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  • A Wonderful Easter Surprise for Our School Community
    02 Apr 2026

    WOW- what an egg-citing surprise for our children today! A huge and heartfelt thank you to L&Q Homes and Andersons at The Quarry for their incredible generosity in donating an Easter egg for every single child in our school. What an amazing treat! There were so many smiles (and a lot of excitement!) as the children eagerly took their eggs home, ready to celebrate the start of the Easter break in the sweetest way possible.
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  • A Wonderful Week Watching Chicks Hatch!
    13 Mar 2026

    This week has been full of excitement and curiosity as the children took part in a truly memorable experience—watching the incredible journey from egg to chick. From the moment the eggs arrived, there was a real sense of anticipation in the school, with the children eagerly checking in each day to see if there had been any changes. As the week progressed, the children were fascinated to learn about the different stages of the life cycle. They observed the eggs carefully and when the first cracks began to appear, the excitement grew, and it was a very special moment for everyone when the chicks finally started to hatch.
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  • Watch Our New School Video!
    13 Feb 2026

    We are delighted to share our latest Lime Wood Primary video, capturing the heart of our school community. It reflects what makes Lime Wood such a wonderful place to learn- nurturing potential, celebrating individuality and finding the champion in everyone. We are incredibly proud of our children and dedicated staff, who bring our school values to life each and every day. The video offers a glimpse into our vibrant learning environment and the strong sense of belonging that defines our Lime Wood community.
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  • Championing Safer Internet Use
    11 Feb 2026

    Lime Wood Primary Champions Safer Internet Use The internet can be an amazing place - when we use it safely and responsibly. Watch our Safer Internet video created by our children and school community to remind us how to protect ourselves and each other online.  
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  • Lime Wood Primary Featured in Studio Egret West’s Christmas Illustration
    02 Feb 2026

    Jarrell Goh, an architectural photographer and illustrator, created this Christmas illustration card for Studio Egret West, the architects who designed our school. The card celebrates 21 years of design through 21 studio projects. For this piece, Jarrell experimented with a new hand-drawn style inspired by embroidered patchwork. He described it as super fun to “Christmassify” each project in a different and creative way.
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  • Magma Math Visit
    20 Jan 2026

    Our school was buzzing with excitement as we welcomed representatives from Magma Maths for a special visit. From the moment the session began, our children rose to the challenge — confidently tackling problems, sharing their ideas, and articulating their thinking with clarity and enthusiasm. Our children were fantastic, confidently sharing their ideas and talking about how they solved problems as they explored maths using Magma Maths. It was a powerful demonstration of not only strong mathematical understanding, but also the excellent communication and oracy skills we nurture across our school.
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  • Big Bang Days Spark Excitement Across Early Years and Key Stage 1
    06 Jan 2026

    This week, children across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed a series of exciting Big Bang Days, launching their new topics with creativity, curiosity and plenty of enthusiasm. Reception pupils began their new topic, “What is a Shadow?”, with a fantastic day of exploration focused on night and day. The children shared their new core text, Owl Babies, and arrived at school dressed as nocturnal and diurnal animals, creating a wonderful buzz throughout the classrooms. It was a joyful and engaging introduction to their learning. Year 1 pupils arrived to a surprise when The Naughty Bus struck overnight, leaving chaos across the classroom and even around the school.
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  • Inspiring Digital Learning in Action: Visit from Sync
    16 Dec 2025

    We were delighted to welcome Charlie from Sync to our school this week. The visit was a fantastic opportunity to share how our Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach, alongside the effective use of digital tools, supports accessible and inclusive learning for every child. Throughout the visit, Charlie saw first-hand how our teachers, support staff and pupils collaborate confidently using technology to deepen understanding, enhance creativity and empower learners. It was inspiring to see digital tools being used meaningfully across the school to support engagement, communication and independence.
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  • Pupil Champions Elected to Lead Positive Change Across Our School
    05 Dec 2025

    We are delighted to announce the results of our recent pupil elections, which have seen the appointment of our new Eco Champions, Digital Champions, and Sports Champions. These enthusiastic pupils will work closely with staff leaders to help shape key areas of school life and make a positive difference for everyone. Our Eco Champions, led by Mrs Webber, are ready to take action to make our school greener, cleaner, and more sustainable. From promoting recycling to encouraging energy-saving initiatives, they will play an important role in helping our school care for the environment.
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  • Breakfast with Santa 2025
    29 Nov 2025

    Today, a sprinkle of Christmas magic drifted over our school as our dedicated PTFA volunteers joined forces with Santa to create a truly enchanting morning for children and their families. From mixing up sparkly reindeer food to enjoying a festive breakfast together, the excitement built throughout the event. The highlight for many was the moment the children stepped into Santa’s glittering grotto for a special visit with the man himself. Along the way, we heard plenty of delighted whispers from our pupils—“ This is my best day!”, “I love him!”, “This is so fun!”, “I can’t wait!
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