14 of the students from Year six have entered a Hurst book award challenge. The 5 books they have to read are The Forbidden Atlas (Sam Sedgman), The Game I Will Never Forget (Onjali Q. Rauf), Gloam (Jack Mackay), The Murder at Wintertide (Fleur Hitchcock), and The Boy With Big Decisions (Helen Rutt
Ditchling are thrilled to celebrate the incredible enthusiasm and dedication that was shown by our students in this year’s Chailey Cluster cross country event this week. We had outstanding participation from all of those who were involved. They demonstrated not only fantastic athletic endurance but
Our year six class got the chance to participate at a safety in action day at Plumpton race course. The children learnt about how to react to fires and people who need help in the sea, and also how to be safe with electricity, alcohol and trains. All the staff were really nice and helpful, and answe
On Tuesday, the whole school set off on our much-anticipated trip to Sheffield Park, linked to our work on A Story of the Seasons. Despite a soggy start to the morning, the rain stopped — and the sun came out — just as we arrived! ☀️ The children had a brilliant time exploring the beautiful
Our school had the amazing opportunity to take part in a Paralympic Sports Day hosted by Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. The event was held to celebrate inclusivity in sport and give all children—whatever their abilities—a chance to try something new, active, and fun. The day includ
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
Recently, our Year 5 and 6 pupils set off on an unforgettable residential adventure to PGL Little Canada on the Isle of Wight. From the moment they arrived, the excitement was non-stop! Over the course of the trip, the children took part in a wide range of outdoor activities including zip lining, gi
