On Thursday 22nd June, twenty-eight Winterfold children took part in the Mercia Athletics Meeting in Abingdon hosted by The Dragon School. Many of our athletes ran, threw and jumped personal bests on the day. Congratulations also to James R who has qualified for the National Prep Schools’ Athletics finals at The Alexander Stadium following his […]
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – a ‘golden’ performance
On Tuesday 20th June, Year 7 and 8 pupils took part in three performances of this year’s Senior play, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory to a packed audience of parents, grandparents, staff and pupils. All of the children rose to the occasion, with the Tuesday evening performance in particular exceeding all expectations. “The play was […]
Year 8 thrive at their Bushcraft Residential
What better way to de-stress following a week of exams than to go and spend 3 days in a forest in the middle of nowhere. As a start to their Leavers’ programme, Year 8 did just that. After having met their Camp Leader Tom, the children were split into tribes and given a tour of […]
Viking Longship Day
Thursday 15th June was Viking Longship Day for Year 3. This educational day really brought the subject of Vikings to life. Pupils had the opportunity to try on clothing and chain mail and were able to hold a variety of artefacts. They also learned about Viking law, trial and punishment and weaponry. The day concluded […]
Winterfold Nursery and Year 4 – A Royal Helicopter Tour
On Wednesday 14th June, children from Winterfold Nursery and Year 4 were lucky enough to have a tour of a royal helicopter. Whilst it wasn’t an official visit to the School, it was very exciting for the children to see inside the helicopter which had stopped en route to Halfpenny Green Airport. The two Captains […]
Winterfold and Bromsgrove Summer Camps
We have some exciting news with regard to the provision of holiday activities at Winterfold. Early Years and Fun Club We will continue to offer the usual of fun, crafts, indoor and outdoor activities but the day will now start at 8.30pm and end at 5.30pm for the convenience of working parents. Morning and […]
Year 4’s Pied Piper Performance
On Monday 12th June, Year 4 gave a wonderful song and dance performance of the Pied Piper to an audience of parents, pupils and staff.
U9 Rounders success at King’s Hawford
Congratulations to Winterfold’s U9A Rounders team who on Tuesday 6th June achieved third place in the King’s Hawford tournament, returning to school with their bronze medals. Our U9B team hosted a very close game against RGS Springfield losing by just one rounder but enjoying a very friendly and exciting match.
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
On Tuesday 6th June, Kindergarten 1, 2, Reception, Yr and Yr 2 pupils enjoyed a Teddy Bears’ Picnic. No going down to the woods however, or even outside, due to the very inclement weather. Year 3’s rain gauge shows just how much rain had fallen! Nevertheless, spirits weren’t dampened as pupils and their bears enjoyed […]