Enjoyment Achievement & Respect
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Tannery Drift First School
We adapt activities to allow all children to show their strengths and encourage every child to feel capable, be independent and love learning. We aim to make sure that every child in our care enjoys their time at school and provide a safe and secure environment.
School Library
This term we’re delighted to say that Mrs Tasev has taken on the role of School Librarian alongside her role as a Year 4 Teaching Assistant. We think you will agree from the photos that the library is looking fantastic, and it’s...
17 Jan 25Read MoreLearning about people who help us
This week Ladybirds were very lucky to have a visit from a parent who volunteers within the Army Cadet Force. This supported their learning around people who help us and some of the important jobs within the armed forces. They listened well...
17 Jan 25Read MoreReception drawing club
As part of their learning this term, the Reception classes are taking part in Drawing Club. This is an approach to learning which stretches the children’s imaginations and develops their skills in mark making, voca...
17 Jan 25Read MoreSchool returns Tuesday 7th January
Wishing all of our families a lovely Christmas break. We look forward to welcoming the children back on Tuesday 7th January.
20 Dec 24Read MoreStorytime with Santa
The children were so excited to have a visit from Father Christmas today and even got an early Christmas present each!
13 Dec 24Read MoreIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
The children have been busy making wonderful Christmas decorations which are now displayed in the school hall.
02 Dec 24Read MoreStagecoach Drama Workshops
This week we were happy to have Stagecoach Theatre Group in school, running workshops with Years 1-4. The children had a wonderful time in their sessions and learnt some great dance routines!
29 Nov 24Read MoreChildren in Need Day 2024
Thank you for supporting our Children in Need fundraising! The children, and staff(!), have found brilliant ways to embrace the Children in Need theme for our non-uniform day - we've never seen so many spots!
15 Nov 24Read MoreWinter Reads Challenge
Royston Library Winter Reads Challenge
08 Nov 24Read MoreOpen Events for prospective new parents
If your child is due to join Nursery or Reception in September 2025, we will be hosting two Open Events for prospective parents this term, Thursday 7th November 2024 9.30am - 11am and Tuesday 19th November 2024 9.30am - 11am...
21 Oct 24Read MoreFTDS Wildlife Area Tidy
A huge thank you to those who gave up their time at the weekend to help tidy the school Wildlife Area. Massive progress was made to clear the area and chop back the brambles and ivy around the FTDS shed. Thanks to all the fam...
18 Oct 24Read MoreYear 1 Geography Walk
Last week Year 1 had a lovely walk in the sunshine into Royston, to look at geographical features both human and physical. The children pointed out different buildings and landmarks and drew a sketch of what they could see. T...
17 Oct 24Read More
- 17January
Kingfisher Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 20January
FTDS General Meeting
7:30pm – 9:00pm - 24January
Pelican Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 31January
Puffin Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 07February
Number Day
All Day - 07February
Drumming Workshops
All Day - 07February
Badger Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 11February
Safer Internet Day
All Day - 11February
Parent Consultations
3:50pm – 6:00pm - 13February
Parent Consultations
5:30pm – 8:00pm - 14February
Drumming Workshops
All Day - 14February
Lion Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am