Last week, children took part in Sports Day. It was a fantastic event with all the children (and even some staff and parents) taking part in a range of track events. Well done to everyone who took part, the winning house was the White Rhinos!
Last week, Year 3 went on an exciting trip to the zoo. They saw a variety of animals, observing each animal's habitat and diet, and did some sketches of their favourites, including lions and tigers. A well-deserved trip for Year 3!
On Friday morning, eight Year 2 children attended an athletics meeting, hosted by St. Edmund's Prep School.
The aim of the morning was to provide an opportunity to take part in a sporting event against other schools while working towards personal bests across a range of track and field disciplines. The children embraced every challenge with enthusiasm, had lots of fun and represented the school superbly. We were especially delighted to win the final event of the morning, an extremely exciting 8 x 50m relay, which secured enough points for us to win the overall competition.
Teachers at St. Edmund's Prep commented on how impressed they were with the children's sportsmanship and how well they modelled the School Games Values.
If you have a child joining our Nursery or Reception classes in September 2026, you are invited to come along to the New Parent Meetings, where information about what to expect, as well as staggered start dates for September, will be shared.
Reception: 9.25-10am on Tuesday 9th June
Nursery: 9.25-10am on Wednesday 10th June
This morning we held the Year 4 PGL Assembly; children who took part in the visit last week shared their experiences and thoughts about the trip with parents, carers, and other pupils. The children talked about the activities they took part in, which included zip wire, orienteering, Aeroball and climbing, to name but a few.
Staff who went to PGL with the children have shared how impressed they were with the children, who threw themselves into the activities with enthusiasm and resilience, overcoming fears and learning new skills whilst having a wonderful time with their friends.
On Monday afternoon, our Year 2 classes were treated to a demonstration by two working police dogs, Cleo and Phoenix, and their handler PC Clark from the Hertfordshire Constabulary Dog Unit.
The children loved watching the dogs demonstrate their skills and asked thoughtful questions. Our thanks go to PC Clark for such a wonderful experience.
The school photographer is coming on Tuesday 19th May to take class photographs, and a whole year group leavers photo of Year 4. Please ensure your child is dressed in smart uniform that day, with black shoes. If they usually have PE on Tuesdays, they are to wear normal uniform instead on that day.
Our Family Support Worker, Ms Kerr, would like to invite parents to a coffee morning on Wednesday 29th April from 8.50-10am.
This informal session will take place in our new building (next to the tennis courts), and allows for an opportunity to relax with a hot drink, chat to other Tannery Drift parents as well as our Ms Kerr. Tea/coffee, biscuits and mindful colouring sheets will be provided, and feel free to bring a project such as knitting, if you want some well-deserved me-time. Babies and toddlers are welcome to attend.
It would be great if you can send an email to admin@tannerydrift.herts.sch.uk if you would like to come, so we can gauge numbers, however walk-ins on the day are also extremely welcome.
