Events

This is where you'll find reports about some of the WHOLE SCHOOL events we've held recently. Events from past years can be found here. Details of individual year group events can be found on the relevant our students pages.

Leavers Ball 2011

Click on the image below to see a larger photo of our Leavers Ball

 

Summer Presentation Assembly - 22nd July 2011
The assembly began with a few moments reflecting on those people who are no longer with us. The candle of remembrance was carried by our 2011 Prom King & Queen, Lewis Marshall and Ria Woodcock-Simmons.

The first set of certificates to be presented were for team points. Well done to all those children who achieved their Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

Next were the children who had achieved 100% attendance for the summer term;

Year 3 - 18 pupils, Year 4 - 22 pupils, Year 5 - 14 pupils, Year 6 - 21 pupils

10 children also managed to maintain 100% attendance for the whole academic year. Very well done to:
Stacey Bates

  • Emily Cartwright

  • Lauren Ellis

  • Mollie Harper

  • Tyler Matthews

  • Megan O'Shea

  • Sam Shakespeare

  • Bethany Thomas

  • Evie Woodcock-Simmons

  • Jake Wright

Certificates were then presented to children for Business Administration Skills.

Certificates & trophies were presented to children for Pupil of the Term:

In Middle Learning:

  • Flynn Bayliss

  • Ellie Crane

  • Eve Elliot

  • Edward Kidman

  • Casey Smith

In Later Learning:

  • Jack Cramp

  • Lee Hewitt

  • Chloe Lloyd-Hughes

  • Megan O'Shea

  • Roshubi Shrestha

  • Amy Wright

The next part of the assembly focussed on Year 6 pupils and the presentation of the following awards:-

  • The McGraw Attendance Shield, for the most outstanding record for punctuality and attendance – Blake Morrissey & Megan O'Shea

  • The Music Shield, for commitment to the musical life of the school –
    Ria Woodcock-Simmons

  • The Most Original Artist Shield, for commitment to art, design and creative thinking – Kaielle Brewster

  • The Hancock and Dance Performing Arts Makettes, for outstanding work in music, dance, drama or film – Darcey Miller & Blake Morrissey

  • The McCarthur Handwriting Crystal , for a beautiful handwriting style – Charlie Beesley & Tyler Matthews

  • The Andrew Wakefield 1980 Memorial Shield for Sporting Endeavour – Stacey Bates & Samuel Lomax

  • The James Diskin Citizenship Shield, for showing leadership amongst children and giving service to the school to the benefit of many –
    Roshubi Shrestha

  • The Overall Endeavour Shield, for the pupil who has tried their best –
    Libby Hancox & Liam Roberts

  • The Kate Jarvis Imagination & Curiosity Award - Niamh Spiers

  • The Academic Award Shield, for academic attainment over the four years – Conner Adey & Josie Hodgkinson

  • The Outstanding Achievement Cup, for outstanding progress – Niamh Spiers

  • The Gordon Ramsell Perseverance Shield, for steadfast perseverance in learning – Nicole Tolley, Ryan Wilcox & Rhys Williams

The final group of certificates were presented to our technicians - the pupils who are responsible for PowerPoint presentations and background music in our assemblies;

  • Jonathan Biddle

  • Lewis Marshall

  • Lewis Miles

  • Liam Roberts

Spring Term Presentation Assembly - 13th April 2011

Our Spring term assembly began with the presentation of certificates to our violinists:

  • Shannon Ball

  • Jade Bason

  • Tamlin Dwyer

  • Finn Martin

  • Casey Pratt

Next, it was the turn of our recorder band:

  • Elise Bason

  • Sophie Burton
    Libby Hancox

  • Rebecca Jackson

  • Lilian Neal

  • Megan Pagett

  • Niamh Spiers

  • Bethany Stubbs

  • Ria Woodcock-Simmons

Certificates for 100% attendance for the term were presented to all pupils who had managed to complete a whole term of lessons without absence:

  • In Y3 - 11 pupils

  • In Y4 – 15

  • In Y5 - 20

  • In  Y6 – 25.

Well done to all of you.

Pupil of the Term awards were made to the following pupils. In Middle Learning:

  • Corey-Lea James

  • Anja Liddle

  • Casey Pratt

  • Keeley Short

  • Shannon Yates

In Later Learning:

  • Georgia Anderton

  • Sophie Burton

  • Alex Cope

  • George Downes

  • Dempsey Phillips

  • Melissa Wright

All pupils were presented with an Easter egg and a trophy to mark their achievement.

 

Presentation Assembly - Friday 17th December 2010

Friday 17th December saw our Autumn Term Presentation Assembly. Pupils who had achieved 100% attendance for the term were presented with a certificate. Following this, certificates and cups were presented to children who had been awarded 'Pupil of the Term'. Well done to:

Years 3 & 4

  • Louis Newnhan

  • Corey Dagnan

  • Harley Hall

  • Lewis Wilson

  • Klaudia Grzyb

Years 5 & 6

  • Jasmine Price

  • Tyler Matthews

  • Ryan Wilcox

  • Chloe DelTufo

  • Lindsey Bywater

  • Megan Nicholson

 

Turkey Trot - Thursday 16th December 2010

On Thursday the 16th of December we held our annual Turkey Trot. All pupils were provided with a festive T-shirt to mark the occasion. Years 3 and 4 assembled in the hall just before 10am to warm up before taking their places at the starting line. Pupils chose whether to run either as an elite turkey or as a trotter.

The course ran along the school drive, through the Rec, up St Paul's Road, ending with a lap around the school field before heading for the finishing line. There was a welcome cup of hot chocolate awaiting pupils when they had finished the run. After break it was the turn of Years 5 & 6 to take part.

Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions the final race for the fastest runners had to be postponed. See our gallery for photos of this event.

 

Brassington Ball - 12th November 2010

Friday night saw a spectacular event – the Brassington Ball – a fun-packed disco and laser show, inspired by one of our Year 6 pupils, Kyle Brassington. All proceeds from the evening are going to Leukaemia Research.

Over 200 pupils came along, dressed in neon outfits and glow-in-the-dark accessories.

Neon face-paint was popular..

..as were the hot dogs and refreshments available at ‘Brassington’s Bar’

 

There were smoke and bubble machines..

 

..and  a laser show..

 

Ending with a canopy of balloons being released.

 

Our thanks go to everyone who supported the charity event:

  •  To Nick’s Dico Roadshow, for providing the music and laser show.

  • To Mrs Gazeley and the Co-operative Society, for donating the hot dogs and bread rolls.

  • To the children, for coming along and making the evening a success.

  • To all parents, carers, governors and staff, who gave their time to sell refreshments, paint faces, and man the doors and cloakroom.

  • To our caretaker, Mr Taylor, and his team, making sure the school is fit for use on Monday morning!

To see more photos of the ball, click here to visit our gallery page.

 

Summer Presentation Assembly - 22nd July 2010

Parents, pupils, staff and visitors were welcomed to the annual presentation assembly by Mr Smart. Candles were lit in remembrance of all those who have been a part of school in the past and who are no longer able to be with us.

Fencing lessons were on offer this term and proved highly popular. Pupils were presented with a certificate for level one.

Sailing was also enjoyed for the first time and pupils in this group were presented with their bronze National Sailing Award.

Pupils who achieved 100% attendance for the summer term were acknowledged, as were pupils who managed to achieve 100% attendance for the entire year!

Pupils of the summer term were:-

  • Year 3 – Thomas Butler, Cameron Hankinson, Finn Martin

  • Year 4 – Emily Bayliss, Mackenzie Davis, Lauren Ellis

  • Year 5 – Kaielle Brewster, , Niamh Spiers

  • Year 6 – Alexander McBride, Liam Neal, Shinika Williams

Well done to all of you!

The next part of the assembly focussed on Year 6 pupils and the presentation of the following awards:-

  • The McGraw Attendance Shield, for the most outstanding record for punctuality and attendance – Arron Holmes and Holly-May Kirkham

  • The Music Shield, for commitment to the musical life of the school – Ben Wilson

  • The Most Original Artist Shield, for commitment to art, design and creative thinking – Danielle Farhey

  • The Hancock and Dance Performing Arts Makettes, for outstanding work in music, dance, drama or film – Chloe Joyner and Liam Neal

  • The McCarthur Handwriting Crystal , for a beautiful handwriting style – Joshua Molineau and Vienna Regan

  • The Andrew Wakefield 1980 Memorial Shield for Sporting Endeavour – Danielle Farhey and Arron Holmes

  • The James Diskin Citizenship Shield, for showing leadership amongst children and giving service to the school to the benefit of many – Georgia-Lea Holligan

  • The overall Endeavour Shield, for the pupil who has tried their best – Luke Redding and Amy Walker

  • The Academic Award Shield, for academic attainment over the four years – Emma Highfield and Callum Perry

  • The Outstanding Achievement Cup, for outstanding progress – Kimberley Harwood

  • The Gordon Ramsell Perseverance Shield, for steadfast perseverance in learning – Jordan Brain and Natasha Vaughan

Certificates were also presented to Shay Harrison and Georgia-Lea Holligan in recognition of their business and administration skills

The school was presented with two awards – the Healthy School Award and the Outdoor Learning (Forest) School

         

 

Turkey Trot - Thursday 17th December 2009

Pupils donned festive hat and t-shirts for their annual Turkey Trot - a 1 mile run around the ec and the school field.
The ground was wet and muddy in places and there was much slipping and sliding as pupils decided whether to run in the Elite Turkeys, Fast Trimmings or Fun Runners.
Afterwards there was a cup of steaming hot chocolate awaiting all who finished the course.
Well done to everyone who took part, to all the finalists, and to the fastest girl and boy - Shinika Williams and Luke Reading.

              

         

         

 

Presentation Assembly - Wednesday 15th July 2009

Our end of year presentation assembly began by remembering past and present pupils and staff who were unable to be with us.

Pupils who achieved 100% attendance for the term were presented with a certificate.

This was followed by Pupil of the Term awards. Congratulations to:

A series of awards were then presented to Year 6 pupils:-

Awards were also presented to our fastest runners - Bethany Stocker & Jordan Vyse, to our technicians - Neve Gilligan & Sophie Lomax, and to all Year 6 pupils who have helped man reception.

               

 

One & Other - Trafalgar Square - 20th July 2009

At 9pm on the 20th July 2009, Mr Smart took his place on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square as part of the 'One & Other' Arts Project.

Click on the thumbnails below to view images from the event, or click here to see the video and read comments from spectators (opens in new window).

 

     

     

     

     

     

 

 

Water Sports Activity Weekend in France, 1st – 3rd May 2009

On Friday 1st May a group of 44 pupils and 6 adults set off from Stockingford at the rather unearthly hour of 5.30 am to travel to France.

Their destination was Ardres, east of Calais. Their aim – to enjoy a weekend of water sports activities including kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and dragon boat racing.

They also had the opportunity to experience archery, fencing and the ‘leap of faith.’

A fantastic time was had  by all, as our photos show.

 

 

Click here to view our gallery containing more photos, here to view a fencing video or here for a video of the leap of faith.

 

Young Voices Concert – 24th November 2008

On the 24th November 2008, our choir performed at the Young Voices concert at the NEC in Birmingham. Click on the thumbnails below to see some pictures of the event.