In our last few minutes at The Gleddings we get to do all the “MUST NOTS” – run up the fire escape, slide down the banister and climb the trees. It was great! Worth waiting 8 years for!

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On Wednesday 30th June Form III gymnasts took part in the Calderdale Schools’ U8’s Gymnastics Display.

The children from The Gleddings performed with skill and accuracy. We all had a very enjoyable evening of gymnastics.

On 18^th June, Upper IV successfully completed a 2 hour basic first aid course run by the British Heart Foundation which taught them how to deal with several emergency situations. The course includes dealing with an injured but conscious casualty, with an unconscious casualty who may or may not be breathing, how to deal with a suspected heart attack and how to deal with a choking or seriously bleeding casualty. Knowing what to do when someone has a cardiac arrest is important. If you can do CPR you can buy the time needed for professional help to arrive.

During ‘My money week’, Middle IV pupils considered their attitudes to money through drama activities and interactive videos.  They recognised the difference between needs and wants and discussed the pros and cons of spending and saving.  They helped two children, through the medium of an interactive video, to make wise decisions regarding their finances.

A Bank of England video taught them about the history of our currency and introduced, in simple terms, the effects of changing interest rates on borrowers and savers. 

A humorous playscript gave the children the opportunity to showcase their blossoming acting skills.  Their portrayals of parents and children squabbling over money matters were highly entertaining! Whilst having fun, they explored the importance of prioritising spending and considered the consequences of different financial choices.

Mr Wood and his pupils performed for their families in a superb concert this week. Whilst some of the children had a few nervous moments, Mr Wood had no trouble ‘blowing his own cornet!’

On Tuesday 22nd June pupils from LIV, MIV and UIV took part in the Sowerby Bridge Schools’ Athletics Competition at Spring Hall.

All children participated with skill and determination in the running, throwing and jumping events. A special mention must be given to the following children who gained medals:

James Cooper -1st in the 80m and 2nd in the 400m.

Marisa Turner - 2nd in the 80m and 2nd in the 150m.

Charlie Nendick - 3rd in the 150m.

The LIV girls’ and boys’ relay teams who both came 2nd.

Ruby O’Hare - 3rd in the rounders ball throw.

India Barraclough - 2nd in the rounders ball throw.

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 We have been designing and making healthy sandwiches. The end product tasted better than expected. The children said ‘It’s the best sandwich we have ever tasted!’ No need for mum to do the cooking anymore then…

This little girl gave a star performance to her classmates. Then she played a duet with her teacher Mrs Wood.

These talented girls, who are only six years old, held a mini concert in the classroom. They were all fabulous!

Congratulations to two bright sparks in Middle IV who have reached the regional semi-finals of the Junior Language Challenge, a national competition open to all primary school children.  Having spent the last few weeks busily practising Italian through computer games, they now have the task of getting to grips with Japanese words and phrases during their summer holiday, ready for the next stage of the competition.  Good luck to both of them!

With summer here at last, we combined juicy peaches and blueberries with a little sugar before adding a cobbler topping and baking.  Delicious!

Preparing the fruit.

Putting the fruit into the baking dish.

Making the cobbler topping.

The finished peach and blueberry cobbler.