Primary School Education: Reception, Key Stage 1 and 2 - Rated Good by Ofsted

Joined October 2015
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A huge thank you to the amazing team at HoughtonRegis @Morrisons their generous donation to the schools Eco-club. The donation will help us to create an amazing garden to increase biodiversity across the school and improve children's understanding and love of nature!
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Maybe one day we can sell some of our products in the your shops!! 🍎🍏🍓🥔🥕
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Morning from PGL Caythorpe. Trapeze, abseiling and rifle shooting!
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Here are a few more pictures from this morning.
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So proud of the children already, challenging themselves and being brave! 2 groups are now doing aeroball (basketball on a trampoline) and sensory trail! It's a little bit wet but not too bad!
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First activity undertaken- laser tag in the sunshine. All the children are in bed and most are asleep!
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Everyone has arrived safely and have checked into their dorms. Just about to dinner then laser tag!!
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Great jumping from the Year 4s today!
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In celebration of the National Year of Reading, our Year 6s joined a virtual workshop with storyteller, published author and rapper Alim Kamara to explore the magic of rhythm and poetry.They even had a go at writing their own raps, inspired by superpowers! #NationalYearofReading
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Our young scientists from Yr4 used Snap Circuits.They explored the basics of electronics by clicking together their own gadgets. From spinning fans to glowing lights, the room was full of "aha!" moments. It was fantastic to see such great teamwork and problem-solving in action!
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Value of the month for February 2026 is
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The staff,governors & families work hard together to ensure that all Downside children are given the opportunity to achieve & reach their potential.We are so proud that this hard work has been recognised by the Secretary for Education Bridget Phillipson. #DepartmentOfEducation
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This morning, Mrs Anderson's maths set took part in an online workshop with big-ideas.org to celebrate the life and work of Katherine Johnson. Pupils learned about the significance of Katherine's mathematical ideas and had a go at some magic mirror maths themselves!
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Amazing determination and skill shown by Japji today at gymnastics club.
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As part of the schools `Tastes of the World ` menus the children were given the opportunity to try food from Jamica. Thanks to the amazing kitchen team for creating another tasty lunch. Up next is the taste of Italy.
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The Yr6 ch had a great time at the Multisport Festival.The children got to participate in a range of sports including archery, badminton & table tennis. Well done to @LutonSchGames for another great event and Stopsley High School for providing some excellent sports leaders.
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Vist downside-primary.co.uk/News/… to see the photos from the afternoon. A special mention to Safa who hit 3 balls in a row during archery- impressive skills.
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Another great event from School Games (Beds & Luton) this afternoon. The children had lots of fun at the Yr 4 sports festival trying out a range of sports- badminton, table tennis, archery and some winter Olympic activities.
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Yr3 took part in a live Assembly with explorer Robert Swann OBE direct from Antarctica. They learnt about the conditions in Antarctica & the effects of climate change.The children were also introduced to the 2041 project which aims to protect the Antarctic for future generations.
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