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15/06/2026
Congratulations to our very own Mrs Crozier who has had a very successful weekend at the British Masters Rowing event in Nottingham. She managed two gold medals with her teammates and we are very proud of her achievements!
What a fabulous role model to the pupils at The Elms!
British Rowing 💪
12/06/2026
This is amazing. Well done Fenella! An Old Elm - we are so proud! Old Elm Association (OEA)
🇬🇧 Junior combinations long-listed for the European Youth Championships 🇸🇪🐎
British Eventing is pleased to announce the nominated entries for the 2026 Junior European Championships, taking place in Segersjö, Sweden from 26–30 August 2026.
Congratulations to the following combinations:
🐎 Fenella Redvers – ALS Russian Rolex
🐎 Zara Head – Barrington Shadow & DHI Purple Rain
🐎 Louisa Niker – Cashoo
🐎 Ella Howard – Delauney & Marchwood
🐎 Arabella Henderson – EX Cavalier's Law
🐎 Florence Drewitt – EG Michaelangelo
🐎 Beth Hobden – Kavanagh
🐎 Annabel Ridgway – LVS Movistar
🐎 Tara Moore – Tir Na Nog Shadow
🐎 Chloe Chan – Westwood II
Final selections will be made following the Bishop Burton Festival of Youth.
Thank you to The Howden Way for their continued support of the coaching and veterinary teams as preparations continue towards this summer’s championships.
👉 Read the full story and see the full long list on the website https://news.britisheventing.com/combinations-long-listed-for-the-youth-european-championships-2026/
12/06/2026
Reception and Year One enjoyed a wonderful trip to Great Malvern this week.
They went by train, under the hills, and up into town on foot. They visited the Police Station and considered how they can get help if there is an emergency. As part of the Summer reading challenge they visited the beautiful Malvern Library. There they had time to explore the books in the children’s library before settling down to hear some new books at storytime, under the watchful eye of Moel Bryn, the dragon!
The trail around Malvern saw us searching out signs and symbols to help their map reading skills, spotting fire hydrants to help the fire fighters, noting services such as the bank, the post office, the cafe and supermarket. They observed fine decorative Victorian architecture and noted Victorian street names.
Of course, they couldn’t visit town without a picnic in the park and some adventurous play in the brilliant wooden play area!
And as a very special afternoon treat, they visited Alekzandra Malvern Bakehouse where they enjoyed a hot chocolate, and some delicious bakery treats! In all, the children walked a few miles, saw many sights, chatted and laughed.
On Thursday evening, the Theatre was transformed into a vibrant festival tent, complete with lights and bunting, for one of our musical highlights of the term, ElmsFest!
The evening began with fantastic group performances from our strings, handbells, ukuleles and our Year 7 ensembles, who entertained the audience with their own renditions of Forever Young and Let It Be.
We then moved on to an exciting showcase of solo and group performances, featuring a fantastic set from AJ’s Band, The Blistery Fingers, and our very own school rock band, who delivered an epic performance of Kashmir by Led Zeppelin!
The entire evening was bursting with colour, fun and energy, and filled with wonderfully confident performances from our talented pupils. A huge well done to everyone involved, and thank you to the team who worked so hard behind the scenes to make ElmsFest such a memorable event!
10/06/2026
As part of the leavers’ programme, the Year 8s took part in a charity day.
The head boy and girl, along with Mr Lyddon, spent the morning at Colwall Food Bank, sorting donations, stocking supplies and packaging food boxes for clients to receive later in the day. They asked plenty of pertinent questions and most importantly, gained an appreciation of the hardship that people can face in life.
The whole year group also took part in a charity fundraising car wash and they also went to visit a couple of local care homes and took on some jobs.
A very worthwhile day and we are really proud of their efforts.
09/06/2026
This July, Mr Lyddon and Mimi Lyddon are taking on the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for two incredible charities that mean an awful lot to them.
The two charities they have chosen to support are the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, in memory of Daisy and Mimi’s grandfather, and the MS Society, as a tribute to Mimi’s grandmother, Baba.
This challenge will push them far beyond their comfort zone, both physically and mentally and they are asking for your help and support.
If you’re in a position where you are able to donate, no matter how small, you will be helping to fund research, support families, and change lives.
https://givewheel.com/fundraising/12157/three-peaks-challenge/
Thank you so much in advance for your support!
08/06/2026
Sadly we have had to cancel our Parent and Toddler playgroup for tomorrow morning, but we will be back up and running next week (16th June) and look forward to seeing our families again then.
The school enjoyed a very special addition to the calendar yesterday with the inaugural Exhibition Day.
The children were excited to be able to invite their parents into their learning environment to see what they get up to in the classroom and in all other areas of the school too. Parents were treated to the wonderful production of Treasure Island and some brilliant musical pieces, whilst being surrounded by a beautiful art exhibition that was truly inspiring.
After a lovely social lunch, the school then braved the weather for House Athletics. The pupils, staff and parents all embodied our school values and they didn’t let a few raindrops dampen their spirits. There were some excellent performances and the afternoon was finished with the chaos of the whole house relay!
Congratulations to Eira EB and Charlie-Anne B who were awarded the Victrix Ludorum and to Jack E and Toby M the Victor Ludorum.
Well done to the Trojans who came away with the overall win 🏆 🔴
One of the highlights of Exhibition Day at Elms School was the Year 3 and Year 4 production of Treasure Island the Musical, a lively and entertaining adaptation of the classic adventure story.
From the opening moments, the young cast transported the audience into a world of pirates, hidden treasure and high-seas adventure. The production was filled with energy, humour and confidence, showcasing the remarkable talent of the pupils involved.
What was most impressive, however, was the commitment shown by every member of the cast. Whether singing, acting, dancing or supporting the action as part of the ensemble, each pupil contributed to the success of the production. Their teamwork and enthusiasm were evident throughout, reflecting the hard work that had gone into rehearsals.
What was most impressive, however, was the commitment shown by every member of the cast. Whether singing, acting, dancing or supporting the action as part of the ensemble, each pupil contributed to the success of the production. Their teamwork and enthusiasm were evident throughout, reflecting the hard work that had gone into rehearsals.
Treasure Island the Musical was a fitting showcase of the creativity, confidence and talent of Elms pupils. Congratulations to all the performers and the staff involved, for helping to create such a memorable and enjoyable production. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the schools first Exhibition Day and a performance that will be remembered with great affection.