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.
Empathy festival
This year's Empathy Festival runs from 2nd June-12th June.
03 Jun 25Read MoreKapla 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 MoreWalk 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 MoreEnd 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 MoreArtsmark 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 MoreRocksteady 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 MoreDrumba
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 MoreColour 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 MoreRed 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 MoreWorld Book Day 2025
Thursday was World Book Day and, as always, the children at Tannery Drift fully embraced the day! We were delighted to see so many fun costumes based on such a wide range of books. Thank you to parents and carers for supporting...
07 Mar 25Read MoreFamily Toolkit Parenting Course
Hertfordshire Family Centre are running a parenting course for parents/carers of children aged 3–9 years old. This will take place in the Tannery Drift new building from 10am-12pm, starting Wednesday 26th February, for four week...
13 Feb 25Read MoreWorld Book Day competition!
We are running a competition, to be judged on World Book Day. This will be to create a 'Book in a Box' or 'Book in a Jar', and we will present a £5 book voucher to the winners in each year group, this can be...
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- 04June
Year 2 Food Workshop
All Day - 06June
Owl Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 09June
Phonics Screening Check Week
All Day - 10June
Reception New Parent Meeting
9:25am – 10:00am - 11June
Nursery New Parent Meeting
9:25am – 10:00am - 13June
Pelican Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 20June
Red Foxes Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 23June
FTDS General Meeting
7:30pm – 9:00pm - 27June
FTDS Discos
4:30pm – 7:30pm - 08July
Years 1 - 4 Sports Day
9:30am – 11:30am - 09July
Early Years Sports Day
9:30am – 11:00am - 10July
Moving Up Day
All Day