24/07/2026
We have celebrated the end of term in spectacular style with a day full of exciting hands-on activities, giving children the opportunity to learn new skills, discover fascinating creatures and challenge themselves with a range of circus skills.
The day began with engaging Lego Workshops, where children became engineers and racers as they designed, built and tested their own motorised Lego vehicles. Working collaboratively, pupils explored problem-solving, creativity and teamwork before putting their creations to the test on the racetrack.
Next, the children met an incredible variety of reptiles, amphibians and creepy crawlies, learning all about their habitats, characteristics and how they survive in the wild. The stars of the session were undoubtedly Hoppy, Jumpy and Skippy, the three brother tree frogs, who quickly became firm favourites among the children. Pupils were fascinated as they handled and observed the animals up close, gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
The excitement continued with a thrilling Circus Skills Workshop, where children learnt how to juggle, balance feathers, spin plates and master a range of other circus techniques. The session encouraged resilience, concentration and determination as pupils stepped outside their comfort zones and discovered talents they never knew they had.
Throughout the day, children were fully engaged and enthusiastic, embracing every opportunity to try something new and create lasting memories with their friends.
The excitement of the day was reflected in the pupils' own words:
"I loved the frogs because they were little and jumpy! Hoppy was my favourite and I liked seeing him climb."
"The Lego cars were amazing! Mine went really fast and I liked racing it with my friends. It was the best day ever!"
"I enjoyed the circus skills because I learnt how to spin a plate and keep it moving. It was challenging at first, but I kept practising and got much better."
The event was made possible thanks to the generosity of the school's PTFA, whose funding enabled pupils to access these enriching experiences. The academy would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the expert facilitators who shared their knowledge, enthusiasm and passion throughout the day.
From racing motorised vehicles and meeting remarkable creatures to mastering circus tricks, the children will finish the academic year on a high, creating lifelong memories while learning valuable new skills and discovering exciting new interests.
What a wonderful way to spend the last day of term!