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18th October 2024
Introducing Our New School Values: Challenge, Wonder and Aspire
We are delighted to introduce our new core values which are inspired by our school motto: “Growing Greatness” At Whiteknights we believe...
Read More18th October 2024
Seaside Wonders: Exploring Year 2's Coastal Creations
In Year 2, we have been diving into our Geography topic of "The Seaside". The children have been learning about the key features of the seaside, the...
Read More18th October 2024
Knights and Castles: A Spotlight on Year 1's Legendary Projects
This half term, our Year 1 pupils have been exploring the fascinating world of castles and knights. As part of their History learning journey, they...
Read More11th October 2024
Digging Into the Past: Year 3 Become Palaeontologists!
This week, the Year 3 pupils became palaeontologists! As part of their Science topic on rocks, Year 3 have been investigating ‘what can be...
Read More7th October 2024
Celebrate National Libraries Week: Help Us Refresh Our Whiteknights Library!
This week marks National Libraries Week , and what better time to celebrate the importance of reading and our school library? At Whiteknights, our...
Read More3rd October 2024
Reception Superheroes: A Week of Interactive Learning!
We are incredibly proud of our new Reception starters and how well they have settled into school life. From day one, they’ve taken on their learning...
Read More3rd October 2024
Celebrating Diversity: October Black History Month
This October, in honour of Black History Month, we are proud to highlight some of the influential figures who inspire and enrich our curriculum at...
Read More3rd October 2024
Mental Health Matters: Supporting Our School Community on Mental Health Day
At Whiteknights, mental health matters! As we approach World Mental Health Day on 10th October, we wanted to highlight the importance of mental...
Read More27th September 2024
Child Care Choices: A Cross-Government Campaign
Childcare Choices is a cross cross-government campaign that aims to make more parents aware of the financial support on offer to help them...
Read More6th September 2024
Welcome Baby Savannah: A Bundle of Joy for the Coe Family!
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Savannah Anne Coe, born on Friday, 30th August at 22:13, weighing 8lbs 2oz. We send our warmest...
Read More19th July 2024
End of Year 2023-2024: Message from Mrs Reynolds
We are now at the end of another busy year and I would like to thank our whole school community – pupils, parents, staff and governors for all...
Read More18th July 2024
A Journey to Ancient Egypt: Year 3's Fun-Filled Day!
On Tuesday this week, the Year 3 children took part in a fantastic Egyptian Day. They created Egyptian poems, headdresses and clay hieroglyphics...
Read More18th July 2024
Royal Adventure:Year 2's visit to Windsor Castle
Last week Friday, Year 2 embarked on an unforgettable visit to Windsor Castle. The pupils had the incredible opportunity to walk around the historic...
Read More12th July 2024
Year 3's Exciting Adventure at the Wildlife Trust
Recently, the Year 3 pupils had an incredible visit to the Wildlife Trust. They amazed their teachers with their extensive plant knowledge and...
Read More28th June 2024
Artistic Talent Blossoms in Drawing and Sketching Club
This year, the Drawing and Sketching Club have been hard at work, honing their artistic skills. From landscapes and animals to portraits and plants...
Read More28th June 2024
A Day of Adventure: Reception's Trip to Wellington Country Park
Reception had a fantastic day at Wellington Country Park last Wednesday! We visited the farm and met a variety of animals, including a month-old...
Read More21st June 2024
Victorian Vibes: Year 5 Dazzles at Leighton Park’s Let's Dance 2024 Showcase
This term, Year 5 had the exciting opportunity to perform at Leighton Park’s Let's Dance 2024 showcase. The children showed immense dedication...
Read More14th June 2024
Dive into Safety: Drowning Prevention Week
Starting tomorrow, 15th June and running through to 22nd June, is Drowning Prevention Awareness Week . This annual event is dedicated to raising...
Read More3rd June 2024
Sports Day and Summer Fair 2024: A Spectacular Success
This year's annual Sports Day and Summer Fair was as memorable as ever, with the entire school community coming together for a day of fun...
Read More20th May 2024
Bringing "Esio Trot" to Life: Year 2 Meet a Real-Life Tortoise
Year 2 pupils recently enjoyed an enchanting experience that tied perfectly with their guided reading of Roald Dahl's beloved book, "Esio Trot." The...
Read More16th May 2024
Eco Club - Year 3 Eco Warriors' Call to Action
In an inspiring display of environmental awareness, at Eco Club, our Year 3 pupils explored some of the pressing issues threatening our planet. From...
Read More16th May 2024
Whiteknights Netball Team Shines in Inter-School Tournament
Our netball team recently showcased their skills and sportsmanship at a BPET inter-school tournament, facing off against teams from The Heights...
Read More13th May 2024
Welcome Miss Pulleyn: Our New Year 3 Teacher
We are thrilled to introduce Miss Pulleyn as the new Year 3 teacher in Garnet Class. We are sure she will be a fantastic addition to our school...
Read More13th May 2024
Reception's Enchanting Visit to the St Barnabas
Reception pupils recently embarked on a delightful trip to St Barnabas church, where they immersed themselves in the timeless tale of Noah...
Read More9th May 2024
Celebrating the Latest Project Supported by the WPCA: Playground Murals
We are delighted to announce the completion of our latest project, made possible through the generous support of the Whiteknights Parent and...
Read More9th May 2024
Welcoming Baby Eden Joshua Wren McGrath!
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of a precious new member to the McGrath family! Baby Eden Joshua Wren McGrath made his grand entrance into...
Read More8th May 2024
Reception Delights in Making Gruffalo Crumble
This half term, Reception is fully immersed in the enchanting world of "The Gruffalo," as it serves as one of their key reading books. Last week, the...
Read More3rd May 2024
The Month of May is Local Community and History Month!
Did you know that May is Local Community and History Month? We're really excited to engage our pupils and community in this celebration. To...
Read More2nd May 2024
Understanding the Human Circulatory System: A Year 6 Science Journey
This term, Year 6 pupils are immersing themselves in the intricacies of the human circulatory system. Our mission? To explain the main features of...
Read More24th April 2024
An Inspirational Visit to Leighton Park School: Year 5 Meet Bestselling Author Steve Cole
On Tuesday, Year 5 had the incredible opportunity to visit Leighton Park School for a special event, where they had the chance to 'meet' the...
Read More22nd April 2024
Year 5 Home Learning Project: Growing Crystals
Over the Easter break, Year 5 pupils were immersed in an exciting science project. Throughout the Spring term, they delved into the properties of...
Read More19th April 2024
See you soon! Mrs Teale's Maternity Leave Adventure Begins
Wishing Mrs Teale a joyous and fulfilling maternity leave as she embarks on this exciting journey into motherhood! As you bid farewell to the school...
Read More19th April 2024
Memorable Wedding Send-Off: A Surprise Celebration for Miss Couch
In a heartwarming display of school spirit and affection, the staff and pupils came together to give Miss Couch (who now proudly bears the title of...
Read More19th April 2024
Celebrating Creativity and Fun: Annual Easter Bonnet Parade and Egg Rolling Races
Our school's annual Easter Bonnet Parade brought an explosion of colour and creativity, as pupils showcased their imaginative and vibrant bonnets...
Read More26th March 2024
Stage Stars Shine Bright: A Spotlight on Drama Club Performances
Lara’s School of Drama had a fantastic Spring term - pupils enrolled in Drama Club delivered two exceptional performances this term. Year 1...
Read More25th March 2024
Goal-Getters: Year 3 & 4 Girls Football Team Shines at BPET Schools Tournament
On Friday, March 22nd, the Y3/4 girls football team participated in a BPET schools tournament, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and skill. They...
Read More21st March 2024
Celebrating World Poetry Day: Inspiring Creativity and Expression
Every year on March 21st, the world comes together to celebrate the beauty and power of poetry on World Poetry Day. Poetry transcends boundaries of...
Read More20th March 2024
BPET Berkshire Queen's Gambit Chess Tournament Ignites Passion for Chess
Fantastic news for all our chess masters this week as Whiteknights hosted the BPET Berkshire Queen's Gambit Chess Tournament in collaboration with...
Read More20th March 2024
National Wraparound Care Programme - WBC Survey Invitation
In the Spring Budget of March 2024, the government pledged £289 million over two academic years for a national wraparound childcare programme. This...
Read More20th March 2024
ActivKids UK Inspires Whiteknights!
Last week, ActivKids UK visited Whiteknights for a dynamic and inspiring initiative aimed at promoting fitness, healthy living and positive mental...
Read More11th March 2024
BPET Spring Newsletter 2024
Bellevue Place Education Trust, a family of eleven schools brought together by a shared vision to inspire our 3,680 children to - Learn, Enjoy...
Read More8th March 2024
Celebrating World Book Day: Embracing the Magic of Reading
Today, Whiteknights celebrated World Book Day with great enthusiasm and joy. Pupils and staff alike embraced the occasion by dressing up as their...
Read More7th March 2024
World Wildlife Day: Igniting Passion for Conservation
This week, our school community came together to observe World Wildlife Day (which took place on 3rd March) with a special class assembly dedicated...
Read More29th February 2024
Empowering Eco Warriors: Year 3 Delve into Dramatic Eco Learning
This week, both classes in Year 3 embarked on an immersive journey into eco-consciousness through a dynamic Drama Eco learning workshop. From...
Read More28th February 2024
Top of the Class: Whiteknights Achieves Top 1% in KS2 Assessments
Whiteknights Primary has received high praise for it's outstanding performance in the Key Stage 2 (SATs) assessments in 2023. In a letter from the...
Read More23rd February 2024
Magic in the Making: Inside Our Enchanting Year 1 and Year 2 Disney Club
Introducing our 'All thing Disney Themed' Extra Curricular Club , where every week is filled with enchanting activities inspired by the magic of...
Read More23rd February 2024
From Canvas to Print: After School Club Stars Shine in Nationwide Publication!
We are thrilled to announce that our After School Club children have been featured in a book showcasing illustrations from after school clubs across...
Read More20th February 2024
Knots of Fun: Unraveling Adventures at French Knitting Club
This week, at French Knitting Club we have worked our fingers, eagerly embracing the joy of wrapping yarn around a frame to create beautiful cords...
Read More8th February 2024
Harmonising at the O2: Whiteknights Choir Shines at Young Voices Concert!
The Whiteknights Choir recently dazzled at the O2 in London during the Young Voices concert. Joining over 8000 enthusiastic children, we rehearsed...
Read More8th February 2024
Exploring the Beat: Year 6'S Engaging Encounter with Thames Valley Police
Year 6 had a fantastic visit on Wednesday from officers of Thames Valley Police, enriching our study of the history of crime and punishment in...
Read More8th February 2024
Dancing Dragons: A Chinese New Year Adventure
Reception has had an enriching two weeks diving into the festivities of Chinese New Year. Wednesday's highlight was undoubtedly the Chinese Dragon...
Read More8th February 2024
Boost Your Child's Education: Free School Meals and Extra Funding Opportunities
Did you know? In the UK, over 10% of eligible pupils miss out on free school meals. At Whiteknights we are committed to ensuring that every eligible...
Read More2nd February 2024
Wild Adventures: Year 2's Visit to Marwell Zoo
On Wednesday, our Year 2 students embarked on a thrilling expedition to Marwell Zoo, immersing themselves in an enriching experience that seamlessly...
Read More2nd February 2024
Embracing a Safer Digital Future: Observing Safer Internet Day
In an age where technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace and screen time becomes an integral part of our daily lives, it's crucial to...
Read More2nd February 2024
Children's Mental Health Week: My Voice Matters
We're excited to embrace Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 from February 5th to 11th, focusing on the theme 'My Voice Matters'. Alarming as it is...
Read More26th January 2024
Burns Brilliance: A Palette of Scottish Pride
Congratulations to all the talented pupils who participated in the Burns Night colouring competition! Your creativity and enthusiasm shone brightly...
Read More26th January 2024
Exciting News: Young Writers Showcase Our Talented Year 5 Pupils
For the past 33 years, Young Writers have been championing the world of poetry and creative writing in schools, offering a platform for young...
Read More24th January 2024
Outstanding Achievement: 2023 Phonics Screening Check
Today, as we share this moment with you, it's especially meaningful on the International Day of Education . Among the many aspects we hold dear at...
Read More23rd January 2024
National Handwriting Day: Rediscovering the Fundamentals of Penmanship
Today, Tuesday, the 23rd of January, marks National Handwriting Day—a celebration encouraging us to embrace the art of penmanship, rediscovering the...
Read More19th January 2024
Tartan and Shortbread: Burns Night Celebration and Competition
Get ready for a flavourful celebration as we mark Burns Night on January 25th at school. Our fantastic caterers, Harrisons, will be treating us...
Read More18th October 2024
Introducing Our New School Values: Challenge, Wonder and Aspire
We are delighted to introduce our new core values which are inspired by our school motto: “Growing Greatness” At Whiteknights we believe...
Read More18th October 2024
Seaside Wonders: Exploring Year 2's Coastal Creations
In Year 2, we have been diving into our Geography topic of "The Seaside". The children have been learning about the key features of the seaside, the...
Read More18th October 2024
Knights and Castles: A Spotlight on Year 1's Legendary Projects
This half term, our Year 1 pupils have been exploring the fascinating world of castles and knights. As part of their History learning journey, they...
Read More11th October 2024
Digging Into the Past: Year 3 Become Palaeontologists!
This week, the Year 3 pupils became palaeontologists! As part of their Science topic on rocks, Year 3 have been investigating ‘what can be...
Read More7th October 2024
Celebrate National Libraries Week: Help Us Refresh Our Whiteknights Library!
This week marks National Libraries Week , and what better time to celebrate the importance of reading and our school library? At Whiteknights, our...
Read More3rd October 2024
Reception Superheroes: A Week of Interactive Learning!
We are incredibly proud of our new Reception starters and how well they have settled into school life. From day one, they’ve taken on their learning...
Read More3rd October 2024
Celebrating Diversity: October Black History Month
This October, in honour of Black History Month, we are proud to highlight some of the influential figures who inspire and enrich our curriculum at...
Read More3rd October 2024
Mental Health Matters: Supporting Our School Community on Mental Health Day
At Whiteknights, mental health matters! As we approach World Mental Health Day on 10th October, we wanted to highlight the importance of mental...
Read More27th September 2024
Child Care Choices: A Cross-Government Campaign
Childcare Choices is a cross cross-government campaign that aims to make more parents aware of the financial support on offer to help them...
Read More6th September 2024
Welcome Baby Savannah: A Bundle of Joy for the Coe Family!
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Savannah Anne Coe, born on Friday, 30th August at 22:13, weighing 8lbs 2oz. We send our warmest...
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Challenge
Rise above - encourages our pupils to push their limits, develop resilience, and take ownership of...
Wonder
Ignite Curiosity - fuels curiosity and creativity, encouraging children to explore the world around...
Aspire
Aim High - drives ambition, motivating each child to aim high and reach their full potential.