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End of Term Newsletter
On behalf of all the staff, pupils and Governors I’d like to wish good luck to all our leavers.
I hope that everyone has an amazing summer break and we look forward to welcoming you back for the new term starting on Thursday 2nd September 2021.
Mr. P. Thorne
Headteacher
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Long Lane Summer Concert 2021
Well done to all the children who took part in the concert. Also a huge thank you to Mrs Canolle for organising it, and to Year 6 pupils Lilly W. & Evie G. for recording the performances and putting the video together.
Have a lovely summer everyone.
Aaron Phipps Announces Governors' Community Award
Please click here to see Aaron Phipps announcing the Governors' Community Award at the Year 6 Leavers Evening.
Also click here to for a special message from Aaron to the whole school.
We are all really looking foward to Aaron visiting Long Lane again next year.
2021 Rainbow Class visit Ufton Court
On Monday 19th July, Rainbow Class visited Ufton Court for a brilliant Woodlands Day . They went on a woodland walks, collected wood, learnt how to make and light a fire and toasted marshmellows. They visited the herb garden matching the vibrant colours of the plants to a colour chart. They enjoyed playing a blind fold game to identify trees and searching for photographic clues around the site.
Great fun had by all!
Please click here to see more photos from the day.
Year 5 Complete Sports Leaders Playmaker Course -2021
Odes to Aaron Phipps - Paralympian
Year 5 have been learning about Ancient Greek Odes - especially related to the Olympics. We have created our own odes in celebration and honour of Paralympian Aaron Phipps who is going to the Tokyo soon!
Olympic and Paralympic Games Bucket List Challenge
Mr Hunt
Olympic Paralympic Bucket list- final.pdf
2021 Sports Day - Juniors
On the 7th July the Juniors had a fantastic Sports Day full of team spirit, determination and great sporting skills.
Well done everyone!
FInal Results:
1st - Dragon - 220
2nd - Griffin - 212
3rd - Phoenix - 182
4th - Unicorn -173
Congratulations to Dragon!
Please click here to see some more photos from the day.
2021 Sports Day - Infants
On the 5th July the Infants enjoyed a really fun Sports Day on the field.
Well done all!
Please click here to see some more photos from the day.
2021 Year 6 Class at PGL
Year 6 had a fantastic 3 day residential trip to PGL Liddington. They enjoyed raft building, climbing, the zip wire and so much more. What a brilliant end to Year 6!!
For more photos from the trip please click here.
Georgina in Year 4 Wins Windrush Poetry Competition
Congratulations to Georgina, in Year 4, for winning the Windrush Poetry Competition run by and the Barbados Museum & Historical Society in association with Reading Museum. The prize was a box of books fom the Barbados Museum Gift Shop.
Georgina's poem was entitled "Windrush Waters".
2021 Year 5 at the Waterside Centre
On 21st & 22nd June Year 5 had an amazing two days, on the River Thames, at the Wokingham Waterside Centre. They enjoyed lots of different water activities including: dragon boats, raft building, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and team games. It was brilliant to see everyone supporting each other and challenging themselves.
For more photos please click here.
PTA Bag 2 School - Fundraising
Update 20th July - Fantastic news we raised over £175 from Bags2School - thank you everyone for your support.
From the PTA
Raising Money for Books - Update from Mrs Maggs
Here are some of the amazing books that have already been purchased from the money raised by the Purley Jumble Trail stall.
Year 3 & 4 Roman Day at Ufton Court
On Thursday 10th June, Years 3 & 4 visited Ufton Court for a brilliant day learning about Roman Britain. We took part in a trail round the grounds with the augurs, looked at Roman artefacts , learnt military manoeuvres and gained some keys skills to enable us to be self-sufficient.
Please click here to see more photos from the day.
Year 5 & 6 Visitor from Ancient Greece
On Monday 24th May, the children in Year 5 & 6 were visited by a man from Ancient Greece. They learnt a lot about the city states of Athens and Sparta as well as Greek soldiers and the Olympics.
Please click here to see more photos from the day.
Raising Money for Books
On Saturday 22nd May Mrs Maggs ran a stall as part of the Purley Jumble Trail and also at Tadley Sunday Market. She raised an amazing £210 for books in school.
Thank you to everyone who donated filled jars, supplied jumble, visited the stall and helped on the day and an extra special thanks to Mrs Maggs for organising.
Cake Sale
On Friday 21st May Year 6 held a cake sale raising over £200 for the outdoor classroom - fantastic job!!
Special thanks to Lilly, Darcey, Juno, Charlotte, Lily B. and Izzy for organising and running the sale.
West Berkshire Schools Sports Network
Please click the link below to read the West Berkshire School Sports Network Newsletter which celebrates the work of our Sports Ambassadors.
Sports Ambassadors Newsletter Article.pdf
PTA Egg-Change 2021
The PTA are pleased to announce that the Easter Egg-change raised an amazing £484.90! It means so much to be able to raise funding for the school and the landscaping project, especially at the moment when we are challenged by the restrictions. So a MASSIVE thank you from all of the Long Lane PTA and hope you had fun!
England Does The Mile
Well done to all the pupils that took part in ‘England Does the Daily Mile’ on 30th April. The event was to get 1 million children active and moving to support mental health through physical activity.
Year 5 & 6 WWII Day 2021
On Monday 29th March, the children in Year 5 & 6 experienced what it was like to be an evacuee in WWII. They travelled to their destination and met their new teacher. At lunchtime they ate their rations which included spam. The girls had sewing lessons whilst the boys studied technical drawing. Skipping was the favourite activity during breaktime.
Please click here to see more photos from the day.
Red Nose Day 2021 - Thank You
A BIG thank you to everyone who supported Red Nose Day this year. We raised £320.45 - THANK YOU.
Cross Country Personal Challenge - 2
Red Nose Day 2021
Non school uniform day
The school council would like to invite you to take part in this year’s RED NOSE DAY!
This year has been tough enough already so we are making it simple this year In exchange for a donation of £1 or more,you can come to school in non school uniform. Just try to include something red or 'bright ‘ if you don’t like red!
Design a Red Nose Competition
Using our template, design your very own red nose It could be a favourite animal or a superhero or ANYTHING you like!
For more details see:
Wake Up Shake Up - Session 7
Click here to join this week's Wake Up Shake Up session 7 - including special guests.
These videos can also be found in Microsoft Teams in the new Wake Up Shake Up Channel.
Year 3 Enjoy Making Woolly Mammoths
Celebrating World Book Day
World Book Day 4th March 2021
It's World Book day on the 4th March.
Your teacher will be setting lots of activities for you to do this week. Please sign on to Microsoft Teams and look in the new World Book Day Channel.
Wake Up Shake Up - Session 6
Click here to join this week's Wake Up Shake Up session 6 - including special guests.
These videos can also be found in Microsoft Teams in the new Wake Up Shake Up Channel.
Paula'sTWO-15 Challenge - Congratulations
Thanks to the amazing 89 pupils and family members who took part in Paula's TWO-15 Half Term Challenge.
Updated E-safety information
Please see the following new saftey videos from ThinkUknow.co.uk:
- Jessie & Friends: Online Safety Education for 4-7s
- Play - Like - Share: Help your 8-10 year olds to stay safe online
More information can be found on our E-Safety page.
Wake Up Shake Up - Session 5
Click here to join this week's Wake Up Shake Up session 5 - including special guests.
These videos can also be found in Microsoft Teams in the new Wake Up Shake Up Channel.
Paula'sTWO-15 Challenge - Get Berkshire Active
We are delighted to share the information for the Paula Radcliffe Two-15 challenge to take place and be completed over February half term 13th-21st February.
Wake Up Shake Up - Session 4
Click here to join this week's Wake Up Shake Up session 4.
These videos can also be found in Microsoft Teams in the new Wake Up Shake Up Channel.
Special Message from Aaron Phipps
Paralympian Aaron Phipps has sent a lovely message to the Sports Ambassadors to congratulate them for all their inspirational work creating the Wake Up Shake Up videos that are keeping us all active.
Click here to see the message from Aaron.
Wake Up Shake Up - Session 3
Click here to join this week's Wake Up Shake Up session 3.
These videos can also be found in Microsoft Teams in the new Wake Up Shake Up Channel.
Art Home Learning - Make a Chinese Dragon
Please see The Arts page or the Home Learning Zone for details of fun Arts projects to do at home.
Lesson 2 - How to Make a Chinese Dragon
With our thanks to Mrs Lockhart.
Wake Up Shake Up - Session 2
Click here to join this week's Wake Up Shake Up session 2.
These videos can also be found in Microsoft Teams in the new Wake Up Shake Up Channel.
Wake Up Shake Up - Session 1
We are delighted to present new, fun Wake Up Shake Up videos produced by the Sports Ambassadors.
Click here to join them in session 1.
These videos can also be found in Microsoft Teams in the new Wake Up Shake Up Channel.
Berkshire Active@home 2021
Please see the attached Berkshire Active@Home resource for lots of links and ideas for how to keep everyone active at home
Youth Sports Trust After School Club
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Art Home Learning
Please see The Arts page or the Home Learning Zone for details of fun Arts projects to do at home.
Lesson 1 - How to Make a Chinese Lantern
With our thanks to Mrs Lockhart.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
2020 Cross Country Personal Challenge Event
Long Lane Virtual Choir - Christmas Concert
Greetings from the PTA & Mrs Canolle!
The Christmas musical concert has been finished and is now available for all to see. We had an incredible 32 children across the school involved - both in musical contribution and the accompanying artwork - all will be rewarded with house points for their efforts.
Mrs Canolle has compiled all the acts together in this 30 minute concert for everyone to enjoy - very ably assisted by her 13 year old son Elisha who provided all the technical skills!
We hope this will provide an uplifting end to the term despite not being able to watch the acts in person.
Ordinarily we would have used this concert as a fundraising event for the school but sadly this hasn't been possible this year. If you would like to donate as a token of appreciation for all the hard work of the students, please use the below link to give a fee-free donation straight to the PTA.
http://paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3271277
Many thanks,
PTA committee & Mrs Canolle
Plese click here or on the picture to view the concert.
Christmas Card Project Update
A Special Christmas Message for Rainbow Class
Jean's Christmas Cake - Guess the Weight
Guess the weight to WIN Jean’s Amazing Home-Baked Christmas Cake! Winner takes home to enjoy over Christmas! The cake will be on display in reception from Wednesday 9th December. Please do not touch – please guess by looking only! Pop a £1 in the tub and write your name, phone number & weight guess on the spreadsheet. Get your guesses in by Tuesday 15th December Winner will be announced Wednesday 16th December (closest to the actual weight wins)
Cross Country Personal Challenge
Storytime Advent Calendar
West Berkshire Maths Talk Counts Summer Challenge
Purley Nativity Trail
Special Video from our Sports Ambassadors
Purley Winter Windows Walk
PTA Silver Smarties Challenge Update
We are overwhelmed and excited to share that YOU raised £934.24 for the Silver Smarties challenge.
It means so much to be able to raise funding for the school and the landscaping project, especially at the moment when we are challenged by the restrictions. So a MASSIVE thank you from all of the Long Lane PTA and hope you had fun!
Maths Week 2020
PTA - West Berkshire Lottery
Youth Sports Trust After School Sports Club
2020 New Sports Ambassadors
Remembrance Community Art Project 2020
All pupils decorated a stone with a poppy as part of a Remembrance community art project thanking everyone past and present.
After School Club Scarecrow
Berkshire Virtual School Games Trophy -2020
Year 6 Complete Sports Leaders Playmaker Course -2020
PTA Silver Smarties Challenge
Keep the tube, don't throw it away, do tasks and good deeds to earn your pay.
So, come on Long Lane answer our call so we can raise money for the good of school.
Raise Money When Shopping with Amazon
Aaron Phipps Visits Long Lane 2020
PTA Welcome Back and AGM 2020
Long Lane Virtual Summer Concert
A huge thank you to all the children and their families involved for contributing to this video and an extra special thank you to Mrs Canolle and her son, Elisha, for coordinating the production and putting the video together.
Bug Hotel Competition - Runner UP - July 2020
Fantastic news, Alfie from Year 3 came runner in the Design a Bug Hotel Competition for World Environment Day run by AWE.
Well done Alfie.
Year 6 Leavers 2020
Last night we held a very special Year 6 Leavers' Zoom assembly. Please enjoy a look at some highlights from the evening as well as the Leavers' Pass it on Video.
Wishing everyone a fantastic summer and Good Luck in your new school.
Year 2020 Poem by Lilly in Year 5
Please enjoy the amazing poem Year 2020 written by Lilly in year 5.
Click on the photo to watch:
Click here to read
Berkshire Virtual Sports - Enduro Challenge
Governor Vacancies
Long Lane Primary School has vacancies for a Co-opted and also a Local Authority governor on the Governing Board and would like to invite you to consider serving as a school governor. Being a Governor requires a willingness to learn, a commitment to the school’s vision and ethos, and to improving the education for all pupils.
Please see or Vacancies page or the following document for more details of role and how to apply -Advert for Governors.pdf
Long Lane Virtual Choir - Some Where Only we Know
Please enjoy the amazing singing from Long Lane Virtual Choir - Darcy, Ellie, Evie B, Evie T, Georgina, Isla, Jessica & Jonah with a beautiful dance fom Heidi.
Special thank you to Mrs Canolle for all her hardwork putting this together.
Also on youtube https://youtu.be/ykm_xTk_Xcg
Stay Safe When Arriving at School
Please watch this video on how to arrive at school safely.
New - Governor Dispatch - June 2020
Please read a special message to all parents, pupils and staff from Simon Bamford (Co-Chair of Governors) by clicking here or using the Governors and Policies tab .
Cooking Apple Crumble with Mrs Darling
Learn to make apple crumble with Mrs Darling, the school chef, using one of her favourite family recipe books.
Megan is a World Record Breaker
Berkshire Virtual Sports - Footgolf
Special Message from Miss Aspindale
Big Bird & Rainbow Bear on Holiday
Rainbow Class have a look at the videos to see what Big Bird and Rainbow Bear have been doing in half term.
Berkshire Virtual Sports - Handball Results
The First Song from Long Lane Virtual Choir
Washing Hands and Keeping Safe - Rainbow Class - 22nd May
Berkshire Virtual Sports - Tennis Results
Berkshire Active@home
Special Story for Year 1 -14th May
Special Message for Rainbow Class -14th May
A Message From Year 1
Berkshire Virtual Sports - Pentathlon Results
VE Day 75th Anniversary
Over the weekend of 8 - 10 May, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day when World War 2 came to an end in Europe. We would have normally marked with events, street parties and gatherings alongside our friends, family and communities. With the current measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus asking us all to stay at home, people across the country will be remembering and giving thanks to the Second World War generation from the safety of their own homes.
There are still lots of ways you can get involved and show your support in marking the day.
To help you prepare your day, a dedicated “Get Involved” website contains lots of VE Day related resources such as recipes, a playlist and educational resources, aimed at Key Stages 2, 3 & 4, exploring the significance of VE Day.
Why not get creative and use our specially designed ‘Great British Bunting’ to hang in your windows. Bunting can be decorated with pictures of soldiers who fought on the frontline or those who worked on the Homefront, it could be your grandad in the Navy or your great grandmother who worked for the RAF. Or you could draw a poppy to commemorate the fallen, a dove to celebrate lasting peace or a rainbow to symbolise hope. The BBC has more guidance and inspiration you need to make your bunting from whatever you have at home.
- Get Involved
- VE Day Activity pack.pdf
- Great British Bunting
- BBC - make your bunting
- VE Day Activities, ideas & events in Purley on Thames
Also check this weeks home learning as your teachers may have set VE Day activities for you to do.
Year 2 & Siblings - Just to Say Thank You
Enjoy this fantastic video made by year 2 and their siblings - Just to say Thank You.
Also on Youtube.
Special Message for Rainbow Class - 7th May
Jay from Year 1 Learning the Guitar in Lockdown
Lily's Poem - These Strange Times
Happy St George's Day
Year 4 Home Learning
20th April - BBC Bitesize launch new daily lessons
NEU - Advice and Support for Parents & Carers
The new microsite from the NEU gives parents and carers answers to burning questions on exams, supporting children with SEND and distance learning.
Lucy's Favourite Food Poem
Lola's BSL Fun
New Home Learning Zone
Visit our new Home Learning Zone with information from your class teacher on what to do at home during the next few weeks plus links to lots of amazing websites to support home learning.
New Pupil Zone
Visit our new Pupil Zone with links to lots of interesting and fun websites to enjoy.
2020 Sports Relief
This week the whole school has been taking part in Sports Relief. The Sports Ambassadors ran activities throughout the week including: Wake up Shake, Just Dance and archery. On Friday everyone came to school in sporty gear, raising a fantastic £137, and the week was finished off with an Exerciseathon/Danceathon on Friday afternoon. Thank you to Mr Hunt and the Sports Ambassadors for organising such a fun week!
To see more photos for the week please click here.
Rainbow Class Visit Henley River & Rowing Museum 2020
On Friday 6th March Rainbow Class had an fantastic day at Henley River and Rowing Museum for a 'Toad & Friends' workshop. They listened to stories, decorated bags, made a duck, learnt a dance and looked round the museum and went for a walk in the wild woods.
Please click here to see some more pictures from our trip.
World Book Day 2020
As part of World Book Day this year everyone took part in a Sponsored Reading Challenge, one of the activities was to dress up as your favourite book character. Parents came into Rainbow Class to share books with the children to complete one of the other challenges for Infants - to read a book with someone.
Click here to see some of their fantastic costumes.
Junior reading challenge.pdf
Infant reading challenge.pdf
2020 Year 5 & 6 visit Reading Museum
On Wednesday 4th March Years 5 & 6 visited Reading Museum as part of their Victorian Topic. They looked round the museum and had a very interesting talk about the Huntley & Palmer Biscuit factory, the impact it had on Reading and the life of a factory worker. They did the Victorian trail outside the museum looking at the architecture of Reading Town Hall, statues, the cemetery and Forbury Gardens. A brilliant day had by all.
Click here for more pictures from the day.
2020 Year 5 & 6 Victorian Day
On Monday 2nd March Years 5 & 6 spent the whole day as Victorian Children. They tried tasteless gruel, did drill in PE, drew objects from nature, practised sewing and stitching, sang the National Anthem and learned about the British Empire. Anyone making a mistake or not following instructions had to stand facing the wall wearing the dunce's hat!!
Click here for more pictures from the day.
Harry Potter Night 2020
On Thursday 13th February Long Lane School was transformed into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry for the Triwizard Tournament. An amazing time was had by all. There were prizes for best costumes, a Sorting Ceremony, magical games, crafts, readings from our favourite books and the Triwizarding Quiz. A big thank you to Mrs Rushent for organising the event and to all the other staff that helped out.
Click here for more pictures from the evening.
Year 3 & 4 Tudor Experience
On 17th January years 3 & 4 were very excited to have a visit from a Tudor history expert from Ufton Court. They really enjoyed learning about - the royal family, clothes, food and the games played during Tudor times.
PTA Race Night 2020
Brighter Future Fund
Instead of holding Secret Santa this year the staff have donated £100 to The Lexi Mace Brighter Future Fund to help very sick children and their families at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
PTA Winter Wonderland 2019 - Record Profits
We are pleased to announce that Winter Wonderland made record profits this year of £5800 which will go towards funding projects in school.
Huge thanks to everyone for all your hard work and support especially the PTA.
KS1 Christmas Party - 2019
On Monday 16th December KS1 enjoyed an afternoon of Christmas activities including craft, party games, biscuit decorating and party food.
Infant Christmas Plays 2019
In the morning of Thursday 12th December Rainbow class perfomed their Nursery Rhyme Nativity.
In the afternoon and evening Years 1 & 2 also perfomed their play.
The children all performed brilliantly - well done!!
Thank you to everyone for all the hardwork putting on these fabulous productions.
PTA Winter Wonderland 2019
THANK YOU to everyone who came and enjoyed themselves on Saturday, we were so lucky with the weather and we raised money for the school which is the most important thing!!
(Final figures will be announced at a later date!)
Big thanks go to everyone who...
* Donated bottles, toiletries, toys, books, teddies, cakes, raffle prizes
* Sold raffle tickets to friends and family
* Helped out in the run up to the event, and on the day. Excluding committee, we had approximately 50 volunteers to help things run as they did! That includes members of staff who went above and beyond their day jobs!
* Spent money on games, crafts, raffle tickets, bidding board, refreshments etc.
* Bought items from our external stall holders - if they made money they might want to come back another time!
* Bought tickets for ice skating - this was the centrepiece to the Winter Wonderland; the organisers said everyone was brilliantly behaved & they'd be happy to come back again in the future!
* Recycled their rubbish!
* Spread a little Christmas Cheer!
Many thanks once again,
Autumn Disco 2019
We are really delighted to announce that the Autumn Disco raised an amazing grand total of..... £743.60 !
Thanks to everyone for making it such a success.
Laura, Clare, Claire, Cristina, Jo & Sam - your PTA committee
2019 Alternate Olympics
On 20th November a team of Year 5 & 6 pupils attended the Alternate Olympics festival at Theale Green School. They showed tremendous team work and determination and learnt alot of new sporting skills. Well done.
They took part in - boccia, archery, new age Kurling and seated volley ball
Berkshire Interschools Strictly Experience 2019
We very proud to report that our Long Lane dancers performed marvellously at the Interschools Dancing comeptition at Holme Grange School on 17th November. All three teams danced their best ever. Our team Sparkle were awarded a very close second place while team Glitter took first place. Their attitude was fantastic throughout and their behaviour was impeccable. The parents were also wonderful, laden with glittery make up and bags of support.
A massive thank you to my Miss Penn & Mrs Rushent who have been teaching the pupils to dance over the last 2 months and also won the teacher's competition with a amazing score of 39 - well done.
Children In Need 2019
A BIG thank you to everyone who supported Children in Need this year we raised an amazing £164.
2019 Maths Week
Everyone has been enjoying Maths Week with fun problem solving activities.
How many pieces of fruit did the Hungry Catterpillar eat?
Click here to see how Year 1 worked it out.
For more photos please click here.
2019 Year 3 & 4 Walk to Sulham Woods
On 14th November Years 3 & 4 went on an autumn walk to Sulham Woods - identifying trees, making maps and having fun playing.
For more photos please click here.
2019 Year 1 Visit Pikeshaw Woods
Year 1 went on a wildlife walk on 12th November to Pikeshaw Woods as part of their topic learning.
For more photos please click here.
2019 Year 2 Visit Pikeshaw Woods
On Tuesday 5th November pupils in Year 2 went on a wildlife walk to Pikeshaw Woods as part of their topic learning. Pupils had fun finding lots of minibeasts!
For more photos please click here.
2019 SSE visit Year 2
On Monday 4th November Year 2 enjoyed a visit from Anita who works at the Scottish and Southern Electricity Network. Pupils asked lots of interesting questions and found out about staying safe around electricity. They also had a closer look at the clothing and equipment used by workers and the important safety signs they may see in the environment.
For more photos please click here.
2019 Years 3 & 4 visit Roald Dahl Museum
On 23rd October Years 3 and 4 had a gloriumptious day visiting the Roald Dahl Museum in Great Missenden. The children enjoyed a splendiferous walk around the village seeing some of the buildings that featured in his books plus a stop at the library to read some of his wonderful stories.
For more photos please click here.
Phonics Workshop 2019
A very successful PhonicsWorkshop was held with parents on 16th October.
Please click here for information.
2019 Year 6 at PGL
On 23rd September Year 6 set off for an amazing 3 day residential trip at PGL Liddington. They enjoyed raft building, archery, the zip wire and so much more.
For more photos from the trip please click here.
2019 Year 5 at the Waterside Centre
On 19th & 20th September Year 5 had a brilliant two days, on the River Thames, at the Wokingham Waterside Centre. They enjoyed lots of different water activities. It was great to see everyone challenge themselves and encouraging each other.
For more photos please click here.
"Strive" our Arabian Horse Sculpture at the Races
"Strive" on show on 28th July at Newbury Race Course for the Dubai International Arabian Races.
Please click here to see photos of the work in progress.
Arabian Horse Sculpture Update
"Strive" our decorated horse sculpture is finished and has been shipped to Newbury Race Course for display at the Dubai International Arabian Races.
So come and see all the decorated horses at Newbury Race Course on 28th July - entry is free. https://newburyracecourse.co.uk/raceday/dubai-international-arabian-raceday/
Thank you to everyone for your support and hardwork on this very exciting project!
Mrs Whitehall
Please click here to see photos of the work in progress.
Environmental Expo Day
Long Lane is working towards achieving an Eco-School award.The Eco-Schools Green Flag is an internationally recognised award for excellence in environmental action and learning.
A school Eco-Commitee has been appointed comprising of children from each year group.
An Environmental Expo Day was held on Monday 22nd July which parents were invited to:
- Reception class learned about the underwater environment, making bread turtles and mini jelly fish.
- Years 1 & 2 learnt about littering, recycling and the importance of plants making their own paper and growing and selling plants.
- Years 3 & 4 baked and sold cakes on expo day.
- Years 5 & 6 treated parents to Slam Poetry based on environmental issues they felt passionate about.
Read more about it by clicking on this link to the Reading Chronicle
Phoenix Win the Lambden House Cup 2019
Congratulations to Phoenix on winning this year’s House Cup! As a special reward for earning so many house points Phoenix house will have a water fight next week to celebrate. Well Done!!!
Sports Day 2019
Congratulations to Unicorn and Dragon for winning the Infants & Juniors Sports Day.
Final results:
Infants: 1st - Unicorn, 2nd - Phoenix, 3rd -Dragon, 4th-Griffin
Juniors: 1st - Dragon - 212, 2nd - Griffin - 188, 3rd -Phoenix - 185, 4th- Unicorn -160
Well done to everyone for another fantastic Sports Day.
Our New Adventure Play Frame
As A BIG THANK YOU to the PTA for our fantatsic new Adventure Play Frame.
Arabian Horse Sculpture
As a school we are decorating a horse sculpture for the Dubai International Arabian Races. This will be returned to us afterwards for display permanently at the front of the school.
So come and see all the decorated horses on display at Newbury Race Course on 28th July - entry is free. https://newburyracecourse.co.uk/raceday/dubai-international-arabian-raceday/
The horse will be painted green and we would like the children to combine colourful flowers with patterns to create tiles which will be painted onto the horse. Please click here for ideas.
We look forward to seeing all your lovely designs.
Thank you for your support on this very exciting project!
Mrs Whitehall
Arabian Horse Presentation.pdf
Please click here to see photos of the work in progress.
School Crossing Patrol Sponsored by Local Business
Long Lane School Crossing Patrol is supported by two local businesses so pupils are able to get to school in safety. The school crossing patrol funding was removed in April 2016 by West Berkshire’s as part of funding cuts to services.On Monday 29th April the generous sponsors were invited in to school to meet Mr Kim Darling, the School Crossing patroller, and the school’s Pupil Council.
Mr Thorne said “The sponsorship each year comes as a huge relief to the school. We could not afford to fund the patrol ourselves with budget constraints. We are however very pleased and amazed that there are such kind and wonderful people that are willing to support our community. I can’t thank them enough.”
Local firm Wilmott’s were only too happy to help. Scott Willmott said,
"I am a parent with young children at the school, my family cross the busy road every day and I can't imagine what it would be like without Mr Darling helping them. As a family business, we are proud to have been sponsoring Long Lane's lollipop man for the last 3 years and once again this year."
Paul Bampton, Managing director of Sansome and George and parent of two at the school, was also very keen to offer his support.
“At Sansome & George we take immense pride in supporting the local community especially Long Lane School. We are pleased to have helped maintain the safety for the children and their parents travelling to and from the school since April 2016.”
Red Nose 2019
A BIG thank you to everyone who supported Red Nose Day this year. We raised £282.90 with approximately £130 of this raised from the cake sale organised by the School Council - THANK YOU.
World Book Day 2019
On Friday 8th March everyone at school dressed up as their favourite book character to celebrate World Book Day.
Click here to see some of their fantastic costumes.
Rainbow Class Visit Henley River & Rowing Museum 2019
On Thursday 7th March Rainbow Class had an amazing day at Henley River and Rowing Museum for a 'Toad & Friends' workshop. They listened to stories, decorated bags, made a duck, learnt a dance and looked round the museum and went for a walk in the wild woods.
Please click here to see some more pictures from our trip.
Author Visit for Year 6 Book Club and Reading Ambassadors 2019
On 4th March Year 6 book club and reading ambassadors visited St. Andrews to listen to author and poet Nick Toczek.
The author gave a presentation that included his own stories and some magic!
He also gave a few ideas for creative writing:
- The irritate poem ( what really irritates you...)
- The 6 word story (ie Jesus lived, died and rose again.)
- The vampire poem - using rhyming words for each letter of the alphabet eg, appetite, bite, fright, etc
Year 5 and 6 Milestones Trip 2019
On Wednesday 27th February Years 5 and 6 had a fantastic trip to Milestones Museum. They really enjoyed learning more about WW2. The highlight of the day was using ration books to purchase old fashioned sweets from the sweet shop.
Click here to see some pictures from the day.
February Update 2019
Year 1 & 2 DT Workshop 2019
On Thursday 14th February pupils in Years 1 and 2 enjoyed a whole afternoon of DT! They used their geography and science knowledge to design and create polar landscapes. Thank you so much to all parents who came along to help out.
Please click here to see more photos from the day.
Year 5 /6 Football & Netball Teams Win Inter-school Comeptition 2019
On Tuesday 12th February the Year 5/ 6 football and netball teams performed fantastically at an inter-school competition held at Denefield School. Long Lane took :
- 1st place for Mixed Netball (unbeaten)
- 2nd place for Boys Football
- 1st place Girls Football
Congratulations to the teams for playing so brilliantly - we are so proud of you.
Harry Potter Night 2019
On Thursday 7th February Long Lane School was transformed into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry for the evening. An amazing time was had by all. The students were sorted into houses, practiced spells and designed socks for Dobby. A big thank you to Mrs Rushent for organising the event and to all the other staff that helped out.
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Year 5 & 6 WWII Day 2019
On Monday 4th February, the children in Year 5 & 6 experienced what it was like to be an evacuee in WWII. In the afternoon they were surprised by a drill sergeant who put them through their paces. Please click here for more pictures.
Christmas Jumper Day 2018
The collection for Christmas Jumper day raised over £110 for Save the Children - thank you to everyone for your support.
Fantastic Christmas Fair 2018
Thank you to everyone who attended the Christmas Fair and to all of the helpers before, during and after the event. We are delighted to announce that the fair raised a whopping £3730.24. Thank you once again for all your support.
Lunch Menu Changes Nov-Dec 2018
Please see the following document for changes to the school lunch menu:
Menu Changes - Nov - Dec 2018.pdf
Children In Need 2018
A BIG thank you to everyone who supported Children in Need this year. We raised £292.72 with approximately £150 of this raised from the cake sale organised by Jayden in year 6 - THANK YOU.
2018 Year 3 & 4 at the National Gallery
On Wednesday 7th November Years 3 & 4 had an amazing day at the National Gallery. They looked at paintngs by Huysum, Corot, Monet, Rousseau and Stubbs. Year 4 also spent the afternoon focusing on paintings by English artists.
Year 4 looking at The Four Times of Day by Corot.
2018 Armistice Centenary In Purley On Thames
2018 marks the 100th anniverary of the signing of the armistice. Pupils have made commemorative poppies for our libray display and the "Purley Remembers the First World War" Exibihition at the Barn on 3rd & 4th November from 11am to 4pm.
2018 Remembrance Commemoration
All pupils made a clay poppy for our display to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War I.
Parent Governor Vacancy - Make a difference
The Role of the Parent Governor plays a vital role on the Governing Board, holding the unique position of having a parental viewpoint of the school. Through the children, they have first hand experience of the delivery of the curriculum, and how the school is perceived from the ‘consumers’ point of view. This enables parent governors to bring a different perspective to the strategic management of the school. It is important for parent governors to establish a rapport with the parental body which elected him/her, whilst continuing to maintain a strategic approach to school governance. Although being available to advise parents on appropriate routes of action it is vital that parent governors do not personally become involved in individual concerns. Please see the following documrnt for more details of role and how to apply - Parent Governor.pdf
Macmillan Coffee Morning 2018
On Friday 28th September parents and staff enjoyed a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raising an amazing £100.08. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
AGM & Quiz Night 2018
Thanks to everyone who attended the AGM & Quiz night on 28th September. Congratulations to our winners 'The Barry Evans Appreciation Scociety'.
2018 Year 6 at PGL
Year 6 had a fantastic 3 day residential trip to PGL Liddington. They enjoyed raft building, climbing , the zip wire.and so much more.
For more photos from the trip please click here.
2018 Year 5 at the Waterside Centre
On 20th & 21st September Year 5 had a brilliant two days, on the River Thames, at the Wokingham Waterside Centre. They enjoyed lots of different water activities. It was great to see everyone challenge themselves, encourage each other and represent the school superbly
For more photos please click here.
Jeans for Genes
On Friday 20th September we raised a fantastic £125.35 when everyone made a donation to wear jeans to school for Jeans for Genes Day.
Dragon Win the Lambden House Cup 2018
Congratulations to Dragon on winning this year’s House Cup! As a special reward for earning so many house points this year Dragon house enjoyed a water fight this afternoon.
Summer Fair 2018
We hope you enjoyed our World Cup Summer Fair. Thank you to everyone who helped and attended. We are really pleased to announce that the fair raised over £5300 which is amazing.
Thank you.
Summer Update 2018
Pupils enjoying new play equipment purchased by the PTA,
Year 5 Showcase 2018
If was great to see so many parents at the Year 5 Showcase.
Year 5 performing the Haka.
Sports Day 2018
Congratulations to Phoenix and Dragon for winning the Infants & Juniors Sports Day.
Final results:
Infants: 1st - Phoenix - 261, 2nd - Unicorn - 258, 3rd -Dragon - 256, 4th-Griffin -217
Juniors: 1st - Dragon - 219, 2nd - Griffin - 206, 3rd -Phoenix - 182, 4th- Unicorn -166
Well done to everyone for another fantastic Sports Day.
Science Week 2018 - Body Parts
During Science week in June the pupils had a great time learning about and making models of different parts of the body:
- Year 1 & 2 - teeth
- Year 3 - poo
- Year 4 - blood
- Year 5 - the eye
- Year 6 - skin
2018 Year 5/6 Win Berkshire Primary Schools Football Cup
On 14th June Long Lane Y5/6 football team won the Berkshire Primary Schools Cup with a 3-2 victory!
42 schools entered the competition from across the whole of the Royal County of Berkshire.... so it's quite an achievement. – we are really proud of them – well done!
2018 Long Lane Through to Fly to the Line Final
We are really excited to let everyone know that the mixed Year 4 and 5 model glider team won their regional final on 6th May at Gatwick Aviation Museum! (This is part of Dendrite's National Fly To The Line Competition in conjunction with RAF Cosford).
Team Oxygen (Oliver M, Oliver S, Rafael V and Jayden B) have been invited to attend the National Final later in the month at RAF Cosford!
Well done boys and big thank you to the dads who drove them all the way to Gatwick and back - very much appreciated. Also a big thank you to Mrs Rushent for organising.
2018 Year 1 & 2 Day Out at Woolley Firs studying Minibeasts
Year 1 & 2 enjoyed learning about minibeasts (invertebrates) at Woolley Firs Environmental Educational Centre. The children went hunting and collecting minibeasts in the woods and enjoyed pond dipping. Everyone one had a great time.
18th May - Celebrating the Royal Wedding
The children enjoyed a special themed lunch today to celebrate the Royal Wedding as well as doing lots of activities in class. There was also a fun quiz to identify members of staff in their wedding or celebration photos.
2018 Brass Day
Four pupils from Long Lane took part in a "Brass Day" at Pangbourne College on 30th April. Millie and Kimi (Year 4) and Jayden and Lotte (Year 5) - looks like they had a brilliant time.
Key Stage 1 & 2 SATS Information for parents
The government has issued information leaflets and videos for parents about the end of key stage assessments (often referred to as SATs) for year 2 and year 6 pupils.
Please click on the following like https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-1-and-2-national-curriculum-tests-information-for-parents
Please also see the following leeter & leaflet:
Letter to parents Y6 SATs_2018.pdf
Information brochure KS2 tests_2018.pdf
2018 St George's Day Celebrations
On 23rd April we celebrated St George's day with a traditional English lunch - bangers & mash followed iced buns.
2018 Sports Relief
This week the whole school has been taking part in Sports Relief. Everyday pupils and staff have completed a mile by running, walking and even cartwheeling around the field. The Sports Ambassadors and School Council have run activities throughout the week including: hula hooping, rugby passing, eggs in a nest and many more. On Friday everyone came to school in sporty gear and the week was finished off with a danceathon on Friday afternoon. Year 5s have been counting all the donations and we will have raised a fantastic £150. Thank you to Mr Hunt for organising such a fun week!
To see more photos for the week please click here.
Years 1 & 2 Visit Pikeshaw Woods
On 20th March Years 1 and 2 went on an expedition to Pikeshaw Woods to spot signs of spring. They hunted round the woods for buds, flowers, blossom, seedlings, insects and birds.
Please click here to see some photos from the woods.
Rainbow Class Visit Henley River & Rowing Museum 2018
On Monday 19th March Rainbow Class had a fantastic day at Henley River and Rowing Museum for a 'Toad & Friends' workshop. They listened to stories, decorated bags, made a duck, learnt a dance and looked round the museum and went for a walk in the wild woods.
No Pen Day - Shakespeare Week March 2018
The entire school took part in a Romeo and Juliet assembly, acting out the story in 10 minutes!
We are one of 154 schools chosen to release a Shakespeare book 'into the wild'. We have shared Romeo and Juliet with the children and now have to release our special copy so that it can be found, read and passed on to others. For more information : www.shakespeareweek.org.uk.
KS1 - Watched an animated Midsummer Night's Dream, read the Witches chant from Macbeth and made love potions and spells.
Y3 - Prepared for battle with King Henry V, plotted with the witches of Macbeth and experienced a stormy shipwreck in The Tempest.
Y4 - Performed scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream
Y5 - Watched he RSC web lesson and performed role plays as Henry V's army and the witches.
Y6 - Hurled Shakespeare Insults at each other.
Please click here to see more photos from the day.
Years 1 & 2 Celebrate Mother's Day
Years 1 and 2 celebrated Mothers' Day this week by hosting a very special tea party. The theme was 'Queen for a Day' and the guests were truly spoilt. There were poems, songs, crowns and delicious home-made treats to enjoy. We hope our guests had a wonderful time and that they left feeling like queens!
Staff Celebrate International Women's Day and Equality
On Wednesday 7th March staff celebrated International Women's Day and Equality. Staff celebrated the day by running activities and talking about some of the women that had helped shape the World. The children learnt about: Rosie the Riveter, Coco Chanel, Agent Fifi, Ada Lovelace, Amy Johnson, Rosa Parks, Jane Austen, Dr Alison Cronin and Mary Anning.
World Book Day 2018
On Thursday 1st March everyone at school dressed up as their favourite book character to celebrate World Book Day.
In year 5 lots of characters from Street Child amongst others.
Year 5 Cookery Lesson
On Wednesday 28th February Year 5 took part in a special cookery lesson, including tasting, hosted by our caterers Harrisons.
Long Lane Runners Up in Harry Potter Competition 2018
We are delighted to inform you that Long Lane Primary School was chosen as runners in the national Harry Potter Creatures in the Classroom competition – they loved our displays!
As runners up the school won a copy of The Hogwarts Library box set and an Illustrated Edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. A huge thank you to Mrs. Handley for organising this and for all the staff helping the children make such fantastic creatures. Well done.
Please open the document below , if you dare, to see our amazing creatures.
Fantastic Beasts Competition Display.pdf
2018 Year 5 & 6 Victorian Day
On Thursday 8th February Years 5 & 6 spent the whole day as Victorian Children. A "really" Victorian teacher visited each class and talked about what it was like to live in Victorian times. The children practised handwriting, tried gruel and played Victorian games. Anyone making a mistake or not following instructions had to stand facing the wall wearing the dunce's hat!!
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Harry Potter Night 2018
On Thursday 1st February Long Lane School was transformed into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry for the evening.This year all the classes had created their own Fantastic Beast for the Harry Potter Night. The children had a great time roaming the school in the dark searching for Fantastic Beasts with their torches! A big thank you to Mrs Handley for organising the event and to Mrs Rushent helping to run the activities!
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The Emoji Movie Film Night
The children enjoyed a great night watching the Emoji Movie on 2nd February 2018 run by the PTA..
Christmas Tree Festival 2017
We are delighted to announce that Long Lane took first place for the best decorated tree at St Mary's Church Christmas Tree Festival. Over the last few weeks every child in school made a decoration to go on the tree . Thank you to Mrs Organ for organising everything and for her helpers who decorated the tree.
Eels in the Classroom - 2nd May
A tank of baby eels (elvers) arrived in school today from the ARK project run in partnership with Thames Water. Pupils will be caring for them for eight weeks prior to releasing them in the Kennet.
Rainbow Class Garden
A very big ‘Thank You’ to all those parents and Mr. Darling who have given up their time to help in Rainbow Class garden, we really appreciate it and it is looking fabulous.
Click here to see some photos of our amazing garden including: the Bug Hotel, Mud Kitchen, Herb Garden, Fairy Garden, frog planter and many more
After School Club
Our new After School Club plans to start in September 2017. To sign up you must complete this form by 4th April with non refundable deposit of £50 as this will confirm your booking and a space for your child at the club.
Please click here for more information about school clubs.
PTA Purchases for 2015-2016
Sometimes it may seem we are always asking for your help! But just take a look at what your help and the funds raised by the PTA last year have paid for:
ICT Suite computer replacement, book corner items, Viking Man visit, Yearbooks for Year 6, Year 1 & 2 School Trip, additional library equipment, storyteller, garden playhouse, outdoor planters , drying rack, A3 topic & science big books displays, talking number fans, buttons, board games, Oxford Reading Tree: tree Tops, Non- fiction, Time chronicles, Classics, " handheld digital microscopes, National Geographic Magazine for Kids, Hinged bookcase, SPAG cards in English, 6 classroom TVs, completion of the library with new bookcases, maypole.
Sports News
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7th May - 50th Anniversary Barn Dance - PTA
On Saturday 7th May ex-pupils, parents and staff enjoyed a fun evening celebrating the school's 50th Anniversary at a Barn Dance organised by the PTA. This raised an astonishing £1534.97 which went towards buying new computers for the school.
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50th Anniversary Barn Dance
On Saturday 7th May ex-pupils, parents and staff enjoyed a fun evening celebrating the school's 50th Anniversary at a Barn Dance organised by the PTA.
Please click here for more photos from the evening.