Please see the school newsletter section for the most up to date news of life at Loongfleet.

• Y6 Salisbury Cathedral visit

  Tue 20 Jun 2017
  Alongside several other schools our Year Six children took part in a Leavers' Service at Salisbury Cathedral on Monday.  In the morning they completed a variety of creative arts workshops and then in the afternoon they joined together to perform a drama about the 'Story of the Mustard Seed' in front of an audience including the Bishop of Salisbury.

  

• London to Brighton Bike Ride - Thank You

  Mon 19 Jun 2017 Miss Percy and Mrs Brehaut

  On Sunday 18th June, Miss Percy, Mrs Brehaut and the rest of the 'San Diego Platypus' cycling team took on the London to Brighton Bike Ride for the British Heart Foundation.

   

  It was an absolute scorcher but the atmosphere was incredible and carried us across the finish line with huge smiles on our faces! The challenge of Ditchling Beacon on the South Downs was absolutely immense and, somehow, through sheer grit and determination, we made it to the top!

   

  Thank you so much to all of those who sponsored us, we are hugely grateful for your generous donations - every penny will make an enormous difference to the work of the British Heart Foundation.

   

  Our sponsorship page is still live if you would like to donate.

  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/platypuses-go-cycling?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20170618_96877

   

  We hope that the children feel inspired to take on their own challenges in the future and remember: "It doesn't matter when you cross the finish line. It just matters that you do."

  

• Calling for a Books Amnesty!!

  Mon 19 Jun 2017 Mrs Richardson

  Please could you have a look around your home for any school books that are hiding and return them to the school, we would be very grateful.
  Thank you
  Mrs Richardson, School Librarian

• Summer Fair Fun

  Mon 19 Jun 2017
  Last Friday the Friends of Longfleet organised a delightful Summer Fair.  In beautiful sunshine there was a tremendous community feel as the children and parents enjoyed numerous activities and a various musical performances.  A huge thank you to all of the 'Friends' and staff who gave up their time to ensure the event was a success.

  

• Athletics Success

  Thu 08 Jun 2017
  A number of Longfleet pupils have been busy competing in athletics events this week.  Firstly, we had a several children take part in the Poole Festival of Running held in Poole Park.  Well done to all the children who completed the mile long course and we were delighted to hear that we were awarded the 2nd best overall team in the U7 Boys event.  We also took a team of KS2 pupils to the Poole Schools' Athletics Championships.  There were a variety of events including sprints, long distance, hurdles, long jump and throwing.  The children showed great determination and competitiveness throughout the afternoon.

  

• Family Week 2017: Our Community

  Wed 07 Jun 2017

  This year’s Family Week was one of our best yet! It focused on our role as part of a community, ranging from our local area to globally. We were able to share quality time and wonderful experiences with family and friends. At the beginning of Family Week, a selection of children from across the school walked to Poole Park to tick off activities included in  the National Trust’s ‘50 Things to do Before you’re 11 ¾’, including climbing trees and making Daisy chains. Lower and upper school classes ‘buddied up’ to share in fun activities such as arts, crafts and athletics.

   

  The Sports Ambassadors took part in an exciting opportunity to collaborate with children from Victoria School. They were able to practise their leadership skills and learn how to play new sports such as Boccia and Floor Cricket.

   

  We were grateful to have the help of family members and children with clearing the pond and garden area. The weather was great and everyone worked really hard! This is an ongoing project and we would really appreciate any further support.

   

  Family Week finished with an amazing afternoon starting with the family picnic which, once again, had an enormous turn out. The children were proud to show off their spectacular trolleys during the parade!  After the picnic, many family members stayed to take part in the den building afternoon. There were some very impressive structures created, which ended up providing excellent shelter from what turned out to be a sweltering day. If that wasn’t enough, there was a fantastic atmosphere for Family Fit Friday, with adults and children joining together to have an afternoon of fun and fitness.

   

  Thank you to everybody involved in Family Week. The participation from parents, carers and families has been absolutely overwhelming and we look forward to next year!

  

• Jack and the Flumflum Tree

  Fri 26 May 2017

  We all did our part, to bring to you, our own recording of "Jack and the Flumflum Tree"

   

  Head on over to the English page to find our video!

• Whole School Worship at St. Mary's Longfleet

  Fri 26 May 2017
  On Friday 26th May, the whole school enjoyed a special service at St. Mary's Longfleet to mark Pentecost - the church's birthday. We celebrated with songs, prayers and games and thought about what it means to be part of the Christian community, both locally and globally.

  

• The Sports Ambassadors collaborate with Victoria School

  Thu 25 May 2017

  The Sports Ambassadors were delighted to collaborate with Victoria School again this week and, this time, the students from Victoria visited us at Longfleet School.  Our Sports Ambassadors continued to practise their leaderships skills, with the support of the students from Victoria, and invited 18 children from across our school to take part in a number of new sporting activities. The children learnt how to play Boccia, Floor Cricket and Kurling and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge.

• Year One's 'Great British Make Off'

  Thu 25 May 2017
  On Tuesday, friends and family of Year One joined us to make some British landmarks using junk modelling.  We were all so impressed with the creativity and resourcefulness of everybody.  We had great fun!  Can you recognise some of the landmarks?