Christmas Dinner – 10th December 2019
The children enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner on Tuesday 10th December. A huge thank you to Mrs Andrew, our wonderful cook, supported by Mrs Salt in getting all the tasty food prepared, and the lunchtime staff for helping serve the food in our hall, with our beautiful tree (kindly donated by local company Lafarge), and … Continue reading Christmas Dinner – 10th December 2019
Bloodheart Topic Launch
Last Thursday, we launched our new topic, Bloodheart. Mr Martin, our science link-governor, joined us for a fun-filled afternoon making blood models. The children learned what our blood was made up of, what jobs the different parts do and the importance of blood donation before making their own model of blood using household items to … Continue reading Bloodheart Topic Launch
Special visitor at Christmas Parties
The children were very excited to meet our special visitor today and each received a gift from Santa. May the Waterhouses Primary Local Governors and Staff wish everyone a very happy Christmas. We look forward to welcoming you all back in the new year, on Monday 6th January.
Foundation Stage Nativity – 6th December 2019
On Friday 6th December children from our Foundation Stage performed a lovely Nativity called 'Our First Nativity' to a hall packed full of very proud parents, grandparents and family friends. All the children sand their songs, used British Sign Language to say the words and spoke beautifully. Ladybirds children, your teachers were very proud of … Continue reading Foundation Stage Nativity – 6th December 2019
Otters’ Class Nativity – 12th December 2019
Otters’ class performed their nativity “A Midwife Crisis” on Thursday evening. It was a triumph with all children giving a sparkling performance. Thank you to all that came to support the event; it was a packed house. Thank you also to the PTFA for providing refreshments. Most of all a great big thank you to … Continue reading Otters’ Class Nativity – 12th December 2019
Foundation Stage visit – 12th December 2019
Ladybird class visit to Burton Adventure Farm – 12th December 2019 On a very wet December morning Ladybird class left on a magical adventure to visit Burton Adventure Farm and to see a special man in a red suit. On arrival we went visited the barn and acted out the Nativity story surrounded by the … Continue reading Foundation Stage visit – 12th December 2019
Poppy Appeal at Waterhouses Primary
Thank you for all the monies received for a range of poppy items sold in our school setting, raising a wonderful £152.13 from the school, part of the £2619 raised for the Waterhouses & District Royal British Legion total. See below a thank you for our donations. Poppy Appeal Nov19
Letter re Phonics Success at Waterhouses CE Primary Academy
We were delighted to receive the following letter from Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP and Minister of State for School Standards, placing us in the top 2 per cent of all primary schools in the country. Govt Education Letter
Music Concert
Today we were entertained by our host of fantastic musicians. Becky Hunt teaches our children how to play the violin, keyboard and piano on a weekly basis. Musicians from all year groups shared their talents with us, performing pieces from Mary Had a Little Lamb on keyboard, to Elgar's Land of Hope and Glory on … Continue reading Music Concert
High-5s Christian Club
We are delighted that the High-5s Christian Club will be restarting for participating Otters children. The first of 4 weekly after school sessions start today, 27th November 2019. Thank you to Rev. Beahan, Mrs Josie Little and Mrs Annis Hall for running this club.
