Last week we had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day at school. The children arrived in a wonderful range of creative costumes inspired by their favourite book characters, and it was lovely to see so many imaginative outfits across the school. One of the highlights of the day was our Masked
Last week, I had the pleasure of going to the Houses of Parliament to receive our International Schools Award which we all worked so hard to achieve last summer. I met with a number of other successful schools and got a lot of ideas for activities that we can do to make sure we retain our award in
We were delighted to see so many familiar faces from school taking part in this year’s Remembrance Sunday service. Our school was the starting point for the parade to the war memorial, and many of our pupils joined in with their clubs, including Scouts and other local groups, laying wreaths to hon
Children in the Community Day was a wonderful experience where every class took part in helping out in our local area. Each year group did something different to make a positive difference, from caring for animals to supporting older people and raising money for good causes. Year 6 children visited
Last Monday evening, our Neon Disco took place — and it was an amazing night! The hall was glowing with bright colours, flashing lights and lots of brilliant costumes. Everyone really went all out with neon outfits, glow sticks and even some sparkly face paint. Prizes were awarded to the best cost
A new arrival at Ditchling is the new mural in the quiet area! Painted by Miss Hemingway, it celebrates everything Ditchling is known for, like Vera Lynn, the Oldlands windmill, a giant jam sandwich inspired by the book written here, and even a snowman for Raymond Briggs, who wrote the well known fi
Sports day was a humongous success! The children and teachers had the most wonderful day taking part in all of the exciting activities (hoop around a circle game, bean bags into a hoop, javelin, hockey, obstacle course, egg and spoon race, football and golf). The day was filled with so much joy. Th
What a wonderful day we had at the Sunny Summer Fair! The sun shone brightly over the school field as families, staff and children came together to enjoy a day packed with games, treats and community spirit. Children had a brilliant time trying their luck at the Kids’ Tombola, Lucky Dip, Hook-a-Du
This year’s summer concert was a joyful celebration of musical talent, showcasing the hard work and creativity of our pupils during Creative Arts Week. From drums to piano, violins to recorders, the variety of performances was a real treat for all who attended. The choir opened and closed the show
This week, our classes have been taking turns to visit Ditchling Museum for a special hands-on weaving workshop. The children had the chance to explore traditional techniques and learn about the rich history of weaving in the local area. During their visit, pupils tried their hand at using looms, ex
