We were thrilled to welcome author Adam Bushnell to Nettlesworth Primary School for a truly inspiring day of storytelling and creativity!

Adam began the day with a whole school assembly, where he shared his journey as a writer and showed the children how storytelling can become a lifelong passion and even a career! His energy and enthusiasm sparked imaginations across every year group.

• EYFS were transported to outer space, creating imaginative oral stories filled with rockets, aliens, and adventure.

• Years 1 & 2 stepped into enchanted woodlands, crafting magical characters and exploring the wonders of nature through storytelling.

• Year 3 unleashed their creativity with mighty metal superheroes, writing exciting narratives full of action and heroism.

• Years 4 & 5 delved into the world of traders and raiders, sparking curiosity about history and the lives of Vikings and Anglo-Saxons.

• Year 6 explored the theme of revolution, engaging in powerful discussions and writing that reflected change and resilience.

Adam Bushnell’s visit truly ignited imaginations and set the tone for a term full of creativity, curiosity, and learning. We’re so proud of the children’s enthusiasm and the incredible work they produced!

Well done to the children who have earned their Headteacher Award in assembly this week! They have all been working hard in class and have been recognised for their hard work. Keep up the good work 🙂

This week we had lots to celebrate in our weekly Celebration assembly.

Lexia Awards

Well done to all of the children who have earned their Lexia certificate this week by reaching the next level. Keep working hard 🙂

TT Rockstar/Numbots Awards

We had lots of children this week who had been working hard on TT Rockstars and Numbots. Well done to everyone who has been working hard this week, keep up the good work!

Today saw the first of our whole school Maths Day. The children from class 5 taught each of the other classes, demonstrating our excellent mathematical knowledge and understanding. They really were the best teachers!

A big thank you to Reverend Caroline and Emily for our wonderful open the book assembly this week. We had lots of fun learning about a new story from the Bible.

Well done to all of the children who are accessing TT Rockstars and Numbots at home and school. A huge well done to the children who have earned their next level in Lexia! We are so impressed with the hard work you are putting in. Keep up the good work 🙂

Well done the children who earned their Headteacher award this week! We are so impressed with the work you have been doing in class. Keep up the good work!

On 10th October 2025, children across all year groups at Nettlesworth Primary School came together to raise awareness for World Mental Health Day, looking at the effects of fake news and doom scrolling on mental health.

Throughout the day, pupils engaged in a variety of thoughtful and creative activities designed to promote emotional wellbeing, empathy, and kindness:

• The whole school began the day with calming breathing exercises and guided mindfulness sessions to help children understand how to manage worries and emotions.
• In classes pupils took part in open discussions about mental health, learning how to talk about feelings and support one another. Teachers used age-appropriate stories and scenarios to spark meaningful conversations.
• EYFS and KS1 explored picture books that promote emotional literacy, while KS2 students reflected on real-life stories of resilience and mental health advocacy.

The day was a beautiful reminder that mental health matters every day, and that even small acts of kindness and understanding can make a big difference. We are incredibly proud of our pupils for their compassion, creativity, and commitment to making our school a safe and supportive space for all.

Well done to all of the children who have worked super hard this week and achieved the Headteachers Award. Keep up the hard work!

We are so proud of all of the children accessing TT Rockstars at home and school. Keep working hard!