Enjoyment Achievement & Respect
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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.
Year 4 PGL Assembly
This morning we held the Year 4 PGL Assembly; children who took part in the visit last week shared their experiences and thoughts about the trip with parents, carers, and other pupils. The children talked about the activities they took part...
22 May 26Read MorePolice Dog Demonstration
On Monday afternoon, our Year 2 classes were treated to a demonstration by two working police dogs, Cleo and Phoenix, and their handler PC Clark from the Hertfordshire Constabulary Dog Unit. The children loved watching the dogs demonstra...
22 May 26Read MoreClass Photos Reminder
The school photographer is coming on Tuesday 19th May to take class photographs, and a whole year group leavers photo of Year 4. Please ensure your child is dressed in smart uniform that day, with black shoes. If they usuall...
14 May 26Read MoreFarm Animal Visitors
On Monday 11th May we welcomed Ark Farm into our Early Years garden. The children learnt all about the different animals, including ducks, goats and a donkey, from the farmer, before getting a chance to spend time petting and gro...
13 May 26Read MoreParent Coffee Morning: Wednesday 29th April
Our Family Support Worker, Ms Kerr, would like to invite parents to a coffee morning on Wednesday 29th April from 8.50-10am. This informal session will take place in our new building (next to the tennis courts), and allows for an oppo...
20 Apr 26Read MoreRoyston in Blue - 28th June
Exciting news! This year’s Royston in Blue event is on Sunday 28th June 2026. The 5km fun run / walk is a wonderful family event to take part in, to raise funds for The Teenage Cancer Trust. It will be held at the...
20 Apr 26Read MoreTag Rugby Success
On Tuesday 17th March 12 pupils from year 2 took part in a Tag Rugby Festival at St Edmunds Prep School. The Tannery Drift teams demonstrated exceptional teamwork, determination, and resilience, and their commitment paid...
20 Mar 26Read MorePotato parade
The children have been busy transforming potatoes into some of their most loved book characters as part of a World Book Day competition. We had so many amazing, creative entries that it was extremely hard to judge!
13 Mar 26Read MoreNetball Skills Challenge
On 11th March, 12 Year 4s took part in a netball skills challenge at King James Academy. At the event, they practised their passing, had some shooting practise and even played a match to showcase all of their new skills. All of...
12 Mar 26Read MoreSchool Disco - Friday 13th March, School Hall
REMINDER - TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Priced at £3 for Early Years, and £3.50 for Years 1-4. Please click on the links below to purchase your tickets: > Early Years (Nursery and Reception) - 4.30-5.30pm https://bit.ly/FT...
05 Mar 26Read MoreWorld Book Day
Today, pupils and staff came to school dressed in their pyjamas ready for a bedtime-story themed World Book Day! Everyone has enjoyed a wonderful day of storybook fun, complete with ‘bedtime...
05 Mar 26Read MoreEgg‑cellent Pancake Day Fun
Ahead of Pancake Day on Tuesday, Reception have been having pancake races supported by their Year 4 buddies!
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- 22May
Year 1 trip to Mountfitchet Castle
All Day - 22May
Year 4 PGL Assembly
9:00am – 9:15am - 22May
FTDS Ice Lolly & Uniform Sale
3:15pm – 4:00pm - 22May
FTDS Ice Lolly & Uniform Sale
3:15pm – 4:00pm - 25May
Bank Holiday
All Day - 25May
Half Term
All Day - 01June
INSET Day
All Day - 08June
Drama Workshops
9:00am – 1:30pm - 09June
Reception New Parents Meeting
9:25am – 10:00am - 10June
Royston Schools Tennis Tournament
All Day - 10June
Nursery New Parents Meeting
9:25am – 10:00am - 12June
Puffins Class Assembly
9:00am – 9:15am