Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Year 4 and 5 Basketball Tournament

  Thu 31 Jan 2019

  Well done to our Year 4 and 5 Basketball team for all their efforts in Wednesday's tournament at PWS. They faced some tough competition however the team spirit remained high. Thank you to all that took part you, you are a credit to school.

  

• Brass morning at school

  Wed 30 Jan 2019

  What a lovely treat our children had this morning.

  We had visitors to school from the NMPAT Brass Team for a musical recital.

  The musicians played some fun pieces and the children got to learn all about the different instruments and sounds they make.

  Our current brass players got to create an instrument using a mouth piece, sections of hosepipe and a funnel!

  Then a number of children got to have a go making a sound with a mouth piece and hose with the rest of the audience acting as the percussion.

  A great time was had by all and inspired many current and future brass players.

  Thank you to the NMPAT Brass Recital team for an inspiring morning.

  

• Year 3 and 4 Sportshall Athletics

  Mon 14 Jan 2019

  On the first Wednesday back, a team from school entered the Year 3 and 4 Sportshall Athletics in Oundle competing against over schools in the cluster group. They took part in events such as the standing long jump, speed bounce,target throw, chest push basketball and shuttle run.

  Each competitor gave 100% effort and have been complimented by one of the organisers for their excellent behaviour. Well done to all that competed.

  

• A message from the charity 'Support Dogs' to you all

  Fri 04 Jan 2019

  On behalf of Support Dogs, I am writing to thank you for raising a wonderful £245.82 at your nativity and carol service. Your kindness and support of our charity is hugely appreciated.

  By choosing to donate to Support Dogs, you are helping to improve the quality of life for children,adults and families living with physical disabilities, autism and epilepsy. Your donation will help people feel confident, safe and able to lead active and more independent lives.

  Your donation will help us to provide 24/7, 365 days a year to our amazing support partnerships and train more dogs that will go on to transform the lives of those affected by autism, epilepsy and physical disability.

  All of our income comes from voluntary donations so without the kindness and generosity of supporters like you, we would not be able to continue our work.

  Thank you again from all those whose lives are improving as a result of your wonderful support.

  

• Christmas Journey at Polebrook Church

  Fri 07 Dec 2018

  On Tuesday 4^th December each class went on a trip to Polebrook Church to experience the special journeys made by Mary and Joseph, the shepherds and the wise men in the Christmas story.

  Rev Cathy and Mrs Price led the children around the different decorated stations of the Christmas story, explaining what happened and answering questions whilst the children collected a little reminder of the story in their individual bags.

  There were also a few prayer spaces for the children to think about their hopes and dreams, and anything they need help with this Christmas, which are now displayed in the entrance hall of the school.

  Everyone enjoyed the experience immensely and we hope to do similar with the Easter story.

   

  

• Children in Need 2018

  Fri 16 Nov 2018

  Polebrook supported Children in Need this year with 'spotacular' day full of events to help raise money! 

  Everyone arrived in an array of different outfits from spotty dresses, onesies, facepaint and lots of other Pudsey inspired clothes! Classes completed their own Children in Need activities in classrooms while the playground was transformed at playtime and lunchtime with lots of different games, fun competitions and a merchandise stall ran by Purple Class.

  Overall Polebrook School managed to raise a huge £296.54 in just one day! It was a tremendous effort by all and really fun day for a great cause.  

  

• Purple Class visit the Tutankhamun exhibition

  Fri 09 Nov 2018

  Yesterday, Purple Class were transported back to ancient times as we explored the findings of Tutankhamun’s infamous tomb at the Saatchi Gallery in London.

  The trip include a workshop where the children made replicas of artefacts that were found inside Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus and a self-guided tour around the exhibit.

   

  The entire exhibit was over two floors and full of video footage from the historical discovery by Howard Carter as well as maps and descriptions for everything that was found. We were all mesmerised and overwhelmed at the treasures and some couldn’t believe the artefacts were real! All children were true ambassadors of Polebrook, their behaviour was outstanding and we were so proud to watch them going round the exhibit looking amazed.

  Thank you so much for parents and FOPs for this incredible opportunity that will be with the children (and adults) forever!

  

• Lest we forget

  Fri 09 Nov 2018
  

• Green and Red class have a visit from 'People who Help'

  Wed 07 Nov 2018

  What an exciting day it was for our Red and Green Class. Supporting our topic of 'People who help', we were visited by firemen in a fire engine from Oundle station.

  The children had a short presentation first and some of the children got to try on the uniform.

  Then the children all put their coats on to go outside and each child had a go sitting in the fire engine and a really special treat, they all got to squirt water from the hose.

  Then it was time to say goodbye and the children all waved the fireman and the fire engine off whilst it had it's siren and blue lights on.

  A huge thank you very much to Oundle Fire and Rescue Service for your wonderful visit and supporting our topic.

  

• Victorian School for Blue Class

  Fri 02 Nov 2018

  Before half term, Blue class enjoyed going back in time to Victorian School. We all looked the part in our Victorian outfits.  

  During the morning we had lessons in reading, writing and arithmetic. We wrote on slates and used ink pens to practice  handwriting, luckily no one had to wear the dunces hat!

  In the afternoon we made Victorian toys and we even got to try gruel!