What a busy week! Our week started with the first JAM club of the term where we learnt about the story of Jonah and made some impressive whales from unusual things! We have then been learning about Black History Month through our Art week where we have thought about the experiences of children who came to the UK on the Empire Windrush and studied the work of Black artists Sir Frank Bowling and Denzil Forrester. We have enjoyed developing our art skills and creating wonderfu

It has been another busy week at school, with lots of wonderful learning taking place. On Thursday we went to Grewelthorpe to join our friend there for our first ever Be Safe day. We did lots of different activities to learn about all sorts of different ways to keep ourselves safe. In the afternoon we especially enjoyed having a visit from Mr Exelby to talk about farm safety and a PCSO who answered lots of our questions, helped us to understand how to stay safe on the roa

We've had another fabulous week, with lots of wonderful learning taking place. Yesterday we had our first focus on our World Religion for this year and came up with lots of questions about Islam that we would like to investigate. Key Stage 2 have been considering what the world must have been like for God to feel that the Ten Commandments were needed and how today's world would differ if everyone followed them. Key Stage 1 have been thinking about signs and symbols of belo

This week, we explored completing an art task using digital and non-digital devices. We were pleased with the results of both approaches! Can you spot the difference?

In our history topic, Key Stage 1 have been exploring how our homes have changed over the last century. We enjoyed sharing this learning with our families and completing a questionnaire about what their homes were like when they were growing up. It was fascinating to compare similarities and differences between then and now. In Key Stage 2, we have been studying the Stone Age to the Iron Age. We were able to show the younger children what homes were like even further back in

After extensive discussion and deliberation, Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust Directors have regretfully come to the decision to propose to the Secretary of State for Education, the closure of North Stainley CE School at the end of the Summer term 2027. Parents/carers and other stakeholders were made aware of this proposal on 15th July 2026. The primary reason for this proposal is the low pupil numbers which means the Trust cannot guarantee the high-quality education and social

Class 1 went on a visit to Thorp Perrow last week and had a fantastic time. We enjoyed learning about trees and plants, spotted amazing animals such as meerkats and wallabies, watched a fantastic birds of prey show, and ended with fun in the park. A wonderful day of learning and adventure!

The Year 5 and 6's have had a great time on residential. They have all showed resilience and faced their own challenges head on. Here are a couple of photos from today's beck scrambling. We are looking forward to welcoming them back later today.

Our school recently completed the NSPCC's Speak out Stay safe programme. Speak out Stay safe is a safeguarding programme that aims to equip a generation of children with the knowledge they need to stay safe from abuse and neglect.

Our children are having a fantastic time at Bewerley park after a great nights sleep. They have been canoeing all day today.

Ripon Rural Partnership - Grewelthorpe CE School Job Vacancy - Lunchtime Supervisor We would like to recruit a friendly and committed Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team at Grewelthorpe school. This role will support the smooth running of the lunchtime break, supervising the children and ensuring their safety at all times. You will work closely with staff to support the children whilst they have their lunch and whilst playing for the remainder of the period outside in the p

What a fantastic Sports Day at Grewelthorpe School was had yesterday. North Stainley and Grewelthorpe Primary Schools came together for a day full of teamwork, effort and plenty of smiles! It was a brilliant celebration of sport, friendship and school spirit - well done to all the children for their enthusiasm and participation. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success.

On Tuesday 19th May, some of our children took part in an athletics competition alongside children from Fountains and Grewelthorpe. Fortunately, the forecast rain held off, and the children enjoyed a wonderful event, winning several competitions. Well done, North Stainley - we are incredibly proud of you!

This week, Class 2 welcomed a visitor who delivered an exciting workshop linked to our Maya topic. It was a wonderful day, and the children enjoyed taking part in a variety of activities, including dressing up as Maya people, playing a trading game, exploring a model Maya home, investigating Maya gods and grinding maize into flour. They also learned how archaeologists make discoveries using LiDAR. It was an engaging and memorable day, and Class 2 should be very proud of the w

Become a Parent Governor! We are looking for enthusiastic parents and carers to join our Local Academy Council (LAC) as Parent Governors. This is a vital role in helping shape the strategic direction of our school, supporting and challenging leadership, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our pupils. No previous experience in education is required, just a commitment to the role, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work as part of a team. Full induction and

This week, Class 2 have been busy crafting their own newspaper reports. The children have used their imaginations brilliantly, creating eye-catching headlines to engage their readers, and have developed their reports with great enthusiasm. Each piece has been beautifully presented, and we are looking forward to sharing their fantastic work with you.

Studfold Farm and Fairy Gardens

Class 2 have had a very busy and productive week working on their DT projects. The brief was to design and create a product featuring a mechanical system, while also combining a range of materials and considering its aesthetic appeal. The children explored how different cams function and how these can be used to produce a variety of movements and effects. They then applied this knowledge to their own designs with great creativity and skill. The final outcomes were truly impre

We've had some fantastic sporting opportunities for the children over the last couple of weeks. On Thursday 19th March, we enjoyed a fantastic taster session with the All Stars and Dynamos cricket team. It was wonderful to see the entire school coming together, playing as a team, and developing their cricketing skills. We were also delighted to make use of the recreation ground for the first time this year, especially on such a beautiful sunny afternoon. All of the children r

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This week in both Science and Computing, we created our own branching databases. We explored different questions we could ask to sort and divide items into groups. The children showed great creativity and produced some well-presented results.

JAM is back on after school on Monday 9th March for our Easter Special! We'll be thinking about the Easter story and then making all sorts of Easter related crafts - some old favourites and some new ideas! Yes, Easter Garden making and biscuit decoration are on the agenda... along with other games and activities! Please book your children in through Arbor/the office as usual. See you on Monday!

What a lovely week it has been! The brighter days have lifted everyone’s spirits, and the children have returned full of excitement and enthusiasm. They have started lots of new learning this half term, including Everyday Materials and Seasonal Change in Science, persuasive writing in English, and the question “Why does Easter matter to Christians?” in RE. They are also enjoying their Healthy Me PSHE unit, learning about superheroes in French, and getting active with Net/Wall

Class 2 joined Class 1 to mark Children’s Mental Health Week in style with a refreshing walk. It was the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors whilst also having meaningful conversations and quality time with our friends.