Bishop's Castle DT Challenge Day
Last week we had great fun attending the Bishop's Castle DT Challenge Day, where Year 5 and 6 pupils took part in a range of STEM activities. The highlight of the day was the Marble Run competition. Along with all the other primary schools, we had worked really hard to plan, design and evaluate a marble run that would take over 20 seconds for th...
Shropshire Sings
We had a fantastic time joining other schools at the Showground in Shrewsbury to perform the songs we have been practising this term. It was a fantastic evening and our parents really enjoyed the show.
Year 6 SATs
We are delighted that SATs are over for another year! Our Year 6's worked incredibly hard and we are very proud of them all. We started each day with a yoga session and a delicious breakfast.
Year 4 trip to the Pioneer Centre
We took the Year 4 boys to the Pioneer Centre along with Year 4s from Clunbury and Bucknell. We would like to give them a very special mention for representing our school so well. They made such an effort with the other children and threw themselves into all the activities. They showed great teamwork, resilience and courage as they mixed effortl...
A new Sensory Room
We are incredibly excited to finally open the doors to our newlyrefreshed sensory room! This space has always been somethingspecial to our school, and we are so grateful to the parents andfamilies who helped create it in the first place. Thanks to your support,enthusiasm and fundraising efforts, the sensory room has grown intoa calm, welcoming e...
Visiting the River Clun
We had the most magical morning, exploring our local river. We began by walking through a beautiful wildflower meadow, filled with butterflies, grasshoppers and lots of other insects. When we arrived at the river, we were met by Bob and Susie Cunnings, with two other volunteers, Tom and Gizelle, who explained about the variety of wildlife we mig...
A Calming Space for All
Our Sensory Room is coming together beautifully, thanks to the hard work of volunteers who have been painting, decorating, and sewing soft furnishings. We’ve also received some fantastic donations of sensory objects. A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed their time, creativity, and generosity to this special project.
Green Fingers and Growing Gardens
Our school garden is positively blooming! With the help of parents and local residents, we’ve transformed our raised beds, cleared the weeds, and planted a wonderful variety of vegetables. We’re now growing lettuce, celery, sweetcorn, squash, beans, peas, mangetout, tomatoes, radishes, potatoes, and beetroot. We’re already looking forward to the...
Singing Loud and Proud
Music has also been a big part of our month. We have been rehearsing with great enthusiasm for the Bettws Triangle Festival, where we were proud to open the show on Friday 13th June. Our singing even caught the attention of BBC Radio Shropshire, who visited us to record an interview and a performance. You can hear us on the Breakfast Show from 1...
Federation Cross Country
We had a very soggy afternoon taking part in a cross-country race, together with Clunbury and Bucknell School. It was a brilliant event and despite the weather, everyone really enjoyed themselves. We've got some amazing runners!
Creepy Crawlies and Curious Creatures
We had another unforgettable day when the Exotic Zoo came to visit. The children were fascinated by the chance to meet a giant millipede, a vinegaroon scorpion, a Madagascan hissing cockroach, giant African land snails, and the endangered black beauty stick insect. It was a brilliant opportunity to learn about biodiversity and conservation in a...
Science Comes to Life at Concord College
We began the half term with a truly electrifying adventure as our Key Stage 2 children visited the incredible Science labs at Concord College. The day was packed with hands-on experiments and awe-inspiring discoveries. We were lucky enough to see their enormous grizzly bear skeleton, marvel at a stunning DNA sculpture, and be mesmerized by the h...
Music Workshop at Bishop's Castle Church
Classical Music for the Federation.
March Events at Our School
A visit from an athlete, World Book Day and a performance at Ludlow Assembly Rooms!
Supporting for Our Farming Community
Last week, as a school, we were delighted to show our support for our local farmers by wearing our welly boots. We know how important farming is to our local community, and many of our pupils live on family farms. We are also grateful to dads of Phoebe and Arthur/Ruby to bring along their tractors for this photo opportunity.
Eastern European Music Comes to Newcastle
Traditional and modern Ukrainian music.
Harvest Celebrations
We have had a busy time celebrating harvest.
MacMillan Coffee Afternoon
Year 5 children are our superb ambassadors this year...
Arthog Saturday Photos
Arthog on Saturday. Gorge walking and canoeing. We have had a wet day today, and not just from the rain.
The Federation Singing at Bettws Triangle Festival
Hear our lovely singing at Bettws Church.
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Goblin Car Races
On Thursday 6th June, our Year 5 and 6 team travelled to Curborough race track to compete in the regional Goblin Car racing event.
Year 4 Residential
Year 4s have just returned from the Residential Trip at the Pioneer Centre. It was a great trip with the children showing confidence, resilience and motivation to try all the activities. The activities included: Challenge assault course;- Archery;- Climbing wall;- Caving;- Abseiling;- Zip wire;- Raft building. We hope you like our photo collage.
Forest School - Open Day for All
Forest School Special at Newcastle!
Violin Performance
A professional musician visited the school today.
Science Day at St. Mary's Bucknell
Are there aliens out there?
Imam Sohayb Visits Our School
A special visitor returns!
Jorvik Viking Museum
Did the Vikings wear horns on their helmets? Why did the Vikings come to Britain?
Marshmallows and Hot Chocolate
How to keep warm on a cold January afternoon.
Father Christmas Visits School
We had a special visitor at school this morning.
Christmas Nativity 2023
This week, we performed our Nativity, Jesus Christmas Party. We were very proud of all our children.
Christmas Preparation
We have been working hard to make some Christmas decorations that we can sell for the Nativity performances next week. Hopefully we can sell Christmas trees, Wooden trees with a festive message, Christmas biscuits and some hot chocolate. Yum!
Diwali Day
On Thursday, the children celebrated Diwali. They made paper lanterns and candles. The children also made Diwali pots (matki diya) out of clay. They also investigated Diwali words, rangoli patterns and Mehndi designs.
Deputy Lieutenant of Shropshire
School Visit from the Deputy Lieutenant of Shropshire.
Tribute to Sandra Davies
On Monday 9th October, we paid tribute to Sandra Davies.