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

• Easter Egg Competition

  Wed 23 Mar 2016
  We are always impressed with the creativity shown by the entries to our Easter egg competition. This year's entries were brilliant as always which a huge range of decorated eggs in different styles. It was a really difficult job to choose the winners for the competition who should be very proud of themselves. Well done to all of the children who decorated an egg (and thanks to parents for their support). You can see the eggcellent entries to the competition below.

  

• Book Sale

  Tue 22 Mar 2016
  Many thanks to everyone who donated books for Greswold's second hand book sale. After school day there was an opportunity to buy a nearly new book at a bargain price. Miss Whiting had organised all the donated books and Year 6 helped with the PTA to sell them. At the end of the event nearly £130 had been raised which will go towards buying new books for Greswold's library.

  

• Year 3 Rainforest Day

  Mon 21 Mar 2016
  Pupils (and staff) from Year 3 came to school dressed as rainforest animals, trees and explorers for a special day of themed activities. After learning about rainforests for this term, today was an enjoyable end point with creative learning tasks including sampling food grown in rainforests, rainforest art and making rainsticks. The costumes were great - well done parents. We hope the children enjoyed the day.

  

• Science Week at Greswold

  Fri 18 Mar 2016
  Greswold has been getting all scientific this week as part of British Science Week 2016. This Friday our pupils got to try some exciting investigations which included developing the perfect paper aeroplane, experimenting with electrical switches, exploring habitats, making bird feeders and creating a way of protecting an egg from cracking when it was dropped. One class also got to ask a scientists questions about their job and the research work they do. We hope the children enjoyed the activities and will be keen to keep learning about science.

  

• House Point Assembly - Spring 2

  Fri 18 Mar 2016

  This half-term's house point assembly had a scientific focus to link into Greswold's Science Week. The house captains introduced four scientists whose names are similar to our four houses. These were NASA scientist Andrew Abercromby, naturalist David Attenborough, astronomer Patrick Moore and film maker George Lucas who set up Industrial Light and Magic.

   

  All the house points earned over the past few weeks had been counted up and Mr Hornsey revealed that St David's were the most successful house this half-term. They retain their lead at the top of the leader board.

  

• KS2 music assembly

  Thu 17 Mar 2016
  Key Stage 2 enjoyed a musical afternoon with a special special assembly. Greswold's school band performed three songs that they have been learning with Mr Beatie at lunch times. They played Pompeii, Stitches and the classic Livin' on a Prayer. Year 5 also joined with Year 6 for a mass performance of Riptide involving instruments, vocals and ukulele. Click here to listen to the performances.

  

• Cricket coaching

  Wed 16 Mar 2016
  Each summer our pupils in Years 4 and 5 enjoy cricket coaching as part of the Chance to Shine programme. Over the last couple of weeks the pupils have been learning the key skills for playing cricket. The children are now learning the rules for the game that they will be playing at their cricket festivals which will take place later in the term.

  

• Year 2 Walk Smart

  Tue 15 Mar 2016

  As part of Greswold's commitment to promoting sustainable travel, pupils in Year 2 have been learning how to cross the road safely. The children took part in the Walk Smart programme and learned how to keep themselves safe when crossing the road including at T-junctions and between parked cars. Many thanks to the trainers and parents who helped with the sessions. More information about road safety is available on the Think! website.

  

• Year 5 visit St Alphege

  Mon 14 Mar 2016

  It was a lovely Spring morning when Year 5's walked to St Alphege Church. They had visited the church to learn more about the Easter story and spent the morning visiting five stations. At each of the stations they heard a different part of the story from different characters and complete a reflective activity. Many thanks to the team at St Alphege for making us welcome and giving the children an enjoyable morning. 

  

• Dance festival

  Mon 14 Mar 2016
  Members of Greswold's Animated Dance Club put on a fantastic show at the South Solihull Dance Festival. The children had been learning a routine to Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now' and got to perform the dance at Alderbrook's dance studio. The costumes and lights made the routine look extra special. Well done to all great dancers who took part. Many thanks to Kirsty from Animated Dance who has been teaching the children the choreography ready for the performance.