We were extremely proud of all our children in Year 6 last week. They tackled their SATs tests with diligence and determination. It was lovely to see them enjoying breakfast together and supporting one another throughout the day.

A huge thank you to our local Morrison & Tesco stores for supporting the breakfast and a special mention for Tara Maher who was an amazing ‘Community Champion.’

Luckily the weather held out on Friday and we managed to spend some time outdoors.

Year 5 took part in Lifepath Bunyan at Elstow, in association with the Bridgebuilders Trust and Scripture Union. They travelled to Elstow, where John Bunyan, a Christian preacher and author of The Pilgrim’s Progress, was born and lived. They learned about his life and work, and got involved in a few activities that might have been popular during Bunyan’s time – bell-ringing, calligraphy, weaving and even a visit to the market fair for games and maypole dancing!

To end the day, the children travelled along the straight and narrow path to the Celestial City, as Bunyan wrote about in The Pilgrim’s Progress, resisting temptation along the way. The children were excellently behaved and learned a lot throughout the day – well done Year 5!

As part of their RE learning this term, Year 5 and 6 have been thinking about Pentecost and what inspires Christians.  Rev. Paul Pavlou supported us greatly today with his visit. He shared with us his own personal reflections on what has inspired him to become a Christian and how the Holy Spirit guides him in his everyday life.  Emily and Lewis shared their beautiful accounts of the Passover – seen through the eyes of the disciples and children from Puffin class asked some profound questions. It was a truly memorable experience for all involved.