Year 1 have been learning all about space and were very lucky to have a visit from the National Space Academy and Satellite Applications Catapult. See the photos here. The children were blown away by all the space facts and learnt all about what satellites are and how often we use them in day to…
In November, The Manor joined thousands of other schools across the country in encouraging our children to respect the feelings of those around them and to celebrate difference. The Hands-On Theatre Company led brilliant workshops throughout the week focusing on kindness towards others, standing up for oneself in a polite but firm way and…
On Wednesday 9 November, The Manor took part in St Hugh’s U10A and U10B Netball Tournaments, two separate events. All girls played brilliantly and had a great experience! Well done to our U10A team who finished Runner-Up and to our U10B team who made it through to the Semi-Finals. A special mention to Sofia O…
Class RE had lots of fun at Forest School this week. Click here to see the photos. Click here to see a short video. We learnt how to light a fire and important rules about how to stay safe. Mrs Dashwood then helped us to make a spark to light a piece of cotton wool. …
There was great excitement in the School Hall on Monday morning as the winners of the Geography Photo Competition ‘Our Wonderful World’ were announced. Sixty two children entered the competition and there were over 150 photographs to judge. Entries came from as far afield as New Zealand and Whistler in Canada and the final…
We are delighted to celebrate with Year 2 pupil, Eleanor, upon winning the Oxford Reading Tree 30th Birthday Competition this summer. The competition gave children the opportunity to write their own Biff, Chip and Kipper adventure and Eleanor was one of the winners in the age 4-6 category with her story, The Baby Giraffe….
We are delighted to announce that The Manor has joined prestigious Artsmark Award. Artsmark is Arts Council England’s award for schools who champion the arts and help to celebrate the school’s embrace of the arts across the curriculum and making it come alive for pupils. In order to become an Artsmark School, Head of Art…
Year 3 recently enjoyed a trip to the Corinium Museum in Cirencester. See the photos here. We had so much fun looking around the museum at all the artefacts including a Roman Soldier, a Roman House, Mosaics, Jewellery and models of Celtic people. We enjoyed a workshop in which we were able to dress up…
Recently the children in Year 4 were treated to no ordinary school day. They all arrived to school dressed in amazing Egyptian costumes ready to enjoy Egyptian Day. See the photos here. Through storytelling, workshops and activities the children had an action packed day discovering what it was like to live in 3.000BC. A wonderful…
Year 5 enjoyed a stunning day at the River Pang and Rushell Farm on Monday. See the photos here. The sun was shining, the river was flowing and the fish were biting – as Mrs Forbes and others found out when they caught some Stickleback and even a trout in their nets! We all enjoyed…
