay batons. Even though the weather wasn't great, the children did a fantastic job and enjoyed themse...
28 Mar 24Read MoreWorld Book Day
On Thursday, children across the school were invited to wear pyjamas to school and spent the day enjoying a wide range of book-themed activities. Look out for the World Book Day special in our newsletter next week.
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Stagecoach Drama Workshops
All Day - 20September
FTDS Bouncy Castle Event
3:15pm – 5:30pm - 24September
New to Year Group Meeting
6:00pm – 6:30pm - 24September
New to Year Group Meeting
6:30pm – 7:00pm - 27September
Kingfisher Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 30September
NSPCC Kindness Challenge Week
All Day - 01October
Individual and Sibling School Photos
9:15am – 1:30pm - 04October
Badgers Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 11October
Puffins Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 18October
Owls Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 22October
Parent Consultations
3:40pm – 6:00pm - 24October
Parent Consultations
5:30pm – 8:00pm