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.
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 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!
13 Feb 26Read MoreNSPCC Number Day 2026
On Friday 6th February, we celebrated all things maths and numeracy by taking part in NSPCC Number Day. We were delighted to see the numbers-themed clothing the children wore, and our Year 2, 3 and 4 (Times Tables) Rock Stars loo...
12 Feb 26Read MoreArctic circle presentation
On Tuesday 20th January, we were delighted to welcome Mr Colin Sinden into Year 1, to talk to them about his trip to the Arctic Circle. As part of the presentation, the children were excited to learn about the wildlife which lives in...
28 Jan 26Read MoreThe Beat Goes On!
On Tuesday 20th January we were happy to welcome ‘The Beat Goes On’ to Tannery Drift, delivering body percussion workshops. These lively sessions involved body percussion, boomwhackers and even Stomp-style basket...
23 Jan 26Read MoreMemorial to Mrs Grainger
We have recently planted a young Mountain Ash tree in our wildlife area, in memory of Tannery Drift teacher Mrs Grainger, who sadly passed away in March 2024. The Mountain Ash is said to bring balance and harmony whilst also represent...
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Badgers Class Assembly
9:00am – 9:15am - 26April
FTDS - Homestart Aquathon
6:00pm – 7:00pm - 26April
FTDS - Homestart Aquathon
6:00pm – 7:00pm - 29April
Parent Coffee Morning
8:50am – 10:00am - 30April
FTDS Committee Meeting - All Welcome
7:30pm – 8:30pm - 01May
Red Foxes Class Assembly
9:00am – 9:15am - 04May
Bank Holiday
All Day - 06May
Year 1 Phonics Meeting
3:30pm – 4:00pm - 08May
Owls Class Assembly
9:00am – 9:15am - 13May
Year 4 PGL Trip
All Day - 13May
Year 4 PGL Trip
All Day - 15May
Penguins Class Assembly
9:00am – 9:15am