We had a very busy day. We started the day by map reading and using grid references. Then we went out for a hike to Mam Tor using our map reading skills and compasses. We had a picnic near to Odin’s mine.  Everyone loved the mud chute!!!

As part of our topic in Red Group ‘I Want To Be…’ the Police came to visit the children in school. Bill and Joel (the Police) talked to the children about their jobs, we tried on some uniform and they showed us some of their kit for their work. Thank you for visiting us.

We have been participating in the wider opportunities programme with DCC. All of our KS2 children have had the opportunity to learn to play the Clarinet. After just 15 weeks of lessons, the children were ready to perform in their first concert for parents in our school hall.

Sarah Dines MP came to visit us in school to hand out prizes after all the children entered her Christmas Card competition in November. Daisy was one of the runner-up children whose picture was printed on the back of Sarah Dines' Christmas card.

We performed some poetry for Sarah and she spoke to the children about what it was like to be an MP. Afterwards, some of our Junior children gave Sarah a tour of the school and then she answered questions lead by the School Council. The children had an informative morning and we found out some interesting facts about being a MP.

We had our Christingle Service in Litton Church at the beginning of December to start our Christmas season.  Every child in school made a Christingle and we bought them to the service. The Year 5 and Year 6 children read out prayers during the service and some of our Governors took part in prayers and giving a talk. The school choir led the singing. The older children's candles were lit to create a warm, magical glow symbolising the light of Christ.

Welcome to the latest additions to our school - Gerald and Geraldina our pet goldfish. Money was raised by the School Council to buy the fish. Well done!