Maya "chocolatl" refers to the ancient Maya’s spiced, bitter chocolate drink. It was consumed in ceremonies and was considered a sacred gift from the gods, used for energy, and even as currency. Unlike modern hot chocolate, the original beverage was unsweetened and often very spicy.  Today, Year 6 tasted some Maya hot chocolatl as they were learning about the history of chocolate. As you can see from the photos, some children enjoyed it, but most did not!

It was a pleasure to recognise the achievements of some of our writers in today's Wonderful Writers' assembly. Each child won a special gold pencil and a certificate for their efforts. Well done to all of our wonderful writers, including our winners.

Today, our school came together to celebrate the Harvest Festival with joy and gratitude. Year 6 led the way by exploring the word HARVEST, spelling out meaningful words such as heart, starve, have and earth- reminding us all of the deeper messages behind the season. A big thank you to Mrs Ireson, who beautifully organised the display of generous donations from our school community. At the end of the celebration, Year 6 pupils worked hard to bag up the donations ready to be d

Issue 12 - October 2025 Please see below for our latest digital ambassadors newsletter!

Year 6 have been linking their art work to their Ancient Maya history topic. They designed pendants based on Maya engravings and then created them from clay. Have a look at what they made. Can you guess what any of the symbols mean?

Hello from this year's Digital Ambassadors! We are here to: • To speak to children and staff with different skills, experiences and...