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Kestrels had another fantastic gymnastics session with Annie from Momentum Gymnastics today. The focus this week was on backward rolls. There were several different activity stations set up to help them develop and practice the skills and techniques required to perform these confidently and correctly. The children had lots of fun, and it was amazing to see the progress they made throughout the lesson.
This week we are incredibly proud to celebrate our pupils who have received certificates for truly living out our vision of Love, Grow and Flourish Together.
Dear Parents and Carers,
Due to heavy snowfall, the school will be closed today. A governor and a staff member were on site this morning to assess the school grounds, nearby roads, and the village hall car park. With several cars abandoned on the roads into Abberley, the village hall car park unsafe to drive on, and the roads leading up to the school undriveable, the decision has been made to close the school.
This decision was not taken lightly and has been made with the support of the governors and other local schools.
We know this decision may not make all parents happy, but we’re fairly confident that 100% of the children will be delighted! Most importantly, the safety of our pupils, families, and staff must come first.
Thank you for your understanding. We appreciate your support and will keep you updated with any further information.
Warm regards,
Claire Shelley & Abberley Governor
On Monday, it was fantastic to hear our KS2 pupils showcasing the musical skills they have developed this term, whether on the flute, dood or ukulele. It was especially lovely to hear the doods producing such beautiful notes as the children mastered the technique of controlling their breath. A big well done to Mrs Mitchell for her dedication in teaching and inspiring such a variety of musical talents.
This year marks the first time that every child in KS2 has been given the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. The school hopes the experience will spark a lifelong interest in music and perhaps inspire the musicians of the future.
Kestrels had a fantastic day yesterday, taking their learning from the classroom to the outdoors. Following on from our science topic of 'Forces and Magnets', the children were set 10 different activities created to reinforce and stretch their understanding of the topic. They rose to the challenge brilliantly and there was lots of conversation about their findings using scientific vocabulary and giving them the opportunity to showcase their knowledge.
These pupils have received our Vision Certificate for living out “Love, Grow and Flourish Together.” They have demonstrated how everyone at Abberley works, learns, and grows together with kindness and care.
This first week of Advent has been full of fun and festive excitement at Abberley Primary School. Pupils have been busy decorating Christmas trees around the school, as well as creating their own special decorations for the Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church. Using brilliant engineering skills and plenty of creativity, the children also helped to construct a stunning illuminated nativity scene that now proudly lights up our school grounds, spreading Christmas joy to everyone who passes by.
Congratulations to this week’s Headteacher Award winners. Both girls have shown exceptional enthusiasm for reading and have gone above and beyond in their homework, producing thoughtful and detailed entries in their reading journals. Their dedication and love of learning has been outstanding.
We are excited to announce the winner of our Christmas Gonk Competition.
A big well done to Eleana and Freddie, whose creative design and festive flair really stood out. Thank you to all the children who took part. Your imaginative and colourful entries brought plenty of Christmas cheer to the village hall.
This week, we are delighted to celebrate the children who have been awarded our Vision Certificate for truly embodying what it means to love, grow and flourish together. These pupils have shown kindness in their actions, perseverance in their learning, and a wonderful ability to support and uplift those around them. We are incredibly proud of the positive example they set within our school community.
