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Curiosity Corner

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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  • Santa Dash 2025

    Published 19/12/25

    We 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.

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  • Class Christmas Presents

    Published 19/12/25

    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!

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  • Toddler Group Christmas Activities

    Published 19/12/25

    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'll see you on Wednesday 7th January 2026! Merry Christmas everyone! 🎅🎄

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  • Food Bank Donations

    Published 19/12/25

    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.

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  • Belonging Network

    Published 19/12/25

    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.

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  • Owl Pelletts in Amethyst and Sapphire

    Published 27/11/25

    Children in Amethysts and Sapphires investigated Owl Pellets as part of their science work on digestive systems and animal bones.

    We found some amazing things and were able to classify the bones and identify what the different owls had been eating. Pretty amazing stuff!

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  • Victorian Christmas Market

    Published 27/11/25

    A huge thank you to our wonderful community, stall holders, Father Christmas and his naughty elf Illuminate FX, Frankly Farm Tours, and our fabulous staff for supporting our Victorian Christmas Market this evening. It was a resounding success. Santa’s grotto photos will be posted over the weekend.

    What an amazing start to the Festive Season 🎅 🎄 ✨

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  • Parent, Baby and Toddler Group November Round-Up

    Published 27/11/25

    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!

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  • Emerald Class - Hibernation and Migration

    Published 27/11/25

    In Science, Emerald Class explored how different animals hibernate and migrate during the cold winter months.

    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.

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  • Skipping Workshop

    Published 17/11/25

    Children throughout Nursery and School enjoyed a fantastic skipping workshop on Friday. The sessions were a huge success with everyone really enjoying themselves.

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  • Remembrance Sunday

    Published 17/11/25

    We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our families who joined and supported us or their clubs at today’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. 

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  • Nursery Activity Round-Up

    Published 17/11/25

    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!

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