Tannery Drift First School

Enjoyment Achievement & Respect

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.

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Year 2 Athletics
On Friday morning, eight Year 2 children attended an athletics meeting, hosted by St. Edmund's Prep School. The aim of the morning was to provide an opportunity to take part in a sporting event against other schools while working tow...
05 Jun 26Read More
New Parent Meetings
If you have a child joining our Nursery or Reception classes in September 2026, you are invited to come along to the New Parent Meetings, where information about what to expect, as well as staggered start dates for September, will be shared...
05 Jun 26Read More
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 More
Police 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 More
Class 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 More
Farm 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 More
Parent 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 More
Royston 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 More
Tag 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 More
Potato 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 More
Netball 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 More
School 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 More