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So proud of our Year 5s 💛
Thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for our Year 5 parent assembly this afternoon. Your support really matters and it meant so much to the children to share their learning with you.
The children spoke confidently, showcased their work beautifully and demonstrated fantastic presentation skills — a real celebration of their hard work, effort and growing independence.
Moments like these remind us how powerful it is when school and families come together 💫
So proud of our Year 5s 💛
Thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for our Year 5 parent assembly this afternoon. Your support really matters and it meant so much to the children to share their learning with you.
The children spoke confidently, showcased their work beautifully and demonstrated fantastic presentation skills — a real celebration of their hard work, effort and growing independence.
Moments like these remind us how powerful it is when school and families come together 💫
Year 1 to the rescue!
Mr Wilson has officially had enough of coffee ☕️so Year 1 have been on a mission to create him a brand new healthy drink! After some very serious research over the past few weeks (tasting a lot of smoothies and a variety of delicious fruits) the children decided smoothies were the way to go. We’ve been:
🍎Sampling shop-bought smoothies
🥕Exploring fruit and veg flavour combinations
🔪Learning how to cut fruit and veg safely
🍊Practising juicing like pros
So much learning (and tasting) along the way👏
👀Watch this space…next week we’ll be making our smoothies and Mr Wilson will finally get to sample the finished product!
#Year1Learning #SmoothieProject #CuriousLearners #BeKind
Year 1 to the rescue!
Mr Wilson has officially had enough of coffee ☕️so Year 1 have been on a mission to create him a brand new healthy drink! After some very serious research over the past few weeks (tasting a lot of smoothies and a variety of delicious fruits) the children decided smoothies were the way to go. We’ve been:
🍎Sampling shop-bought smoothies
🥕Exploring fruit and veg flavour combinations
🔪Learning how to cut fruit and veg safely
🍊Practising juicing like pros
So much learning (and tasting) along the way👏
👀Watch this space…next week we’ll be making our smoothies and Mr Wilson will finally get to sample the finished product!
#Year1Learning #SmoothieProject #CuriousLearners #BeKind
A Special Visit for Year 1
Today our Year 1 children were lucky to welcome a Jewish Speaker who told us all about Judaism. We learnt about special traditions, important symbols and what makes the Jewish Faith unique. The children asked thoughtful questions and enjoyed learning about different beliefs. A wonderful opportunity to celebrate diversity and understanding. #Year1Learning #CuriousLearners #BeKind #Respectful
A Special Visit for Year 1
Today our Year 1 children were lucky to welcome a Jewish Speaker who told us all about Judaism. We learnt about special traditions, important symbols and what makes the Jewish Faith unique. The children asked thoughtful questions and enjoyed learning about different beliefs. A wonderful opportunity to celebrate diversity and understanding. #Year1Learning #CuriousLearners #BeKind #Respectful
This week, our Year 6 Senior Members of Parliament planned and delivered a thoughtful Key Stage 2 assembly as part of LGBT History Month. They spoke confidently about kindness, respect and understanding, and helped remind us that families can look different — and that every family deserves to feel valued and included. KS1 children had an assembly around a similar theme.
We’re incredibly proud of the way our pupils led this assembly with care and maturity, and of the important message it shared about belonging within our school community. 💛
#BeKind #PupilLeadership #LGBTHistoryMonth #EveryFamilyBelongs #SchoolCommunity
This week, our Year 6 Senior Members of Parliament planned and delivered a thoughtful Key Stage 2 assembly as part of LGBT History Month. They spoke confidently about kindness, respect and understanding, and helped remind us that families can look different — and that every family deserves to feel valued and included. KS1 children had an assembly around a similar theme.
We’re incredibly proud of the way our pupils led this assembly with care and maturity, and of the important message it shared about belonging within our school community. 💛
#BeKind #PupilLeadership #LGBTHistoryMonth #EveryFamilyBelongs #SchoolCommunity
🌈 LGBT History Month 🌈
At Desford, our assemblies and activities focus on promoting kindness, respect, understanding and fairness. We help children recognise that people and families can be different, while all deserving of dignity, inclusion and belonging. This year, children in KS2 will also be learning about key members of local and national LGBT+ communities: Hafsa Qureshi - multi-award winning LGBTQ+ activist, writer and public speaker; Charlie Martin – Leicester born British racing car driver; Jake Daniels – English Professional Footballer; Dr Ranj Singh – Doctor and TV Personality; Dr Ronx Ikria - Doctor and TV Personality
This reflects our Be Kind ethos and our commitment to valuing the diversity of our school community. 💛
#BeKind #LGBTHistoryMonth #EveryFamilyBelongs #SchoolCommunity #Inclusion
🌈 LGBT History Month 🌈
At Desford, our assemblies and activities focus on promoting kindness, respect, understanding and fairness. We help children recognise that people and families can be different, while all deserving of dignity, inclusion and belonging. This year, children in KS2 will also be learning about key members of local and national LGBT+ communities: Hafsa Qureshi - multi-award winning LGBTQ+ activist, writer and public speaker; Charlie Martin – Leicester born British racing car driver; Jake Daniels – English Professional Footballer; Dr Ranj Singh – Doctor and TV Personality; Dr Ronx Ikria - Doctor and TV Personality
This reflects our Be Kind ethos and our commitment to valuing the diversity of our school community. 💛
#BeKind #LGBTHistoryMonth #EveryFamilyBelongs #SchoolCommunity #Inclusion
Year 3/4 took part in inspiring printmaking workshops with Desford traditional print artist Theo Miller yesterday. The children learned new skills, explored pattern and texture, and produced some wonderful work. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us @_theomiller #arteducation #printmakingworkshop #desfordcommunity
Year 3/4 took part in inspiring printmaking workshops with Desford traditional print artist Theo Miller yesterday. The children learned new skills, explored pattern and texture, and produced some wonderful work. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us @_theomiller #arteducation #printmakingworkshop #desfordcommunity
A huge thank you to all our wonderful parents for your incredible support and enthusiasm throughout the festive season—attending our nativity, carol concerts, and other celebrations. Your presence truly makes these moments special! 🎄✨ Wishing everyone a joyful, restful, and safe Christmas. Enjoy the holiday break with your loved ones! 🎅🎁 #CommunitySpirit #FestiveThanks #MerryChristmas
A huge thank you to all our wonderful parents for your incredible support and enthusiasm throughout the festive season—attending our nativity, carol concerts, and other celebrations. Your presence truly makes these moments special! 🎄✨ Wishing everyone a joyful, restful, and safe Christmas. Enjoy the holiday break with your loved ones! 🎅🎁 #CommunitySpirit #FestiveThanks #MerryChristmas
🚀✨ Year 5 Space Adventure! ✨🚀
What an amazing day at the Space Centre! 🌍🪐 Year 5 were absolute superstars, behaving brilliantly and representing our school so well.
They learnt so much about space, loved the immersive planetarium experience with a journey through the solar system, and were completely captivated by the ‘It’s Rocket Science!’ show 🚀🤩
A fantastic day full of curiosity, learning, and inspiration. Well done, Year 5! 🌟👏
🚀✨ Year 5 Space Adventure! ✨🚀
What an amazing day at the Space Centre! 🌍🪐 Year 5 were absolute superstars, behaving brilliantly and representing our school so well.
They learnt so much about space, loved the immersive planetarium experience with a journey through the solar system, and were completely captivated by the ‘It’s Rocket Science!’ show 🚀🤩
A fantastic day full of curiosity, learning, and inspiration. Well done, Year 5! 🌟👏
VISITING KIRBY GRANGE CARE HOME. This week, our school choir brought Christmas cheer to the residents of Kirby Grange Care Home, filling the room with music, smiles and heartfelt moments 🎶💛✨
Christmas isn’t just something we celebrate within school — it’s a time to reach outwards, to connect with others, and to share kindness within our local community. Our children did exactly that today, reminding us how powerful it is when young people give their time, joy and voices to brighten someone else’s day.
We are incredibly proud of them for representing Desford with such warmth, generosity and spirit. This is what community looks like — and we’re grateful to be a part of it. 🎄💛
VISITING KIRBY GRANGE CARE HOME. This week, our school choir brought Christmas cheer to the residents of Kirby Grange Care Home, filling the room with music, smiles and heartfelt moments 🎶💛✨
Christmas isn’t just something we celebrate within school — it’s a time to reach outwards, to connect with others, and to share kindness within our local community. Our children did exactly that today, reminding us how powerful it is when young people give their time, joy and voices to brighten someone else’s day.
We are incredibly proud of them for representing Desford with such warmth, generosity and spirit. This is what community looks like — and we’re grateful to be a part of it. 🎄💛
It was wonderful to see Desford Community Primary School children — past and present — performing at Barlestone St Giles Football Club for the JQ Academy Christmas Music Concert on Saturday 🎶✨
With so many of our pupils learning piano and violin with Jonquil Sargent, the concert was a fantastic showcase of their talent, dedication and confidence.
We are incredibly proud of every performer. Events like this highlight not only the musical achievements of our children, but also the value we place on learning an instrument and nurturing creativity at Desford.
A brilliant evening and a real credit to our young musicians! 🎻🎹💛
It was wonderful to see Desford Community Primary School children — past and present — performing at Barlestone St Giles Football Club for the JQ Academy Christmas Music Concert on Saturday 🎶✨
With so many of our pupils learning piano and violin with Jonquil Sargent, the concert was a fantastic showcase of their talent, dedication and confidence.
We are incredibly proud of every performer. Events like this highlight not only the musical achievements of our children, but also the value we place on learning an instrument and nurturing creativity at Desford.
A brilliant evening and a real credit to our young musicians! 🎻🎹💛
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