Crew McLoughlin are courageous!

28th August 2026Hannah McLoughlin

We took our crew learning outside of the classroom and challenged ourselves on the apparatus. For some of us, this meant stepping outside of our comfort zone and trying something that felt a little bit scary or unfamiliar.

We talked about how courage isn’t about never feeling frightened or worried. Courage is about having a go, even when we feel unsure. We supported one another, encouraged our friends and celebrated each other’s successes.

It was wonderful to see children showing courage in different ways — from taking their first step onto the apparatus, to trying something new, to encouraging a friend who needed a little extra confidence.

Our session reminded us that being courageous can help us to grow, learn and discover things we didn’t think we could do.

Well done, Year 3, for showing such wonderful courage! ⭐

🏃Crew White are Tough Runners!

28th August 2026Thomas White

Crew White took on the Tough Runner challenge, putting their determination and resilience to the test. The aim wasn’t simply to be the fastest: it was about pushing ourselves, keeping going when we felt tired and encouraging our Crew mates along the way.


There were moments when stopping would have been the easier choice, but the children showed what it means to persevere. We saw plenty of encouragement, positive words and children helping each other to keep moving.


A brilliant reminder that we will all face challenges this year. We might not reach the finish line at the same time, but as Crew, we can help everyone keep going. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Tough Mudder- Crew Colclough

28th August 2026Shannon Colclough

Crew Colclough had an absolutely fantastic time completing the Tough Mudder this morning! Everyone showed incredible courage, tackling every muddy obstacle with a massive smile and an unstoppable attitude. It wasn’t just about crossing the finish line; it was about the way the crew stuck together, cheered each other on, and refused to let the mud slow them down. We are so incredibly proud of their resilience, teamwork, and grit. Massive congratulations to the whole crew—you absolutely smashed it!

Tough Runner 2026

28th August 2026Nicola Robson

CrewRobson loved taking part in Tough Runner this morning.
It was lovely to see everyone challenging themselves and showing courage and resilience.

Well done Crew!

Recognising Our Crew Mates

28th August 2026Thomas White

After taking on our climbing apparatus challenge, Crew White took time to recognise the people who had helped them along the way.

Each child was given a mountain coin to award to a Crew mate who had genuinely supported them during the challenge. The important rule was that this wasn’t about choosing our friends. Instead, children reflected on who had encouraged them, helped them overcome a fear, offered advice or simply stayed alongside them when something felt difficult.

It was a lovely opportunity to notice the small acts of support that make a big difference and reinforce an important message for our year ahead:

How can we help everyone reach the top of the mountain? Just ask Crew White! 🏔️

First Week Back in CrewRobson

27th August 2026Nicola Robson

What an amazing first week back we have had; I have been so impressed with the resilience and maturity of everyone and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together this year.

Here are just a few of our highlights!

Crew Challenges

Crew challenge – egg drop

Becoming bucket fillers

Hiding our rocks

Kindness badges

Climbing Frame

Crew Godley – Filling Our Crew Buckets!

27th August 2026Laura Godley

Crew Godley have been exploring the wonderful text this week, Have You Filled Your Bucket Today? and thinking carefully about what it means to show compassion towards others.

We have been learning that our words and actions can have a big impact on how people feel. Just like filling someone’s bucket can help them feel happy, valued and cared for, small acts of kindness can make a huge difference to the people around us.

As a Crew, we have been challenging ourselves to become bucket fillers! We have thought about how we can show compassion through kind words, helping others, including people, listening carefully and noticing when someone might need a little support.

Our challenge now is to keep looking for opportunities to fill the buckets of others and make Crew Godley a place where everyone feels valued, cared for and included.

Year 4 Trip to Austerfield

27th August 2026Shannon Colclough

Year 4 kicked off the new academic year with an exciting trip to Austerfield! In Crew this week, our guiding question has been, “How do we work as a team to achieve an end goal?”—and our time at Austerfield really challenged us to dig deep and find the answer. Through a mix of orienteering challenges and team-building games, the children showed incredible determination and collaboration. As a well-deserved reward for all their hard work, they even got to meet some of the amazing animals that reside at the center! It was a fantastic day of growth, teamwork, and fun.

Learning about our Be Kind HOWL

27th August 2026A Welburn

This week in Crew Nursery, we have been learning all about our Be Kind HOWL. We have looked at sharing, helping each other, how a smile can cheer our crew up, and how to put our hand up when we want to share our ideas. We’re working really hard to show our Be Kind HOWL!