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Welcome to our primary school.
"This is a good school which is helping pupils successfully to overcome barriers to learning and become ambitious for their future."
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Mrs. C Lorne - Headteacher
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Miss. A Lacey - Deputy Headteacher FS &KS1
Ms. C Shenton - Deputy Headteacher KS2
Mr. A Greenall - Assistant Headteacher for Learning/Inclusion
Dear Parents/Carers
WELL DONE EVERYONE! Not only have we made it to the end of our first full term together but
we’ve also had lots of fantastic learning, fun and Christmas cheer STILL, despite the interruptions of
Covid to attendance!
The atmosphere in school is fantastic with lots of kind, hardworking, smiley children enjoying their
last week! That’s what we have managed to achieve despite the ups and downs of the Pandemic
around us!
Well done to the Catton Grove School family and Community!
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Some of the highlights of this half-term have been:--
Trips have started-
Year 3 visited the Castle to learn about the Stone Age through to the Iron Age
6JW went to the UEA to find out about Universities
Year 6 visited the UEA to take part in sports activities
Year 2 had a Virtual Reality Space Experience and visited all the planets.
The National Centre for Writing have worked on a project with Reception children and their families
Swimming lessons have begun again
Breakfast Club and the Grovers After School Club are going strong.
Maths Week England took place in the week beginning 8th Nov which was a massive success!.
2 Children won Gold in our Primary Maths challenge and will be taking part in the National round in February.
Reading.. There will be a Christmas reading challenge with another fabulous family prize of a popcorn maker and books for the winning child. Get your planner signed daily for a raffle ticket or send in a photo reading for 5 raffle tickets.
P.E.. The Santa Dash raised £197.00 well done to all our Santa's and the Grinch Mr Keating!
Father Christmas visited the classes yesterday.
Class Parties are happening this week.
Christmas Performances have been filmed and will be ready to launch via the website on Friday.
GOODBYE to Mrs Farley who has worked mainly in the Pastoral Team over the last 5 years. She has
chosen to spend more time with her family and we wish her all the best in whatever she chooses in
her next chapter! A massive thank you for all your help and support on behalf of the children, staff
and families. We’ll miss you!
WELCOME to Mrs Rider who is our new Safeguarding Lead. She will be joining our team from
January.
Our Core Value next term starting Weds 5th January is Independence, watch this space as Miss Jones has a fantastic challenge waiting for when the children get back!
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A fantastic Autumn Term and we can't wait to an even better Spring Term!
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Maths week at Catton Grove
Welcome Back Everyone!
Take a peek how we’ve continued to work hard as Team Catton
Grove to get the very best for our fabulous children, ready for a
fantastic year ahead…….
​The transformations have begun outside……..
The transformations have begun inside………..
We’ve planned even more exciting learning opportunities………….
And Why?
See for yourself how the children are starting ready this September to
be even better than they’ve been before!
We’re really looking forward to continuing working in partnership with
you to achieve great things for each and every unique child in our
school family.
Proud to be Catton Grovers!