NEWTON BLOSSOMVILLE CE SCHOOL

As we begin a brand new year, we would like to take a moment to reflect on a truly joyful and memorable end to last term at Newton Blossomville School. Christmas may now be behind us, but the wonderful experiences and special moments shared by our children continue to warm our hearts.

Before Christmas, lots of fun was had across the school. One of the highlights was an exciting trip to The Snozone in Milton Keynes, where our children experienced the thrill of tobogganing on real snow. There were plenty of smiles, laughter, and rosy cheeks as the children embraced this unique opportunity. It was definitely an experience that will be remembered for a long time to come. We also enjoyed visiting The Stables Theatre, joining all the schools from the Village Schools Federation to watch Stick Man. It was a wonderful chance to come together as a wider community and share the magic of live theatre. On our final day of term, excitement reached new heights when Father Christmas himself paid us a visit, delighting the children and spreading plenty of festive cheer.

A huge thank you must go to the Friends of Newton Blossomville School for organising our Christmas light switch-on event, and to everyone who came along to support us. Despite the very wet weather, it was a fun-filled evening and an incredible success. We are thrilled to share that an astonishing £3,019.00 was raised. This generous amount will be used to support school trips and other educational enhancements, making a real and lasting difference to the children’s learning experiences. We were also immensely proud of our children during their Nativity performance, “The Little Nativity with a Big Heart.” Every child shone, showing confidence, kindness, and teamwork, and reminding us all what the season is truly about.

Looking Ahead to the New Term

As we move into this half term, our topic has changed to The Great Fire of London. The children have already begun learning fascinating facts and reading related texts in English, and in History we are exploring the event in greater depth. In Design and Technology, we are learning about Tudor houses, linking beautifully with our historical studies. We are especially looking forward to our Great Fire of London theme day, where the children will step back in time to 1666, discovering what life was like and exploring the jobs people may have been doing during that period. Next half term we will be boarding a train and going to London to visit Pudding Lane and really bringing our learning to life!

This half term also includes our annual visit to Kingston Gym, which we will attend on two consecutive Mondays alongside friends from our other Village Schools Federation schools. The children will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of gym equipment and practise skills they have been developing in their PE lessons, building confidence, coordination, and resilience.

A Special Place to Learn

Newton Blossomville School is a nurturing and magical place to learn. Our small school environment allows us to truly know every child as an individual. Low pupil numbers mean children benefit from personalised support, strong relationships, and rich opportunities that help them thrive both academically and emotionally. Our children grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence, supported by a caring community where everyone is valued. We are currently offering private tours of our school and would be delighted to welcome prospective families. If you would like to arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office.

We look forward to an exciting and enriching term ahead and thank our parish and wider community for their continued support.

Danielle Kipling

Lead Teacher

Newton Blossomville CE School

For more information about our school please visit our website https://www.newtonblossomvilleschool.org.uk/ Or call the school office to arrange a visit on 01234 881294