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		<title><![CDATA[John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery News Feed - Curiosity Corner]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When children are healthy, happy and safe, curiosity is ignited and learning is optimised. In this section, you will find out what children in school and nursery have been learning this week.
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:13:46 GMT</pubDate>
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		<item>	<title><![CDATA[ Teddy Bear Picnic ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=611</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Children in Nursery, Peridot and Emerald Classes have enjoyed a Teddy Bear Picnic in the hall as a reward for all of their hard work this term. We have had&nbsp;wonderful afternoon of practising our social skills, sharing a picnic and&nbsp;enjoying a book or two.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:13:46 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Easter Egg Decorating Competition ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=610</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We have had some fantastic entries to our Easter Egg Decorating Competition across the school.&nbsp; Our lucky winners were announced in assembly, and awarded their Easter Egg prizes, which have been kindly donated by Asda Express in Broseley.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:31:02 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Year 3 Easter Experience ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=609</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Earlier this week, children from Year 3 visited All Saints Church to learn about the Easter story. We all enjoyed ourselves and the children behaved impeccably. Thank you to everyone who helped.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:08:02 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Fishing Trip ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=608</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A group of boys in Year 5 and 6 have spent a fantastic morning with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/canalrivertrust?__cft__[0]=AZaX72b72f703Aacclhta2MpstAePcPvkblkr4Jy9ju4eGcvuI5yRa9vKTEzvAyNMt6nqm0sFWfWDqHf_qtsD0ipf9p8lq3vX_aZdUizInJ6nmsK4wt3TR3tkr85GyQlfGtywQECBc62hfkjYUUnhrjOTWG-CxOk_Xk-lZh4bGLx9Iy0fmaeYcjbGgL0wzW4rYg&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" role="link">Canal &amp; River Trust</a> in Wombourne on a fishing trip. The boys were a credit to the school with their sensible behaviour, beautiful manners, superb listening, and consideration for their peers, environment and general public.</p>

<p>A huge thank you to Tony, Mark, Mark and Kenny for giving up their time to put on this wonderful opportunity for these boys.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:46:41 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Healthy Eating in Nursery ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=607</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Nursery children have been&nbsp;thinking about healthy eating and how to look after our bodies. They have done&nbsp;a taste testing of various fruits. All children really enjoyed the choices and used some lovely describing words to tell everyone how they tasted and which were their favourites.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:21:21 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Gardening in Emerald Class ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=606</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Children in Emerald Class&nbsp;had a lovely afternoon&nbsp;in the sun&nbsp;at forest school! They&nbsp;planted some sunflower seeds and predicted how tall they would grow.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:18:14 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ iRock Concert ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=605</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>This week, our iRock bands performed for the whole school and their parents.&nbsp; It is wonderful to see the children&#39;s confidence growing with each performance!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:15:27 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Cressage Cup 2026 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=604</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A group of our Year 6 children attended the Cressage Cup Competition. Both the football and High 5 teams did really well. Emma and Miss Slarke would like to commend the children on their behaviour and respect shown towards each other and their opposition.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:12:04 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Mother's Day Sale ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=603</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We have held a Mother&#39;s Day gift sale during the school day to help the children treat the special ladies in their lives.&nbsp; The children have really enjoyed being able to choose something special.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:04:26 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Clay Club ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=602</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A group of pupils in Year 6 have spent some of their lunchtimes with our clay expert, Emma, creating some beautiful, light-up fairy house toadstools. We are very lucky to have our own kiln to enable these activities to take place.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:57:31 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Baby & Toddler World Book Day ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=601</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Children at Parent, Baby and Toddler Group had a lovely time celebrating World Book Day with some exciting&nbsp;activities!&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 13:49:59 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Roald Dahl World Book Day ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=600</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery have enjoyed a fantastic Roald Dahl&ndash;themed World Book Day, with children taking part in making dream jars, Willy Wonka themed chocolate experiments and a Miss Trunchbull Boot Camp! A wonderful way to celebrate creativity and our shared love of reading.</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 13:48:10 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Literacy Based Art in Peridot Class ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=599</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Reception children have been getting arty today, making spaceships for the little alien Beegu from our Literacy story book. These will look wonderful hanging in our art area!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:30:40 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Daffodil Planting in Peridot Class ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=598</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>On a&nbsp;windy afternoon,&nbsp;Peridot Class have planted some daffodils 🌼<br />
We will look forward to seeing them come into flower next week!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:18:32 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Puppet Shows in Nursery ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=597</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Children were interested in puppets this week, so we got&nbsp;the puppet theatre out. They all independently had a go at telling a story, with lots of lovely narrative and much excitement!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:13:39 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Matilda Performance at William Brookes School ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=596</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Our Year 5 pupils were kindly invited to the matin&eacute;e performance of Matilda the Musical Jr at William Brookes School.&nbsp; What a treat it was, and so inspirational for our Year 5 pupils&nbsp;to see what hard work and dedication to the performing arts can lead to.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:03:13 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Starbooks in Sapphire Class ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=595</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>This morning, sapphire class had their very own Starbooks caf&eacute;! We had hot chocolate and read mystery books from our Starbooks bags!<br />
It was great to see the children embracing new books and trying new styles and authors!<br />
I told them when they get older and life is hectic, they will love the opportunity to sit in a cosy caf&eacute; with a good book &ndash; they felt very grown up then!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:54:03 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Cooperation in Peridot Class ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=594</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Peridot Class have been working very hard on our cooperation display, which is now up in the school hall.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:49:52 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Dancing in Nursery ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=593</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Children were interested in ballet dancing this week. We talked about what that looks like and then researched on the computer. Children then independently found some dancing dressing-up clothes and started copying the moves - fantastic!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:47:30 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Mental Health in Emerald Class ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=592</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>This week is Children&rsquo;s Mental Health week. In Emerald, we have talked about strategies to make us feel calm and happy with one being mindful colouring.<br />
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The children enjoyed colouring with some calm music in the background.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:45:26 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Diamond Class - Geography ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=591</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>In our geography lessons we have been learning about the polar regions and what makes them unique 🌍</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:40:51 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Mark Making in Nursery ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=590</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Children have been busy using lots of different ways to make marks, practising their fine motor skills. This afternoon they listened carefully to &lsquo;The Gruffalo&rsquo;s Child&rsquo; and then retold the story by drawing pictures of the sequence. Lots of fantastic language was used in retelling the story and children gave real meaning to their marks.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:46:23 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Signs of Spring in Forest School ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=589</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>At Forest School this week we have been looking for signs of spring. Children noticed some daffodils popping through the ground and some buds appearing on the trees. Of course, it wouldn&#39;t be Forest School if they didn&#39;t play in the mud!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:40:41 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Let's All Creep To Crocodile Creek ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=588</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Peridot class have been working hard on their writing about the book, &lsquo;Let&rsquo;s all creep to crocodile creek&rsquo;. We have been thinking about vehicles that we would use to take us on an exciting journey.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:37:17 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Fire Safety for Year 3 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=587</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>This week year 3 had a health and safety session with the fire department. They learnt what to do if there was a fire in the home and about how to keep themselves safe!<br />
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We even got to see what it was like to work for the fire service!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:34:27 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Beebots in Peridot Class ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=586</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Peridot Class enjoyed learning how to programme the Beebots. They made them move to different points on the Beebot mat. The Year One children then made their own Beebot mats.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:11:45 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Respect in Emerald Class ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=585</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Emerald class were tasked with creating&nbsp;a poster about the school value &lsquo;respect&rsquo; which will go onto our class display board in the hall.<br />
The children have shared their ideas on how we can be respectful to others and to the world. 🌎</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:02:41 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Paragraph Construction in Diamond Class ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=584</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Diamond class&nbsp;have been looking at different ways of opening a new paragraph in their&nbsp;writing.<br />
This could be using:<br />
&bull; adverbial phrase<br />
&bull; speech<br />
&bull; character description using a range of nouns/pronouns/synonyms<br />
&bull; use of a subordinate clause<br />
&bull; action word or onomatopoeia<br />
&bull; question<br />
&bull; repetition of a word or phrase<br />
The children are so creative, they should feel really proud of their ideas!</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:59:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=583</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Amethyst Class have been enjoying their&nbsp;Science lessons, where they have been investigating and comparing the melting rates of different types of chocolate!</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:56:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=582</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Our Young Voices 2026 choir&nbsp;were so excited to meet Andy at the BP Pulse Arena!&nbsp; They all had the most amazing time taking part in the largest choir in the world.&nbsp; A truly fantastic experience for them all!</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:05:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=581</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Nursery&nbsp;had a great time enjoying the snow during their Forest School session last week. Children (and grown ups!) especially loved sliding down the bank!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:01:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=580</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We&nbsp;had a fabulously wet and muddy Santa Dash this week. Everyone has thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Thank you to Emma and our Bronze Ambassadors for organising the event.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:48:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=579</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Children in school and nursery have had a real treat this morning opening class Christmas presents under the Christmas Tree in the hall! A huge thank you to our wonderful staff for their efforts in fundraising this year, and also to our amazing school community for your support. It is so lovely to be able to provide the enrichment activities for the children. We hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:46:58 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=578</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Baby and Toddler group have been busy in the run up to the holidays. They enjoyed various Christmas activities and made lovely gifts. Thank you for all your support and we&#39;ll see you on Wednesday 7th January 2026! Merry Christmas everyone! <img alt="🎅" height="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t88/1/16/1f385.png" title="" width="16" /><img alt="🎄" height="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7/1/16/1f384.png" title="" width="16" /></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:45:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=577</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A huge thank you to all of our children and parents for the food bank donations that have come into school this morning; they will be delivered to the food bank this afternoon. This generosity will make a real difference to families in need this festive season.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:43:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=576</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>On Wednesday, two of our children represented John Wilkinson Primary School at the initial 318 Trust Belonging Network meeting. The ideas the students came up with were wonderful to hear and each and every one of them contributed within small group and wider discussions. We look forward to seeing the Belonging Network making a positive impact for all children in school and throughout the Trust.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:42:13 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=575</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Children in Amethysts and Sapphires investigated Owl Pellets as part of their science work on digestive systems and animal bones.</p>

<p>We found some amazing things and were able to classify the bones and identify what the different owls had been eating. Pretty amazing stuff!</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:19:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=574</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A huge thank you to our wonderful community, stall holders, Father Christmas and his naughty elf <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Illuminate-FX-1552224224806036/?__cft__[0]=AZUm1LAxACQ3MFwStRPlwk5QMAhBqMbGDc8SwMtz3Zzqc1gWwWJ5ry8--2BVufz6HwsOScaIODH-gEWrStoG1s9YCfeZ8t6cXT0f0JX7zvhcA-l9NK9_dsruMCN9uIbJ2gzPHEzoL97YuuhgD1MgKhXC3FWPUKpvsY3dJ3HMwbzDHtoquBJJbgdSktgaToSWVGY&amp;__tn__=kK-R" role="link">Illuminate FX</a>, Frankly Farm Tours, and our fabulous staff for supporting our Victorian Christmas Market this evening. It was a resounding success. Santa&rsquo;s grotto photos will be posted over the weekend.</p>

<p>What an amazing start to the Festive Season <img alt="🎅" height="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t88/1/16/1f385.png" title="" width="16" /> <img alt="🎄" height="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7/1/16/1f384.png" title="" width="16" /> <img alt="✨" height="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png" title="" width="16" /></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:12:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=573</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Our Parent, Baby and Toddler Group have had an exciting few weeks since we returned from Half Term. We are really looking forward to our Christmas Sessions over the coming weeks!</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:07:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=572</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>In Science, Emerald Class explored how different animals hibernate and migrate during the cold winter months.</p>

<p>To bring their learning to life, we headed to the forest to build our very own hedgehog houses. They showed wonderful creativity and teamwork, designing cosy, inviting spaces perfect for a hibernating hedgehog.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:04:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=571</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Children throughout Nursery and School enjoyed a fantastic skipping workshop on Friday. The sessions were a huge success with everyone really enjoying themselves.</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:48:58 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=570</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our families who joined and supported us or their clubs at today&rsquo;s Remembrance Day service. Your presence and encouragement mean so much as we come together to honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:46:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=569</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Nursery children have had a very busy week. They have been learning about traditional tales and retelling stories and at Forest School they built a fabulous den! They have been thinking about Children in Need, making some lovely masks, as well as taking part in skipping workshops, which they were brilliant at - well done everyone!</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:44:03 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=568</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Children in nursery had a lovely time learning about Halloween. They enjoyed making masks to turn themselves into pumpkins!</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2025 14:35:18 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=567</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>At John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery, blue was the colour of the day today, in aid of Shropshire&#39;s Youth Awareness Day on Thursday 16th October.</p>

<p>We&#39;ve loved being part of this and will share our fundraising total as soon as possible.</p>

<p>Our students and staff went all out, wearing every shade of blue while raising funds for brilliant local projects supporting young people.</p>

<p>A huge thank you to everyone who joined in and helped make it a fun and positive day!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:07:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=566</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Pupils took part in drama to help them with the descriptive writing about a famous pilot stunt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We have just started a mould experiment in Science to investigate what conditions cause microrganisms to grow and why. We are hoping to see lots of mould after half term!</p>

<p>We also explored&nbsp;minibeasts in forest school for our Science unit and how to classify them accurately based on their features.</p>

<p>In R.E, we created stain glass windows to show the Genesis story and also link with our landscape Art unit.</p>

<p>Once again, in Science we explored leaves to classify different types of trees around school. There we LOTS! This also linked to our Geography unit &#39;our changing world&#39;.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:57:38 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=565</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Our fabulous Parent, Baby and Toddler Group had a wonderful time at their Halloween Party this week. It was lovely to see so many faces. We look forward to seeing everyone when we return from our Half Term Break. Our first session back will be Wednesday 5th November.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:55:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=564</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Emerald class went to forest school and created some Art using Autumn objects. They designed some brilliant art.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:54:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=563</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We would like to thank our wonderful volunteers for helping to bring our &lsquo;Highway Rat&rsquo; scarecrow to life, leading to Third Place in the 2025 Scarecrow Festival Youth category!<br />
A huge thank you, also, to Claire and Richard at Valley View Equestrian Centre for donating a bale of straw again this year.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:43:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<link>https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=561</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Peridot Class&nbsp;had a fabulous afternoon down in Forest School! We have been learning about animal diets in science and investigating whether all animals like to eat the same thing. We made bird feeders using multigrain hoops and string to hang on the branches. We can&#39;t wait to see them all eaten up and enjoyed!</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:24:53 GMT</pubDate>
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