<![CDATA[Brentry Primary School News Feed - NEWS]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D235%26amp%3Bnid%3D3 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:10:33 GMT Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:10:33 GMT <![CDATA[ Celebrating Mrs Moore πŸ’™ ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=172 Today we celebrated the wonderful Mrs Moore as she begins an exciting new chapter. Never one to do things by halves, she made sure nobody would forget her by proudly wearing her famous swimming cap throughout the day! Thank you, Mrs Moore, for everything you have done for our school community. We wish you all the very best for the future.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:42:18 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=172 <![CDATA[ Ted Meets Ted! 🐒 ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=169 There was great excitement in Year 5 this week when Mr Lawrence brought his 9-year-old tortoise, Ted, into school for a special visit. Even better, Ted the tortoise got to meet Ted from Year 5! Pupils enjoyed learning more about tortoises and getting a closer look at this fascinating reptile. A memorable visit for everyone involved!

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:34:49 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=169 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Make a Splash! πŸ’¦ ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=170 Year 3 rounded off the school year in the best way possible with a fantastic water fight! Armed with water pistols, buckets and plenty of enthusiasm, pupils enjoyed an afternoon of laughter, fun and a well-deserved chance to cool off. A brilliant way to celebrate all of their hard work this year!

More photos from the day can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:37:44 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=170 <![CDATA[ A Special Visit from Toby the Tortoise 🐒 ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=171 Year 1 enjoyed a very special visitor when Mrs Collins brought Toby the tortoise into school. The children loved meeting Toby and asked Mrs Collins lots of thoughtful questions to learn more about him and how to care for a tortoise. It was a wonderful hands-on learning experience!

More photos from the visit can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:40:21 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=171 <![CDATA[ Year 1 End-of-Term Picnic 🧺 ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=175 Year 1 enjoyed a wonderful end-of-term picnic to celebrate a fantastic year together. The children each brought in food to share with their classmates and loved relaxing with a picnic while listening to stories. It was a lovely way to round off a brilliant year!

More photos from the day can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:50:25 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=175 <![CDATA[ Special Menu Change – This Wednesday! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=176 This Wednesday, our Year 6 pupils have been given the exciting job of choosing the school lunch menu! πŸŽ‰

Here's what's on offer:
πŸ₯“ All Day Brunch (halal and vegetarian options available)
πŸ§€ Cheese & Bean Pasty
πŸ₯ͺ Sandwiches
πŸ₯” Jacket Potatoes
🍝 Pasta Pots

And for dessert... πŸ« a delicious brownie!

We hope everyone enjoys the Year 6 menu choice. Thank you to our Year 6 pupils for helping make lunchtime a little bit different this week! πŸ˜Š

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:52:35 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=176 <![CDATA[ A Grasshopper Surprise! πŸ¦— ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=173 Year 3 made an exciting discovery during Friday's playtime when they spotted a grasshopper. The children enjoyed observing the fascinating insect up close before carefully placing it back into the long grass to continue its adventure. A wonderful example of curiosity and respect for wildlife!

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:44:35 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=173 <![CDATA[ Back to Where It All Began! πŸ› ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=174 Year 6 enjoyed their final PE lesson with a trip to the climbing frames, taking them right back to their Reception days! It was a lovely way to reflect on how far they've come, with plenty of smiles, laughter and memories made before they move on to the next chapter.

More photos from the day can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:47:20 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=174 <![CDATA[ Year 4 Camp at Magdalen Farm πŸ•οΈ ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=177 Our Year 4 pupils had an unforgettable few days at Magdalen Farm, packed full of adventure, teamwork and fun! From team-build πŸ“Έing activities, exploring the farm and pond dipping in the River Axe, to fire-lighting challenges, football, zip wire adventures and evening games, every day was filled with exciting experiences and plenty of smiles.

The children also enjoyed camp awards, arts and crafts, making smoothies using the smoothie bikes, and creating their own pizzas and garlic bread before heading home. Although there were a few tired faces by the end of the trip, everyone returned with wonderful memories, new friendships and lots of stories to tell.

A huge thank you to all the staff who gave up their time to make this fantastic experience possible.

More photos from the trip can be found on our Facebook page.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:18:32 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=177 <![CDATA[ A huge thank you to Mrs Peacock! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=178 Yesterday marked the final Lego Club with Mrs Peacock, and what a wonderful club it has been. Our Year 1 and Year 2 children have absolutely loved coming along each week, building, creating and having so much fun together.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Mrs Peacock for giving up her time to run such a popular club. We are also incredibly grateful for her very generous offer to take all of the children on a trip to LEGOLAND πŸ€­πŸ€”πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰

Thank you, Mrs Peacock, for everything you have done for our children. We wish you all the very best. πŸ’›πŸ˜Š

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:20:50 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=178 <![CDATA[ Ahoy, Mateys! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=179 ear 2 had a fantastic Pirate Day yesterday, with the children throwing themselves into the fun by dressing up and taking part in a range of pirate-themed activities.

To make the day even more special, the children were treated to an amazing pirate-themed bouncy castle. There were smiles, laughter and plenty of bouncing as they enjoyed this wonderful surprise!

The bouncy castle was a very generous leaving gift from Mrs Tucker to the Year 2 pupils. We are incredibly grateful for her kindness and thoughtfulness, and we're sure this is a memory the children will treasure for years to come.

Thank you, Mrs Tucker, and we wish you all the very best for the future! β€οΈπŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ

More photos from the trip can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:26:01 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=179 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Visit St Mary's Church β›ͺ ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=180 Year 1 enjoyed a wonderful visit to St Mary's Church as part of their RE learning. The children completed a treasure hunt around the church, listened carefully to the volunteers as they learned about its different features, and finished by drawing beautiful pictures of the outside of the church. It was a lovely trip and a fantastic way to round off this term's RE topic.

More photos from the visit can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:34:49 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=180 <![CDATA[ Paralympian David Smith Inspires Brentry Pupils πŸ₯‡ ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=181 Brentry Primary School was delighted to welcome Paralympian David Smith, one of the world's most successful Boccia players. With more than 100 medals to his name, David inspired pupils by sharing his incredible sporting journey during a whole-school assembly before spending time with every class teaching them the skills of Boccia.

To make the day even more memorable, David brought along his Tokyo Paralympic gold medal, giving every child the opportunity to see it up close. It was an inspiring and unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

More photos from the day can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:16:26 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=181 <![CDATA[ Our RHS Badminton exhibit has come home! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=182 After being admired by thousands of visitors at RHS Badminton Flower Show, our Live, Love, Local display is now proudly on show at the front of the school for our whole community to enjoy.

We are incredibly proud of what our Sustainability Team achieved, and we'd love for everyone to be able to appreciate all the hard work that went into creating it.

Please do not allow your children to climb on, play with, move or remove any part of the display. It is not a play area, and many of the items are handmade, fragile and irreplaceable.

We'd be really disappointed if any part of it was damaged, so please help us preserve it for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you for your support. πŸ’™πŸŒΌπŸ

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:27:23 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=182 <![CDATA[ KS1 Arts & Crafts Club Gets Creative πŸŽ¨πŸ’™ ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=183 Our KS1 Arts & Crafts Club had a fantastic time creating beautiful blue flowers to celebrate Brentry Primary School's RHS Badminton display. The children's wonderful creations helped showcase their creativity while supporting our school's involvement in this special event.

More photos from the session can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:31:22 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=183 <![CDATA[ What a fantastic day for our Sustainability Team at RHS Badminton! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=184 As well as proudly showcasing our Live, Love, Local wheelbarrow exhibit, the children were thrilled to meet gardening presenters Arit Anderson and Nikki Chapman.

They were so kind to stop for photos with our team, making an already unforgettable day even more special. Thank you both for taking the time to meet our budding gardeners! πŸ’šπŸ

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:34:11 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=184 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Make Time for Maths! πŸ•’ ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=185 Year 1 had a fantastic time in maths creating their very own clocks. The hands-on activity helped the children develop their understanding of telling the time while having lots of fun designing and using their clocks.

More photos from the lesson can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:36:46 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=185 <![CDATA[ A Memorable Day at RHS Badminton 🌼🐝 ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=186 Our Sustainability Team had an unforgettable day representing Brentry Primary School at RHS Badminton. They were fantastic ambassadors for the school, showing enthusiasm, kindness and pride throughout the day while sharing our display with visitors.

A huge thank you to our Parent Governor, Debbie Lewis, for giving up her time to support the visit and transport our pupils. We couldn't have done it without her! It was a truly special day and one that will create lasting memories for everyone involved.

More photos from the day can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:41:50 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=186 <![CDATA[ Brentry Arrives at RHS Badminton! 🌼 ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=187 Our Sustainability Team has arrived at RHS Badminton and is ready for an exciting day representing Brentry Primary School! We'll be sharing lots of updates and photos throughout the day, so keep an eye on our Facebook page to follow their adventure.

If you'd like to see the journey leading up to today, including the planning and build-up to our display, take a look at Potting Passion on a Budget Facebook page. 🌿

More photos from the day can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:47:52 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=187 <![CDATA[ Sports Day Treats Tomorrow! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=188 We're delighted that Brownies and More will be joining us throughout tomorrow afternoon's Sports Day! πŸƒβ˜•πŸ§

Parents can enjoy:

β˜• Barista coffee

πŸ§‹ Iced drinks

πŸ‹ Traditional handmade lemonade

🧁 Delicious home-made bakes

They accept both card and cash. We hope you'll pop by and support this fantastic local business while cheering on our pupils! πŸ’™

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:50:44 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=188 <![CDATA[ A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Summer Raffle! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=189 We would like to say a massive thank you to every family who bought and sold raffle tickets. Your support helps us raise valuable funds that will benefit all of our children here at Brentry Primary School.

A special congratulations goes to our top three ticket sellers:

πŸ₯‡ Leila-Belle – an incredible 50 books of raffle tickets sold (that's £250 worth!), winning the £100 Mall voucher!

πŸ₯ˆ Felix

πŸ₯‰ Olly

What an amazing achievement! Well done to all three of you, and thank you once again to everyone who helped make this year's raffle such a fantastic success. πŸ’™

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:52:51 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=189 <![CDATA[ What a treat we had this week at Brentry's Got Talent! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=190 We were treated to an incredible afternoon of singing, dancing, gymnastics, magic, comedy, musical performances and so much more. The confidence, courage and talent shown by every single performer was amazing, and we couldn't be prouder of everyone who took to the stage.

A huge well done to all of our performers for entertaining us and to everyone who supported and cheered them on. You made it such a special event and a wonderful celebration of the many talents we have here at Brentry Primary School.

⭐ Well done, everyone – you were all stars! ⭐

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:58:54 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=190 <![CDATA[ Year 2 had a wonderful time at Forest School today with Miss Millard! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=192 The children loved exploring the outdoors, developing new skills and learning through nature. It was a fantastic session filled with teamwork, curiosity and plenty of smiles!

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:13:43 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=192 <![CDATA[ What a fantastic day at Court Farm! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=191 Our Year R and Year 3 children had an amazing time exploring the farm today. From meeting the animals to discovering more about life on the farm, there were smiles, laughter and plenty of hands-on learning throughout the day.

A huge thank you to everyone at Court Farm for making us feel so welcome and giving our children such a memorable experience! πŸ’š

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:07:27 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=191 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Get Fruity in DT! πŸ“πŸŽπŸŒ ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=193 Year 1 had a fantastic time in DT making their very own fruit salads. The children learnt how to prepare different fruits and practised using knives safely to chop them. Best of all, they enjoyed eating their delicious creations during playtime!

More photos from the lesson can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:16:59 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=193 <![CDATA[ Don't forget our Summer Raffle Seller Competition! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=194 There's still time for pupils to sell those last few raffle tickets! The competition closes at 9:00am on Friday 3rd July, so please make sure all ticket stubs, money and any unsold tickets are returned to school by then.

We'll be counting the tickets and announcing our top sellers in a special assembly that morning, with some fantastic prizes up for grabs!

Good luck everyone, and thank you for supporting our Summer Fair! πŸ€πŸ’™

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:18:33 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=194 <![CDATA[ Just a reminder... our Summer Fair is this Friday from 5:00pm–7:00pm! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=195 We can't wait to welcome you for an evening packed with fun! With fantastic games, inflatables, delicious food and drinks, sweet treats, stalls, raffles and so much more, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Bring your family and friends along and help us make it a brilliant evening for our school community. We look forward to seeing you there! πŸ’™

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:21:18 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=195 <![CDATA[ What a fantastic performance from our Year 3 and 4 boys' football team today! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=196 The team put in an outstanding display against Henbury Court, securing an incredible 6–0 victory! πŸ™Œ

Every single player gave 100%, showing fantastic teamwork, determination and sportsmanship from start to finish. We are so proud of the effort and commitment they showed on the pitch.

A huge well done to all of the boys – you were brilliant! πŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ‘

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:23:25 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=196 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Keep Their Cool! 🧊😎 ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=197 With temperatures soaring, Year 3 found a fun way to stay cool by dipping their feet into buckets of icy cold water while working in class! It certainly kept everyone refreshed and smiling as they carried on with their learning during the hot weather.

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:30:47 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=197 <![CDATA[ Year 5's Very Own Brentrybury! 🎢πŸ₯ ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=198 When the weather is hot, there's only one thing to do... make music! Year 5 enjoyed creating their very own Brentrybury, filling the afternoon with music, rhythm and lots of fun. Mr Evan certainly took his drumming skills very seriously too! 😎πŸ₯

More photos from the afternoon can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:42:08 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=198 <![CDATA[ A Rainbow Finale to Arts Week! 🌈 ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=199 To round off Arts Week, the whole school came together for a spectacular celebration in the playground. Every class wore their coloured T-shirts and stood in a giant circle to create a beautiful rainbow for a very special whole-school photograph. It was a fantastic way to celebrate another creative and colourful Arts Week at Brentry Primary School.

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:48:09 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=199 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Create Walls of Joy 🌈🎨 ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=200 As part of Arts Week, Year 5 spent a wonderful afternoon creating their own Walls of Joy. The children worked creatively together to produce colourful, uplifting artwork that celebrated positivity, imagination and self-expression. A fantastic way to mark Arts Week!

More photos from the session can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:51:33 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=200 <![CDATA[ Year 6 enjoyed a fantastic Forest School session, developing their outdoor learning skills and practising whittling. ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=201 Using tools safely and responsibly, the children learnt how to carefully shape wood while building patience, concentration and resilience. Activities like these help to develop confidence, problem-solving skills and an appreciation for the natural world.

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:57:30 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=201 <![CDATA[ Year 4 have been getting creative during Arts Week! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=202 Here are just a few of their fantastic doodles from this week, inspired by the colourful and playful style of Mr Doodle, who kicked off our Arts Week on Monday.

Yesterday, the children also enjoyed our ‘Marks’ Day, creating their very own Happy Wall inspired by the vibrant work of Morag Myerscough. The classroom was bursting with colour, creativity and positive messages!

Well done, Year 4 – we love seeing your imaginations come to life! πŸŒˆπŸ–οΈβœ¨

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:19 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=202 <![CDATA[ Year 2 & Year 5 Visit Slimbridge! ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=203 Year 2 and Year 5 enjoyed a bird-tastic day at Slimbridge, where they had the opportunity to explore the wetlands, learn about a variety of bird species, and discover the importance of conservation.

The children had a fantastic time getting close to nature, taking part in educational activities, and spotting some amazing wildlife. Their enthusiasm, curiosity and excellent behaviour made us very proud.

A huge thank you to the staff and volunteers at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre for making the day so memorable! πŸ¦†πŸ¦’πŸ’š

More photos from the session can be found on our Facebook page. πŸ“Έ

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:10:33 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=203 <![CDATA[ Breakfast Club ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=168 The Easter Bunny 🐰 paid a special visit to Breakfast Club this morning, bringing lots of smiles and excitement! The children enjoyed a lovely start to the day, tucking into delicious pancakes and hot chocolates, making it a truly memorable morning for all.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:00:59 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=168 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Science ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=167 Year 3 had a fantastic morning investigating friction in their science lesson. Through a range of hands-on activities, pupils explored how different surfaces affect movement, making predictions and testing their ideas using cars and ramps. It was great to see such curiosity and enthusiasm as they developed their scientific understanding.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:49:04 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=167 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Fieldwork Trip ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=166 Year 5 enjoyed a fantastic day at Blaise (Upon the Sea), carrying out fieldwork to investigate pollution in the local area.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:45:30 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=166 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Explore Ocean Science ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=165 Year 5 had a brilliant afternoon with a Bristol university lecturer, Dr Ros Death. She specialises in geographical studies with a focus on ocean wildlife. We learnt lots of amazing facts about plankton and got to use some of her resources to measure water quality.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:39:13 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=165 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Space Themed Homework ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=164 Year 5 pupils have impressed us all with their amazing space-themed homework projects. Showcasing creativity, curiosity, and a real enthusiasm for learning, the children produced a fantastic range of work inspired by their topic.

From detailed models to beautifully presented research, each project reflects the effort and imagination that Year 5 have put into their learning. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and the way they have brought their understanding of space to life.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:40:15 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=164 <![CDATA[ Football Week ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=163 We are really enjoying School Football Week, with all classes taking part in extra football sessions with Miss Amos.

This afternoon it was the turn of Reception, Year 1 and Year 3—lots of smiles, energy and great skills on show! πŸ˜€  More photos can be found on the school Facebook page.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:34:32 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=163 <![CDATA[ Red Nose Day at Brentry ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=161 Today we celebrated Red Nose Day at Brentry with a fantastic ‘Wear It Red’ day! πŸ”΄

It was wonderful to see so many children (and staff!) dressed in red and getting into the spirit, all while raising money for such an important cause.

Thank you to everyone for your generosity and support — together we are helping to make a difference ❀️

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:55:54 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=161 <![CDATA[ Mission Stars of the Week ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=162 Each week, we celebrate pupils who go above and beyond through our Mission Stars of the Week award. These children are recognised for consistently demonstrating our school values, showing a positive attitude to learning, and making a meaningful contribution to school life.

Mission Stars may be nominated for a range of reasons, including excellent effort, resilience, kindness, teamwork, or achieving a personal goal. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and share their success with the whole school community.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:23:40 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=162 <![CDATA[ Year 4 DT ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=157 Year 4 have got off to a brilliant start in their Battery Operated Lights DT topic! πŸ’‘ They explored both series and parallel circuits and had the chance to practise building their own. A fantastic hands-on start with lots of great learning taking place!

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:12:47 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=157 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Geography ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=158 Year 1 enjoyed getting outdoors for their geography fieldwork today! 🌍🧭 They explored compass points and used their observation skills to draw what they could see when looking north, east, south and west. A great way to bring learning to life! ✏️

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:17:13 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=158 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Forest Schools ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=159 Year 5 had a fantastic time at Forest School today. The children showed great perseverance while learning how to tie a bright knot to create their own natural picture frames. They also practised fire lighting, developing important outdoor skills and teamwork. Lots more photos are on the school FB page.  Well done, Year 5!

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:22:03 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=159 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Cooking with Candice ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=160 Year 1 had a fantastic time in their cooking session with Candice today! πŸ…πŸ₯’

The children enjoyed making their own delicious pasta salads, practising their chopping, mixing and tasting skills. Well done Year 1 chefs!

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:36:00 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=160 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Science – Minibeast Hunt ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=156 Year 1 enjoyed exploring the outdoors this afternoon as part of their Science lesson, taking part in a minibeast hunt around the school grounds. The children carefully searched different habitats and were excited to discover a variety of bugs along the way.  More photos can be found on Facebook.

It was a great opportunity for pupils to learn more about minibeasts and the environments they live in while developing their observation skills.

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:19:57 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=156 <![CDATA[ Brentry Summer Spectacular 2026 ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=154 We are excited to invite our school community to the Brentry Summer Spectacular on Friday 3rd July from 5–7pm.

This promises to be a fun-filled evening for the whole family, with music, games, inflatables and great food to enjoy together. There will be entertainment from Party Peeps DJ, food vendors, and class stalls, creating a lively festival atmosphere on the school grounds.

It’s a wonderful opportunity for families, friends and the wider community to come together and celebrate the summer while supporting the school.

Save the date and join us for an evening of food, music and family fun!

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:55:53 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=154 <![CDATA[ Year 1 DT – Animal Spoon Puppets ]]> https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=153 After exploring a range of different puppets in yesterday’s lesson, Year 1 continued their Design and Technology learning this afternoon by creating their own animal spoon puppets. The children used a variety of materials and craft techniques to design and make their puppets, showing great creativity and imagination.  More photos can be found on Facebook.

It was wonderful to see the pupils developing their making skills while bringing their animal characters to life!

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:51:45 GMT https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/?pid=235&nid=3&storyid=153