Play comes in many forms, but it is generally freely chosen, spontaneous, self directed and fun -Unknown

May 24, 2024 Sarah Mather

I can not believe we have arrived at the end of another half term!

Trying to define play is like trying to define love. You can’t do it. It’s far too big for that. Gordon Sturrock

March 28, 2024 Sarah Mather

As we come to the end of another term, it never ceases to amaze me how time flies when you’re having fun.

Children have always learned and created places for themselves through play.” ~ Donna R. Barnes

February 9, 2024 Sarah Mather

My goodness, I can not believe we are at not only the end of the half term, but half way through the school year!

Have most wonderful Christmas!

December 21, 2023 Sarah Mather

I can not believe we are at the end of our first term! The children have been absolutely wonderful this week! The dinner hall has been full of festive cheer, yet calm and reflective. On Wednesday, we all joined together to feast on a delightful Christmas dinner. Thank you so much to the kitchen and lunchtime team for all your hard work in making this possible.

After the New Year, the Lunchtime Blog will be going live every half term, teachers will be celebrating the weekly Role Models and Jacqui’s Marvelous Manners on their class blog.

We would like to thank and say a fond farewell to the lovely Mrs Duxbury, who has been part of the kitchen team. It has been a pleasure to work with you and we wish you all the very best in your new adventure. We will miss you!

Wishing you a Happy and Holy Christmas

God Bless

The Lunchtime Team

“The gift of Play is that it invites us to create without attachment, explore without a destination, and enjoy without complexity.” ~ Vince Gowmon

December 15, 2023 Sarah Mather

Let’s Celebrate!

Class of the Week. Year 3

First Sitting.

Class of the Week: Year 3

Role Model of the Week; Liam, Year 3 and Charlotte, Year 4

Jacqui’s Marvellous Manners: Alana, Year 3 and Logan, Year 4

Second Sitting.

Class of the Week: Year 6

Role Model of the Week: Rex, Year 5 and Stanley, Year 6

Jacqui’s Marvellous Manners: Ella, Year 5 and Rosa, Year 6

Third Sitting.

Class of the Week: Year 1

Role Model of the Week: Amara, Reception, Daniel, Year 1 and Marla, Year 2

Jacqui’s Marvellous Manners: Hector, Reception, Daisy, Year 1 and Sasha, Year 2

Well done and thank you so much children for making lunchtimes such a lovely time of the day.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

December 8, 2023 Sarah Mather

It was a delight to walk into the hall on Monday to see that Santa’s little helpers had been so busy decorating the tree and communal areas.

Children learn as they play. More importantly, in play, children learn how to learn.” – O. Fred Donaldson

December 1, 2023 Sarah Mather

With a distinctive chill in the air, frost on the ground and rosy red cheeks, the children have embraced their playtime fun.

“We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything than when we are playing.” -Charles Schaefer

November 24, 2023 Sarah Mather

This week has been an absolute joy!

“The gift of Play is that it invites us to create without attachment, explore without a destination, and enjoy without complexity.” ~ Vince Gowmon

November 17, 2023 Sarah Mather

Play time is certainly a time where you can just be.

Play is an active form of learning that unites the mind-body and spirit. Unknown

November 10, 2023 Sarah Mather

My, how the week has flown by! Lunchtimes have been full of excitement, fun laughter and bubbling with play time fun.

“Almost all creativity involves purposeful play.” – Abraham Maslow

November 3, 2023 Sarah Mather

Creativity has been in abundance throughout the playground, this week.

“A fallen leaf is nothing more than a summer’s wave goodbye.” – Unknown

October 18, 2023 Sarah Mather

I think we can certainly say that we have definitely waved goodbye to the summer.

Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning. Diane Ackerman

October 13, 2023 Sarah Mather

A child learns so much from their peers, especially at play.

Creative play is like a spring that bubbles up from deep within a child. Unknown

October 6, 2023 Sarah Mather

No matter the weather, be it sunshine or showers, the creativity of play never ceases to amaze!

Play is your child’s most natural form of expression. Unknown

September 29, 2023 Sarah Mather

Despite the uncertain weather, we have had a wonderful time out on the playground.

A child reminds us that playtime is an essential part of our daily routine. Ralph Waldo Emerson

September 22, 2023 Sarah Mather

This week, we have welcomed our newest members of our family, the reception children.

Childhood is about playing, discovering, and believing in dreams; the imagination and possibilities are endless. Unknown

September 15, 2023 Sarah Mather

The curiosity and activeness of a playing child is a sight to behold.

Welcome Back!

September 8, 2023 Sarah Mather

Welcome back to a new school year! We hope you all had a super holiday.

Have a wonderful summer!

July 21, 2023 Sarah Mather

I can not believe we have come to the end of the year! No truer word has been said in jest, when they say time flies when you’re having fun. We have watched the children grow so much this year, not only in size but in love and compassion too. As a staff we have been humble by the little acts of kindness shown to others. We are so proud of you all!

Year 6, it has been an absolute pleasure to share so many memories with you. You are now ready to continue your adventure and meet new people to make memories with. We will miss you all so very much.