This week our Year 5 children have been taking part in Bikeability. They have learnt how to keep both themselves, their bikes and others safe! They worked hard for the instructors and got to learn the skills and then practise them on the roads too! Well done Year 5!

Today, 19 of our Year 6 children went to represent Northern in the Athletics competition at The Valley Academy. They performed exceptionally well and even managed to win the Best Team Spirit award which made me a very proud teacher! Well done Year 6!

Today our Years 4, 5 and 6 children walked around the school field and held their very own Remembrance Service to mark the end of the war. The Year 6 children read out readings and Flander's Field and the Year 4 and 5 children created poppy wreaths to be laid at the tree. The pupils of Year 6 also decorated the school railings with poppy-shaped thank you letters to the soldiers. They listened to the Last Post and marked the 2 minute silence with the utmost respect.

We had some amazing entries in to our PTA Pumpkin Carving competition again this year. The creativity of our families never ceases to amaze us. Take a look at some of our amazing entries. Which is your favourite?

Unfortunately, we have had to postpone our Open Evening that was due to take place on Wednesday 10th November. Apologies to those families who were looking forward to visiting us. Mrs Nicholas will be in touch with a new date very soon.

The following information has been shared with all local schools. A new gymnastics academy is now running at The Valley Leadership Academy as a partnership between schools and the Rossendale Leisure Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to receive gymnastics training. All the details of when the sessions are taking place and how to book are included on the flyer below.