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We’ve had a fantastic first half term of sport at Cropwell Bishop! While football has taken centre stage so far, there’s plenty more sporting action to come throughout the year.
The year began with the Year 5/6 Rushcliffe Football Tournament at St Peter’s. Our boys’ team were brilliant, competing with determination and teamwork – with several players making their first ever competitive appearance for the school. The team finished second in their group, narrowly missing out on a place in the semi-finals.
Next up was a Football Skills Festival, where a group of boys and girls from across Key Stage 2 took part. They represented the school superbly, showing great enthusiasm throughout the event.
To round off the half term in style, the boys’ football team achieved an incredible 5–0 victory in the Rushcliffe Cup, taking them through to the quarter finals – a fantastic way to finish an exciting start to the sporting year!
Looking ahead, next half term promises to be another busy one, with a Year 3/4 Sports Skills Festival, a KS1 Fundamentals Festival, and a Year 5/6 Indoor Rowing Competition all on the calendar. We can’t wait to see even more pupils getting involved and representing our school with pride.
On Thursday 16th October our Kindness Ambassadors helped me to pack up the generous donations brought into school for our harvest service. We then took them down to Jill at Cotgrave Community Kitchen. While we were there, we could see how busy it was, and how your fantastic donations will go a long way to help many families struggling in this difficult cost of living time. Jill was very keen to say a huge thank you to the school and to our Ambassadors, Melissa, Grace, Hugo, Nancy, Paige and Sophie for representing our school value of Kindness so brilliantly. And a big thank you to all of you for the incredible amount of donations that made this all possible.
Jill from Cotgrave Community Kitchen will be popping into school soon to hold an assembly sharing with the children how their and your incredible donations help and support those in need.
Once again, thank you.
Jeremy Lee
Last night, our school was buzzing with excitement as we hosted a hugely successful KS2 Reading Evening. The event saw a fantastic turnout, with many parents and children joining us for an evening dedicated to celebrating the joy of reading.
Guests were warmly welcomed with tea and biscuits, setting a relaxed and friendly tone for the evening. Children had the opportunity to explore a wide range of books, sharing stories with one another and enjoying the chance to read in a fun and supportive environment.
While the children immersed themselves in books, parents were informed about our school’s current focus on improving reading fluency. Staff shared valuable insights and strategies to help support children’s reading development at home.
To top off the evening, every child left with a free book to enjoy, helping to continue the excitement and love for reading beyond the classroom.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a memorable success. We look forward to many more events that bring our school community together through the power of reading!
As part of our science unit on electricity, Year 6 had an exciting opportunity to learn more about renewable energy with the support of the Earth Energy Education (EEE) Team.
On Tuesday 23rd September, the EEE Team visited our school to lead a hands-on workshop all about solar power. Pupils explored how solar panels generate electricity and even experimented with solar batteries, bringing their classroom learning to life.
Later in the week, on Thursday 25th September, Year 6 travelled to Langar Lane Solar Farm to see renewable energy in action. The guided tour provided a fascinating insight into how solar energy is harnessed on a large scale to help power our world in a cleaner, more sustainable way.
As well as discovering the technology behind solar panels, pupils also explored the wildlife that thrives around the solar farm, gaining an appreciation for how renewable energy can work hand-in-hand with nature.
It was an inspiring experience that not only deepened pupils’ scientific understanding but also highlighted the importance of sustainable solutions for the future.
In today’s episode we interviewed two of the year 6 footballers who took part in the county championships last weekend.
Well done, boys!
We’re thrilled to launch the first edition of our club’s news bulletin for the academic year! Whether you’re a returning member or new to the club, this bulletin is your hub for updates, events, and everything happening in our school. Let’s make this year our best yet!
This week, our school held its eagerly anticipated House Captain Hustings Assembly, a key event in our student leadership calendar. Pupils from across the school gathered to hear inspiring presentations from our Year 6 candidates, each hoping to be elected as House Captain for one of our four houses: Water, Fire, Air, and Earth.
The hustings gave each candidate the opportunity to share their vision, values, and ideas for leading their house. From creative fundraising plans to team-building activities and sports day motivation, the speeches were full of enthusiasm and thoughtful proposals. It was clear that our Year 6 pupils had put a great deal of effort into preparing their presentations, demonstrating confidence, responsibility, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.
Following the assembly, the children had the exciting opportunity to vote for their house captains. These votes will be carefully counted before the beginning of next week, and we look forward to announcing the results soon.
The assembly not only showcased the leadership potential of our oldest students but also encouraged younger pupils to think about the qualities that make a good leader. It was wonderful to see the school community come together to support their peers and engage in the democratic process.
Well done to all our Year 6 speakers—you’ve already made us proud!