Year 2 Fantastic Finish Autumn 1 24th Oct 2025
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To celebrate the end of their learning about different animal groups and their needs, the Year 2 children enjoyed an unforgettable Fantastic Finish! They took part in an incredible Virtual Reality (VR) workshop, where each child had their very own headset and was transported into the wild world of animals. From soaring with birds to diving beneath the ocean, they explored creatures from different animal classifications, spotting predators and identifying their prey along the way. It was a thrilling, hands-on experience that brought their science learning to life – the perfect way to round off their topic on animals!

Year 1 Fantastic Finish Autumn 1 23rd Oct 2025
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This week, Year One closed their topic 'Marvellous Me' by hosting a tea party for a grown up that is special to them. We used our spreading and chopping skills to make sandwiches, iced biscuits, made crafts, shared games and so much more! The children are always so overjoyed to spend quality time with their grownups in school so we were so pleased to see so many able to join us!

Trip to Tesco Extra 15th Oct 2025
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Today we took a group of children to Tesco Extra at Skimpot Road with children from Southfield Primary School which was organised by the Pioneer Learning Trust. The children had a chance to scan items sold in the store, had a peek around the bakery, investigated what happens in the warehouse, and then looked around a delivery van! What a fun and educational filled afternoon they had! filled Thank you to Pioneer and Tesco Community Champion for this opportunity.

The Ferrars Academy joins Pioneer Learning Trust 1st Oct 2025
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Today - Wednesday 1st October officially marks the day The Ferrars Academy transfers to Pioneer Learning Trust. We are extremely excited by the new opportunities this will bring to our whole school community of children, parents and the wider neighbourhood. Don't worry on a daily basis you won't notice any major changes but being part of multi academy trust affords us many benefits and possibilities for future developments.

Year 2 Trip to Walton-on-the-Naze 15th Jul 2025
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Year 2 children had a fantastic time at the beach, enjoying a day filled with sunshine, sea, and smiles. From splashing in the waves and building sandcastles, to lively games of football on the sand, the children made the most of every moment. A highlight of the day was, of course, enjoying a well-earned ice cream under the brilliant summer sky. It was a day full of fun, friendship, and unforgettable memories!

Year R trip to Whipsnade Zoo 9th Jul 2025
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Reception had an amazing animal filled trip to Whipsnade zoo! We watched elephants splashing water, cheetahs sunbathing, giraffes eating crunchy leaves and so much more! We enjoyed discovering facts about the animals and eating our picnic in the sun! The children were so well behaved and their teachers were very proud. What an incredible day!

Paralympian Naomi Riches visit 4th Jul 2025
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We were absolutely thrilled to welcome Naomi Riches to our school for a truly inspiring and memorable assembly followed by some personal classroom visits for individual questions. Their message of perseverance, resilience, and self-belief resonated powerfully with our pupils and staff, leaving them feeling uplifted and motivated. The way she shared her very personal journey with honesty and humour made a lasting impression on both students and staff alike. It was incredibly valuable for our children to hear first hand how challenges can be overcome with determination and a positive mindset. Naomi showed our pupils that anything is possible when you believe in yourself, and their visit has sparked meaningful conversations amongst our young pupils in the classroom ever since. We are so grateful to ‘Teachers Together’ for funding this visit—it was an unforgettable experience that will continue to inspire our school community long after the day itself. Thank you Olly and Naomi.

Year 1 Trip to Knebworth House 4th Jul 2025
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Year 1 had an amazing time at Knebworth House! They stepped back in time to explore the grand rooms, played with historic toys and wrote on slates like real Victorian children. After dressing up and enjoying a sunny picnic, they braved the twisty maze and followed the roaring dinosaur trail. What a fun-filled day of discovery and adventure!

Badgers & Foxes visit to Whipsnade Zoo 26th Jun 2025
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On Wednesday the children in Badgers and Foxes visited Whipsnade Zoo. The weather was beautiful and we had a lovely day seeing lots of animals. We saw penguins, rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs and chimpanzees. I think the children enjoyed watching the bears playing in the water the most though.

Year 2 Sleepover 25th Jun 2025
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What a wonderfully fun evening the Year 2 children had at the sleepover. The children made their own beds up in the hall and then headed outside for a few hours of fun which included hilarious water squirter fun. Miss Kelly was soaked! The children then headed inside to make their own snack, and played team games. To finish off the evening the children had a tour of the school seeing what happens when all the children go home. Children got themselves ready for bed, ensuring they brushed their teeth and changed into their pj's. After that , they all settled down to read their books using their torches or night lights and snuggled up with their teddies and drifted off to sleep. We had lots of early risers who were awake at 6am who were up and ready for breakfast!

Sports Day 2025 18th Jun 2025
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Our annual Sports Day was another huge success. What a fabulous day of racing and fun had by all! The children have each had an opportunity to put into practice many of the skills they have been learning this year in school. Well done to all for an amazing effort and a big thank you to each and everyone of you!

Eid Al-Adha Craft Afternoon 13th Jun 2025
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This week, we were delighted to welcome parents into school to celebrate Eid Al-Adha together. The children explored the significance of this important occasion in the Islamic calendar, learning about its meaning and the ways it is traditionally observed. Families enjoyed taking part in craft activities alongside the children, followed by the chance to sample some delicious food kindly brought in by our wonderful parents. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed?your generosity helped make it a truly special afternoon!

Father's Day Breakfast 13th Jun 2025
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Our Father's day breakfast was incredibly well supported today.  Thank you to Relish for providing the food.  We hope all our Dad's and important men in our lives enjoy their special day on Sunday. 

Year 1 WOW Day Summer 2 6th Jun 2025
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Year One started their Heroes topic with some real-life heroes visiting us at school! We were lucky enough to have a visitor from Luton and Dunstable hospital's charity team, the paramedics with their ambulance and some of the nurses from oPriory Gardens Surgery . The children learnt about important work these heroes do and more about their jobs. We even got the opportunity to explore the ambulance! Thank you to Priory Gardens Surgery for donating some books to the school, they will be well loved and enjoyed by the children.

Luton International Carnival may 2025 6th Jun 2025
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The children had a brilliant time taking part in this year’s carnival parade! With the weather on our side, they danced joyfully to the music, proudly wearing their incredible costumes made from recycled materials. This year’s theme, Back to the Future, inspired some truly creative designs, and every child looked amazing. A huge thank you to all the parents who came along to support and cheer on the children, and to the dedicated staff who helped bring it all together. What a fantastic day!

Year 1 Fantastic Finish - Bug Hotel 23rd May 2025
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On Tuesday 20th May, Year One celebrated the end of their topic 'The Secret Sky Garden'. We learned how to make bee bombs and scattered them in our pond area, we made bird feeders, we designed our own gardens using our Science learning and made honey cakes. We were also lucky enough to have Mr Bhatti come into school to help the children in Year One revamp one of our old bug hotels and build a new one! It is based on the Year Two bank, keep your eyes peeled for it. The Year One staff and pupils would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Mr and Mrs Bhatti for giving up their time, providing all of the resources and making this possible. We are looking forward to seeing lots of creepy crawlies make our new bug hotel their home and we can't wait to see our seeds turn into wildflowers and be enjoyed by lots of pollinators.

Relish Halal Food Tasting 23rd May 2025
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Relish Halal Food Yesterday afternoon Relish offered our parents the chance to sample some of the Halal food that will be on offer after the May half term. The Beef Bolognaise with fusilli and Sweet Chilli Chicken with Rice was very popular and the Orange & Apricot Oat Cookies were devoured quickly. This is always a good chance to ask our catering providers any specific questions you may have about the menus or recipes.

Magic Shoes Day 23rd May 2025
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To celebrate the Walk to School week, we held a special ‘Magic Shoes Day’ on Tuesday 20th May, where children decorated their shoes with colours, stickers and other creative touches—we loved seeing the school filled with such creativity! Thank you for your support in helping us make Walk to School Week this fun and inspiring event!

Annual Community Litter Pick at Lewsey Park 20th May 2025
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Thank you for all the families, members of the local community and staff who came to our annual litter pick at Lewsey Park on Saturday. The event was supported by Kevin Poulton and Ali Islam from Luton Borough Council, Sarah Owen MP and Spiderman. We were overwhelmed by the support received. Can you believe we collected 20 bags of rubbish from around the park. Well done to everyone involved. Hope to see you next year.

Year 1 RE Trip 15th May 2025
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On Wednesday Year One went to a local Mosque and Gurdwara to learn about the Muslim and Sikh faiths. The children learnt about the different symbols and practices in both places of worship alongside some of the beliefs in Islam and Sikhism. The Mosque kindly gave us some snacks and drinks before we walked to the Gurdwara where we were also lucky enough to share some food as part of their langar. We were so proud of all the pupils who walked sensibly, listened carefully and showed respect in both places of worship. This has been a fantastic R.E learning experience. 

VE Day Celebrating 80 years 8th May 2025
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We had a fantastic time celebrating VE Day with a day full of learning, fun, and community spirit. The morning was spent taking part in meaningful activities where we explored the history and importance of VE Day, reflecting on the sacrifices made and the peace that followed. In the afternoon, we came together for a wonderful picnic, complete with lively jive dancing, singing, and lots of laughter. It was a joyful way to honour the past and celebrate together. Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a memorable day!

Beth Tweddle Olympic Gymnast Visit 6th May 2025
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We had a wonderful surprise guest join our assembly on Friday. Olympian gymnast and Dancing on Ice star Beth Tweddle. She delivered an inspiring assembly about determination and the importance of exercise. She talked through her journey and showed videos of her amazing achievements. The children cheered and gasped in awe. Thank you Beth!

Traditional English Folk Dancing Workshop 28th Apr 2025
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The children had the opportunity to have go at traditional English folk dancing. Thank you to Miss Catlin for organising the workshop and thank you to Paul and Leyla for teaching the children this traditional dance.

Year 1 Fantastic Finish Spring 2 3rd Apr 2025
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Year One had their Fantastic Finish for their Towers, Tunnels and Turrets topic this week. The children came to school dressed as someone they may have found in a medieval castle. They spent time learning a medieval dance, making crowns and shields and cooking a traditional stew. We then had a royal banquet where they got to taste their yummy cooking and share their medieval dance.

Mother's Day Breakfast 1st Apr 2025
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It was lovely to see so many families attend our Mother's Day Breakfast. It was the busiest one yet! Lots of lovely feedback on the menu selection. The fruit platter and filled croissants were a firm favourite. Great to have lots of empty plates and full tummies to start the day!

Comic Relief - Red Nose Day 2025 1st Apr 2025
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We raised £442.70 in aid of Comic Relief - Red Nose Day 2025. This will be split between the academy and the charity. Thank you to parents and staff who kindly donated.

The Den Welly Walk 27th Mar 2025
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The Children enjoyed a beautiful Spring walk on Tuesday 18th March. They explored Lewsey Park for signs of Spring collecting items as they went along to put into their colour matching egg boxes. They were also on the hunt for The Shark in the Park using their homemade telescopes. We even got to enjoy some playtime in the park and use the brand new communication board, sadly there were no sharks in the park!

Science Week 2025 27th Mar 2025
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The children had lots of fun celebrating British Science Week. Each year group explored this year's theme of 'change and adapt' through exciting experiments and investigations. We had a fantastic response to the home learning competition. The children produced beautiful artwork that represented this year's theme in a variety of creative ways. Well done to all those children who worked so hard on their entries and to the very worthy winners.

KS1 Glow in the Dark Dodgeball Workshop 28th Feb 2025
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Key Stage One were lucky enough to have the opportunity to take part in a glow in the dark dodgeball workshop. They learnt about how the game works and the best techniques for aiming and throwing when playing the game. And the best part... they did it in the dark! With the use of special lights and high vis equipment a new exciting element was added to an already exciting game!

Year 1 WOW Day - Fencing Workshop 28th Feb 2025
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Year One have got off to an exciting start to this half term's topic, Towers Tunnels and Turrets. We had the chance to take part in a fencing workshop. The children were taught the correct stance and how to use a fencing sword before partaking in paired matches.

Trip to the Zoo 28th Feb 2025
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The children that went to the zoo yesterday had a wonderful time, thankfully the weather was kind to us too. Lots of the animals were out; we saw the lemurs, the chimps, the bears, the giraffes, the meerkats and the wolverine. During the workshop they learn lots about how the animals at the zoo are looked after and kept healthy. They also learnt about the roles of the people who work at the zoo. Everyone had a great day!

Storytelling Week 2025 14th Feb 2025
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This year's Storytelling Week was a huge success, with our children diving into an unforgettable underwater-themed adventure! They immersed themselves in imaginative tales of ocean creatures, hidden treasures, and magical sea worlds, sparking creativity and a deep love for storytelling. The children also thoroughly enjoyed their workshops, where they fully engaged in bringing these stories to life through hands-on activities and interactive exercises. From captivating tales to engaging workshops, the week was filled with excitement and learning. A heartfelt thank you to all the parents who participated and supported the event—your involvement truly made it special. Together, we've created lasting memories that will inspire our children to keep exploring the magic of stories for years to come!

Year 1 PE Performance 12th Feb 2025
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This week, Year One showcased their hard work from their P.E lessons to their parents and carers. During their Dance this lessons this half term, they have been following a scheme of work written by the Royal Opera House. They have worked both in classes and as a year group to create a dance to tell the story of Alice in Wonderland; using different heights, ways of travelling and soundscapes to bring the characters to life. We were so impressed and excited to see such a wonderful turn out of parents and carers. The children thoroughly enjoyed showing off their hard work and they did a superb job. Well done Year One! 

Year 1 Fantastic Finish 4th Feb 2025
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Year 1 celebrated their fantastic finish with a space dance workshop from Dance Days! The children showcased their knowledge of space by recalling fascinating facts and creatively reenacting space walk through group dances. It was a joyful goodbye to Beegu, we loved having her on Earth with us!

Foxes and Badgers Fire Engine Visit 4th Feb 2025
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What a fantastic Monday morning the Foxes and Badgers had. We had a visit from White Watch Dunstable who came in their fire engine. The children were able to sit in the fire engine and spray the water from the hose. We also got to see the lights flashing and hear the high pitched sounds of the sirens.  Thank you White watch for being so amazing with our children with additional needs. They loved the experience today. 

Bedfordshire Community Police Visit 31st Jan 2025
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In Reception this term we are learning about 'People who help us'. On Wednesday we were lucky enough to have some special visitors in school. Police Community Support Officers Clare, Maisy and Derek came and explained how they help others in the community. They taught us that the police do lots of jobs and don't just lock up 'bad guys'. We got to try on some official police hats, and they even brought their van, it was enormous! We loved looking around the vehicle and hearing the sirens, they were very loud! It was an amazing afternoon!

Eco Warrior Bird Feeder Sale 27th Jan 2025
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This half term Our ECO Warriors learned about the struggles that animals face in the winter, a lack of food is a big problem for our local bird species due to a variety of things such as a lack of insects and the cold weather. We have spent our ECO Sessions making our own bird feeders to sell to raise money for our ECO causes. We are hoping to give some of the money to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and hope to purchase various seeds for future planting. We roped in the rest of the school to help us and each class made a good amount of feeders for us to sell.

Arts Week - France 24th Jan 2025
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The children had a fantastic time learning all about France during our Arts Week. Throughout the week, children had the opportunity to learn some interesting geographical and historical facts about France and immersed themselves in French culture. Every class completed French food tasting and crafting activities, from creating Eiffel Towers from straws to collaging a French rooster and everyone took part in a Can Can dance workshop. What a Fantastic French week we've had! Thank you to all the parents for supporting the children by visiting our Art exhibition.

Flat Stan First Aid Workshop 24th Jan 2025
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As First Aid is a vital skill, this week the Year 2 children attended a workshop which taught them basic first aid skills delivered by Flat Stan. They had fun whilst gaining an understanding of what to do in an emergency.

Watoto Children's Choir 23rd Jan 2025
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The children in Year 1 and Year 2 went over to the Junior school this morning to watch a performance by the Watoto Children's Choir. The choir have come all the way from Uganda to perform all over the UK. The Watoto organisation help orphaned and abandoned children to find new families and work with vulnerable families to help support them. The choir performed a number of songs for the children and they even got to join in with the dancing. The dancing and singing was spectacular and all of the children thoroughly enjoyed it. A huge thank you to Chris and Martyn from St Hugh's for inviting us and to Ferrars Junior School for hosting the event.

Catch Programme 17th Jan 2025
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This week, Miss Wells and Miss Rashid attended a ceremony at Luton Town Hall to celebrate graduating as climate action teacher champions as part of the Catch programme. The programme has involved designing a detailed action plan to help The Ferrars Academy to work more sustainably and therefore to do our part to tackle issues surrounding climate change. The lady mayor of Luton, Tahmina Saleem was in attendance to celebrate and to award participating schools with their graduation certificates.

Mrs Newman's 25 Years at Ferrars 9th Jan 2025
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This week in school we celebrated Mrs Barbara Newman's 25 years of service at Ferrars. Mrs Newman has worked with many children across all year groups throughout this period. We thank her for all her hard work and dedication she has given to the school. Congratulations!

Year 1 WOW Day Spring 1 9th Jan 2025
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Year One arrived at school to a spectacular scene... a spaceship had landed on our school grounds! They looked for clues about who or what could have landed and lots of the children predicted it must be an alien. The children spent time learning about space so that if/when we find our new friend we might be able to help them locate their planet again. The children took part in arts and craft activities, enjoyed looking up facts about space and were astonished when we watched some videos on how astronauts sleep and brush their teeth in space. We will be keeping our eyes peeled this half term to try and find the little alien and to help it on it's way home. 

Year 1 Fantastic Finish Autumn 2 20th Dec 2024
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For Year One’s Fantastic Finish we rounded our topic of ‘Who’s Afraid of the Dark?’  with a workshop from Zoo Lab. We learnt how animals move and what they need to survive and how they hunt for their prey and protect themselves. The best part of our experience was coming up close and personal with some real insects and reptiles.

Choir Singing in the community and Carol Concert 20th Dec 2024
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The Year 2 School Choir performed in the community at various events and raised money for the Luton & Dunstable Hospital NICU Parent Accommodation Appeal. Once the charity have counted the money they will let us know how much the choir has raised. Our first performance was at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital, where we managed to make some people smile whilst they were in the waiting area. We visited Betty Dodd Court next and had a sing-along with residents there. The choir did their final community performance at St. Hugh's Church and provided the entertainment at their "Tuesday Together Christmas lunch". We also had our annual Carol Concert at the school where some pupils were able to perform to their families, staff and guests and get everyone in the Christmas spirit!

Christingle Service at St Hughs 20th Dec 2024
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A big thank you to St Hughs church who hosted a wonderful Christingle service for us this morning. The children were very sensible lighting their Christingles. Beautiful singing Ferrars - you did us proud!

Breakfast with Santa 20th Dec 2024
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Santa enjoyed spending time with the children this morning at breakfast. They were so excited to receive a present from him. Merry Christmas!

Winter Fayre 2024 17th Dec 2024
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Thank you to the families who came to support our Winter Fayre. We were overjoyed to see so many families attend..