Winterton PrimarySchool & Nursery

Fasten Your Seatbelts... It's Almost Showtime! The countdown is on for this year's Shark spectacular – A Space Oddity! Meet our amazing cast, who are ready to take you on an unforgettable adventure that's truly out of this world! From fantastic acting and brilliant singing to plenty of laughs along the way, this is a performance you won't want to miss. Performance Dates: Monday 13th July – 9:30am Wednesday 15th July – 6:00pm Our Sharks have worked incredibly hard and can't wait to perform for you. We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a stellar show!

Sharks Debate the Future of the Benin Bronzes This week, the Sharks concluded their learning about the Kingdom of Benin with a fascinating debate exploring an important historical question: Should the Benin Bronzes remain in the British Museum, or should they be returned to Nigeria? After researching and considering arguments from both perspectives, the children wrote and presented their own viewpoints in a respectful, balanced, and thoughtful debate. It was wonderful to see the Sharks engage with such a complex issue, reflecting on the impact of historical events, considering what returning the artefacts could mean for museums around the world, and discussing how we can learn from the past to make informed decisions for the future. We were incredibly impressed by the children's maturity, empathy, and excellent reasoning skills. Well done, Sharks!

Congratulations, Mrs Green! Today, we were delighted to celebrate our wonderful Mrs Green, who was presented with a CEO Commendation by Mr Aalders-Dunthorne in recognition of her outstanding dedication and commitment to Winterton Primary School. Although Mrs Green retired last year after 19 years as a Teaching Assistant, she continues to be an invaluable part of our school community. She gives her time so generously, supporting pupils and staff in countless ways. Every year, Mrs Green writes, directs and choreographs our fantastic Leavers' Play, as well as creating the scenery and props that help bring the production to life. She regularly volunteers in school to work with the children, supports us during SATs and NTS assessments, and even gives up her weekends to organise and improve our library and classrooms. Her kindness, creativity and unwavering commitment make a huge difference to our school, and we truly would be lost without her. Congratulations, Mrs Green, and thank you for everything you do for our children, staff and school community. This recognition is so richly deserved!

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Congratulations to our children who achieved Learning Characteristic of the Week and Citizen of the Week certificates. In Thursday's Assembly, Miss Williams presented these certificates to children, who have been chosen by their class teacher, for either excellent progress in a particular subject or for displaying one of our Learning Characteristics. During this assembly, we also celebrated good attendance and sporting achievements. Well done everyone!

The Stage Is Set... The countdown is on! The stage is ready for Sharks' Production 2026 – A Space Oddity! Our talented Sharks have been working incredibly hard and can't wait to take you on an out-of-this-world adventure. This is a performance you won't want to miss! Performance Dates: Monday 13th July – 9:30am Wednesday 15th July – 6:00pm There are only two opportunities to see this spectacular show, so make sure you don't miss your chance to join us for an unforgettable journey to the stars! We look forward to welcoming you!

What a fantastic way to keep cool in the sunshine! Starfish Class had so much fun enjoying our paddling pool today! With the hot weather, we spent some time splashing, playing and cooling off in the shade, helping everyone stay comfortable while making lots of happy memories. A huge thank you to all our families for sending in swimwear, towels and sun cream – your support helped make today such a success.

A Wonderful Performance at Thornington Theatre! Yesterday, our talented school handbell group travelled to Thorington Theatre to perform as part of the Consortium Trust's 10-year celebration. Our pupils gave a fantastic performance and were impeccable ambassadors for our school. They demonstrated confidence, teamwork, and musical talent, and we couldn't be any prouder of everything they achieved. A huge thank you to Howard for generously volunteering his time to teach our pupils this wonderful skill. His enthusiasm and dedication have given the children a fantastic opportunity to learn something new, and we are delighted that he will be continuing to support our enrichment programme next year, allowing even more pupils to experience the joy of playing handbells. Well done to all of our handbell playersyou were amazing!

Summer Reading Challenge! Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome Kelly, who visited the school to tell the children all about the Summer Library Challenge. Taking part is simple – just sign up at your local library and keep reading throughout the summer holidays! The challenge is a fantastic way to encourage children to continue enjoying books, develop their reading skills, and discover exciting new stories. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. More information will be shared at the upcoming parent and pupil transition meetings. Happy reading, everyone!