Wow! What a busy half term we have had! Here is a snapshot of what we have been up to, and also some key information for the upcoming Spring term...
Year 5 RAF Cosford Visit:
ear 6 enjoyed a fantastic visit to the Royal Air Force Museum in Cosford, linked to their history topic on the Battle of Britain. They explored a range of planes, learned how aircraft evolved over time, and listened carefully to the volunteers.
The children were excellent role models throughout the visit and represented the school brilliantly.
Year 1 Sudbury Hall:
Our Year 1 trip to Sudbury Hall was lots of fun and very exciting. We explored toys from the past and learned how children used to play long ago. We saw old dolls, wooden toys, and games that did not need batteries or screens. We enjoyed comparing the old toys to the toys we play with today and had a wonderful day learning together. We walked around the museum and explored in the afternoon, which helped us understand the differences between past and present toys, children’s bedrooms, and children’s employment from the past. This has supported our learning for our history topic ‘What has changed since my grandparents were born?'.
Rail Safe Assembly:
We recently held a Rail Safety assembly, which was led by David Savage, a Community Rail Officer from Community Rail Lancashire. He shared important and practical information with pupils about how to stay safe near the railway and how to be a responsible passenger when travelling by train. The assembly was both informative and engaging, and we are very grateful to David for his visit. As a generous gift, each class received a copy of There and Back: A Pick a Path Railway Safety Book from the Arlo’s Adventures syllabus, helping to reinforce these vital safety messages in a fun and memorable way.
Road Safety Assembly:
Mrs Dibden, supported by the Junior Leadership Team, delivered a road safety–themed assembly to pupils in Years 1 to 6. The assembly focused on what it means to be a responsible driver, pedestrian and passenger, helping children understand how to stay safe when using the roads. The Junior Leaders played an active role by choosing the content and supporting the delivery of the assembly. They are now working on eye-catching posters to promote important road safety messages, which will be displayed on the school gates—keep an eye out for them!
We are delighted to share that our recent school Book Fair was a great success, raising over £210 for the school. This money has been used to purchase a range of exciting new books for our class libraries, giving children even more opportunities to enjoy reading. Alongside this, classes have enjoyed several visits to Longton Library, helping to remind children of the wonderful opportunities and resources their local library can provide. We would also like to thank parents for their continued support with reading at home and remind everyone to keep logging reading on Boom Reader, with the expectation that children read at least three times a week. Reading rewards will be given as children reach their reading goals—keep up the fantastic work!
Operation Christmas Eve Boxes!
On Wednesday 3rd December, Belgrave held a Christmas/Winter Pyjama Day to collect donations to make Christmas Eve boxes for families supported by the local charity, The Gingerbread Centre. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our school community. Thanks to the incredible donations received, the Fundraising and Junior Leadership Teams packed, wrapped and labelled an impressive 67 boxes in total! A fantastic effort for a truly worthwhile cause, helping to add an extra sparkle to children’s Christmas time. 🎄✨
Nativity Performances:
We would like celebrate the wonderful Nativity performances by our KS1 and EYFS children. Each performance was filled with joy, creativity, and the true spirit of Christmas. The children worked so hard to learn their lines, songs, and actions, and their confidence and enthusiasm shone through on stage.
A huge Belgrave thank you to all the parents and carers who attended and supported these special events. Your encouragement means so much to the children and to us as a school community.
After School Clubs!
There will be a new clubs schedule sent out in the first week back. If your child wants to attend a club, these can be booked on ParentPay. if you are having any difficulty with this, please speak to the school office.
All updates and changes to clubs are always posted on Dojo, so please check regularly. Clubs will run until 20th March 2026.
Attendance matters!
A huge well done to 243 children who have had 97% or above attendance over the Autumn term!
Thank you to all of our families who continue to work with us to support their child's attendance. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Attendance team.