{"newsStories": " \n<li class=\"content__news__list__item content__news__list__item--1 content__news__list__item--first content__news__list__item--odd\"><article class=\"content__news__list__item__card ui_card\"><div class=\"content__news__list__item__img ui_card__img ui_card__img--top\"><a href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=116\" aria-label=\"Bristol Parent Carer Forum\"><img src=\"/_site/data/images/news/116/list-ChatGPT%20Image%20Jan%2021%202026%20061039%20PM.png\" alt=\"\"/></a></div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info ui_txt ui_txt--truncate_8\"><h2 class=\"content__news__list__item__info__title ui_txt__title\">Bristol Parent Carer Forum</h2><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__date ui_txt__sub\">Published 21/01/26</div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__intro ui_txt__content\"><cms:multi_image_block data-showtitle=\"false\" data-source=\"128\" data-template=\"1-across\" data-type=\"multi_image_block\"></cms:multi_image_block>\n\n&nbsp;\n</div></div><a class=\"content__news__list__item__info__link ui_button\" href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=116\" aria-label=\"Read more about Bristol Parent Carer Forum\">Read More</a></article></li>\n<li class=\"content__news__list__item content__news__list__item--2 content__news__list__item--even\"><article class=\"content__news__list__item__card ui_card\"><div class=\"content__news__list__item__img ui_card__img ui_card__img--top\"><a href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=115\" aria-label=\"Year 2 Great Fire of London\"><img src=\"/_site/data/images/news/115/list-1000193476.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></a></div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info ui_txt ui_txt--truncate_8\"><h2 class=\"content__news__list__item__info__title ui_txt__title\">Year 2 Great Fire of London</h2><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__date ui_txt__sub\">Published 20/01/26</div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__intro ui_txt__content\"><p>Year 2 have been learning about the Great Fire of London in history today, ordering the key events and discovering how it began in a bakery.</p>\n\n<p>Over the next week, all of the children will have the opportunity to bake bread, bringing their learning to life through a hands-on experience.</p>\n\n<p>A brilliant way to combine history with practical learning! 👏</p>\n</div></div><a class=\"content__news__list__item__info__link ui_button\" href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=115\" aria-label=\"Read more about Year 2 Great Fire of London\">Read More</a></article></li>\n<li class=\"content__news__list__item content__news__list__item--3 content__news__list__item--odd\"><article class=\"content__news__list__item__card ui_card\"><div class=\"content__news__list__item__img ui_card__img ui_card__img--top\"><a href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=114\" aria-label=\"Outdoor Learning Fun\"><img src=\"/_site/data/images/news/114/list-1000192930.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></a></div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info ui_txt ui_txt--truncate_8\"><h2 class=\"content__news__list__item__info__title ui_txt__title\">Outdoor Learning Fun</h2><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__date ui_txt__sub\">Published 19/01/26</div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__intro ui_txt__content\"><p>Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed exploring our outdoor classroom today. Some children got creative building nests for the birds, others went bird-spotting with binoculars, and a few even built their own dinosaur world! 🐦🦖</p>\n\n<p>A lovely day of imagination, teamwork and learning outdoors. 💚</p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n</div></div><a class=\"content__news__list__item__info__link ui_button\" href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=114\" aria-label=\"Read more about Outdoor Learning Fun\">Read More</a></article></li>\n<li class=\"content__news__list__item content__news__list__item--4 content__news__list__item--even\"><article class=\"content__news__list__item__card ui_card\"><div class=\"content__news__list__item__img ui_card__img ui_card__img--top\"><a href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=113\" aria-label=\"Lockdown Practice\"><img src=\"/_site/data/images/news/113/list-Lock%20Down.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></a></div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info ui_txt ui_txt--truncate_8\"><h2 class=\"content__news__list__item__info__title ui_txt__title\">Lockdown Practice</h2><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__date ui_txt__sub\">Published 16/01/26</div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__intro ui_txt__content\"><p>This is just to let you know that we had a lockdown practice this afternoon. This is a normal part of safeguarding in schools that involves securing the children and adults in classrooms away from possible threats, such as chemical leaks or intruders.&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p>We have installed a new lockdown siren and have spent the week preparing the children for the new (loud!) noise and updated procedures. We have also reminded them why we might need to lockdown, but deliberately did it in a way that we hope didn&#39;t stress them out or scare them.&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p>The children completed the practice, a low-level one, with aplomb. I am letting you know just in case any of them, particularly the younger ones, were in anyway shocked or upset by it.&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p>Have a great weekend.&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p>Mr Clarke</p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n</div></div><a class=\"content__news__list__item__info__link ui_button\" href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=113\" aria-label=\"Read more about Lockdown Practice\">Read More</a></article></li>\n<li class=\"content__news__list__item content__news__list__item--5 content__news__list__item--odd\"><article class=\"content__news__list__item__card ui_card\"><div class=\"content__news__list__item__img ui_card__img ui_card__img--top\"><a href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=112\" aria-label=\"School Council Update\"><img src=\"/_site/data/images/news/112/list-1000192695.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></a></div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info ui_txt ui_txt--truncate_8\"><h2 class=\"content__news__list__item__info__title ui_txt__title\">School Council Update</h2><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__date ui_txt__sub\">Published 15/01/26</div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__intro ui_txt__content\"><p>This week, School Council invited our school Kitchen Manager, Julie, to join them to talk about our school menu and the choices she makes when planning meals.</p>\n\n<p>Pupils learned how menu options are decided and found out more about the important job Julie does in our school. They also enjoyed sharing their favourite school meals with her!</p>\n\n<p>A great opportunity for pupil voice and real-life learning 👏</p>\n</div></div><a class=\"content__news__list__item__info__link ui_button\" href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=112\" aria-label=\"Read more about School Council Update\">Read More</a></article></li>\n<li class=\"content__news__list__item content__news__list__item--6 content__news__list__item--even\"><article class=\"content__news__list__item__card ui_card\"><div class=\"content__news__list__item__img ui_card__img ui_card__img--top\"><a href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=111\" aria-label=\"Year 2 Bird Feeders\"><img src=\"/_site/data/images/news/111/list-1000192679.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></a></div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info ui_txt ui_txt--truncate_8\"><h2 class=\"content__news__list__item__info__title ui_txt__title\">Year 2 Bird Feeders</h2><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__date ui_txt__sub\">Published 15/01/26</div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__intro ui_txt__content\"><p>Year 2 have been busy making bird feeders to help support our feathered friends during the winter months. These will be hung up around the school grounds for the birds to enjoy.</p>\n\n<p>We&rsquo;re also excited to be taking part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this January, helping pupils learn more about the birds that visit our school and why caring for wildlife is so important 🌱</p>\n\n<p>Lovely learning with a real purpose 💚</p>\n</div></div><a class=\"content__news__list__item__info__link ui_button\" href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=111\" aria-label=\"Read more about Year 2 Bird Feeders\">Read More</a></article></li>\n<li class=\"content__news__list__item content__news__list__item--7 content__news__list__item--odd\"><article class=\"content__news__list__item__card ui_card\"><div class=\"content__news__list__item__img ui_card__img ui_card__img--top\"><a href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=110\" aria-label=\"Year 4 Cooking\"><img src=\"/_site/data/images/news/110/list-1000192386.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></a></div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info ui_txt ui_txt--truncate_8\"><h2 class=\"content__news__list__item__info__title ui_txt__title\">Year 4 Cooking</h2><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__date ui_txt__sub\">Published 14/01/26</div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__intro ui_txt__content\"><p>Year 4 have had a brilliant time cooking with Candice, with the final group finishing today. As part of their Christmas theme, the children enjoyed some festive baking and made delicious Rudolph brownies &ndash; they looked and smelled amazing!</p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p>Next up, it&rsquo;s Year 2&rsquo;s turn. From tomorrow, they&rsquo;ll be cooking with Candice and making bread to link with their current topic, The Great Fire of London, which famously started in a bakery. A perfect mix of learning, history and hands-on fun!</p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p>Well done to all our budding bakers 👏&nbsp;</p>\n</div></div><a class=\"content__news__list__item__info__link ui_button\" href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=110\" aria-label=\"Read more about Year 4 Cooking\">Read More</a></article></li>\n<li class=\"content__news__list__item content__news__list__item--8 content__news__list__item--even\"><article class=\"content__news__list__item__card ui_card\"><div class=\"content__news__list__item__img ui_card__img ui_card__img--top\"><a href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=109\" aria-label=\"Year 2 Paddington Treat\"><img src=\"/_site/data/images/news/109/list-1000192270.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></a></div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info ui_txt ui_txt--truncate_8\"><h2 class=\"content__news__list__item__info__title ui_txt__title\">Year 2 Paddington Treat</h2><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__date ui_txt__sub\">Published 14/01/26</div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__intro ui_txt__content\"><p>Year 2 enjoyed a very special Paddington-themed treat yesterday 🐻🍊 As part of their topic this term, Mrs Holland shared Paddington&rsquo;s famous marmalade sandwiches with the children. There were lots of smiles, sticky fingers and happy faces as everyone enjoyed this tasty part of their learning!</p>\n</div></div><a class=\"content__news__list__item__info__link ui_button\" href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=109\" aria-label=\"Read more about Year 2 Paddington Treat\">Read More</a></article></li>\n<li class=\"content__news__list__item content__news__list__item--9 content__news__list__item--odd\"><article class=\"content__news__list__item__card ui_card\"><div class=\"content__news__list__item__img ui_card__img ui_card__img--top\"><a href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=108\" aria-label=\"Year 4 Yoga\"><img src=\"/_site/data/images/news/108/list-1000191772.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></a></div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info ui_txt ui_txt--truncate_8\"><h2 class=\"content__news__list__item__info__title ui_txt__title\">Year 4 Yoga</h2><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__date ui_txt__sub\">Published 13/01/26</div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__intro ui_txt__content\"><p>Some lovely moments from our Year 4 yoga session. The children worked on balance, stretching and relaxation, showing great focus and teamwork throughout.</p>\n\n<p>A great way to support both wellbeing and mindfulness 🌿✨</p>\n</div></div><a class=\"content__news__list__item__info__link ui_button\" href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=108\" aria-label=\"Read more about Year 4 Yoga\">Read More</a></article></li>\n<li class=\"content__news__list__item content__news__list__item--10 content__news__list__item--even\"><article class=\"content__news__list__item__card ui_card\"><div class=\"content__news__list__item__img ui_card__img ui_card__img--top\"><a href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=107\" aria-label=\"KS1 Arts & Crafts Club\"><img src=\"/_site/data/images/news/107/list-1000192168.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></a></div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info ui_txt ui_txt--truncate_8\"><h2 class=\"content__news__list__item__info__title ui_txt__title\">KS1 Arts & Crafts Club</h2><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__date ui_txt__sub\">Published 13/01/26</div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__intro ui_txt__content\"><p>More mug decorating fun in Arts &amp; Crafts Club this week! The children used felt-tip pens to design their own colourful creations, showing great creativity and focus.</p>\n\n<p>Well done, KS1 &ndash; some lovely work on display!</p>\n</div></div><a class=\"content__news__list__item__info__link ui_button\" href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=107\" aria-label=\"Read more about KS1 Arts & Crafts Club\">Read More</a></article></li>\n<li class=\"content__news__list__item content__news__list__item--11 content__news__list__item--odd\"><article class=\"content__news__list__item__card ui_card\"><div class=\"content__news__list__item__img ui_card__img ui_card__img--top\"><a href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=106\" aria-label=\"Year 1 Claude Monet inspired Art\"><img src=\"/_site/data/images/news/106/list-1000192014.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></a></div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info ui_txt ui_txt--truncate_8\"><h2 class=\"content__news__list__item__info__title ui_txt__title\">Year 1 Claude Monet inspired Art</h2><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__date ui_txt__sub\">Published 13/01/26</div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__intro ui_txt__content\"><p>Year 1 have been busy in art this week, creating beautiful finger paintings inspired by Claude Monet&rsquo;s garden. The children explored colour, texture and creativity to produce their own vibrant masterpieces 🌸🎨</p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n</div></div><a class=\"content__news__list__item__info__link ui_button\" href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=106\" aria-label=\"Read more about Year 1 Claude Monet inspired Art\">Read More</a></article></li>\n<li class=\"content__news__list__item content__news__list__item--12 content__news__list__item--even\"><article class=\"content__news__list__item__card ui_card\"><div class=\"content__news__list__item__img ui_card__img ui_card__img--top\"><a href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=105\" aria-label=\"New year, new literary adventures\"><img src=\"/_site/data/images/news/105/list-41049af2-905f-4dda-8dab-fb4261fad479.jpg\" alt=\"\"/></a></div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info ui_txt ui_txt--truncate_8\"><h2 class=\"content__news__list__item__info__title ui_txt__title\">New year, new literary adventures</h2><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__date ui_txt__sub\">Published 08/01/26</div><div class=\"content__news__list__item__info__intro ui_txt__content\"><p style=\"margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm\">Young readers at Brentry Primary School can now enjoy lots of new literary adventures thanks to a &pound;1,000 book donation.</p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm\">The school&rsquo;s new collection of <a href=\"https://usborne.com/gb/partner/books_by_the_river/\">Usborne Books</a> from local housebuilder, David Wilson Redrow South West, will support more than 200 pupils from reception to Year 6, enriching lessons and sparking imagination.</p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm\">Claire Moore, English Lead at Brentry Primary School, said: &ldquo;We are extremely grateful for this donation as we have recently created reading nook cabins in our playground where children can read during lunchtimes, and these books will help to stock these areas. &nbsp;Reading in primary school opens the door to every other subject &ndash; it builds imagination, strengthens thinking, and gives children the confidence to explore the world through words.&rdquo;</p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm\">Louise Ware, sales director for David Wilson Redrow South West, added: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s wonderful to know these books will make a difference for children at Brentry Primary School. Supporting literacy is something we feel passionately about and we&rsquo;re proud to play a small part in helping the next generation discover the joy of books.&rdquo;</p>\n</div></div><a class=\"content__news__list__item__info__link ui_button\" href=\"/news/?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;storyid=105\" aria-label=\"Read more about New year, new literary adventures\">Read More</a></article></li> ","moreLink": "<a class=\"ui_button\" style=\"float: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https://www.brentryprimaryschool.org.uk/news/loadmore.asp?pid=235&amp;nid=3&amp;year=2026&amp;month=1&amp;page=3\" onclick=\"loadmore(this, event)\">Show More <i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"></i></a>"}