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Year 6 walk up Ingleborough

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:16:48 GMT

In the first week back at school, Year 6 had the fantastic opportunity to climb Ingleborough, one of the Yorkshire three peaks. They were hoping to make it to the summit of Ingleborough but unfortunately the wind speeds reached up to 50 mph so it just wasn’t safe for them to go right to the top - for those of you who know Ingleborough, you will know how exposed it is on that peak and I’m sure can appreciate that this was the best decision all round. The children had a fantastic time and still managed a 3 to 4 hour walk, making it almost to the top of Ingleborough. They were great walkers showing really good determination on both the ascent and descent and we are really proud of them all.

Year 6 trip to Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:52:03 GMT

Year 6 headed off for the day to explore Yorkshire Sculpture Park and take part in an artist led workshop. Yorkshire Sculpture Park is massive and the children enjoyed a couple of hours walking around the park and exploring the sculptures they saw. The artist led workshop was amazing and really emphasised the personal nature of art. They worked collaboratively and experimented adding elements of nature to the sketches. It was a great day!

Year 5 St. Aidan's Walk

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:19:12 GMT

Year 5 enjoyed a fantastic visit exploring St Aidan’s Nature Reserve, taking full advantage of the outdoors to support their wellbeing and bring our learning to life. Alongside spotting a wonderful variety of local wildlife, the children represented our school brilliantly with exemplary behaviour throughout the walk. It was especially rewarding to hear them make meaningful connections to our curriculum drivers completely unprompted—confidently pointing out moments where they showed determination, pushed themselves as sensible risk-takers and collaborated effectively as a team. We are incredibly proud of their maturity and enthusiasm!

Local Councillor visits Springbank

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:02:09 GMT

Year 4 had a great opportunity to bring their local democracy unit to life with a visit from local councillor, Craig Timmins. The children really enjoyed learning firsthand about the everyday responsibilities of a councillor and how local government operates in our community. Following the classroom session, he also stopped by to meet with our newly elected School Council for their very first meeting of the year. They had a productive discussion comparing local government to the school council, focusing on the positive changes our own student representatives can make here at school. It was a lovely, informative visit that perfectly complemented the children's classroom learning and gave them a great, practical introduction to the democratic process!

Year 4’s Ilkley walk

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:31:58 GMT

Year 4 have been enjoying the outdoors recently with an almost five mile walk across Ilkley Moor. Throughout the walk, the children showed great determination as it was tricky at times, with some very steep climbs along the path, but everyone persevered and kept going. The clear weather was a real bonus, particularly for children in 4R, who were able to spot the Yorkshire Three Peaks in the distance. Throughout the five miles, the children kept a steady pace and supported one another along the way. It was a rewarding day out that gave the children a chance to appreciate the local landscape!

Scarecrow making for Farsley Scarecrow Hunt

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:46:18 GMT

Our very own talented, creative Mrs Weelands has been busy this week working with small groups of children to create and build scarecrows for Farsley Scarecrow Hunt which is taking place over this week. We have made a Farsley Springbank Scarecrow but we have also made 5 other scarecrows for different businesses in Farsley. The ones we have made for the community are for Metz cheese shop, Farsley butchers, Grumpys, St Judes and Pudsey Judo club on Coal hill Lane. The children have delivered them to the businesses this afternoon. If you are doing the hunt this weekend, see if you can spot them!

Year 6 run coffee day for Macmillan Cancer charity

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:48:18 GMT

At the end of September, Year 6 invited parents and family members from our school community to join them in the hall for a Macmillan coffee event to raise money for this brilliant charity that provides cancer support. The children showed what active, responsible citizens they are by working hard to organise and run this event for charity. They provided some fabulous entertainment and looked very smart in their waiters’ uniforms! On behalf of all Y6, we would like to say a HUGE thank you to parents, grandparents, friends etc for all the cake donations, raffle prizes and your fabulous support for our school and our children – we couldn’t do events like Macmillan without you all! We are delighted to let you know that Year 6 managed to raise £762.89, which has now been donated to Macmillan. Thank you!

Year 5 Geography river walk

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:52:32 GMT

In Geography, Year 5 have been learning about the different features of rivers, including meanders, waterfalls, river banks and tributaries. To bring their learning to life, the children created their own models of rivers and carefully included some of the features they have been studying. Year 5 then went on a local walk to Fulneck, where they were able to spot and explore real river features in our local area. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect classroom learning with the world around us!

Year 6 trip to the Royal Armouries about WW1

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:49:26 GMT

Year 6 visited Leeds Royal Armouries to enhance their learning about WW1. All of the children were exceptional and they even had members of the public congratulating the staff on the children's behaviour, which is amazing and just shows how respectful our children are. Year 6 stepped back into 1915 and explored the First World War through training, teamwork and frontline care. In this active and empathetic workshop, the children met two vivid wartime characters - Corporal Gibbs and the no-nonsense Matron. The workshop explored both sides of wartime life, soldier training and hospital care, and Year 6 had to decide how they'd help the war effort. All the children had a brilliant time and were an absolute credit to themselves and the school!

Year 3 trip to Nell Bank about the Stone Age

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:49:02 GMT

Year 3 went on a trip to Nell Bank for their Stone Age workshop in the second week of the term. It was lovely to not only see how engaged the children were with learning about their new topic but also how they took all the lessons on respect and being ready to learn that we have discussed and showed the Nell Bank staff just what they were capable of! Whilst at Nell Bank, the children took part in a carousel of activities in the morning. They decorated their 'cave' with cave paintings, wove a basket to gather their berries and created a fire to cook their food and warm themselves and then created their own dens in the afternoon using natural resources. They are looking forward to finding out more about the Stone Age.

Year 4 Greek day

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:04:36 GMT

To launch Year 4’s topic on Ancient Greece, we had a visit from an archaeologist called Katerina. Katerina talked to the children about what life was like in Ancient Greece and explained to them how we know so much about the civilisation. Katerina led the children on an archaeological journey filled with various activities to immerse them in Ancient Greek culture. To start the day, the children were shown a range of artefacts which they were asked to investigate to try and work out what they were! They were then shown the Ancient Greek alphabet and set out decoding a set of words all about Greece before competing in an Ancient Greek game. In the afternoon, the children took part in an art activity before spending some time trying on and learning about Ancient Greek armour and warfare. The children can't wait to find out more over the course of the Autumn term!

Summer Music Concert

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:51:06 GMT

5W climb Pen-y-Ghent

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:24:34 GMT

5W had an incredible day taking on the challenge of climbing Pen-y-ghent. Despite the steep sections and changeable weather, the children showed outstanding determination, resilience and teamwork throughout the walk. As they made their way up the mountain, the weather began to clear so that they were eventually rewarded with a view from the top. Every child rose to the challenge, encouraging one another and demonstrating a fantastic attitude from start to finish. We were incredibly proud of their perseverance and behaviour, which reflected our school values perfectly. Reaching the summit was a huge achievement and one that the children will remember for years to come.

1W trip to Harlow Carr

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:29:25 GMT

Year 6 trip to Flammingo Land

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:19:39 GMT

Springbank Singers perform at the Live at Home community group

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:16:35 GMT

Year 5 trip to Magna

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:48:06 GMT

Year 3 Giant Sleepover

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:19:37 GMT

Year 4 go to Leeds City Skipping Final

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:23:22 GMT

Year 6 Bikeability training

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:37:25 GMT

School Councillors attend Leeds Children's Mayor Summit

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:39:49 GMT

Year 5 take part in the Brownlee triathlon

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:11:53 GMT

Year 5 had the chance to put their swimming lessons into practice this half term and take part in the Brownlee Triathlon. To start with, the children completed a 50-metre swim indoors followed by a quick change before heading out and beginning the next stage. After an 800-metre cycle, the children had to leave the bikes behind and finish strong with a 300-metre run, crossing the finish line and being rewarded with a medal and goody bag. We were so impressed with the resilience and determination of all the children that took part in this event. It looks like we may have some budding triathletes on our hands! Year 5 also got to meet both Brownlee brothers…can you spot them in the photo! Great job Year 5!

6B's walk up Ingleborough

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:47:01 GMT

Some of our Year 6 children have taken on the second highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales today as they headed up Ingleborough. This was their second peak walk as they completed Pen-y-Ghent at the beginning of Year 6. We had to cancel this walk twice earlier in the week due to the awful weather but today the sun was shining so 6B set off at 8.15am this morning. Yet again, the children have been amazing and loved the challenge and opportunity to climb one of the famous three peaks. Well done 6B.

Year 4's planting and growing

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:45:03 GMT

For the last couple of months Year 4 have been planting hundreds of seeds, bulbs and tubers, all of the edible kind. They have sown tomatoes, carrots, celery, beetroot, lettuce, chard, cucumbers, onions, garlic, potatoes, peas, beans, spinach, chillis, pak choi and kholrabi! They have now started to pick out seedlings, pot plants on into bigger pots and plant some of the hardier vegetable plants out into the garden. Already we are seeing pods form on some of the bean and pea plants! Along the way they are learning about how growing their own fruit and vegetables can contribute to healthy, sustainable living such as eating seasonally, cutting down on air miles, not using pesticides and using less plastic. The exciting outcome of all this growing will be right at the end of our school year when Year 4 will plan, harvest and cook a delicious meal from all their school grown produce.

Year 2's trip to Abbey House

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:20:15 GMT

Year 2 had a brilliant time at Abbey House Museum, diving into their upcoming history topic, The History of Seaside Holidays and How They’ve Changed Over Time. The children explored recreated Victorian streets to see what life was like over a century ago. They were fascinated to learn how seaside holidays first became popular—discovering steam train travel and historic bathing machines! The highlight of the day was dressing up in traditional Victorian outfits, giving our young historians a real, hands-on feel for holidays of the past.

Year 4 trip to Yorkshire Countryside Day

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:15:17 GMT

Year 4 children visited Harrogate Showground for Yorkshire Countryside Day. Whilst there the children were treated to a highly entertaining sheep show, a smaller version of a sheep dog trial as well as other individual activities such as archaeology training and exploring the world of worms! The children had a great time and represented Springbank fantastically with their beautiful manners.

Year 4 trip to Murton Park

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:31:29 GMT

Year 4 had a fantastic time on their trip to Murton Park last week. The children immersed themselves in life in Roman Britain by becoming Roman soldiers for the day! They signed their contracts in Latin, made their own clay lamps and took part in their initial solider training complete with spears and shields!

3L's walk to Shipley Glen

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:22:54 GMT

3L enjoyed a fantastic walk to Shipley Glen. The children spent around two hours exploring the woods, tackling some challenging inclines and walking alongside the historic tramway path. Halfway through the walk, the class stopped at Roberts Park for a picnic and the opportunity to explore the beautiful gardens. It was wonderful to see the children identifying a range of flowers and plants and confidently sharing the knowledge they have developed during their outdoor learning sessions. The children had a fantastic time and represented the school brilliantly throughout the trip. It was lovely to see them being so active, curious and enthusiastic whilst enjoying the great outdoors together.

Year 4's Heritage walk in Ilkley

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:26:49 GMT

Year 4 enjoyed completing the Twelve Apostles and Beyond Heritage Walk in Ilkley, covering an impressive 4.1 miles. The walk began with a long uphill climb, where the children showed fantastic determination and resilience to reach the top. Along the way, they encouraged one another and enjoyed spending time outdoors with their friends. One child said, “Although it was steep and hard work, it was great because you got to walk with your friends and have a good work out!” Another shared, “I really liked the walk because it was really challenging but really fun!” We were incredibly proud of the children’s positive attitudes and perseverance throughout the day.

Year 2's walk around Fulneck

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:35:30 GMT

Year 2 completed an exciting three-mile walking adventure to Fulneck this week, showing fantastic resilience and enthusiasm as they looped around Black Carr Wood. They even spotted cows, a pig and some horses along the way!

Reception's class assembly

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:52:38 GMT

Reception children performed a wonderful assembly based on The Very Hungry Caterpillar and we could not be prouder of them. The children wore handmade caterpillar headbands, sang a song retelling the story, shared beautiful artwork they had created in class and used Makaton to help bring the story to life. It was wonderful to see so many parents and family members there to cheer on and support the children. The smiles and excitement in the room made the assembly truly special. We are so happy and incredibly proud of every child for their confidence, creativity and enthusiasm.

Year 4's trip to the Leeds Discovery Centre linked to the Romans

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:39:37 GMT

Year 4 had an exciting trip to Leeds Discovery Centre to find out more about the Romans. Whilst they were there, they took part in some role play and acted out how the Romans invaded Yorkshire. The children then had a carousel of activities. The first activity had the children examine different, real Roman artefacts which had been found in Leeds. They had to wear gloves and be proper archaeologists! They then had a go at designing their own Roman coin. The children were able to see lots of different coins for inspiration. Finally, the children looked at different pots, some were intact however some were broken. They had to use their prediction skills to guess what they would have been used for and what they might have looked like back then. To finish the trip, the children had time to explore the vaults of the Discovery Centre. They saw an array of different animals, bones and remnants of the past!

Author visit from Ross Welford

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:53:43 GMT

The children in years 4-6 were visited by Ross Welford who is the author of one of the class novels that the children read in Year 5! Ross talked to the children about his stories and how he comes up with his ideas before also signing some of the children's books! All of the children had brilliant time meeting and listening to Ross - here's is to inspiring authors of the future!

Author visit from Claire Powell

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:45:49 GMT

We were thrilled to welcome Claire Powell to our school, who is the illustrator and author of the 'Marty Moose' books. Years 1, 2 and half of Year 3 took part in a cartoon drawing workshop she led, whilst also hearing about how she writes her books. It is so inspiring for children to hear from real life authors. After the workshop, Claire signed lots of her books for the children.

Year 3/4 Danish Longball event

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:54:46 GMT

A group of children from Year 3 and 4 had the opportunity to visit Crawshaw and take part in a Danish Longball event. Danish Longball is a fun team game that combines elements of rounders and dodgeball. The weather conditions were fantastic and the sun was shining! The event was played in a friendly spirit, with no points or scores being recorded, just a chance to have fun and learn the new game. Well done to all the children who took part and represented the school so positively.

Year 2 visit Cartwright Hall

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:58:34 GMT

Year 2 visited Cartwright Hall where they had the opportunity to view some of Hockney's works - they are studying his work in art this half term. They investigated his unique techniques and distinctive styles and then the children experimented with techniques that he famously used, such as painting, use of iPads and sketching. They finished the day with some time at the nearby park, it was a fantastic day and a wonderful way to develop their new learning! The children behaved beautifully and represented Springbank throughout the day. Well done Year 2!

Year 3's trip to the Leeds Discovery Centre about rocks and fossils

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:56:58 GMT

Year 3 enjoyed an exciting school trip where they learnt all about the three different types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. During a fun workshop, the children used drama to explore how each rock type is formed before taking part in a carousel of activities, including sorting rocks by size, examining fossils and predicting what the living creatures may have looked like, as well as identifying different rock types. The children also explored the archive store and saw a range of fascinating artefacts, including the bandages of Nesyamun’s mummy from Leeds Museum. Year 3 represented the school brilliantly and showed great enthusiasm throughout the day.

Year 1's walk around Calverley Woods

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:01:24 GMT

Year 1 went on their second walk of the year to Calverley Woods. We walked for around an hour through the woods and along the side of the canal. As we walked, the children spotted different tree types they had learnt about in Forest School - Silver Birch and Holly. They also recapped their learning on Human and Physical geographical features, discussing the canal(human) and comparing it to a river (physical). The children had lots of fun climbing over tree branches and all took on 'challenge hill' - a very long steep hill just over halfway, which got our hearts beating and left some of us out of breath! The children all had a great time and it was lovely to see them all being active and exploring the great outdoors.

Year 1 Great Fire of London workshop

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:39:50 GMT

Year 1 began their history topic with a visit from Sue. She talked to the children about what London was like in 1666 and how the buildings in London were made of different materials to the houses we have these days and how thie led to the fire being able to spread so quickly and widely through London. The children created their own Tudor house using cereal boxes and decorated it using black paint. In the afternoon the children took their houses outside and they were lined up like a street in London. The children watched as a simple spark set off a chain reaction which allowed the fire to spread. The children had a brilliant time: it was a great way to start their new learning.

Sing Spectacular at Headingley Stadium

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:06:18 GMT

Our Springbank Singers had a fantastic evening in the sun at Headingley Stadium for the Leeds Schools Sing Spectacular event. They met Ronnie the Rhino and two of the K-Pop Demon Hunters and even rehearsed their song “Golden” with them! The singers joined hundreds of other school children and performed on the Rhino’s rugby pitch, to the crowds, before the game between Rhinos and Catalan Dragons. Many of the children then stayed with their families to watch the match (Rhinos won!).

School Council visit the Pudsey Community Project

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:02:25 GMT

Our School Council were delighted to be invited back to Pudsey Community Project for another fantastic visit. During the morning, the children took part in a sustainability quiz, learning more about the importance of reducing waste and reusing clothing. They also helped to sort donated children’s clothes and, as a special treat, each pupil was able to choose an item to take home. The children were, once again, excellent ambassadors for our school. They showed great enthusiasm, teamwork and respect throughout the visit and the volunteers praised their positive attitudes and willingness to help. A huge well done to all of our School Council members for representing our school so brilliantly!

Year 5 Wonderdome experience

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:40:32 GMT

Year 5 had an unforgettable experience inside the exciting Space Dome – a portable planetarium that brought the wonders of the universe to life! Once inside, the children were immersed in a stunning 360-degree view of space and guided by a knowledgeable expert who shared fascinating facts about planets, stars, galaxies and the Artemis 2 mission, which sent astronauts around the Moon. The pupils were full of curiosity and asked brilliant questions, which the expert was happy to answer. It was a fantastic opportunity to deepen their understanding of our solar system in a fun, interactive way, sparking awe and inspiration in all of Year 5!

Year 5's Maya day

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:42:42 GMT

Year 5 enjoyed an exciting Maya Day when they took part in a range of hands-on activities linked to their history learning. The children identified Maya artefacts, created their own spirit companion names in ink and learnt about Maya gods and beliefs. They also played traditional Maya board games and took part in the ancient ball game of Pitz, where they could only use their elbows and knees. The children enjoyed recapping their Year 3 learning while discovering lots of new and fascinating facts about the Ancient Maya civilisation. They had a fantastic time throughout the day and showed great enthusiasm, behaviour and engagement in all activities. Well done Year 5!

Easter Egg competition

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:43:47 GMT

It was great to have our Easter Egg competition again this year. We had lots of amazing egg creations that children and their families had obviously spent a long-time planning and making. Thank you to everyone who took part. The children in each class had to vote for their favourite two entries, which is always a difficult choice when they are all so good! The ideas that children and parents come up with never cease to amaze me!

KS2 Springbank's Got Talent Show

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:44:34 GMT

Our annual Key Stage 2 Springbank’s got Talent show took place this week, and was a fantastic celebration of the wonderful and varied talents our children have. From the auditions in class in January to the final show, the children worked so hard on their acts, featuring magic, comedy, dance, music, singing, gymnastics and drama. The whole school enjoyed watching the show, as did invited family members, and Year 6 did an excellent job of compering the event. It was absolutely fabulous! Well done to everyone involved.

City of Leeds Youth Music Prom

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:56:07 GMT

A group of our young musicians from Year 5 and 6 enjoyed a fantastic music concert at Pudsey Civic Hall this week. They watched performances by City of Leeds Wind Orchestra, Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra and Roots Alive, a youth folk group, all featuring musicians from across the city’s high schools. Even more exciting was seeing ex-Springbank students, Henry and Luca in LYJRO, with Luca playing an amazing solo on the electric guitar in one of the pieces. Something for the children to aspire to – it might be them one day!

Year 5 trip to Murton Park for a Viking day

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:45:18 GMT

Our Year 5 pupils recently stepped back in time for an unforgettable Viking adventure at Murton Park. On Monday and Tuesday, 5W and 5MJ took part in an immersive, hands-on experience that brought their learning to life. Dressed in traditional tunics, the children fully embraced their roles as young Vikings. Throughout the day, they developed battle skills, worked together to defend their settlement, and even helped to stop a raid! The experience didn’t stop there, pupils also explored everyday Viking life by baking bread over an open fire and crafting their own pottery. This engaging trip provided a fantastic opportunity for pupils to deepen their understanding of the Viking era through practical activities, teamwork, and creativity. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm, curiosity, and resilience from all involved. A truly brilliant experience for both classes!

Year 3 geography field trip to Pudsey town centre

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:56:50 GMT

Year 3 recently enjoyed an exciting geography fieldwork trip to Pudsey town centre, where they brought their classroom learning to life! During a guided walk around the area, the children carefully observed and identified different types of land use, linking directly to their current geography topic. They explored examples of leisure, commercial, residential, industrial and even agricultural spaces, developing their understanding of how land is used within a local environment. The children showed great enthusiasm and curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and making excellent observations along the way. To round off a fantastic trip, everyone enjoyed some well-earned time playing in the park, making it a fun and memorable day for all!

Year 4 Science of Sound workshop

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:57:39 GMT

Year 4 enjoyed a special science workshop last week to finish off their learning about sound. Each class spent a day with 'Sam the Sound Man' celebrating all that they have learnt about the science of sound and conducting lots of experiments to help them deepen their understanding about this area of science! To finish off the day, the children all took part in an instrument making class and were able to take home their own instrument!

Comic Relief

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:39:19 GMT

Comic Relief was organised by the School Council and was a fantastic success! Pupils and staff came together dressed in red, proudly wore their red noses and donated money for a wonderful cause. We held a best joke competition where each class’s winning joke was shared in assembly to lots of laughter. We also really enjoyed playing ‘guess the teacher’ from their childhood photos. We raised an amazing £562.20! Well done Team Springbank!