News Stories

• Easter Competition
  We had so many decorated Easter Hats and Eggs to judge, it was quite a task to only pick two from each class! Well done everyone who took part, we could tell you had all put in a lot of effort and hard work into your creations.
• Years 5/6 Hi 5 Netball Competition
  Our Netball team recently had a very successful afternoon at Thirsk High School competing against other local primary schools.  They played 6 matches and won every one!  Therefore, coming home with the winners trophy and a gold medal each.  Well Done!
• Music for Life - March '25
  We were pleased to be visited by a trio of talented jazz musicians, called 6pac Jazz, who performed for the whole school and introduced the children to the double bass, piano and drums.  Thank you for a very enjoyable day.
• Wensleydale Tournament of Music and Speech
  32 Choir members attended and their dedication and hard work paid off as they came first in the Choral Singing. Three of the events’ scores were combined and we came joint first, sharing the Margery Burrill Challenge Cup. How amazing to achieve this!
• Class R Visit to Thorp Perrow - March '25
  Class R enjoyed a wonderful day at Thorp Perrow. We spent time exploring the woods and enjoying the daffodils and blossoms, meeting the animals and finally a play in the adventure park. The children were a credit to us all! 
• Year 1 Visit to Monk Park Farm - March '25
  Class 1 visited Monk Park Farm to celebrate both their History topic ‘Farm to Fork’ and also our Science learning on animals!  Thank you to Monk Park Farm for having us.
• Comic Relief Day - 21st March 2025
  On the 21st March the children came into school in non-school uniform in exchange for a donation to Comic Relief. So far we have raised £270 to send to this charity. Thank you very much.
• Year 3 Visit to Thornborough Henge - Mar '25
  Before the Easter holidays Class Three went back in time almost 4500 years. They visited Thornborough Henge and learnt about why it would have been a significant site for the Stone Age people of Britain.
• North Yorkshire Cross Country Primary Schools' Championships
  Sophie recently qualified for the finals of the North Yorkshire Cross Country Primary Schools’ Championships at Giggleswick School yesterday and came a creditable 21st place against the best in the county. Well done Sophie.
• Years 5/6 Dodgeball Competition - March '25
  Our Yrs 5/6 Dodgeball Team had a very enjoyable afternoon competing against other local primary schools at Thirsk High School.