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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.
Stretchy Hands
As part of PSHE, Year 1 have been creating “Stretchy Hands” inspired by flowers. These reflect how sometimes we have to stretch ourselves in our learning to reach our goals. Don’t they look great!
30 Jan 25Read MoreChinese New Year Celebrations
Pelican class have made beautiful Chinese lanterns and even written their names on them using Mandarin characters. Elsewhere in school, Reception classes learned a small part of the Chinese New Year dragon dance. They had so much f...
30 Jan 25Read MoreFriends of Tannery Drift School (FTDS)
On Monday we held our first meeting of 2025 and discussed past and future events and the best ways to spend our funds. Last term we raised over £5K which was an incredible achievement! This term we are hoping to hold a Ca...
24 Jan 25Read MoreFire Station Visit for Nursery
On Monday, our Ladybirds Class got the opportunity to visit Royston Fire Station as part of their topic on people who help us. Thank you to all the helpers that came with us, we couldn’t do it without you.
24 Jan 25Read MoreBaking with Mrs Simons
Some of the children from Little Tigers enjoyed a baking session with Mrs Simons. They made delicious cakes that they were able to take home. They had to work together to create the mixture, they also had to work safely whilst in the enrich...
24 Jan 25Read MoreSchool 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 More
- 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
Non-uniform Day for Home Start
All Day - 14February
Lion Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 17February
Half Term
All Day - 28February
Penguin Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:35am - 03March
FTDS General Meeting
7:30pm – 9:00pm