What an evening we had at our most recent quiz night! If you managed to get a team together and attend, we trust you had a great time. With 12 teams ready to compete, including 3 teams of our very own school staff, the competition was fierce and the energy high.

The Competition

Our winners from the first quiz night confidently re-entered the competition, hoping to defend their title. However, the quiz had other plans for them as they finished in joint third place. Joining them in third place was a new team, Pengwinners - a lively group of year 2 mums. The winners of this quiz night were none other than Quiztopher Bigwins, who were runners up in the last competition. They arrived as confident as they left, securing their victory with style and aplomb.

The Unfortunate Losers

On the other end of the spectrum, our unfortunate losers this time were newcomers, the Hackett - James. This team, comprised of two members of staff from the breakfast/after school club and their partners, took their losing trophies with good humor, declaring that this was just a warm-up and they won't be at the bottom next time.

The Atmosphere

Alongside the thrill of the competition, there was plenty of fun and camaraderie. With snacks on the tables and a bar that sold out (a massive thank you to Gemma for the mad dash to restock), the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. It was a night of laughter, challenge, and community.

Looking Forward

We're already gearing up for our final quiz night of the school year - with the date to be confirmed soon. So, start forming your teams and get ready for another exciting night of trivia and friendly competition.

Fundraising Success

We're thrilled to announce that we raised a fantastic £315 from this quiz night. As we look forward to our final quiz of the year, we're hopeful to surpass this total. It's not just about the fun and games; it's also about coming together to support our school fundraising events.

The Beginning of Book Week

With the run-up to celebrating Book Week, Aimee got her creative juices flowing. She spent an entire weekend drawing book covers and characters. It wasn't just for fun, though. These works of art were used to decorate the doors around the school. The children absolutely loved seeing them. It brought a touch of magic to the celebration, enhancing our shared love for books.

New Library Opening

Another exciting event was the official opening of our new library. It's conveniently situated at the edge of the hall. Now that it's open, the children can start completing their challenge charts. There are so many adventures and new worlds waiting for them in those books.

The Outdoor Library

But that's not all. We're also planning to open an outdoor library this coming week. While we still have a bit of organising to do, we're already starting to fill it with books. It's more than just a library, though. We're equipping it with waterproof and picnic blankets so that the children can sit and read on the playground and eventually, the school field. We've even added some blankets for them to snuggle under if the spring air is a bit chilly, and some comfy cushions for a cozy reading experience.

The Calm Playground

With the addition of the outdoor library, the middle playground is undergoing a transformation. It will now be known as "The Calm Playground". This change is sure to bring a new and relaxing dynamic to the children's playtime. And that's not all. Keep an eye out for more changes coming to the tower soon enough!

Gratitude

We must extend a huge thank you to Hardstaff Barrriers. They generously provided the PTA with £500 in funding. This donation has greatly helped us in making these transformations in the middle playground. Without their assistance, we wouldn't have been able to achieve it so soon. We look forward to sharing more news about our involvement with Hardstaff Barriers in the near future.

Wow! What a fantastic way to conclude Book Week for the children! A massive thank you and a special shout-out to Gemma for all of her hard work – planning, organising and yes, selling too. The result? A sell-out event that left everyone thrilled and eager for the next one.

One notable success was the pre-orders. They went down a storm, with many parents expressing their appreciation for the QR code option. Anything that makes the process quicker and simpler is a win in our books. If it's working for you, we'll keep doing it!

Did I mention the amazing prizes? We were extremely fortunate to receive such generous donations. It's not every day you get a chance to win a family ice skating pass from the Nottingham Ice Arena, or Showcase cinema tickets courtesy of Adele, or a climb pass from Clip and Climb. It's safe to say that the excitement levels were running high.

And the excitement didn't stop there. The school leadership team (SLT) agreed to some special treats during school time! Fancy spending lunch with your friends on the Golden table on a Friday lunchtime? Or maybe extra playtime for your class sounds like fun? How about sitting next to your best friend for the day? All these options were on the table, and the kids were over the moon.

As if that wasn't enough, we had our own treats up for grabs too. There were family tickets to the next school disco scheduled in June, and sweets for the whole class on a Friday after school.

We couldn't have done any of this without the gracious donations from our sponsors and the support from our attendees. We're extremely grateful to everyone who donated prizes and to everyone who came to the event and purchased a Wonka bar. Through your support, we raised an amazing £142.55!

So, thank you again for helping us make the end of Book Week a huge success. We can't wait to do it all over again next year. Who knows? Maybe we'll be able to beat this year's record. Here's to more books, more fun, and more memorable moments.