Winterton PrimarySchool & Nursery

Sharks' Residential – Day 3 at BeWILDerwood! The final day of the Sharks' residential was spent enjoying an exciting adventure at BeWILDerwood. With the warm weather, the children made the most of the shady woodland setting, climbing, sliding, scrambling and exploring every single play area! Their energy and enthusiasm were incredible, and they certainly made the most of every minute. One of the highlights of the day was spotting a beautiful kingfisher during the boat trip – a magical moment that many of the children will remember for years to come. By 4pm, however, the excitement had finally caught up with them! Several children had run out of steam and were fast asleep on the coach journey home after such a busy and action-packed week. We are incredibly proud of every Shark. Throughout the residential they showed enthusiasm, resilience, kindness and excellent teamwork, and their behaviour was outstanding from beginning to end. A huge thank you to all of the staff and volunteers who gave up their time to make this residential such a memorable experience. It has been a brilliant week full of adventure, laughter and memories that will last a lifetime!

Sharks' Residential – Sleepover Night! As part of their residential week, the Sharks enjoyed an exciting overnight stay at school! Before lights out, the children made the most of the beautiful sunshine with lots of outdoor games before getting creative with arts and crafts, including marbling and tie-dye activities. They then tucked into a delicious chippy tea, rounding off a fantastic evening together. The sleepover was filled with laughter, fun and unforgettable memories. While there was certainly a great time had by all... there wasn't quite as much sleep! Well done, Sharks, for making the most of every moment of your residential adventure! We know these are memories you'll treasure for years to come.

Residential – Day 2! Day 2 of the Sharks' residential was packed with adventure and fun! The children travelled on the public bus to Hemsby, where they enjoyed a round of mini golf before visiting Hemsby Lifeboat. The volunteers shared fascinating insights into the vital work they do to keep people safe at sea, and the children learnt all about the equipment, training and dedication needed to be part of the service. Hemsby Lifeboat is an independent, volunteer-run rescue service that relies on public support to continue its lifesaving work. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed lunch on the beach, followed by a well-earned ice cream before heading back to school. A huge thank you to the wonderful volunteers at Hemsby Lifeboat for giving up their time to speak to our pupils and for the incredible work they do in our local community. If you'd like to find out more about them or support their work, please visit: Hemsby Lifeboat Finally, a very special thank you to Claire and Bebe Rais for kindly treating all of the children to an ice cream – it was the perfect way to end a fantastic day!

The whole school had a fantastic time visiting Hirsty's Farm today. The children enjoyed learning about farming, including local crops and farm animals, before having lots of fun on the play equipment. A huge thank you to the Friends for generously funding this wonderful trip!

Sharks' Residential Adventure Begins! Last week, the Sharks kicked off their residential with an exciting day at Whitlingham Adventure! The children challenged themselves during kayaking and paddleboarding sessions, showing fantastic teamwork, resilience and confidence as they took to the water. There were lots of smiles, plenty of laughter and, of course... a few splashes! It was a brilliant start to what promises to be an unforgettable residential experience. Well done, Sharkswe're so proud of the enthusiasm and determination you showed throughout the day!

A Fantastic Day with the 901 Troop Marine Cadets! Our pupils had a fantastic experience on Friday with the 901 Troop Marine Cadets, taking part in a range of exciting, hands-on activities. The children learnt how to build a basha shelter, tried their hand at field cooking, discovered the importance of camouflage and concealment, and explored some of the equipment used during cadet training. We are incredibly proud of every child who volunteered to take part. They embraced every challenge with enthusiasm, demonstrated excellent teamwork, and showed a real willingness to step outside their comfort zones and try something new. A huge thank you to the dedicated volunteers from 901 Troop Marine Cadets and to Rev Debs for making this wonderful opportunity possible. We are very grateful for your support and hope this is the beginning of a long and successful partnership. If your child was inspired by Friday's activities, don't forget that they can join the Marine Cadets from the age of 10. Well done to everyone involvedit was a day full of adventure, learning and fun!

Family Hubs – Support for Families This Summer Norfolk Family Hubs provide advice, guidance and support for families with children and young people. Whether you're looking for parenting support, information on local activities, help accessing services, or simply need someone to talk to, Family Hubs are here to help. To find out more about the support available, contact the Great Yarmouth Family Hub on 01493 448318 or visit Best Start Family Hubs - Norfolk County Council

Congratulations to our children who achieved Learning Characteristic of the Week and Citizen of the Week certificates. In Thursday's Assembly, Mrs Waters 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!