This week we are celebrating Maia's amazing creative writing! Inspired by their class book Monster Slayer, Maia has written her own story.

Mr. Horsburgh was so impressed by her imagination and writing style he contacted Barrington Stoke Publishers - and they responded!

Response from Barrington Stoke (Publisher) regarding Maia’s writing:

We were delighted to receive your student's creative writing - wow - it was fantastic.  We forwarded it to Brian Patten and he has sent the following reply.

Best wishes

Jane

I can see from this just how creative the young student is. Really delighted at the creativity.

Brian

For the teacher from Brian Patten

I had a wonderful teacher who encouraged me like mad. I left at 15 and got a job as a junior reporter. This child’s teacher is probably that teacher all over again. They are rare, singular and legion.

The children spent a wonderful long weekend on the Isle of Wight at the PGL Residential Centre.

Even though the weather wasn't the best, that didn't stop the children enjoying a range of exciting activities such as a giant swing, kayaking, abseiling, team assault course and much more! 

Please head over to the Year 6 Gallery Page for more photos. 

YR 3 have a visit from Portals to the Past today!

They will be learning about the life and death of a Pharaoh , the mummification process, tomb building and much more!

We look forward to more photos next week! 

YR 5 had a visit from Portals to the Past this week, learning all about the Viking way of life! They had a look at some ancient artefacts, an armour display and ended with a re-enactment of a spear battle!

For more photos please go to the Year 5 Gallery Page. 

Year 2 have had a visit from the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Services for their Topic 'People Who Help Us'.

The children were given a show of the fire engine and got to see the fire hose in action! 

The children also had a talk from the fire crew about their equipment, the role of a fire-fighter, hazards including Matches and Lighters, the role of the smoke alarm and what to do in the event of a fire;  ‘Get out. stay out, call 999’. 

Thank you to the wonderful fire services for their time!