Sherlock & Cinders – How to audition!

18th September 2025Sophie Myers

We are excited to announce that auditions for this year’s school production will be taking place via video submission.

Your child will be bringing home a script for the role or roles they wish to audition for. To take part, they should record a short video of themselves reading for that part (or parts). If they would also like to include singing the relevant song, this can be found on YouTube.

Once recorded, please email your child’s audition video(s) to [email protected] no later than 3rd October.

This approach allows every child the opportunity to audition in a relaxed environment and ensures we can give each submission the time and attention it deserves.

We look forward to seeing the children’s talents shine and are excited to begin casting our production. Thank you in advance for your support in helping your child prepare their audition.

Kind regards,
The Sherlock and Cinders Crew

A STEM visit from Drax

14th September 2025Chris Mumby

Year 4 had a fantastic time working with our visitors from Drax Power Station. The children were buzzing with excitement as they explored the science of forces in a hands-on and practical way.

One of the highlights of the session was constructing their very own cars. With teamwork, creativity, and plenty of determination, the children carefully built their designs before putting them to the test.

This was a brilliant opportunity for the children to link their classroom learning to the real world and to see how science and engineering are used in everyday life. We are so grateful to our visitors from Drax for making the session fun, interactive, and memorable.

Y3/4 Parent Overview and Homework Menu

8th September 2025Sarah Walton

Please take a few moments to have a look at the overview for our Expedition learning this term. Additionally, each child would greatly benefit from completing tasks weekly from our Homework Menu. Many thanks,

Y3/4 Team

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W-nbGvjEe4htOy2fQoQ4cP8ECWZ1sVjqu-UmuN9HitM/edit?tab=t.0

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1by-S0UXsGdeuRTBVWj0MSbURqwqIoEWLFSwDrYDAAQw/edit?tab=t.0

Y3 and Y4 Welcome Meeting

1st September 2025Chris Mumby

We are delighted to invite all parents and carers of children in Year 3 and Year 4 to our Welcome Meeting on Wednesday 17th from 5.00pm – 6.00pm in the school hall (please use the hall door entrance). This meeting will be a wonderful opportunity to meet the Year 3/4 teaching team and to hear more about the exciting year of learning ahead. We will be sharing details about how we will continue to develop reading fluency, comprehension and a love of books, as well as explaining how we are preparing Year 4 children for the Multiplication Tables Check (MTCs) later in the year. Parents of Year 4 pupils will also hear about upcoming swimming lessons and how these fit into the wider PE curriculum. Most importantly, this will be a chance to learn about routines and expectations in Year 3 and Year 4, and to see how home and school can work together to make this a positive, successful and enjoyable year for every child. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the exciting journey ahead!

Thank you in advance,

Y3 and Y4 Team