It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Published 02/12/24
The children have been busy making wonderful Christmas decorations which are now displayed in the school hall.
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Read MoreStagecoach Drama Workshops
Published 29/11/24This week we were happy to have Stagecoach Theatre Group in school, running workshops with Years 1-4. The children had a wonderful time in their sessions and learnt some great dance routines!
Read MoreChildren in Need Day 2024
Published 15/11/24Thank you for supporting our Children in Need fundraising! The children, and staff(!), have found brilliant ways to embrace the Children in Need theme for our non-uniform day - we've never seen so many spots!
Read MoreWinter Reads Challenge
Published 08/11/24Royston Library Winter Reads Challenge
Read MoreOpen Events for prospective new parents
Published 21/10/24If your child is due to join Nursery or Reception in September 2025, we will be hosting two Open Events for prospective parents this term, Thursday 7th November 2024 9.30am - 11am and Tuesday 19th November 2024 9.30am - 11am.
Further information about admissions and how to apply for a Nursery or rEception place can be found on our Admissions Information page.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Read MoreFTDS Wildlife Area Tidy
Published 18/10/24A huge thank you to those who gave up their time at the weekend to help tidy the school Wildlife Area. Massive progress was made to clear the area and chop back the brambles and ivy around the FTDS shed. Thanks to all the families who helped on Sunday and we hope you enjoyed the morning!
Read MoreYear 1 Geography Walk
Published 17/10/24Last week Year 1 had a lovely walk in the sunshine into Royston, to look at geographical features both human and physical. The children pointed out different buildings and landmarks and drew a sketch of what they could see. There was even time for a quick play stop in Priory Gardens before walking back to school.
Thank you to all the grown-ups who accompanied them and to the Year 1 children who behaved beautifully.
Read MoreBaking Bread in Reception
Published 10/10/24In Reception, the topic at the moment is Autumn. This week they have been learning about how flour is made and how a windmill works. To support their learning and to help the children develop kneading and pinching skills, they have been making hedgehog bread rolls.
We think they look fantastic, well done Little Tigers and Red Robins!
Read MoreMaking Guacamole and Salsa Dips in Year 4
Published 04/10/24Last week, Year 4 children used their cutting skills to prepare guacamole and salsa. They used the 'bridge and claw' cutting technique to make sure that the ingredients were in bite sized pieces and combined everything together before tasting the dips with tortilla chips. Delicious!
Read MorePainting Self-Portraits in Early Years
Published 04/10/24This week our Reception children have been creating self-portraits. They mixed colours to match skin tone, looked in the mirror to identify their face shapes and the position and colour of their features.
Well done Reception children!
Read MoreRocksteady Assembly & Workshops
Published 04/10/24On Thursday we welcomed Rocksteady into School for a fantastic music assembly and workshops with Years 1-4. The children loved joining in with the guitar, keyboard and drum performances of a whole range of pop and rock songs. Some of the children got the chance to play the instruments and even try out being lead singers!
Read MoreBouncy Castle Event - A Thank You
Published 26/09/24Following the huge success of their first Bouncy Castle Event last week, the Friends of Tannery Drift would like to extend a huge thank you to the parents, carers, children and staff at the school. They raised an incredible £1833.98!
Well done and thank you to the Friends for the hard work they put into organising such a fantastic event!
