Our recent Water Fight was a huge success and a fantastic way to celebrate together as a school community. Crew had a brilliant time cooling off, working in teams, and enjoying some friendly competition. The event was filled with laughter, energy, and plenty of soaked smiles!
Category : Crew in action
Celebrating the World Cup 2026 with a Penalty Shoot Out
With cheers from their crew mates and plenty of team spirit, the children stepped up to the spot and showed great confidence, determination, and skill. From powerful strikes to carefully placed shots, everyone embraced the challenge and gave it their all.
The event was a fantastic way to celebrate the global excitement of the World Cup while encouraging teamwork, resilience, and, most importantly, fun. We are incredibly proud of all the children for their enthusiasm and sportsmanship – it was a winning day for everyone involved!
From Cocoon to Courage: Embracing Change
Today, Crew Godley explored the idea of stepping out of comfort zones through the concept of molting in a caterpillar’s life cycle. Just as a caterpillar must shed its old skin to grow, moving from primary to secondary school requires leaving behind familiar routines. We reflected on the benefits and challenges of staying within boundaries and discussed how growth can feel uncomfortable but necessary. Through a drama-based activity, we represented the process of breaking through limits before finishing with a reflection on how kindness and support from our crew can help us feel safe during times of change.
Water Safety with Yorkshire Water
Today we took part in a water safety live lesson hosted by Yorkshire Water.
We learnt about the dangers of open water and staying SAFE (stay away from the edge)!
Embracing Change: From Chrysalis to Secondary School
Today, Crew Godley explored the concept of transformation through the chrysalis stage of a butterfly’s life cycle. We learned that, although a chrysalis appears still on the outside, significant internal change is taking place. We linked this idea to their own transition to secondary school.
We discussed how change is not always visible and that feeling unsettled or unsure is a normal part of growth. We then sorted visible changes and internal feelings associated with moving to a new school, before reflecting on the positive habits they want to develop as they prepare for this next stage.
Wings of Change: Navigating our next chapter…
Today, in our expedition lesson, Crew Godley explored the connection between the butterfly life cycle and the emotions we experience when starting something new. Using the example of a fragile butterfly egg, they learned that the early stages of growth require the right support and can feel uncertain. They reflected on their own experiences of transition, such as starting a new school year, and discussed how different emotions, like excitement and anxiety, can exist at the same time. Through a collaborative activity, we sorted and discussed emotions before finishing with a short reflection to build their self-awareness and understanding of change.
Water Safety
Crew Godley have been exploring the important topic of water safety, learning how to stay safe in and around different water environments such as pools, rivers, and the sea. Through discussion and research, we developed an understanding of potential hazards, the importance of supervision, and how to respond in an emergency. To apply their learning, crew worked collaboratively to design informative posters aimed at younger year groups, focusing on clear messages, simple language, and eye-catching visuals to communicate key safety advice effectively. This project not only raised awareness of water safety but also helped us develop creativity and communication skills, while taking responsibility for promoting the wellbeing of others.
Activism in Action
Crew Robson were shocked at the amount of rubbish that had been dumped at the top of the school field. They worked hard to ensure it was cleaned up and ready for sport day in a few weeks time!
Crew Godley – Nature Ambassadors
The whole of Crew Godley were absolutely fantastic during our recent presentation with Mr Sprakes. Every single pupil rose to the occasion and demonstrated just how much effort and dedication they had put into their learning. They showed real courage when reading aloud, supporting one another and taking pride in sharing their ideas, even when it felt challenging.
They spoke with growing confidence and clarity, articulating their thoughts in a way that truly engaged their audience. What stood out most was their ability to explain, in thoughtful detail, how they developed the quad area. They didn’t just describe what they had done – they explained the reasoning behind their choices, showing a deep understanding of how to create and sustain a biodiverse environment.
It was clear that they had developed not only their knowledge but also crew and communication skills throughout the project. Watching them present with such enthusiasm, ownership, and pride was a genuinely special moment. I was absolutely bursting with pride at everything they have achieved.
Crew Challenge
Crew Gray have been working hard to build their teamwork and communication skills, especially during our Crew Challenges!
