Latest news
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Year 5/6 Dioramas
Mon 22 Apr 2024"As a celebration of their Spring enquiry, Y5 and Y6 children showcased their learning to all the pupils of Mapplewells schools. The children had an opportunity to share what they have learnt throughout the term with the help of their double page spreads and dioramas, which displayed the impact pollution has on aquatic biomes."
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Year 5/6 Showcase
Wed 17 Apr 2024This week, Year 5 and 6 children had a fantastic opportunity to showcase their learning to Ms Wilkinson, secondary school teacher from ATTFE. The children shared what they learnt about in each lesson from their enquiry and proudly described their double page spreads which consolidated their learning. Lastly, the children presented their dioramas that visualised their understanding of the impact human need has on aquatic biomes. Well done, UKS2. What an amazing job!
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EYFS Event
Mon 18 Mar 2024It was great to see so many children and families attend our EYFS open evening on Tuesday. Both F1 and F2 have had makeovers during the Spring term and the environments look amazing. The children have been extremely excited to use the provision in place for them and were even more eager on Tuesday to show their parents and carers. The changes and makeover in EYFS would not have been possible without the generous donations of our Mapplewellian family, who have gone above and beyond donating pallets and cable reels. Also, the Friends of Mapplewells have bought a range of furniture that have further added to the environment. Finally, non of this would have been possible without the hard work of the staff to bring all of this together. Thank you to everyone. However, we haven't finished and during the opening, thanks to generous donations and a raffle, we
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Red Nose Day
Mon 18 Mar 2024It has been wonderful to see the children do something funny to raise money today! We've heard lots of jokes and seen some creative crazy outfits and hair too! It's not too late to make a donation via our Just Giving page -https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rnd24-mapplewells-primary-and-nursery-school At the time of writing we have raised £261! Thank you to everyone who has donated
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Science Week
Mon 18 Mar 2024This week has been British Science Week. The theme this year is ‘time’ and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of British Science week at Mapplewells, all year group have taken part in a practical investigation based on the theme.
In Year 4, the children were investigating the time it takes for chocolate to turn into a liquid. The children were observing if chocolate is a reversible change. They discovered that chocolate can be turned back into its original state.
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F2 Valentines Disco
Tue 20 Feb 2024F2 had lots of fun at their valentines disco. We did some excellent dancing, played games and of course had cookies and juice!
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NSPCC Number Day
Mon 05 Feb 2024Thank you to everyone who took part in Dress up for Digits today to support the NSPCC. The children took part in fun maths activities across their key stages and we raised a total of £180!! All of which will make an enormous difference help the NSPCC support children
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Celebrating being top of the class for Reading , Writing and Maths!
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Co-opted Governor Vacancies
Wed 24 Jan 2024We currently have vacancies for up to two co-opted Governors to join our Mapplewells Governing Body. Please see the advert below and if you are interested or require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Cross Country
Mon 22 Jan 2024The cross country season has begun with Mapplewells cross country team entering their first event at the Ashfield District Qualifiers last week. We're absolutely delighted to share that the team enjoyed a truly brilliant set of results.
In a tough contest involving 13 schools from across the district, our amazing team bagged two medals, for a first place finish from Arlo and a third place finish for Maddie, and an excellent 5 top ten finishes that each qualify for the District finals next month.
A huge well done and congratulations to the whole team for such a fantastic set of results, and here's wishing the you all good luck in the District finals in February.