Tannery Drift First School

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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.

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AGM and General Meeting - Monday 23rd June @7.30pm, Enrichment Room
With many faces leaving FTDS at the end of this term and roles becoming vacant, we are holding our Annual General Meeting in advance of our general meeting on Monday 23rd June. We will be voting in new committee members, reviewing the previ...
16 Jun 25Read More
Supertato!
Our Reception classes have been learning about the story of Supertato this week. They have been discussing the characters, the narrative and finding words to describe the kind and evil main characters. As you can see the children have...
13 Jun 25Read More
Royston and Villages Tennis Tournament 2025
On Wednesday 11th June, we were delighted to enter four teams of Year 3 & 4 pupils into the Royston and Villages Tennis Tournament, held on Royston Heath. The children all played fantastically, showed great support for one another...
12 Jun 25Read More
Empathy festival
This year's Empathy Festival runs from 2nd June-12th June.
03 Jun 25Read More
Kapla Workshops
As part of Science Week, on Tuesday and Wednesday we hosted KAPLA workshops for children in all year groups. Thousands of wooden blocks were used to build a massive structure, filling the School Hall, with each class learning to build an...
09 May 25Read More
Walk to School Week 19th - 23rd May
We are happy to be taking part in Walk to School Week this May. We all know the health benefits of walking so please help us this week to reduce congestion by supporting children in being more active and help reduce lower carbon emission...
28 Apr 25Read More
End of term
As we come to the end of a busy Spring term I would like to thank all of you for your support; we have received so many positive messages from families this term and it has been lovely to be able to share these with the staff team. We are y...
04 Apr 25Read More
Artsmark Gold Award
We are delighted to announce we have been given a Gold Artsmark Award by the Arts Council England, in recognition of the school’s commitment to fostering creativity in drama, dance, music and art, throughout the school. The Arts Co...
28 Mar 25Read More
Rocksteady Concert
On Wednesday, parents and carers were treated to a rock concert featuring our five Rocksteady bands. The confidence the children showed was amazing, especially considering for many of them this was their first time performing on stage...
28 Mar 25Read More
Drumba
On Friday, children in Years 1-4 had the opportunity to have a go at Zumba – a high energy exercise combining drumming, music and movement. The workshops were great fun, and the children brought a lot of energy to the sessions...
21 Mar 25Read More
Colour Run Inspired by Holi
On Thursday, the children in Reception took part in a Colour Run in the sunshine, inspired by their learning about the Hindu festival of Holi. As you can see, the children and staff had a wonderful time!
21 Mar 25Read More
Red Nose Day – Friday 21st March
Friday 21st March is Red Nose Day for Comic Relief. Children are welcome to come to school in their red noses, red clothing and PE kits that day. From Monday 17th March a limited number Red Noses will be available to buy from...
17 Mar 25Read More