We have been alerted to an attempted abduction of a student of Eckington Secondary School yesterday at 3.45pm in Halfway. The car involved was a silver Mercedes. South Yorkshire Police are aware of this.

Today we wore odd socks for this years Anti-bullying Week. The theme this year is All different, All equal!

Today we were joined by Gill and Margaret from the NSPCC. With the help of their mascot, Buddy,  we learnt about 'Speak Out, Stay Safe'. We discussed trusted adults children could speak to and learnt about Childline.

 

Childline is open 24 hours a day and is a free number - 0800 1111

There is also a website https://www.childline.org.uk/

 

Anit-bullying week will be held between the 13th - 17th of November. On Monday, we are asking children to come to school wearing odd socks to support this year's theme of Promoting difference and Equality.

 

All different, All equal!

We really enjoyed making Guys as part of our Enterprise Event. It was a great way to demonstrate TEAMWORK, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION and EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION. We also looked at the history behind Bonfire night and the British Value of Equality and Democracy.

 

We raised an incredible £81.43 towards the School Crossing Patrol. 

 

Thanks to everyone who donated newspapers and clothing and Mrs Bright for taking most of our guys.

 

A big thank you also goes to everyone who cam and donated a 'penny' for the guy. All money raised will go to the School Crossing Patrol.

What a day! What an event! Year 5/6 girls spent a morning at the Derbyshire F.A. festival honing their football skills. Whether dribbling, juggling, goalkeeping, shooting or even refereeing, we covered every aspect of this fast growing girl's sport.

Guest appearances from a Derby County Ladies player and a free-styler, not to mention Berry the Bear (what a character she was).  The day ended with a fun non-competitive mini tournament by which time the girls were utterly exhausted. Watch out, Millie Bright!

A big thanks goes to Mr Bakes for taking the girls.

Thank you so much for all the letters and photos we have received from our past pupils. It's been lovely to hear all the amazing things you have been doing. Don't worry if you haven't sent yours in yet, this is an on going project and the display will be added to and updated throughout the year. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Year 3s and 4s had a great day learning about and tasting a variety of Indian foods. They learnt about different spices, tried pakora and lassi and even made onion bhajis. The day was complete with an Indian banquet for lunch.

A huge thanks goes to Mrs Windle, Mrs Windows and Mrs Cotton for all your organisation and hard work. Thanks also to Mrs Bowles and Mrs Jones for creating an Indian feast and decorating the hall.

Japanese Food Tasting

Year 5 and 6 had a fantastic afternoon trying and describing several different foods linked to Japan-many of which they had never tried before. They enjoyed tasting Wasabi Peas, Prawn Crackers, Noodles and Sushi. Most children were very daring and tried a small bite of each, learning about new flavours and tastes.

We have created a Whole School display to show we are a community. Every pupil and staff in school has written their name on a musical note.

 

Each of us a single note, together we are a masterpiece.