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Today in assembly we shared the wonderful picture book My Mum, which celebrates all the different things mums and carers do to help us feel loved, supported and safe.
The story helped us think about the many ways people who care for us show kindness every day — from helping us learn and grow, to making us laugh, comforting us when we’re sad and cheering us on.
We also linked our learning to International Women`s Day, thinking about the amazing contributions women make in families, communities and around the world. We spoke about inspiring women such as Jacinda Ardern and Marie Curie, who have helped and inspired others in different ways.
Children finished the assembly by reflecting on how they could show appreciation to the people who care for them — a small reminder that our Be Kind ethos begins with the way we treat the people closest to us.
Today in assembly we shared the wonderful picture book My Mum, which celebrates all the different things mums and carers do to help us feel loved, supported and safe.
The story helped us think about the many ways people who care for us show kindness every day — from helping us learn and grow, to making us laugh, comforting us when we’re sad and cheering us on.
We also linked our learning to International Women`s Day, thinking about the amazing contributions women make in families, communities and around the world. We spoke about inspiring women such as Jacinda Ardern and Marie Curie, who have helped and inspired others in different ways.
Children finished the assembly by reflecting on how they could show appreciation to the people who care for them — a small reminder that our Be Kind ethos begins with the way we treat the people closest to us.
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY: Today we celebrated Employee Appreciation Day at school.
Behind everything that happens in our classrooms, playgrounds and corridors is a team of staff who care deeply about our children and our community. Every day they show patience, encouragement, teamwork and kindness — helping our pupils to learn, grow and thrive.
To mark the day, our Senior Leadership Team organised a few small treats for staff, including pastries to start the morning, chocolate eggs, individual thank-you cards with personal messages, and a “day off” prize draw.
It’s a small gesture, but a chance to pause and recognise the dedication our staff show every single day. Their commitment truly brings our “Be Kind” ethos to life across the whole school community.
Thank you to all of our wonderful staff for everything you do.
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY: Today we celebrated Employee Appreciation Day at school.
Behind everything that happens in our classrooms, playgrounds and corridors is a team of staff who care deeply about our children and our community. Every day they show patience, encouragement, teamwork and kindness — helping our pupils to learn, grow and thrive.
To mark the day, our Senior Leadership Team organised a few small treats for staff, including pastries to start the morning, chocolate eggs, individual thank-you cards with personal messages, and a “day off” prize draw.
It’s a small gesture, but a chance to pause and recognise the dedication our staff show every single day. Their commitment truly brings our “Be Kind” ethos to life across the whole school community.
Thank you to all of our wonderful staff for everything you do.
We had a fantastic day celebrating World Book Day at Desford! 📚
The children came to school dressed as their favourite book characters or in their pyjamas! Reading was the full agenda for the day… from making bookmarks and book covers, to quizzes and designing a national book token for the competition! Members of staff put together a virtual library of stories for children to listen to as well! 📖
#worldbookday2026 #readingforpleasure #leicestershireprimaryschool #schoolcommunity #Desford
We had a fantastic day celebrating World Book Day at Desford! 📚
The children came to school dressed as their favourite book characters or in their pyjamas! Reading was the full agenda for the day… from making bookmarks and book covers, to quizzes and designing a national book token for the competition! Members of staff put together a virtual library of stories for children to listen to as well! 📖
#worldbookday2026 #readingforpleasure #leicestershireprimaryschool #schoolcommunity #Desford
📚✨World Book Day is nearly here! ✨📚
We can’t wait to celebrate World Book Day in school on Thursday! A reminder that children are invited to come dressed as a favourite book character (or in pyjamas ready to enjoy some brilliant reading!).
📖 And don’t forget — our Reading Open Morning is taking place the following day! We’d love for parents
and carers to join us and share in the joy of reading with the children.
Let’s celebrate stories, imagination and a love of books together.💙
#WorldBookDay #ReadingForPleasure #GoAllIn #LoveReading
📚✨World Book Day is nearly here! ✨📚
We can’t wait to celebrate World Book Day in school on Thursday! A reminder that children are invited to come dressed as a favourite book character (or in pyjamas ready to enjoy some brilliant reading!).
📖 And don’t forget — our Reading Open Morning is taking place the following day! We’d love for parents
and carers to join us and share in the joy of reading with the children.
Let’s celebrate stories, imagination and a love of books together.💙
#WorldBookDay #ReadingForPleasure #GoAllIn #LoveReading
Falcons class have also LOVED becoming proper journalists and writing their newspaper reports about the sinking of the Titanic 🚢🧊
Falcons class have also LOVED becoming proper journalists and writing their newspaper reports about the sinking of the Titanic 🚢🧊
Red Kites have worked really hard this week planning, writing and publishing a newspaper report about the sinking of the Titanic. They have included the 5w’s, witness statements and pictures to really hook the audience. Well done Red Kites!
Red Kites have worked really hard this week planning, writing and publishing a newspaper report about the sinking of the Titanic. They have included the 5w’s, witness statements and pictures to really hook the audience. Well done Red Kites!
A Proud Moment for Desford
Children from every year group were honoured to be invited by new Store Manager Paul Stilling to officially open the brand new Co-op store in Desford!
What a fantastic opportunity for our children to represent our school and wider community at such an exciting local event. They showed confidence, kindness and pride – true ambassadors for Desford. 💙
We are incredibly grateful to Paul and the Co-op team for the invitation and warm welcome. We’re really looking forward to working together in the future and building strong community links that benefit our children and families.
Here’s to partnership, opportunity and community spirit!
A Proud Moment for Desford
Children from every year group were honoured to be invited by new Store Manager Paul Stilling to officially open the brand new Co-op store in Desford!
What a fantastic opportunity for our children to represent our school and wider community at such an exciting local event. They showed confidence, kindness and pride – true ambassadors for Desford. 💙
We are incredibly grateful to Paul and the Co-op team for the invitation and warm welcome. We’re really looking forward to working together in the future and building strong community links that benefit our children and families.
Here’s to partnership, opportunity and community spirit!
Our curriculum reflects the real lives of our children 🌈
Throughout the year, we use a diverse range of texts that represent the different family structures that our children will experience or recognise in their own lives. While LGBT+ History Month shines a brighter light on these stories, representation and inclusion are woven into our curriculum the whole year round, not just at one moment in time.
Because every child deserves to see themselves, and others, reflected in the stories we share 🩷
Our curriculum reflects the real lives of our children 🌈
Throughout the year, we use a diverse range of texts that represent the different family structures that our children will experience or recognise in their own lives. While LGBT+ History Month shines a brighter light on these stories, representation and inclusion are woven into our curriculum the whole year round, not just at one moment in time.
Because every child deserves to see themselves, and others, reflected in the stories we share 🩷
Today, our Art Club proudly hosted their after-school exhibition, Our Journey - a beautiful showcase of creativity across a range of styles, mediums and themes.
From expressive pieces inspired by nature to artwork exploring well-being, the exhibition perfectly reflected our school ethos and our focus during Children’s Mental Health Week.
We are so proud of the creativity, imagination and thoughtfulness our children have shown - art really does help us to express, reflect and grow. Many thanks to Mrs K for her inspiration.
Today, our Art Club proudly hosted their after-school exhibition, Our Journey - a beautiful showcase of creativity across a range of styles, mediums and themes.
From expressive pieces inspired by nature to artwork exploring well-being, the exhibition perfectly reflected our school ethos and our focus during Children’s Mental Health Week.
We are so proud of the creativity, imagination and thoughtfulness our children have shown - art really does help us to express, reflect and grow. Many thanks to Mrs K for her inspiration.
🌹 Community, kindness and a little Valentine’s magic 🌹
After school today, our Friends of Desford Community Primary School sold beautiful wooden roses for £1, spreading smiles and kindness across our community. It was lovely to see children choosing roses for friends and family — a simple but powerful way of showing care, thoughtfulness and connection. Moments like these remind us how belonging, kindness and looking out for one another play such an important role in supporting children’s mental health, especially as we head towards Valentine’s Day 💕
🌹 Community, kindness and a little Valentine’s magic 🌹
After school today, our Friends of Desford Community Primary School sold beautiful wooden roses for £1, spreading smiles and kindness across our community. It was lovely to see children choosing roses for friends and family — a simple but powerful way of showing care, thoughtfulness and connection. Moments like these remind us how belonging, kindness and looking out for one another play such an important role in supporting children’s mental health, especially as we head towards Valentine’s Day 💕
Wellbeing Ambassadors in Action
Today our Wellbeing Ambassadors confidently led a whole-school assembly, introducing the themes and activities children will be exploring this week to raise awareness of children’s mental health. With clarity, empathy and pride, they helped everyone understand how we can look after our minds and support one another — a brilliant example of pupil leadership making a real difference.
Wellbeing Ambassadors in Action
Today our Wellbeing Ambassadors confidently led a whole-school assembly, introducing the themes and activities children will be exploring this week to raise awareness of children’s mental health. With clarity, empathy and pride, they helped everyone understand how we can look after our minds and support one another — a brilliant example of pupil leadership making a real difference.
CHILDREN`S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
This week we’re exploring one theme each day to support children’s wellbeing:
Belonging • Gratitude • Mindfulness • Resilience • Hope
Through stories, conversations and simple activities, we’re helping children build healthy habits for their minds — and reminding them they’re never alone.
CHILDREN`S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
This week we’re exploring one theme each day to support children’s wellbeing:
Belonging • Gratitude • Mindfulness • Resilience • Hope
Through stories, conversations and simple activities, we’re helping children build healthy habits for their minds — and reminding them they’re never alone.
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