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Welcome to our school news section, where we keep you updated on the latest events, achievements, and activities happening in our community. From academic successes to extracurricular highlights, this is your go-to source for staying informed and connected.

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  • 13/04/26

    'Hoodwinked' Performance

    The production of Hoodwinked finally hit the stage this week and, if the audience's reactions are anything to go by, the children put on an amazing show! But as we know, the real hard work goes on behind the scenes, and so it proved this time around. In under four weeks, the children showed incr...
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  • 18/03/26

    Keeping Children Safe - Support for Parents/Carers

    ‘You won’t know until you ask’ The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) has launched a new campaign to help parents have open conversations with children about harmful online content, including misogynistic material, body shaming and rage bait. ‘You...
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  • 18/03/26

    Easter Camp 2026

    Willingham Primary School is hosting 'The Next Thing Education Team' If you have any questions or need support, please contact us on 01442 873150 or email info@nextthing.education.
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  • 18/03/26

    School Games - Speed Stacking

    A group of students had a great morning (Thu 12 Mar) at Melbourne Community College, taking part in a cup stacking event. The focus was on self belief and team spirit and our students proudly represented the school. 
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  • 18/03/26

    Bee Netball League Tournament

    On Tuesday 10 March, fourteen Year 5 and 6 children took part in the second round of the local schools’ Bee Netball League, at Northstowe Secondary College. With the sun shining, our two teams competed with enthusiasm, playing short matches, against 4 other schools. They were able to put...
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  • 18/03/26

    Sensory Workshop

    Our Sensory Workshop group have been busy enjoying a range of activities this term. The children explored a “Dinosaur Ice Rescue”, using salt to melt ice and free the frozen dinosaurs. We also had lots of fun during the colder weather with “Do You Want to Build a Snowman...
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  • 18/03/26

    Roots to Food

    We had a fantastic Roots to Food session in school! The children, across the school, eagerly took part and showed brilliant enthusiasm as they worked together to cook a nutritious meal from scratch. They listened carefully, followed instructions well and were excited to try the food the...
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  • 18/03/26

    Jr Travel Ambassadors

    On Monday 9 March, the pupils of Willingham Primary enjoyed an informative and fun assembly from the Junior Travel Ambassadors.  They learned about the importance of safe equipment with some help from Sheldon the egg!  The JTA want as many people as possible to Bike, Scooter or Walk to...
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  • 01/03/26

    West Stow with Years 5 & 6

    Earlier in the month, Years 5 and 6 had a great day out visiting the Anglo-Saxon village at West Stow. Pupils explored the village and enjoyed seeing first-hand how Anglo-Saxons might have eaten, slept, worked and socialised. They had fun hunting for runes and meeting the 'Iron Age' pigs...
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  • 01/03/26

    'The Stone Age' Performance

    Our amazing Year 1/2 children took us on a time-travelling adventure back to the Stone Age, wowing the audience with their fantastic knowledge, catchy songs and brilliant artwork! From mammoth hunters to archaeologists, they brought prehistoric life to the stage and made us all incredibly proud...
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  • 01/03/26

    Children's Mental Health Week

    All children from Years 1-6 were given activity booklets, linked to this week's Children's Mental Health Week theme  - This Is My Place. Teachers were asked to find some time during this week to for the children to start completing the activities, focusing on the children's sense of...
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  • 30/01/26

    Years 5&6 Friendship Games

    On Wednesday, 28th January, Mrs Sutton and Mrs John took twelve children from Years 5 and 6 to take part in the annual Friendship Games at Northstowe Secondary School. This event was all about meeting new people and trying out some different sporting activities. The children had a great afterno...
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