Potato parade
Published 13/03/26
The children have been busy transforming potatoes into some of their most loved book characters as part of a World Book Day competition. We had so many amazing, creative entries that it was extremely hard to judge!
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Read MoreNetball Skills Challenge
Published 12/03/26On 11th March, 12 Year 4s took part in a netball skills challenge at King James Academy. At the event, they practised their passing, had some shooting practise and even played a match to showcase all of their new skills. All of the childr
Read MoreSchool Disco - Friday 13th March, School Hall
Published 05/03/26REMINDER - TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Priced at £3 for Early Years, and £3.50 for Years 1-4.
Please click on the links below to purchase your tickets:
> Early Years (Nursery and Reception) - 4.30-5.30pm https://bit.ly/FTDSdisco5
> Years 1-4 - 6.00-7.30pm https://bit.ly/FTDSdisco6
**Please note: You will need to adjust the number of tickets required, as the form will default to 1xEY disco and 1xYr 1-4 disco). If you make a mistake, please email us (friendsoftannerydriftschool@gmail.com) to request a refund **
Ticket sales will strictly close at 6pm on Thursday 12th March, with no sales on the day or on the door, so don’t miss out! Tickets are non-transferable for medical and safeguarding reasons.
Parent helpers: Thank you to everyone who has already offered to help at the event - details will follow nearer the time. But we do still need a few more helpers, particularly for Early Years, to enable the discos to happen! Early Years children will need to be accompanied by an adult at their disco, so please let us know if you can help whilst you are there. With plenty of helpers there will be flexibility to still provide support for your child at the event as needed.
The Years 1-4 disco is a drop off event, so please consider signing up to help if you would like to attend.
Please email us at friendsoftannerydriftschool@gmail.com with your availability. Thank you!
Read MoreWorld Book Day
Published 05/03/26Today, pupils and staff came to school dressed in their pyjamas ready for a bedtime-story themed World Book Day!
Everyone has enjoyed a wonderful day of storybook fun, complete with ‘bedtime’ hot chocolate. In the afternoon, teachers swapped classes to share books with pupils in other year groups and it was lovely to see how engaged the children were in the stories.
As always, World Book Day has been a fantastic event which has inspired the children’s imaginations, and filled their minds with stories, characters and new worlds to explore.
Read MoreEgg‑cellent Pancake Day Fun
Published 13/02/26Ahead of Pancake Day on Tuesday, Reception have been having pancake races supported by their Year 4 buddies!
Read MoreNSPCC Number Day 2026
Published 12/02/26On Friday 6th February, we celebrated all things maths and numeracy by taking part in NSPCC Number Day. We were delighted to see the numbers-themed clothing the children wore, and our Year 2, 3 and 4 (Times Tables) Rock Stars looked fantas
Read MoreArctic circle presentation
Published 28/01/26On Tuesday 20th January, we were delighted to welcome Mr Colin Sinden into Year 1, to talk to them about his trip to the Arctic Circle. As part of the presentation, the children were excited to learn about the wildlife which lives in the Arctic
Read MoreThe Beat Goes On!
Published 23/01/26On Tuesday 20th January we were happy to welcome ‘The Beat Goes On’ to Tannery Drift, delivering body percussion workshops. These lively sessions involved body percussion, boomwhackers and even Stomp-style basketball bounc
Read MoreMemorial to Mrs Grainger
Published 16/01/26We have recently planted a young Mountain Ash tree in our wildlife area, in memory of Tannery Drift teacher Mrs Grainger, who sadly passed away in March 2024. The Mountain Ash is said to bring balance and harmony whilst also representing guidance and wisdom, which feels like the perfect tribute to a much-missed teacher. Accompanying the tree is a plaque, in memoriam to Mrs Grainger.
Read MoreBig Garden Birdwatch
Published 09/01/26Between Friday 23rd and Sunday 25th January we are encouraging pupils and their families to take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
Simply choose an hour during those days and make a note of all the birds which land on your patch in that time. If you like to you can then submit your findings to the RSPB to be part of the Big Garden Birdwatch 2026!Download your digital guide and tally chart here.
Read MorePerform Drama Workshops
Published 09/01/26On Thursday, we were delighted to welcome Lauren from Perform to Tannery Drift as our workshop leader.
Lauren worked with class groups from Nursery through to Year 2, to guide them through imaginative drama workshops, centred around a magical toyshop, where teddies, trains and dolls come alive at night!The workshops combined movement, role-play and storytelling; supporting learning in English and physical development (as well as linking to the topic on toys for Year 1!)
The children had a wonderful time engaging with these sessions, and it was great to see our youngest pupils take part with so much concentration and enthusiasm.
Read MoreHappy New Year & Welcome Back
Published 07/01/26Wishing all of our families a Happy New Year! We are pleased to have welcomed the children back to school this week for the start of the Spring term.
