Headteacher’s Newsletters & Latest News

Maths Competition Winners!

Fri 26 Jun 2015

On Thursday 18th June, eight year 6 children took part in a Maths Challenge at Soham Village College. There were six schools taking part in total, each split into two teams. Various challenges were completed as a team, in pairs or as individuals; many of the questions were extremely challenging! However, all the children persevered and the team came 1st! We are very proud of all the year 6s who took part, not only because of their achievement but also because of the way in which they represented the school; they demonstrated exemplary behaviour and excellent sportsmanship.

Here they are, working their way through all of the challenging questions, and then with their winners' trophy - well done all of you! You have made us all very proud!

We are a 'good and improving school'!

Wed 25 Mar 2015

Ofsted Report March 2015: ‘This is a good and improving school’

We are delighted to inform everyone that the outcome of our March 2015 Ofsted visit was ‘good overall’. The full report can be read here:

http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/110637

Highlights from the report include:

‘The school has a very positive atmosphere…pupils are polite and friendly….they show good attitudes to learning…and they work hard’
‘Pupils achieve well and make good progress; achievement is good and improving’
‘The Headteacher provides very strong leadership and the school is improving very quickly as a result’
‘The two Deputy Headteachers support the Headteacher well and complete a very effective senior team. They are both outstanding teachers who provide excellent role models for other staff’
‘Teachers have high expectations of pupils’ work and behaviour, and pupils respond to this’
‘The quality of teaching is good throughout. The quality of teachers’ marking is a particular strength’
‘The school offers a well-designed curriculum that is continually developing. It is enriched, for example by its focus on languages, outdoor learning and the wide range of clubs that enhance provision’
‘Pupils take great pride in their work, and exercise books are beautifully presented’
‘The school’s senior leaders are supported well by an effective group of other leaders, of subjects and of special education needs.
‘Pupils play well together and enjoy each other’s company’
‘There is little bullying at the school and pupils trust that staff will deal with issues promptly when they arise’
‘Teaching Assistants are well-informed and have a strong impact on ensuring pupils are able to achieve well’
‘Governance is effective because governors are committed to the school, are very keen for it to improve and have a realistic understanding of its current stage of development’
‘Governors…are provided with a range of useful information and…they use it to monitor spending of the pupil premium grant effectively.’
‘Strong relationships are evident in classrooms and throughout the school’
‘Early Years Provision is good. The school offers a high quality early years learning environment and children enjoy coming to school’
(In Early Years) ‘Children are given good opportunities to follow their own interests independently as well as working in adult-led groups’
‘A group of Year 6 boys told the Lead Inspector that it is ‘cool to learn’ at Littleport.

I would like to thank staff for all of their hard work, and the whole school community for their commitment and support for the school since the last Inspection - onwards and upwards!

John Cattermole

Irish Dancing on St Patrick's Day!

Fri 20 Mar 2015

On March 17th the whole school became Irish Dancers for the day!

Year 8 students from Cottenham Village College - Ruby Cattermole, Kate Oakley and Nerys Morgan - came to Littleport to demonstrate Irish dancing as part of our St Patrick's Day celebrations.

They also stayed for the whole day and taught children from Year 1 to Year 6 the moves, jumps, jigs and twirls to become Irish dancers. Everyone joined in and had a huge amount of fun. They also shared their trophies and medals, and answered questions from children at the end of each session. Well done Ruby, Kate and Nerys for teaching us so much, and well done everyone for joining in and having a go!

a dhéanamh go maith! (Well done everyone!)

Littleport at the O2 Arena!

Fri 13 Feb 2015

We travelled to London on Monday 26^th January, to take part in the annual Young Voices concert at the O2 Arena. This was the first time we had taken part, and it was a truly memorable day. 40 children made the journey to London with Mrs Newton, Mrs Duffield, Mrs Mason and Mrs Kelley as well as Mr Cattermole. A coach of parents also travelled down in the afternoon to watch and sing along to all of the songs we have been practising for the past few months.

We were sitting really high up, but everyone could see us with our huge school banner! Everyone sang and performed brilliantly in the packed arena. There were thousands of children there from all over the UK, and the view from performers to viewers and viewers to performers was unbelievable! Thanks to everyone who made the long journey to support us, and well done everyone for their wonderful performances! Well done Mrs Newton for organizing it all and for singing so professionally in the special teachers' choir!

Drop in / Coffee Afternoon

Fri 16 Jan 2015 INCo

Drop-in and Coffee Afternoon

Friday 16^th January, 2 – 3pm

Mrs Fox and Mr Newton invite you to join them for a coffee and a cake, and a chance to talk about any issues / advice about school or supporting your child with his or her learning. Michelle West from the Children’s Centre shall also be in attendance, and be able to offer advice about a range of issues.

Mr Newton will be giving a short presentation on how teachers differentiate work to include all children as individuals in lessons, along with examples of class room displays as learning resources.

Singing on Heart Radio!

Fri 12 Dec 2014

The whole school sang on Heart Radio on 4th December at 7:30 in the morning!

Heart Radio had visited a few days before and recorded us singing 'Sleeps' til Santa' as part of their tour around Cambridgeshire Schools.

Just listen to us singing and the wonderful messages to Santa from Year 2 children too.

Please see our 'We're in the News' section to hear the radio broadcast!

Merry Christmas everybody!

Family Fun Day at Littleport!

Tue 04 Nov 2014

Family Fun Day at Littleport School!

We opened our doors with the Children's Centre on Saturday 18th October, to invite parents and children to take part in a range of free and fun activities.

Activities included archery, circus skills, play dough making, ICT maths games and musical sessions with Mrs Melody. Many of the activities were provided by local businesses and charities such as Corker’s Crisps, Littleport Time Bank and Littleport Food Bank. Andy Rutterford from Littleport Leisure Centre provided archery and Louise Aldridge, Community Engagement Librarian, ran lego and story sessions in the school library.

Our wonderful PTFA also generously provided free soup, bread and tea and coffee, to keep everyone full and happy while they were in school. Well done to Mrs Fox and Miss Hoal who organized the day for the school.

We have more photos in our 'We're in the News' section of 'Our School'.

We also appeared in the Ely Standard on Thursday 30th October. You can read more here:

http://www.elystandard.co.uk/news/gallery_dozens_flock_to_family_fun_day_at_littleport_community_primary_school_1_3823135

Commonwealth Gold at Littleport!

Wed 08 Oct 2014

Commonwealth Gold Winner comes back to Littleport School!

We were delighted to welcome back former pupil Ellen Falkner, Glasgow 2014 Gold Medal Winner for Bowls. Ellen was an inspiration and showed us her medals from Glasgow and other Commonwealth Games. Her main message was 'don't give up' and 'achieve your dreams', which is what we aim to help everyone achieve at Littleport School.

Her visit was covered in the Ely Standard on Thursday 2nd October. You can find out more here:

http://www.elystandard.co.uk/news/commonwealth_games_star_wows_pupils_at_littleport_school_1_3797274