Maypole dancing is a fun activity for all ages and abilities, where teamwork is vitality important. It is one of the few forms of dance where the focus is not on the dancer or the individual but on the patterns and the ribbons created as a group. This means the dancers need to think and learn in new and [...]
The community poppy display in Somersham was designed as a wave flowing behind the Tommy figure as a representation of all those who did not come home from the war, a sign that they are never forgotten and will always be with us. Groups, organisations and individuals from the community were invited to place their [...]
Our Year 5 children enjoyed a ride in a fire engine, courtesy of the Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, who explained the equipment they carry and what it is used for. This was part of a safety afternoon, organised to teach the children about various aspects of safety in the modern world, from keeping safe [...]
"All of the children, from the youngest to the oldest, have enjoyed getting into the festive spirit, making snowflake decorations for our tree at St John's Church's Christmas Tree Festival. Do pop in and have a look at all of the beautifully decorated trees if you're able to, at the switching on of the Somersham [...]
On the afternoon of Thursday 23rd November, the infants (with a little guidance from the juniors!) took part in a Football Tournament. They tried their hardest, showed fantastic sportsmanship and played some brilliant games of football. Well done to all involved! Mrs Scarrow
Thank you very much to all of the families who have been able to generously support the Operation Christmas Child Shoe-box Appeal this year. It is with a warm feeling in our hearts that we send these gifts to be given to children in other countries who are much less fortunate than ourselves.
We celebrated Harvest in school today by bringing in lots of lovely tins, packets and jars of food which will be given to the St Ives Food Bank. The children learned that, as well as people being poor in other countries, there are also people in our local area who struggle to feed themselves and [...]
Another new term, another School Council! This term's school council members are: Josie Spencer (Year 1), Darcey Phillips (Year 2), Harry Trott (Year 3), Tom Marshall (Year 4), Sophie Lowings (Year 5) and Sam Slade (Year 6). They are raring to go after their first few meetings and are excited to embark on this term's [...]
Year 1 and Year 2 children thoroughly enjoyed the Booster Theatre performance where they were all taken on a theatrical journey to the Rainforest! We selected 'Saving the Rainforest' because it fitted in with our topic about habitats. The one-man show was entertaining and totally captivated the children's imaginations for over an hour. The story [...]
Bottle Top Club is in a festive mood! Here's our Christmas tree made with lots of different bottles tops. Thank you to everyone who has been collecting them for us this term. Happy Christmas! Mrs Horrocks & The Bottle Top Club
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