The children and staff had a fantastic day dressed up as their favourite story characters. During Collective Worship, we explored the love of reading and how authors bring stories to life. The children shared stories with their buddies in Buddy reading. 

The Story Character toilet roll competition had a large number of entries which were so creative and imaginative. It was very difficult for our Governor judge to choose a winner and runner-up for each class. Well done to everyone who entered!

Well done on a great Higgledy Piggledy nativity.

Congratulations to everyone who donated to the Samaritans Purse Shoe Box Appeal. We filled 10 shoe boxes with donations of hats, gloves, toys, personal care items, stationery, sweets and soft toys. These boxes will go to children in need across the world. Thank you for your support.

The school read prayers and observed 2 minutes silence as a mark of respect.

We had such fun canoeing on Coombs Reservoir in kayaks. We paddled around the reservoir before playing some games in the kayaks. Afterwards anyone who wanted to go for a paddle or a swim in the water could run into the water with all their clothing and life aids. It was so cold!

Both children and adults have had a fantastic few days at Whitehall and we have returned back to school very tired but with loads of happy memories.