Keep up to date with all the latest news from Sefton Park Schools.

• Chess Tournament

  Tue 04 Mar 2025 Dan Simson

  On Monday, 4 Year 6 boys, Tom, Percy, Ben and Rowan took part in the inaugural National Chess tournament with the first round held at Bristol Grammar School. This was a team event where each player had 10 minutes, games were played using a chess clock, adjudicators refereed the games and all four results contributed to an overall team score. Sefton Park played Redhill Knights A, Sidcott B, St Hugh's Oxford and Westbuy Park B. The Team won 1, drew 2 and lost 1 and came a creditable 17th out of 32 teams. They played well, supported each other and the opponents and had a great afternoon of chess. 

  

• Anyone for Quidditch?

  Tue 28 Jan 2025 Dan Simson

  Yesterday 20 lucky children across  years 3 to 6 had the chance to partake in a session of Quidditch - the game that Harry Potter excels at. Arthur and Evie in year 5 really enjoyed it. Arthur said that he thought it was a great way for children to have exercise. It was quite complicated to understand the rules - even though I have read the Harry Potter series - yet after half an hour of playing it became easier.’ ‘It was fun and special - it certainly wasn’t something you normally do’ said Evie. ‘It involved a lot of teamwork and I would definitely play it again’. We are often looking for innovative ways to engage children in teamwork and physical exercise and maybe Quidditch might be the future of primary school sports!

  

• Children in Need Cycle Challenge

  Mon 18 Nov 2024 Dan Simson

  On Friday, children in years 4,5 and 6 took part in a continuous cycle challenge as part of our support for Children In Need. The children took turns to cycle continuously from 7am to 3pm in short shifts of either 2km, 2 minutes or 4 minutes. Together, the children managed to cycle exactly 100 miles and raised £274.25. A great job by everyone. 

  

• Yr 6 Trip

  Tue 12 Nov 2024 Dan Simson

  Yr 6 had a great trip to Cardiff Castle last week as an introduction to their new topic on World War 2. This immersive day looked at life of an evacuee and how cities like Cardiff were affected. The trip included a stunning 1 hour monologue by the tour guide who held the year group in the palm of his hands with expert storytelling and bringing the past back to life. It was trip enjoyed by all. 

  

• Cross Country Runners

  Wed 23 Oct 2024 Dan Simson

  On Tuesday this week, 12 pupils from years 4 to 6 took part in a cross-country competition at Westbury Harriers Athletic Club. All the children taking part did so with enthusiasm and great energy. A huge well done to Isla R, Clea M and Rufus C who did particularly well in their events. 

   

   

  

• Sefton Park from a bygone time!

  Thu 10 Oct 2024 Dan Simson

  From time to time we get images or photos from Sefton Park in the past. We always welcome any news from former alumni or those with links to the school. 

   

  This picture is from 1964. Miss Hockaday's Class. Miss Williams is the Headteacher. If you recognise anyone in the phot - please let us know! 

  

• Magdalen Farm Residential for Year 5

  Mon 30 Sep 2024 Dan Simson

  Year 5 had the most wonderful time at Magdalen Farm in North Dorset last week. The 24 hour residential included feeding animals, den building, sampling and picking fruit and vegetables and energetic singing around the campfire. The children were fantastic, rising to the challenges of the residential and sharing in  their excitement with one another. It was a much needed and wholesome trip for all and our thanks in particular go to the adults who took time away form their own families to be with the children. If you wish to see the photos of the day, check out the Year 5 page under Year groups. 

   

• Poetry performances

  Tue 24 Sep 2024 Dan Simson

  On Thursday the school came together to celebrate their mark making and art work by performing their class poems to each other. All the classes, from year 1 to year 6 rehearsed, performed and attentively listened and supported each other. It is a wonderful celebration and the children performed their poems superbly. It really is a great way to start the academic year. 

  

• Frozen rehearsals commence

  Fri 13 Sep 2024

  'Frozen' the musical rehearsal have started in earnest with 60 children taking part in the mega production this year. We will keep you updates with dates, times and their progress as the term goes on. 

  

• Thursday Morning - Year 6 Residential

  Thu 23 May 2024 Dan Simson

  All slept well and are about to have breakfast. They are looking forward to Gorge walking today but the team are happy and well rested.