Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
As part of our partnership with Mansfield Town Community Trust, we held our first 'Blue and Yellow Day' on Friday. It was great to see everyone dressed in Mansfield Town football kits and blue or yellow to celebrate the club.
During the afternoon, the children took part in sports activities with Sammy the Stag and met some of the players for a Q&A session.
We had a fantastic time on our trip into Sutton this week. We looked out for familiar places that we had learned about, such as Tesco and St.Johns Church. We visited Hays Travel where we shared our knowledge about Great Britain and we finished off with a trip to the Library.
We want to say a HUGE thank you for your incredible support and generosity during our very first Mapplewells Break the Rules Day. The day was a roaring success — the children had a fantastic time embracing their inner rule‑breakers, and the whole school enjoyed the fun, laughter, and creativity that filled the day. We raised an amazing £550.00!
The School Council is excited to use this money to purchase brand‑new playtime equipment for all children to enjoy. And yes… we will definitely be bringing Break the Rules Day back next year.
Thank you once again for making this event so special.
From the Mapplewells School Council
Our KS2 Healthy Tuck Trolley is now up and running, proudly managed by our Year 6 children each morning break. Everything on the trolley is 50p or less, and there’s a great selection of fresh, healthy snacks for the children to choose from.
The Year 6 team are doing a fantastic job, and it’s wonderful to see so many pupils enjoying healthier options at break time.
As part of our Science week learning, this week F2 have had a delivery of caterpillars! We thought carefully about the questions that we wanted to find out about them, with the children asking questions like 'what do they eat?' And 'how do they turn into butterflies?' We can't wait to look after them and watch them grow!
Our talented Year 3 and 4 pupils recently performed Troy Story, a fun and lively retelling inspired by the famous tale of the Trojan Horse. Full of humour, adventure and memorable characters, the production showcased the children’s hard work, creativity and growing confidence on stage. We were incredibly proud of their efforts and hope everyone who attended enjoyed the fantastic performance.
As part of our World Book Day celebrations, a group of our UKS2 children had the fantastic opportunity to visit the home of Nottingham Forest—the world‑famous City Ground. It was a truly special experience that combined the joy of reading with the excitement of football.
The children were treated to an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes stadium tour, exploring areas usually reserved for players and staff. They also visited the Nottingham Forest museum, where they learned more about the club’s proud history and achievements.
Following the tour, the group took part in a series of football‑themed reading activities, designed to inspire a love of books through the world of sport. The children showed great enthusiasm throughout and represented Mapplewells brilliantly.
It was a memorable day for everyone involved—full of learning, inspiration, and a touch of Forest magic!
We are pleased to share that a new Afterschool Club will be opening Monday 13th April 2026, delivered by The Lime Trees. Bookings are now open! To book, simply visit www.thelimetrees.co.uk and select the ‘Book Now’ option from the top left drop-down menu.
If you have any immediate questions, please refer to their website for their ‘Parent Guide’. Alternatively, you can contact them on 0115 9313 562 or email hello@thelimetrees.co.uk.
In Literacy this week, F2 began reading the story of the 'Naughty Bus'. At the start of the week, the children made predictions about what they think might happen in the story and what the bus might do that is naughty. By the end of the week, the naughty bus had made its way into school and made a lot of mess! Mr Whittle was not happy!
We would like to say a big THANK YOU to Billy’s Carpets Shop in Chesterfield and Mansfield for generously supplying us with some new carpet for our EYFS area. It has made a real difference to our learning environment, helping us create a warm, safe and welcoming space for our youngest children. We truly appreciate your kindness and community spirit.
On Friday 30th January, children from year 1 and 2 represented Mapplewells at the Flying High Partnership Sports event.
The children came 3rd overall and were superstars! We definitely have some athletes in the making!
Children from Key Stage 1 had a training session with Next Level Sports in preparation for the Flying High Partnership Sports Event in a few weeks' time. The children took part in the activities brilliantly and showed great enthusiasm! We can't wait for the event!
