Enrichment through Theme Days

Throughout the year, children participate in a range of exciting whole-school enrichment events designed to promote a love of reading, storytelling and cultural understanding.

Some events celebrated during 2025–2026 include:

• International Literacy Day

• European Languages Day

• World Book Day

• National Storytelling Week

• Anti-bullying Week

• British Science Week

These themed days provide memorable opportunities for children to explore books, stories, language and creativity in exciting and engaging ways.

Pupil Voice:

'On World Book Day we celebrate books, dress up and have fun. I love the parade in the hall.' Tommy, Year 4.

'I enjoyed Rogan's story about the giant. It was so funny.' Ellis, Year 3.

'In Science week, we had to work in teams to balance the pencil on objects and work as a team.' Josie, Year 5.

'In British Science Week, we made boats, it was so cool. We had to make sure the structure could hold as many glass pebbles as possible but my group worked too much on the detail instead of making the structure strong.' Jaidon, Year 6.

'I used lots of cellotape on my boat so it did not go soggy.' Evelyn, Year 6.

'On Rockstar Day we dressed up and every hour we played TTRS and checked the leader board.' Elsie, Year 5.

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

We offer a wide range of after-school clubs that allow children to develop new skills, interests and talents beyond the classroom.
These activities help children build confidence, teamwork, perseverance and enjoyment while encouraging healthy lifestyles and positive friendships.

Pupil Voice:
'I love going TTRS Club to learn my multiplication.' Bella, Year 4.

'Every football club session is so fun and teaches me new skills. I loved eating new foods in Spanish Club.' Lilly, Year 4.

'I love football club because we play on a girls' team and I have made new friends girls in other classes. I love staying for Blooket Club to play the quizzes.' Avie, Year 3.

'I have been to so many clubs: cricket, rugby, Blooket and baking.' Adhvik, Year 3.

Promoting Positive Values and Virtues

Our school virtues are central to our ethos and are celebrated throughout school life.

Each week, children take part in:

• Weekly virtues assemblies

• Reflection and celebration opportunities

• Recognition of Virtues Stars

Children who demonstrate key virtues such as kindness, resilience, responsibility and respect are celebrated and recognised within our school community. We promote raising money for charity for our local Halton Haven Hospice.

Pupil Voice:
' Respect means you say please and thank you.' Alex, Year 6.

'There are lots of virtues we think about like tolerance and fairness. Fairness means for example, you each get a piece.' Reggie, Year 3.

'We raised money doing Elf Run'. Isabelle, Reception.

'I was picked for the virtue star because I was helpful when my friend hurt herself'. Ada, Year 2.

Buddy Systems
Children in Year 5 and 6 love to be positive role models to our younger learners in Pre-School and Nursery. They love to share stories and playtime together each week.

Pupil Voice:
'It is so fun playing with the Reception buddies and I enjoy spending time with them.' Mila, Year 6.

'My buddy makes me feel like a big sister!' Scarlet, Year 6.

'I love playing tag with my buddy.' Olivia, Reception.

'My buddy helps me find the books I like to read.' Reece, Reception.

'I loved the Elf Run with our buddies at Christmas time.' Isabelle, Reception.

'My buddy is kind and always plays with me.' Archie, Reception.

Helping Children Thrive
At our school, we are committed to supporting every child’s emotional wellbeing and personal development. Our dedicated pastoral team provides nurturing support through Thrive and ELSA approaches, helping children build confidence, resilience, emotional understanding and positive relationships. We work closely with pupils to ensure they feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

Sensory Circuits
At our school, we recognise sensory circuits as an important approach in supporting children to regulate their sensory needs and be ready for learning. We help children to understand and use this sequence of alerting, organising and calming activities so they can begin to recognise what their own bodies need to feel focused and settled. This supports them in developing lifelong self-regulation strategies that they can use independently and forms an important part of the school day for many.

Pupil Voice:
'Sensory circuits are great, they make me feel so awake.' Vinny, Year 5.

'In sensory circuits we go on the equipment and I love being outside in the sensory garden. My brain feels relaxed.' Errin, Year 6.

Sporting Opportunities
We provide a broad range of sporting opportunities through both inter-school and intra-school competitions. Pupils represent the school in fixtures and tournaments, developing teamwork, resilience and sporting ambition. Alongside this, regular intra-school competitions ensure every child has the opportunity to participate, compete and experience success in a supportive environment.

Pupil Voice:
'I like playing against other schools in competitions.' Bobby, Year 6.

Celebration Assemblies

Each Friday, our whole-school Celebration Assembly provides children with the opportunity to share and celebrate their achievements with the wider school community.

Children are encouraged to showcase work they are proud of, including learning outcomes, creative projects, performances and personal accomplishments. These assemblies help pupils to:

• Develop confidence when speaking and presenting to others

• Take pride in their learning and achievements

• Celebrate effort, progress and perseverance

• Recognise and value the successes of others

• Strengthen a sense of belonging within the school community

Celebration Assemblies are an important part of school life and help to promote positive self-esteem, motivation and a culture of encouragement and recognition for all children. We recognise achievements in reading, attendance, classwork, progress in TTRS and recognising outstanding conduct in behaviour.

Pupil Voice:
'I have been chosen to show maths and writing before and it made me feel happy and proud.' Charlie, Year 5.

'I was so happy to show my writing in assembly.' Bailea, Year 2.

'I love seeing my friends show their work in assembly because they are happy.' Skylar, Year 2.

Class Assemblies

Each class performs a class assembly once during the academic year, providing children with the opportunity to share their learning with families and the wider school community.

These assemblies celebrate the curriculum, themes and experiences children have explored throughout the year through speaking, storytelling, music, drama and performance.

By taking part in class assemblies, children develop:

• Confidence in speaking and performing in front of an audience

• Communication and presentation skills

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Pride in their learning and achievements

• Creativity and self-expression

Families are warmly invited to attend and celebrate the children’s hard work, helping to strengthen the partnership between home and school while creating memorable shared experiences.

Pupil Voice:
'My Mum came to watch our assembly and I did my parts. She was proud of me.' Logan, Year 6.

'My Mum and my big sister watched me in the show and they said well done.' B, Year 1.

'We said lines and showed old toys from history. There was a doll, a sailor and a spinning top.' Piper, Year 1.

'We were learning about toys from within living memory.' Hallie, Year 1.

Trips and Residentials

Educational visits and residential experiences play an important role in enriching our curriculum and bringing learning to life.

Throughout the year, classes take part in a range of educational trips linked to their topics and curriculum learning. These experiences help children deepen their understanding through real-life experiences, exploration and hands-on learning opportunities.

Our trips support children to:

• Develop curiosity and enthusiasm for learning

• Make meaningful links between classroom learning and the wider world

• Build independence and confidence

• Strengthen communication and teamwork skills

• Create lasting memories and shared experiences

Each year, children in Key Stage 2 also have the opportunity to take part in a residential visit. Residential experiences help children develop resilience, independence, responsibility and cooperation while participating in a variety of adventurous and team-building activities.

These opportunities provide valuable experiences that support both academic learning and personal development.

Pupil Voice:
'We went to Norton Priory and learned about the Stone Age and looked at old bones.' Ava Grace, Year 3.

'We saw giraffes and zebras and I loved the rhinos best. It was so exciting and my first time at the zoo.' Carter, Year 1.

'Cumlington Manor was the best experience ever!' Alfie, Year 5.

Abseiling was so fun, a bit scary leaning back but I felt so amazed after.' Harry, Year 5.

'We went to Frodsham and kept a tally chart to count the human features of geography, like shops.' Darcie, Year 2.