Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School

11/06/2025

🌊 Adventure Awaits at Whitemoor Lakes! 🧭

Our Year 6 pupils are getting ready for an unforgettable experience at Whitemoor Lakes – a fantastic residential packed with outdoor adventure, team-building, and personal growth.

From high ropes to water activities, this trip is all about building confidence, friendships, and life skills as our pupils prepare for their next big chapter in education. 💪🎒

We’re proud to offer opportunities like this – where learning leaps off the page and into real life.

10/06/2025

🍰💇‍♀️ Bake Sale for Aaliyah’s Haircut – Monday 16th June! 💇‍♀️🍰

Join us for a delicious Bake Sale after school on Monday 16th June to support our wonderful student, Aaliyah, who will be cutting her hair on 21st June for the Little Princess Trust. 🎗️

Aaliyah is raising funds and donating her hair to help children who have lost their own due to illness. It’s an incredible act of kindness, and we’d love your support to make this fundraiser a success! 💖

🎂 All proceeds will go towards the Little Princess Trust to support children in need.
🍪 Come and grab some sweet treats, and let’s help Aaliyah make a difference!

05/06/2025

🍪 Sweet Treats for a Special Cause – Bake Sale for Aaliyah’s Haircut! 💇‍♀️

We’re so excited for Aaliyah as she prepares to donate her hair to the Little Princess Trust on 21st June, and we need your help! Join us on Monday 16th June after school for a Bake Sale full of delicious goodies. 🍩🎂

This is more than just a bake sale – it’s an opportunity to support a beautiful cause and show Aaliyah how much we admire her selfless act of kindness. 💖

Come along, grab some tasty treats, and donate generously to help children who are facing hair loss. 🌟

03/06/2025

22/05/2025

🎉 Non-Uniform Day – Friday 23rd May! 🎉

This Friday, children can come to school in non-uniform in exchange for a donation to support our upcoming PTFA Summer Fete! 🌞🎪

We’re asking for donations of either:
🧴 A bottle
🧸 A teddy (second hand)
for the Tombola at the Summer Fete.

22/05/2025

🌈 Get Ready for the Team Alfred Colour Run – 6th June! 🏃‍♂️💥

Join us for an exciting afternoon of fun, fitness, and vibrant colours at the Team Alfred Colour Run! It’s the perfect way to support a great cause while having a blast with friends and family. 🏅

🗓 Date: 6th June

Sponsorship forms will be sent home with the children in the coming days – be sure to fill them out and get involved to raise funds for Team Alfred! 💪

Let’s make this Colour Run a day to remember – full of energy, colour, and community spirit! 🌈💖

22/05/2025

🌟 What an incredible day yesterday! 🌟

We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Great British athlete Joel Fearon to our school! 🏃‍♂️🇬🇧 The children were truly inspired and had a brilliant time taking part in the Olympic-style fitness circuit—complete with lively music, lots of laughter, and an amazing team spirit throughout! 🎶💪

A huge thank you to Joel for motivating our pupils and showing them the power of perseverance, positivity, and teamwork. What a memorable experience! 👏🔥

21/05/2025

🏃‍♂️🔥 Today’s the Day – Great Athletes Event! 🔥🏃‍♀️

We’re thrilled to welcome Joel Fearon – international sprinter and Olympic bobsledder – to school today as part of our Great Athletes Event! 🌟

Joel is here to inspire our young athletes, share his incredible journey, and cheer them on as they take part in fitness challenges and celebrate sport! 💪🏅

The energy is high, the PE kits are on, and our pupils are ready to shine! 🌈

Thank you to everyone who’s already supported the event – and don’t forget, if your child brought in any cash donations, please hand them in along with the fundraising form today.

Let’s go, team! 💥

20/05/2025

We celebrated Bee Day by looking at parts of a beehive and learning about how the bees make their wax. We explored these with both our eyes and our noses. We also shared our own bee facts. Take a look at the caterpillar we found too.

20/05/2025

🌿 Sensory Garden Update – Thank You! 🌿

We’re excited to share that over £70 has been raised for our Sensory Garden so far! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported the effort – every pound brings us closer to creating a calm, inspiring space for all our children to explore, relax, and grow. 💚🌼

Stay tuned for more updates as the garden takes shape – and if you’d still like to contribute, it’s not too late! 😊

16/05/2025

🧁🌱 Bake Sale for Our Sensory Garden – Monday 19th May! 🌱🧁

We’re so proud of our amazing pupils who’ve shown great creativity and care by organising a Bake Sale to raise funds for our sensory garden!

📅 Date: Monday 19th May
📍 Taking place after school

All money raised will go towards enhancing this special space, giving children a calm and engaging area to enjoy, explore, and feel at ease. 🌼

This is a fantastic example of pupil-led innovation – full of passion, teamwork, and delicious treats! 🍰👏

Come along, show your support, and enjoy something sweet for a great cause.

16/05/2025

Moments like these... 🥰 Year 6s reading with Reception children, showing gentle encouragement and quiet confidence. Truly heartwarming. 📚✨