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• We are helping others to reuse plastic waste.

  Fri 06 Feb 2026 Isabel Webb

  Well done to all these children for taking part in our poster competition to reduce plastic waste in school and in our community.
  
  The winners have been announced and will taking their posters out after half term to put in local shop windows to make a difference and care for our planet.
  
  Well done for all those that have taken part, we are proud of you all.

  

• PC Kirsty was in school to say hello

  Thu 05 Feb 2026 Mrs Webb

  Last week, we were delighted to welcome PC Kirsty Hunt into school. She spoke with the children about her role in the community, the importance of recognising and reporting hate crimes, and how to keep themselves safe when using group chats.

   

  The highlight for many was getting to sit inside the police car—and even set off the sirens! It was a memorable and exciting experience for all the children.

  

• Christmas Carol Service 2025

  Mon 29 Dec 2025 Mrs Webb

  Our Christmas Carol Service this year was a wonderful showcase of the creativity and talent within our school. Each year group brought something special to the occasion. Year 3 delighted us with their progress in learning the flute, filling the church with the first few notes they had been learning. Years 4 and 5 shared poems, performed with confidence and expression. Year 6 captivated the audience with an imaginative dance piece, symbolising the lights that guided the wise men to baby Jesus.

  It was a truly memorable event that highlighted the artistic gifts of our pupils and the joy of coming together as a school community. Well done to all involved!

  

• Curiosity in Year 4 and 5

  Mon 29 Dec 2025 Mrs Potter

  In Year 4 and 5 they are trying to answer their big question ‘Does migration always lead to conflict?’ In history they looked at the Stone Age, Anglo Saxons and Viking’s in groups to answer this question.

  

• Trip out to see a live orchestra performance.

  Fri 12 Dec 2025 Isabel Webb

  The whole school had a great trip out to listen to a live orchestra playing Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev and the Snowman.  What a fantastic afternoon out with delightful children.

  

• Anthony Gell Fun Run

  Fri 28 Nov 2025

  Well done to everyone for your fantastic running this afternoon at Anthony Gell Fun Run, we are so proud of your determination and effort. And we won lots of medals too.

  

• Harvest Celebrations 2025

  Sat 01 Nov 2025 Isabel Webb

  Great to see lots of you at St. Mary’s church today, celebrating and saying thank you for the harvest. Your kind donations will be going to the local food bank, so thank you.
  The children performed amazingly, and I was so proud of them. Have a lovely half-term, everyone.

  

• Award for Mental Health Support in school

  Tue 22 Jul 2025 Isabel Webb

  We are pleased to announce we have been awarded the Bronze SIMLERS Mental Health Award for promoting mental health support in school. 

  

• VE day celebrations 2025

  Thu 29 May 2025 Mrs Webb

  VE Day celebrations with some 1940s-inspired games: skipping, hopscotch, marbles, elastics, Beetle Drive, pick-up sticks and dancing to music from the era.

  

• Online Safety

  Mon 28 Apr 2025 Isabel Webb

  It was great seeing PC Kirsty and PC Sarah in school last week, sharing some fliers and how to keep your children safe online. If you missed this event, you can pick these up in school or find them on the school website by following the link.
  
  https://www.wirksworth-junior.com/e-safety/