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4th April 2025
Spring Term Ends with a Whiz, a Wham, and a Whole Lot of Fun
As the spring term draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a term packed with celebration, creativity, and community spirit. From the stage to the...
Read More27th March 2025
Springtime Wonders in Reception and Nursery
Reception and Nursery have had a busy two weeks exploring the wonders of spring and new life. A highlight has been watching live eggs hatch...
Read More27th March 2025
Celebrating a Very Special Birthday: Mrs Lee Turns 70
This week, we had the joy of celebrating a special milestone—our school librarian, Mrs Lee, turned 70 on Tuesday! Her dedication to Whiteknights...
Read More26th March 2025
Year 2 Get Hands-On with STEMbotics!
Last week, Year 2 had an exciting visit from Hyett Education, who delivered a fantastic STEMbotics workshop. The children had the opportunity to...
Read More21st March 2025
Full Steam Ahead! Year 1’s Trip to Didcot Railway Centre
On Wednesday, Year 1 had an exciting journey into the past with a curriculum enrichment trip to Didcot Railway Centre , perfectly tying in with...
Read More17th March 2025
Checkmate! Whiteknights Triumphs at BPET Queen’s Gambit Tournament
On Wednesday 12 March, Rivermead Primary School played host to an exciting BPET Queen’s Gambit Berkshire hub tournament, welcoming players from...
Read More12th March 2025
Celebrating Curiosity and Discovery: British Science Week 2025
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), designed to spark curiosity and inspire learning...
Read More6th March 2025
Inspire Young Minds: Train to Teach with BPET and Teach First
Are you ready to make a difference in the classroom? Our School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme, in partnership with Teach First...
Read More6th March 2025
Pumping with Knowledge: Year 6 Explore the Circulatory System!
This half term, our Year 6 pupils are diving into the fascinating world of the human circulatory system. They are learning about the components of...
Read More30th January 2025
Reception's Roaring Week of Chinese New Year Fun!
This week, Reception have been immersed in the exciting world of Chinese New Year celebrations. They learned about the fascinating tradition of...
Read More27th January 2025
Cracking the Code: Year 2 Explore Databases in Computing!
This half term, Year 2 are diving into the fascinating world of databases! They are learning how to collect, organise, and search through data to...
Read More27th January 2025
Year 2 Scientists on a Bug Hunt!
Year 2 have embarked on an exciting scientific journey this half term, exploring Living Things and Their Habitats . From the depths of the ocean to...
Read More20th January 2025
Creative Fun: A Peek into Colouring Club
What a delightful start to our Colouring Club this term! With an exciting variety of activities each week, it’s the perfect way for pupils to...
Read More20th January 2025
Reception Pupils Delve into their new Outdoor Area
Reception pupils have been making the most of their brand-new outdoor area. Armed with their wellies and curiosity, they’ve enjoyed digging in the...
Read More17th January 2025
Leading the Way to Net Zero: Whiteknights Joins the Net Zero Accelerator Pathfinder Programme
Whiteknights Primary School is thrilled to announce that, alongside seven other BPET schools, we have been selected to participate in the Net Zero...
Read More19th December 2024
A Big Thank You from the WPCA
As the Autumn term comes to a close, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all your incredible support this term. It has been an eventful...
Read More19th December 2024
A Festive Celebration: KS2 Christmas Carols Service
On Thursday, our Key Stage 2 pupils came together to celebrate the festive season with a delightful Christmas Carols Service. Held at St. Barnabas...
Read More19th December 2024
Year 5's Autumn Term Adventure in Science: Exploring the Solar System
This autumn term, Year 5 embarked on an exciting voyage of discovery as they explored the fascinating topic of Earth and Space. Their studies covered...
Read More13th December 2024
Melodies of the Season: Whiteknights Choir Shines at Mayor’s Carol Concert
The Whiteknights Primary School Choir recently had the honour of performing at the Mayor’s Carol Concert, joining other Wokingham schools in a...
Read More13th December 2024
Sign Language Club: A Festive Celebration of Learning
Over the past three weeks, the Sign Language Club has been working hard to master two festive Christmas songs in sign language. We put our...
Read More5th December 2024
Rhymes in Bloom: Reception Pupils Shine for World Nursery Rhyme Week
This World Nursery Rhyme Week, our Reception pupils took us on an enchanting journey through the garden with Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary and had us...
Read More22nd November 2024
Thank You for Your Generosity in Supporting our Scholastic Wishlist
As a school we want to express our sincere gratitude to our wonderful school community for your incredible generosity in supporting our Scholastic...
Read More22nd November 2024
Whiteknights Primary's Incredible Harvest Collection
We are thrilled to announce the amazing success of this year's Harvest celebration. Thanks to the generosity of our families, we collected an...
Read More15th November 2024
Showcasing Creativity: Arts and Crafts Club Highlights
Our after-school Arts and Crafts Clubs have been buzzing with creativity this term! Running on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, the Arts and...
Read More15th November 2024
Year 3’s Journey Through Prehistory
Last half-term, Year 3 embarked on an exciting journey through prehistory, exploring the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. As part of this history...
Read More8th November 2024
A Time to Remember: Whiteknights Remembrance Day Service
Today, Whiteknights Primary pupils and staff came together for a moving Remembrance Day service. As part of a solemn tradition, each child crafted a...
Read More7th November 2024
Welcome Baby Scurr!
Congratulations to Mrs Scurr on the early arrival of her beautiful baby boy, Frankie, born on 2nd November 2024! Wishing her and her family all the...
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...
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 More4th April 2025
Spring Term Ends with a Whiz, a Wham, and a Whole Lot of Fun
As the spring term draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a term packed with celebration, creativity, and community spirit. From the stage to the...
Read More27th March 2025
Springtime Wonders in Reception and Nursery
Reception and Nursery have had a busy two weeks exploring the wonders of spring and new life. A highlight has been watching live eggs hatch...
Read More27th March 2025
Celebrating a Very Special Birthday: Mrs Lee Turns 70
This week, we had the joy of celebrating a special milestone—our school librarian, Mrs Lee, turned 70 on Tuesday! Her dedication to Whiteknights...
Read More26th March 2025
Year 2 Get Hands-On with STEMbotics!
Last week, Year 2 had an exciting visit from Hyett Education, who delivered a fantastic STEMbotics workshop. The children had the opportunity to...
Read More21st March 2025
Full Steam Ahead! Year 1’s Trip to Didcot Railway Centre
On Wednesday, Year 1 had an exciting journey into the past with a curriculum enrichment trip to Didcot Railway Centre , perfectly tying in with...
Read More17th March 2025
Checkmate! Whiteknights Triumphs at BPET Queen’s Gambit Tournament
On Wednesday 12 March, Rivermead Primary School played host to an exciting BPET Queen’s Gambit Berkshire hub tournament, welcoming players from...
Read More12th March 2025
Celebrating Curiosity and Discovery: British Science Week 2025
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), designed to spark curiosity and inspire learning...
Read More6th March 2025
Inspire Young Minds: Train to Teach with BPET and Teach First
Are you ready to make a difference in the classroom? Our School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme, in partnership with Teach First...
Read More6th March 2025
Pumping with Knowledge: Year 6 Explore the Circulatory System!
This half term, our Year 6 pupils are diving into the fascinating world of the human circulatory system. They are learning about the components of...
Read More30th January 2025
Reception's Roaring Week of Chinese New Year Fun!
This week, Reception have been immersed in the exciting world of Chinese New Year celebrations. They learned about the fascinating tradition of...
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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.