Northbourne School, Didcot

Grey Class' most recent topic, "Amazing Antarctica", has just come to a close.
The children (and teacher!) have enjoyed it very much, and have learned lots about the climate, wildlife and exploration of the coldest continent on Earth.

Some recent photos from Northbourne School Breakfast Club

Top children's author Ian Whybrow, creator of Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs and Sniff, was full of praise for Northbourne Cof E Primary School on his recent visit. Read about his visit and see photos from the day here.

During Ian's visit he was interviewed by the Breakfast Show at BBC Radio Oxford. They have kindly given permission for the interview to be reproduced here (length 8 minutes):

Teachers and pupils at Northbourne dressed up as a character from their favourite book on Friday. Can you tell who each of the teachers is dressed as?

This year we have a long-term guest in school, Senora Maru. She is teaching Spanish across the school and also learning about our country and language.

In February 2009, to launch a new creative development plan, Northbourne had the opportunity to spend time working with professional artists.

The PTA would like to thank those who have already registered with the online shopping fundraising website. Use the following unique link to register, it is completely free and easy to use: http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/northbournesch
There are lots of well known high street stores participating from Next to M & S.

Northbourne had an Ofsted inspection in October 2008. We are delighted to report that the school received outstanding grades for the effectiveness and achievement of its Early Years and Foundation Stage, and also for the its vibrant and creative curriculum.

To see the report from the Inspectors, click on this link to the Ofsted website.

The blessing of the school garden in Summer 2007.

Artist in Residence - Miranda Cresswell

Miranda came up with the idea of using small pieces of slate to create mosaic pictures to decorate the atrium walls.