Last half term we had an exciting science day with the whole school taking part in a range of different science activities all linked to the Human Body. The children all dressed up as different types of scientist too.

In our EYFS class the children focused on activities linked to the skeleton and body parts, as well as learning about their senses. The children drew around a body and labelled it, they looked at the functions of skeletons and muscles before testing them during some physical challenges such as how high can they jump. The children made potions focusing on their sense of smell, played a musical instrument matching game focusing on their sense of hearing and took part in a blind obstacle course thinking about how to help each other when one person isn’t able to see.

In Year 1/2 they spent the day learning about the importance of knowing how germs spread and making hand washing posters, they also conducted an experiment about how mould grows on bread when touched with unwashed hands compared to washed hands. They also explored how our bodies move making split pin skeletons. And they did an investigation into our senses to find out if our feet are as sensitive as our hands, to which they concluded that they are.

In Year 3/4 they conducted an investigation to find out how we hear and if the shape of ears affects how well we hear. They were also learning about the fat content of different flavours of crisps seeing how much fat was absorbed by paper when crisps were crushed on it. To conclude their day they researched into scientist - Joseph Lister, they found out about his work in the field of medicine and how he now has a hospital named after him and that we still use some of his techniques during surgery today.

In Year 5/6 the children developed their understanding of the digestive system by making their own models. They also looked at DNA modelling using sweets and cocktail sticks to create their own DNA double helix. To finish their day they created pictures of x-rays of hands by drawing and painting with oil so the bones lit up, something which looked really effective! 

September and October have been a busy time at school. We were very pleased to welcome a number of new children in different year groups and to celebrate having a full EYFS cohort in Acorns class. The children have all settled quickly into school life and are enjoying their time at our school. It is a tradition at our school that pupils in year 6 are given special jobs or roles of responsibility. This year, we decided to change things slightly and asked children interested in the position of head boy or

head girl to apply for the role. We were blown away by their handwritten letters and the next stage of their application, a presentation to the whole school! Each candidate did an amazing job and we were so proud of their efforts and courage at each stage, as well as their support for each other after the final votes from year 5 and year 6 pupils and those of staff were counted and our head boy and head girl were announced.

Year 6 were also able to express interest in other important roles such as House Captains, Charity Reps, Sports Leaders and JRSOs (Junior Road Safety Officers). With all roles of responsibility now in place, our young leaders have embraced their new roles and we are sure they are going to do a great job!

Charity Events

As a church school we support a number of local, national and global charities. Our annual MacmilIan Coffee morning raised a huge £405.64 through the generosity of parents who donated cakes and supported us on the day.

We were also grateful for harvest festival donations of food for the MK Food Bank. We were lucky to have the support of a local company, PRS Office Furniture, who matched our donations through an ASDA food delivery which meant our donation doubled in size. The food will undoubtedly make a huge difference to many families in Milton Keynes.

Open Days

Our open days in October have been extremely well attended, allowing parents the opportunity to find out more about our school ethos, visit lessons and to learn about our fantastic EYFS and end of KS2 results as they look ahead to choosing the right school for their children.

If you missed our open days and are interested in a place for your child in our EYFS class for 2026 and

would like to visit our school, we would love to show you around.

We are so proud to share with you our school data for 2024-25 as follows;

EYFS percentage of pupils (cohort of 15) achieving a GLD (Good level of development)
80% (National data for this year is not released until November but 2024 national was 67.7%)

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check (cohort of 11)
64% achieved expected score 

Year 4 Multiplication test (cohort of 14)
93% of the 13 pupils taking the test achieved 20 or greater out of 25
Our school average multiplication tables check mark in 2025 was 23.6 compared with the National average (based on data from 2024) of 20.6

KS2 SATS (Cohort of 13)
The percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard, including at greater depth is;

Reading 92.3% (National 2025 75%)
Writing 76.9% (National 2025 72%)
Maths 84.6% (National 2025 74%)
SPAG 92.3% (National 2025 73%)
Science 92.3% (National 2025 82%)
Reading, Writing and Maths combined 76.9% (National 2025 62%)

We are also proud to have recently been recognised as one of the top ten schools in Milton Keynes for pupil attendance.

Our Sporting achievements this year have also been amazing.  We have worked with the Schools Sports Partnership and other local schools to arrange sporting fixtures and tournaments with incredible success, beating many larger schools at events during the year including coming 3rd in the recent Rounder’s League. We were also proud to have 3 pupils, recognised for their sporting achievements at the Schools Sports Partnership Awards,, with one also receiving a School Sport Ambassador Award and another receiving an Active leader Award. Miss Baxendale, who has coached and supported the children at each event, received a special recognition award.

We would like to thank all of the parents for the support they have given the school during the year. We wish everyone a very happy summer and look forward to seeing those returning to our school again on Wednesday 3rd September.

Museum Takeover Day

This month we were excited to take part in a Takeover Day at Milton Keynes Museum, which saw our year 5 and 6 pupils in Maples invited to take on the role of room guides, jobs normally done by adults.

The experience began with an initial visit to the museum to learn about the skills required to be a museum guide before being given a tour, learning about the different Victorian rooms and artefacts. Following this, Maples were assigned different rooms to research, preparing for their role as a guide. On 1st May, Maples, dressed in Victorian costumes, welcomed our year 1 and 2 pupils to the museum, teaching the younger children about life in Victorian times whilst explaining and demonstrating the artefacts found in each area.

On returning to school, Maples shared their ‘Takeover Day’ experience with parents, reflecting on what they had learnt and enjoyed during the process. We are so proud of our young museum guides. Each of them worked hard on their research and communication skills as well as demonstrating excellent teamwork not to mention the confidence to undertake a role normally done by experienced adults. It was an amazing day and one we hope to repeat in the future.

Enterprise Challenge

Our Friends of the School team recently invited our KS2 children to take part in an exciting Enterprise Challenge, with each participating child given £5 to create and sell a product or game with the aim of making as much profit as possible. The children were excited by this project and had great ideas on ways to grow their money, which culminated in them running their own stall on our selling day. Products included pottery bowls, bracelets, keyrings and origami football shirts to name just a few. FOTS rewarded each child taking part with a certificate, with special prizes awarded to the best business plan, best poster, most innovative product and to the pupil who made the most profit! Well done to all our budding entrepreneurs!

New Arrivals

Our EYFS children in Acorns class have recently welcomed some new arrivals in the form of 5 beautiful ducklings who hatched in our incubator. The children have excitedly watched as the ducklings have grown each day, learning how to look after them and witnessing them swimming for the first time.

Summer Fete 

Our Summer Fete will take place on Friday 6th June from 3.00-6.00pm. With a range of stalls and even a colour run, everyone is welcome!