Before Christmas we had Reverend Jonathan come in to talk to us about why Christians celebrate Christmas. He spoke about his role in the church during Christmas time and told us the story about the first Christmas. The children listened well to the talk and enjoyed asking Reverend Jonathan some thoughtful questions.

On Tuesday all of our Year 1 children go to experience an amazing indoor Laser Tag Sessions provided by SH Sports. The children thoroughly enjoyed using the infrared lasers in the darkened school hall to ‘tag’ their friends in order to win points. It was a fun, engaging, and educational activity and incorporated lots of the skills children have been learning in PE. The children had to collaborate in teams and think strategically. What fun they had!

After a smashing performance last week Year 1 enjoyed a trip to the cinema to watch the movie IF which is all about children’s Invisible Friends. They especially loved  the comfy cinema chairs and the popcorn!
The children were so well behaved and followed our school rules the whole time which was amazing to see. Well done Year 1!
On Friday, Year 1 put on a spectacular performance all about Diwali. 1MA told the story of Rama and Sita, 1FN & 1KU explained how most Hindu people celebrate Diwali from day 1-5 by asking some familiar faces at Uplands Infants School!
The children’s favourite part was definitely the fashion show where they got to show off their beautiful celebration clothes and they especially loved recreating the annual Diwali Light Show which takes place on Melton Road every year.
Each class showcased excellent acting, singing and dancing. Through this the children have learnt how to express themselves clearly and confidently. They practiced using their voice, body language, and facial expressions to convey emotions and stories. We are so proud of our Year 1 children and how talented they are!
Is your child due to start school next year?  Are you wondering what school to choose to help your child get the best start?
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Early Years Reception Open Morning! This is a wonderful opportunity for you to explore our learning environment, meet our teachers, and learn more about how we support our youngest learners’ development.
Details of the Open Morning:
 
Date: 28th November 2024
Time: 9.30 – 11.00 am
Location: Uplands Infant School 
 
During the Open Morning you’ll have the chance to see our indoor and outdoor learning areas, ask questions about our curriculum, and discover how we create a nurturing and engaging space for your child to thrive.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing what makes Early Years in our school so special!

 

Great Britain Gymnast Winston Powell visited on Thursday 7th November. All children participated in a sponsored circuit to raise money for sports equipment.

 

To raise awareness for anti-bullying week, we had an odd socks day. Please visit our assemblies page to see more on the meaning behind the odd socks.

 

Last week year 2 were given the opportunity to visit Attenborough Arts Centre and to view the art work by a local artist Tim Fowler. Please visit our Art page to read more on year 2’s exciting trip.

Check out some of our spookiest costumes for Halloween dress up day!