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Children had an amazing day at Pirelli Stadium considering health eating, making fruit salads and smoothies, learning about nutrients and benefits of healthy eating. They also undertook physical activities in the form of team games and had an amazing tour around the stadium, into the changing rooms and in the team seats! It was an excellent day and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
All children at Needwood enjoyed some Boxercise sessions. We all found this new form of fitness to be really fun and energetic. Boxercise is said to develop hand-eye coordination, speed and reaction times. We all felt a sense of achievement and enjoyed learning about a new way to build stamina, strength and fitness.
As part of Christian Aid week we held an afternoon tea in school to help raise money for the charity. We were most grateful for the donation of cake from families and thank members of the school and parish community for coming and supporting the event. We raised a massive £170 to send to the charity to help them carry out their vital work.
We were thrilled to observe another child take thier first Holy Communion during our communion service and take that next step in being part of God's family. It was lovely to see members of the child's family attend from around the world.
Children had a great time at Hockey, it was a very successful afternoon with both the Forest Federation team and Rangemore getting through to the semi-finals (from 16 teams). Neither team managed to win their semi but all did extremely well!
Children and families had a wonderful day at Newborough village Well Dressing celebration and fete! It began with a wonderful service led by Rev. Les and Rt Revd Geoff Annas, the Bishop of Stafford crowning the May Queen, reflecting on the theme of the day, Great British weather, through the service of prayers, hymns and scripture reading. Accompanied by Councillor Beryl Toon, Mayor of East Staffordshire we processed through the village to each well following John Taylor dancers and a wonderful clog dancing group. The school well was entitled, Paddington. The rest of the day was spent enjoying the stalls and entertainment. Our children sang and danced 2 sets around maypole, there were other bands and groups to enjoy. It was a mixed day for weather but the small amount of rain did not stop the dancers, a great day was had by all. View the gallery!