Today we were pleased to share our latest Ofsted report with parents and carers. 'Pupils' behaviour is exemplary', they 'demonstrate a thirst for learning' and have 'ample opportunities to develop their talents and interests' at SPSP.
#allthingsarepossible
#flourishandsucceed
The weather was beautiful for our socially-distanced Year 6 Leavers' Picnic this evening. You are all superstars! Goodbye and good luck from the staff and governors of SPSP. You have done us proud! All things are possible to those who believe!
It's finished! Our new trim trail is ready to use once Covid restrictions allow. Thank you
@CreativePlayUK
we have enjoyed watching the construction this week and are very excited about the grand opening!
Year 6 have just finished their pizza tea and are now writing postcards. Lots of brave children overcame challenges during activities today - the leap of faith on the high ropes, climbing, biking, archery and canoeing. A rainy start but a beautiful, dry afternoon. 🙂
Our year 6s have arrived safe and sound in Wales with no travel sickness! Eating our lunches on the lawn in the sunshine!
#allthingsarepossible
@Rise_MAT
Today was magical! SPSP was filled with smiles and happy children - exactly as it should be! Thank you to parents for your support with our one-way systems and staggered times. We were very pleased to have 94% of our children attending in person today.
#BackToSchool
And there we have it! Our fabulous year 6 pupils have flown the nest. We are proud of the confident, resilient and hard-working young people that they have become and know that they will continue to shine as they move to secondary school.
@Rise_MAT
#flourishandsucceed
We were pleased to deliver two overflowing trolleys full of long-life food and household items, kindly donated by the SPSP community, to the food bank at Syston Hub Cafe yesterday. Thank you to every child, parent, staff member and governor who contributed.
Thank you to
@LeicsCountyHall
for funding our beautiful new school building! We have fondly named it 'The Ark' as it represents hope following the pandemic and a bright future for our children. Classrooms are ready and waiting for year 2 to move in on Monday morning!
@Rise_MAT
Thank you
@DunelmUK
for our staffroom goodies! These will be perfect as we create a new mini staffroom in the KS1 building next term to help with social distancing.
#gratitude
The children, staff and governors of SPSP wish you a safe and happy Christmas. We enjoyed coming together for carol singing this morning, in socially-distanced bubbles, lead by our Early Years children.
#magical
#allthingsarepossible
#flourishandsucceed
This morning 354 children and 23 staff ran a total of 411 miles for the
@RainbowsHospice
Santa Fun Run! A huge well done to everyone and thank you to parents and carers for your child's sponsorship.
@Rise_MAT
#flourishandsucceed
Last night in Min-Y-Don... campfire and marshmallows. The children have had an epic time with many fears conquered and life-long memories made.
@Rise_MAT
#flourishandsucceed
Our year 6s had a great time during bushcraft today. We learned about how to filter water, make a tripod for hanging pots and made fires from a flint and steel. New life skills!
@Rise_MAT
#allthingsarepossible
Our first night in Wales and year 6 had a good night's sleep. We ate well at breakfast and sang happy birthday to our classmate. It's a fine morning and we have time to explore before activities begin.
What a transformation! This all-weather surface is the first stage of investment in our Early Years Foundation Stage. We look forward to seeing the children's faces when they return to school on Monday morning!
Jubilee celebrations began this morning with a special assembly, during which we learned about the trooping of the colour, and we each took home a beautiful book! Thank you
@educationgovuk
!
#JubileeCelebration
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120 cards hand-made by the children of SPSP for
@age_uk
to distribute to our local community. We would love to hear from you if you have received one.
#community
#spreadthejoy
Today, we came together to reflect on the impact of the pandemic, one year on. We each lit a candle and shared a moment of silence, before expressing our thoughts through words, pictures and prayers.
#DayOfReflection
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@DBELeicester
The Early Years team have transformed the base this summer and can't wait to welcome our youngest children into school on Tuesday!
#eyfs
#flourishandsucceed
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A rainbow marked the beginning of a new half term yesterday. Thank you to our wonderful families who are currently following the government rules on self-isolation in order to keep the rest of the school community safe at this difficult time.
#community
#faith
#hope
Happy half term to our wonderful children, staff, parents, governors and trustees. Take care, stay safe and enjoy spending precious time with loved ones.
#halfterm
More photos from today's animal visit. Mrs Mulhern joined the fun! Our visitors included a hedgehog, tarantula, milk snake, bearded dragon, scorpion, leaf insects, stick insects, a rabbit, guinea pigs and giant snail!
The whole school came together for the first time this school year today. Sounded amazing to hear everyone singing and thank you to Reverend Saunders for leading us in prayer...
What a great first day on the farm! We've learned how to care for dairy cows, met the pigs, cleaned our boots and enjoyed a delicious pasta bake for dinner.
#year5
@farmersforaweek
We were proud to host
#RiseFest
for teachers across
@Rise_MAT
today. Fantastic speakers, useful workshops and a huge thank you to
@WreakeValleyAc
for making this possible by lending us your car park.
What an experience at Young Voices this week! Our KS2 choir joined over 5 thousand others to lift the roof of the arena! A huge thank you to
@JLO20713Julie
for making this possible!
#allthingsarepossible
Y6 day 4 in Wales & it's fine but windy. One group are out training to be Min y Don agents; some trying to beat our current crate-climbing record; others on high ropes & some on the low ropes course. The children are all in good spirits and making the most of their last full day.
Year 5 were up early this morning to give the animals their breakfast. Then we were coppicing, weaving, looking after the horses and harvesting.
@farmersforaweek
@Rise_MAT
Our new car park is complete! Thank you
@WreakeValleyAc
for your support to accommodate our staff cars over the last week. All ready for full reopening tomorrow!
#BackToSchool
A huge thank you to Mr Spencer for building our new giant sandpit, ready fir the arrival of our Early Years Children on Tuesday!
#eyfs
#allthingsarepossible
The Easter bunny has been busy this week, hiding eggs for every child and staff member to find. Thank you to the PTA for funding the prizes!
#EasterFun
@thebodycoach
Still busy
@SPSPAcademy
Joe! Thanks for giving us our daily workout! Got the headteacher involved as well today
@MulhernC
! Keep up the good work! 💪💪
Good luck to all the Year 6 children doing their SATs this week. Don’t get stressed... just do your best! Remember you’ve been blessed with skills that the SATs DON’T TEST! Good luck to you all
#SATs
Year 2 had a fabulous trip to Bosworth Battlefield today - a brilliant end to our Richard III work. The children have learnt so much!
@Rise_MAT
@SystonTownNews
Thank you to everyone who attended our London exhibition this afternoon! What a wonderful selection of models! Tune in to Radio Leicester tomorrow morning between 8am and 8:30am to hear our year 1 children talk about what they have learned!
It's 'thank a teacher' day! A huge thank you to our incredible staff for their dedication & hard work. Thanks especially to those who have worked through school holidays & bank holidays so that our keyworker pupils get the very best care at this difficult time.
#thankateacherday