<![CDATA[John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery News Feed - Curiosity Corner]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D45%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:13:46 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:13:46 GMT <![CDATA[ Teddy Bear Picnic ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=611 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 wonderful afternoon of practising our social skills, sharing a picnic and enjoying a book or two.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:13:46 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=611 <![CDATA[ Easter Egg Decorating Competition ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=610 We have had some fantastic entries to our Easter Egg Decorating Competition across the school.  Our lucky winners were announced in assembly, and awarded their Easter Egg prizes, which have been kindly donated by Asda Express in Broseley.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:31:02 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=610 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Easter Experience ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=609 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.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:08:02 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=609 <![CDATA[ Fishing Trip ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=608 A group of boys in Year 5 and 6 have spent a fantastic morning with the Canal & River Trust 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.

A huge thank you to Tony, Mark, Mark and Kenny for giving up their time to put on this wonderful opportunity for these boys.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:46:41 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=608 <![CDATA[ Healthy Eating in Nursery ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=607 Nursery children have been thinking about healthy eating and how to look after our bodies. They have done 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.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:21:21 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=607 <![CDATA[ Gardening in Emerald Class ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=606 Children in Emerald Class had a lovely afternoon in the sun at forest school! They planted some sunflower seeds and predicted how tall they would grow.  

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:18:14 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=606 <![CDATA[ iRock Concert ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=605 This week, our iRock bands performed for the whole school and their parents.  It is wonderful to see the children's confidence growing with each performance!

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:15:27 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=605 <![CDATA[ Cressage Cup 2026 ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=604 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.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:12:04 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=604 <![CDATA[ Mother's Day Sale ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=603 We have held a Mother's Day gift sale during the school day to help the children treat the special ladies in their lives.  The children have really enjoyed being able to choose something special.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:04:26 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=603 <![CDATA[ Clay Club ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=602 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.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:57:31 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=602 <![CDATA[ Baby & Toddler World Book Day ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=601 Children at Parent, Baby and Toddler Group had a lovely time celebrating World Book Day with some exciting activities! 

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 13:49:59 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=601 <![CDATA[ Roald Dahl World Book Day ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=600 John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery have enjoyed a fantastic Roald Dahl–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.

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 13:48:10 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=600 <![CDATA[ Literacy Based Art in Peridot Class ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=599 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!

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:30:40 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=599 <![CDATA[ Daffodil Planting in Peridot Class ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=598 On a windy afternoon, Peridot Class have planted some daffodils 🌼
We will look forward to seeing them come into flower next week!

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:18:32 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=598 <![CDATA[ Puppet Shows in Nursery ]]> https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=597 Children were interested in puppets this week, so we got the puppet theatre out. They all independently had a go at telling a story, with lots of lovely narrative and much excitement!

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:13:39 GMT https://www.jwprimaryandnursery.co.uk/news/?pid=45&nid=1&storyid=597