Keep Clear signs – Road Safety
Road Safety We are very pleased that the School - Keep Clear zig zag signs have been repainted at the front of our school. Please can parents and carers ensure that they do not park in this area, for the safety of our children.
Hockey tournament
On Tuesday 19th March, children from Penguins class took part in an Inter school hockey competition at Westwood college. With gum shields firmly in place, shin pads strapped on, and hockey sticks primed for action, our children competed well and fought hard against some tough opposition. Great teamwork and sportsmanship was displayed by both our … Continue reading Hockey tournament
A winning visit from World Record holder!
On Thursday 7th March, Great Britain athlete Emily Campbell visited the school to talk to the children about her life and career. Emily is the current British weightlifting champion and record holder in the 90kg+ class and won a Bronze medal in the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. During her visit, Emily held a special whole-school … Continue reading A winning visit from World Record holder!
White Tigers- Eco Warriors!
On Thursday 28th February, we went on a community litter pick around the village of Waterhouses. Following on from a PSHE lesson in which we learned about the devastating effect of plastic pollution on our oceans, we made pledges to pick up litter wherever we found it and this resulted in the idea of a … Continue reading White Tigers- Eco Warriors!
British Science Week 2019 – Penguins’ Class visit to Churnet View Middle School
Pupils in years 3 & 4 enjoyed an exciting afternoon as part of Science Week, attending a number of activities at Churnet View Middle School. This included making and launching rockets and planting sunflower seeds. We also explored our five senses around the school grounds and the farm. Thank you to Mrs Matthews and Mr … Continue reading British Science Week 2019 – Penguins’ Class visit to Churnet View Middle School
Individual cross country event
February 2019 On Tuesday 5th, children from Year 3/4 took part in the Inter School Individual Cross-Country competition at Westwood College. Despite the cold weather and energy-sapping course, all the children successfully completed the run, showing great stamina, strength and determination. Special mentions to Amber B who finished 8th in the Y3 girls competition, and … Continue reading Individual cross country event
Goodbye to Mr Ham
Sadly we will be saying farewell to Mr Ham, one of our lunchtime supervisors, who will finish next Thursday 14th February 2019. He will have worked with us here at Waterhouses for exactly 5 years to the day! How the time has flown! He will be missed by both staff and children alike, for his … Continue reading Goodbye to Mr Ham
Play Leader joining the Sunshine Club Team
We are delighted that Amanda Murray, who already knows our children very well in her role as a Lunchtime Supervisor, is today, Thursday 7th February 2019, joining the Sunshine Club team and will be providing care and fun at every Thursday after school session. We wish Amanda a warm welcome and hope she enjoys her … Continue reading Play Leader joining the Sunshine Club Team
Sports Hall Athletics
On Thursday 24th January, eight of our sporty White Tigers dashed over to QEGS to compete in a Sports Hall Athletics Competition.
