It's hard to believe we have already reached the end of another academic year! It really has been one to remember, with more trips, celebrations, awards and clubs than ever before! The children and staff have all worked incredibly hard and we are so blessed for each and every one of them. 

Whilst we celebrate all we have achieved, a special mention must go to our Year 6 leavers, our wonderful Kites.

They have truly led by example, showing kindness and respect, working hard and giving back to our community. You will all be very much missed, but we know you have such wonderful adventures ahead as you move onto your new schools. Good luck and goodbye!

Dan Britten Does School Dinners!

Indulge your taste buds and support a worthy cause as Dan brings his exceptional talent and passion for food to create an evening of gastronomic delight with wine pairings.

With Dan's innovative flair and meticulous attention to detail, you will enjoy a bespoke menu of locally sourced produce, showcasing his extraordinary culinary skills with playful nods to school dinners.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness Dan in action while supporting Grayswood school. 

We will send out details of the exact date in September but want to get it on your radar. As it's fundraising we will be asking for a minimum donation of £60 per person (including food and wine), but if you can give more, that would be much appreciated.

Woodpeckers Bring History to Life

In June and July, Year 1 pupils continued their studies on Kings, Queens and Castles through Early Dance workshops with Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel. Exploring dance in the times of King Louis XIV in France, as well as Tudor England, the topics explored how dance flourished in the court culture as well as in social dancing. The steps in the dance classes helped students become more confident with marking space, honing their travelling steps like skips, gallops, and building up to a combination of steps. 

The group dance brought together the key technical steps such as double steps (forward and backwards), alongside the combination of the steps explored in class. It was a great opportunity to explore dance, its histories and connections to broader topics, including music and culture.

Wrens Beach Day

At the start of the month, Wrens embarked on an unforgettable trip to West Wittering beach. We couldn't have asked for better weather, and a lovely day was had by all!

After a talk and demonstration from the lifeguards, the children wasted no time and immediately got to work building sandcastles, flying kites, shell hunting and playing football. Some of the Wrens decided to embrace their inner mermaids and, using the sand, created beautiful mermaid tails. 

Of course, no beach trip is the complete without taking a dip in the sea! The children splashed around in the shallow waters, and it was a heartwarming sight to see their happiness and sense of freedom.

To cool off after all the fun in the sun, the children indulged in delicious ice lollies. 

A huge thank you to the many parent volunteers, your support ensured that the trip ran smoothly and your help was greatly appreciated! 

LAMDA Success

On Sunday 4th June 2023, Grayswood School hosted its first LAMDA Speech and Drama examination session.

26 talented pupils performed a selection of poems, monologues and duologues in front of examiner Mrs Watson, achieving 20 Distinctions and 6 high Merits.

"My friends and I have been preparing for the exam, and it was really good to perform in front of a lovely audience of family and friends in our LAMDA Showcase the week before, so the actual exam didn’t feel so scary. I felt proud and happy after the exam with Mrs Watson, and I can’t wait to start working on my new script!"

Report by Arrietty B (Woodpeckers)

Robins Trip To Marwell Zoo

"On Wednesday the 12th July Robins visited Marwell Zoo. We got to see lots of animals such as giraffes, a sloth, monkeys, a snow leopard and some meerkats. We really enjoyed ourselves because we got to learn lots more about the animals and their habitats. We had so much fun that we all wanted to go there again!"

Report by Avery and Ava D

Ancient Egypt comes to Grayswood

Last week, Kingfishers arrived in class to find Howard Carter’s discovery- the Tomb of Tutankhamun! Through role play, the children used torches to explore the inside of the tomb and recover and catalogue the objects found inside. A lively debate followed this when Kingfishers were challenged to think about the different viewpoints on removing the tomb objects. This discovery then informed their writing in English where they wrote a diary entry from the viewpoint of an assistant on the archaeological dig. The children have thoroughly enjoyed the Ancient Egyptian topic and this was a great way to end it.

Choir Performance

It has been less than 3 months since the Grayswood Choir Club began, and in such a short space of time the progress made has been outstanding. So much so that both our KS1 group and KS2 group treated the entire school to their very first public performance last week.

Both groups sang with smiles on their faces as they worked together to combine song and movement into an unforgettable show.

Celebrations for Year 6

It's been a jam-packed month of activities for our Kites.

There's been trips to Chessington, Wintershall and Alice Holt, a BBQ and movie night, a fundraising fair, a day of giving back to the community, and of course their fantastic production of Cinderella!

Lots of precious memories made during their final few weeks of primary school which we hope will remain with them forever. 

Whole School Summer Walk

Making full use of our beautiful surroundings here in our picturesque South Downs village, Forest School Leader Mrs Spicer led the whole school on an epic walk this Thursday. Spending the full morning walking to and from 'Roly Poly Hill' as its affectionately known, the children had a wonderful time exploring our village and all its wonderful pathways.

Thank you to all the parents who volunteered their time to join us- we hope you enjoyed your morning out too. 

Good attendance is not just valuable, it's essential. Good attendance promotes good outcomes for pupils and provides them with the very best opportunity to reach their potential.

Each term, we track the attendance for each child and classes as a whole. Percentage attendance figures for July are:

Grayswood Win Confederation Sports - Twice!

Huge congratulations to pupils from KS1 and KS2 who won their Confederation Sports Days.

Competing against a number of local schools, across disciplines such a javelin, relay and long jump, our students came out as champions in both age categories. We couldn't be prouder!

District Sports Fun

On Tuesday 11th July, children from KS2 attended a District Sports event at Charter House School. Although we didn't win, it didn't stop us having a great time!

The events were ball throwing, vortex throwing, long jump, sprint, hurdle jump, long distance and relay. It was a blast!

Report by Maisie L

Hosting a party? 

Don't forget you can hire our school hall for your parties, events or clubs. It's available after school, at weekends and during the school holidays.

To find out more please contact Mrs Simpson, our School Business Manager, on sbm@grayswood.surrey.sch.uk