KS1 & EYFS Celebration

UNCRC Article 14 (freedom of thought, conscience and religion).

This week, our EYFS and KS1 children joined together for a wonderful shared learning session to celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 – the Year of the Horse. The children learned about the origins of the Chinese zodiac and how the twelve animals earned their places through the traditional zodiac race story. They were especially excited to find out what makes the Horse such an important and symbolic animal in Chinese culture.

To deepen our understanding of this special celebration, the children took part in a range of hands-on activities. We enjoyed a fantastic food‑tasting experience, trying a variety of traditional Chinese dishes and exploring new flavours and textures.

The children also got creative with themed crafts, making paper lanterns, Chinese dragons, and paper‑plate horses. These activities helped bring the celebration to life and gave everyone a chance to express their creativity while learning about Chinese traditions.

UNCRC Article 14 (freedom of thought, conscience and religion).

This week, our EYFS and KS1 children came together for a wonderful shared learning experience all about Shrove Tuesday and its importance within the Christian faith.
We talked about why Christians traditionally make pancakes on this day and how it marks the beginning of Lent—a time for reflection, kindness, and thinking of others.

We were also lucky to enjoy a careers encounter with Sarah from the Chartwells team, who showed us how pancakes are made. The children were fascinated watching the ingredients being mixed, the batter poured, and the pancakes flipped! After the demonstration, everyone had the chance to enjoy their own pancake in celebration of this special day.

There were plenty of delicious toppings to choose from, and the children loved creating their own tasty combinations. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn about a religious tradition, explore a real-world job role, and enjoy a festive treat together.

We had a fantastic time immersing ourselves in History Day! Each class dressed up to represent different historical periods, helping us step into the past and experience history in a fun and meaningful way. Our costumes sparked curiosity, inspired discussion and brought our learning to life across the whole school.

UNCRC Article 29 – education must develop every child’s personality and talents to their full potential.

Class 1

Class 1 stepped back in time to experience life as World War II evacuees. We imagined what it felt like to leave home with a packed suitcase and label and we learned about the journeys children took to stay safe. The children enjoyed acting out the roles of evacuees and exploring what daily life was like during the war.

Class 2

We have been learning all about the Victorians. We explored what school and home life were like in Victorian times, compared old-fashioned objects with the ones we use today and tried out some traditional Victorian activities.

Class 3

Class 3 have been exploring the fascinating world of Ancient Greece. We learned about the powerful gods and goddesses, took part in a Greek style dance and enjoyed making Greek crafts – we even the chance to try a selection of traditional Greek food!

Class 4

We had an amazing time celebrating History Day as Tudors! We dressed up in Tudor clothing to help us step back in time, took part in traditional Tudor weaving and even performed a Tudor dance for the whole school. We finished the day with a fun and lively class quiz, celebrating the fascinating lives and dramatic trials of the Tudor era.

Class 5

Class 5 stepped into the past as Edwardian passengers aboard the Titanic! We explored what life was like for people travelling in different classes and imagined the excitement of boarding the famous ship. The children enjoyed taking on the roles of passengers, learning about their stories and discovering how the voyage changed their lives. This experience helped us understand the hopes, challenges and social differences of the Edwardian era.

UNCRC Article 24: Every child has the right to the best possible health.

As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, the children explored this year’s theme, “This Is My Happy Place,” by reflecting on the people, places, and experiences that help them feel safe, connected, and valued. We focused on the idea of belonging—understanding where we feel we fit and what supports our wellbeing.

Class 1

The children in Class 1 created their own personal belonging maps, choosing to include places, groups, activities, or even non‑physical spaces — such as feelings, memories, or moments — where they feel most at ease. This activity encouraged them to recognise what contributes to their happiness and emotional security, while celebrating the uniqueness of everyone’s happy place.

Class 2

We joined a whole‑school assembly all about Belonging and talked about how everyone is important in our school community. We also worked with the amazing Piece of Mind team to create our very own worry monsters to help us share our feelings.

Class 3

Class 4

Class 4 spent time reflecting on what makes us unique, identifying the qualities we appreciate most about ourselves and the people who help us feel a sense of belonging. We discussed the teams, friendships and personal strengths that make us feel connected and valued. This activity encouraged us to recognise our individuality while celebrating the supportive relationships and communities that help us thrive.

Class 5

In Class 5 the children have been exploring what it truly means to belong, thinking about the different places, groups and communities that make us feel accepted, valued and understood. They have discussed how belonging can give us confidence and comfort, and how everyone’s experience of belonging might look and feel slightly different. Through stories, reflection and class activities, the children have considered where they feel most at home—whether that’s with family, friends, school or clubs—and why those spaces feel special. They are learning that belonging isn’t just about being present somewhere, but about feeling included, respected and connected to others.

Well done to everyone who achieved their Headteacher award this week for all of your hard work in class! Keep up the good work 🙂

Well done to everyone who achieved their certificates this week, for highest scores on TT Rocksars and Numbots or for achieving your next level on Lexia.

Keep up the good work!

We are delighted to let you know that the Pudsey Run medals have now arrived and have been presented to the children. The children were incredibly proud to receive them and it was a lovely way to celebrate their fantastic efforts.

Once again, we would like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful Nettlesworth Primary School children who participated and the community for your generosity and support. Thanks to you, an unbelievable £3,673.80 was raised — an amazing achievement that will make a real difference.

Thank you for supporting the children and helping to make this event such a success.

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent E‑Safety Coffee Morning and for taking the time to complete the questionnaires. We really appreciate your feedback and engagement.

Following the responses, we have put together a helpful advice sheet for families which includes:

• Practical tips for reducing and managing screen time at home
• Guidance around safe messaging, including information about the ‘Stars’ app, which some children may be using to communicate with friends

The advice is intended to support you in having positive conversations at home and helping children develop healthy, safe digital habits.

The advice sheet will be shared with you shortly / is attached to this email. If you have any questions or would like further support, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our children safe online.

It was lovely to see so many children achieve certificates for the highest scores on TT Rockstars, and achieve their next level in lexia. Keep up the good work!

Well done to all of the children who achieved their Headteacher award this week, for all of the hard work they have been doing in class. Keep up the hard work!