Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• British Science Week Competition 2022

  Mon 21 Mar 2022 Mr Brazier

  Dear Parents and Carers,

  
  Last week in school we were engaged in British Science week – with each class dedicating an extra session to science that was based around the theme of ‘Growth’. 

  In my assembly last week, I spoke to the children about the many different things that exhibit growth.  We spoke about the obvious growth that we can see before us in things such as plants, animals and humans but we also spoke about more abstract growth such as having a growth mind set and growing friendships.  

  As a follow up to British Science Week we have asked the children if they would like to take part in a National competition based around the theme of ‘Growth’ – organised by the British Science Organisation.  The challenge is to create a poster that explains a form of growth.  This could be showing a simple step by step diagram of how a plant, animal or human grows or it could be a poster explaining growth in a different context such as how a city grows, or how our mind grows, it could even be as big as how the universe grows!  No topic is off limits really as long as it links back to growth.

  The judges have said that they will be looking at the following when making their decisions:

  • Creativity in approach – Innovative angle on the content or creative interpretation of the theme
  • Content – Clear, accurate and informative about a STEM topic
  • Effective communication – presented and communicated in an engaging way

   

  There are more details about the competition on the British Science Week website.

  https://www.britishscienceweek.org/plan-your-activities/poster-competition/

  If your child wishes to enter the competition, this can be done either directly through the website or your child can bring their entry into school by Thursday 7^th April (I will send them off on your child’s behalf).  We have had some amazing entries so far and I will be putting up some examples onto our website and the school Facebook page later today to help you come up with some ideas.

   

  Kind Regards

  Mr Brazier

   

  

• URGENT INFORMATION

  Mon 04 Jan 2021 Miss Hurt

  Hi All

   

  Tonight, at 8.00pm, the government informed us of a national lockdown commencing at midnight tonight.  This means that we are not allowed to leave our house unless it is absolutely necessary and if you can work from home, you must.

   

  All schools are now closed but key worker and vulnerable children can still attend.

   

  Due to the late notice of the announcement, it has been decided that school will be closed for ALL children tomorrow in order for us to be able to organise and sort out key worker and vulnerable children numbers, staffing for this and home learning.  I know this may inconvenience some of you who are key workers, and I do apologise for this, but please understand that we have only just found out this information and need tomorrow to be able to put plans in place safely and effectively.

   

  I will be in contact tomorrow re key worker and vulnerable children; home learning through Tapestry and Google Classroom will begin on Wednesday and Zoom calls will start next week.

   

  As always, we are a team and we will work together.  It is a worrying time for us all but we will get through this lockdown supporting each other.    

   

  Best wishes, Miss Hurt

• National Online Safety Advice

  Sun 21 Jun 2020

  A Guide on How Not to Be a Screen Zombie (Advice from National Online Safety) 

   

  Despite the partial reopening of schools from the beginning of the month, there’s a good chance that many children’s device usage will have increased over lockdown. With the online world more accessible than ever and the ability to watch almost anything on-demand, it can be easy for children to check their phone, swipe their tablet or fire-up their games console during large parts of the day. That’s why we’ve created this guide to help increase children’s awareness around screen addiction.

   

  I have added the article to our Online Safety Curriculum Page for you.

   

  Mrs Johnson

• Rockstars Battle

  Mon 04 May 2020 Miss Hurt
  Come on Eureka, we've got this!  There is a Timestables Rockstars 'Top of the Rock Swad' Battle on with Fairmeadows and Belmont Primary Schools for Year 2 - Year 6.  It is on until Thursday, 9am to 3pm each day.  Get on and get battling - we can win this!

• SAFETY INFORMATION IN THESE TIMES

  Fri 24 Apr 2020 Miss Hurt

  From Derbyshire Police:

   

  This is a difficult time for everyone. Being at home doesn’t mean you are isolated.  There are people who can help. Being at home can put extra pressure on families. If you have concerns about a child please contact:

   

  If you are worried a crime is happening now, call 999 now.

  If it isn't an emergency, but you think the police should know about it call 101 or report it online.

   Twitter - @DerPolContact

  Facebook - @derbyshireconstabulary

   

  If you would prefer not to contact the Police directly:

  Crimestoppers – 0800555111 (anonymously)

  NSPCC - 0808 800 5000 or email - help@nspcc.org.uk

  Child Line - 0800 1111

  CEOP via their online site. (Anonymously)

   

  The main thing is, if you have concerns about any child including those in your home, please consider the options above.

  We are all here to help!

   

  It is also important to look after our own mental health during these strange times, should you feel in need you can contact The Mental Health Helpline on 0300 790 0596 or explore the Mental Health Helpline for advice.

• We have a winner!

  Fri 03 Apr 2020 Miss Hurt

  Congratulations to Bethan in Enquirers for winning her age category in the Sharpe's Pottery 75th anniversary of VE Day poster competition.  We are very proud of her and her entry is fantastic!  WELL DONE BETHAN!

   

   

  

• Thank you!

  Fri 13 Mar 2020 Miss Hurt
  We have raised £102.46 for Sport Relief, which is fantastic!  We really appreciate your generosity.  Thank you for the chocolate donations too.

• Team 5/6 are South Derbyshire Indoor Athletics Champions!

  Sun 09 Feb 2020

  Exciting was an understatement at Green Bank Leisure Centre on 6th February 2020 - the atmosphere was intense! Poor Mrs Parker and Mrs Johnson could hardly contain themselves as one, after another, after another, Eureka's dedicated team just kept on winning! Race after race, activity after activity they watched in awe as the children competed to the very best of their ability and in true Eureka style. 

  The whole school is so proud of you - very well done!

  Good luck later in the year as you compete in the finals at Derby University.

  

• 12 Days of Online Safety

  Tue 03 Dec 2019 Mrs Johnson

  Please head over to our Online Safety page...

   

  Here you will find a really useful document, giving some good advice about staying safe online - especially at this busy time of the year. The advice has been put together by Traci Good, who advises our schools about staying safe on the internet. 

   

  If you have any questions...please ask.

   

• Macmillan Coffee Morning

  Mon 07 Oct 2019 Miss Hurt
  A huge thank you to all of the parents / carers that came to our Macmillan Coffee Morning and drank tea / coffee, ate cake, provided us with some great feedback and, most of all, raised money for a great cause!  We raised £57.89.