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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 4 trip to Royal Armouries about Greek Mythology

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:01:37 GMT

Year 4 had a fantastic trip to the Royal Armouries as part of their history topic. Whilst there, the children took part in a Greek Mythology workshop, where they stepped right into the shoes of legendary heroes and gods to bring ancient stories to life through drama and role-play. They were then put through their paces in a Spartan soldier training session. They learned how ancient warriors formed shields, followed commands and worked as a team to defend their city-state. Before heading back to school, the children were treated to a live Celt combat demonstration and spent time exploring the gallery exhibits, getting a chance to look at real weapons and armour from throughout history.

Visit to Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:50:49 GMT

This week Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 children were lucky enough to visit the gallery at Sunnybank Mills to see the latest exhibition called ‘Soft light.’ They took some time to look at the different pieces of artwork. They looked at the shadow puppet theatre in the centre of the gallery and had the opportunity to use some of the shadow puppets that were there and watched how the shadows could be moved and used to tell stories. They then had the opportunity to create shadow puppets of their own using black paper and scissors. Each child was then able to take their puppet back to the puppet show and see their very own creation come to life in the gallery. The children thoroughly enjoyed this experience and had a great time guessing what creature or object each of their friends had created by their shadow that they could see. It was wonderful to see the children looking at and talking about the different types of art from photography to paintings and sculpture.

Arts based careers talks

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:26:59 GMT

We have been so lucky this week to have several parents come into school this week to talk to the children about their career in the arts. One parent spoke about her career in retail design and one about a career in drama. We had a graphic designer, a performing poet and musicians. It has been so inspiring for the children and staff to hear about different careers that some of our talented parents do! Thank you so much to all the parents who gave up their time to come and see us, we really do appreciate it.

Reception trip to Farsley Library

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:56:38 GMT

Reception went on a walk to Farsley Library. The children learnt about how libraries work and what sorts of books they might find in the children's section. They enjoyed story time with Keith and displayed super listening skills, joining in well with the interactive parts of the story. The children had a chance to have a look at the books which they treated so respectfully, turning pages carefully and putting them back where they found them. The behaviour of the children was excellent and we are very proud of how they represented Springbank on their very first school trip.

Interactive Rock Orchestra concert

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:07:23 GMT

Our Springbank Rock Orchestra, made up of children in Year 4,5 and 6, entertained Reception and Year 1 children as part of our Arts Week. The children were able to see the orchestra in action, and also help to create some rhythms for the orchestra to play, using whatever they had for breakfast...granola, chocolate porridge and pain au chocolat created great rhythms that they could clap and play to! The orchestra members introduced each of their instruments to the children, learning the names of all the instruments and hearing them play. It was a fun concert, for both the audience and the children in the orchestra.

Year 6 musicians perform in a concert

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:11:11 GMT

Our fantastic Year 6 Music Ambassadors hosted an audience of invited family members plus Year 2 and Year 4 children, as they enjoyed a concert given by our Year 6 musicians. The concert included some incredible performances on piano, keyboard, saxophone, clarinet, trombone and drums, plus two acoustic guitar and vocal group numbers, all from our talented Year 6 children. We finished with a singalong of "Wonderwall", led by some of our guitarists. It was a lovely afternoon of music, enjoyed by everyone.

Music band Vinyl Steppers perform

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:44:52 GMT

To help launch Arts and Culture Week, Vinyl Steppers, a modern day jazz band, came to perform 3 concerts – one for reception/Year 1, one for Year 2/3/4 and one for Year 5/6. The children learnt more about the different instruments that were played in the band before listening to them play a few different pop songs in a jazz style! It was a fantastic start to the week and the children all thoroughly enjoyed listening to and singing along with the music.

Arts and Culture week

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:22:21 GMT

Our children have an amazing arts and culture offer all year round.

They have specialist music teaching from the brilliant Mrs Love every week, which includes a singing session and a music lesson. All KS2 children learn how to play the keyboard through their weekly music lessons with Mrs Love as well as opportunities to attend some fantastic music events such as Young Voices, which is always a firm favourite, as well as having the opportunities to attend a singing club and other music-based clubs such as drumming and music making.

All children access a high-quality art curriculum, which sometimes includes a visiting artist or art-based trip. Arts after school clubs are on offer throughout the year for those children who want to pursue their interests/talents in art.

We ensure that all children have opportunities to visit the theatre several times over their primary years – the theatre can be a magical place for children, sparking their imagination in so many ways. There are also other cultural trips to places such as Leeds Museum and the Royal Armouries for the children to enjoy.

Our Arts and Culture week is in addition to all the above but it is always such an amazing week where the children get to immerse themselves in music, art, drama and visit arts/culture-based venues. It is so important that children have wider curriculum opportunities which allow them to be creative and curious. You can read more about what they have done this week in Latest News.

Year 5 St. Aidan's Walk

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:51:57 GMT

Year 5 enjoyed a fantastic visit exploring St Aidan’s Nature Reserve and completed an impressive 10km walk. The children took full advantage of the outdoors to support their wellbeing and bring our learning to life. It was wonderful to visit the RSPB site and see so many natural habitats which sparked lots of interesting conversations amongst the children. 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!

Year 1 Geography fieldwork

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:31:30 GMT

Year 1 went on a short, local walk around Farsley to conduct some geography fieldwork observations. Earlier in the week, we looked at maps dating back to 1957 when a particular area of Farsley (some of the Springbanks and New Parks) were still fields and allotments. We compared the map to a more modern one, which now shows houses and roads. The children were fascinated by the changes and were so excited to go out and use their map. We learnt that since the 1960’s, Farsley has lots more houses, roads and people but fewer fields and green spaces. We also spoke about the differences in the types of shops and businesses that would’ve been on Farsley Town Street during that time.

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 2 trip to the Multiflight cafe and Otley Chevin

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:35:36 GMT

As part of their recent topic on The History and Development of Flight, our Year 2 pupils took an exciting trip to the Multiflight Café at Leeds Bradford Airport. The children loved watching a variety of planes take off and land while enjoying a hot chocolate - it was the perfect way to bring their classroom learning to life! Afterwards, the adventure continued with a visit to the Chevin, where the children enjoyed a woodland walk. We noticed signs of autumn - the trees were turning lovely shades of yellow, orange and red and the children loved seeing squirrels searching for food. We had a brilliant morning and came back to school full of stories about the planes they saw and the lovely walk we had in the forest.

Year 1 grandparents visit school

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:38:14 GMT

Year 1 were very excited to welcome some of their grandparents to school to help us answer our topic question ‘What was life like when grandparents were young?’ The hall was filled with memorabilia, photos, books, games and toys and as the children walked around, we could hear them being very inquisitive about what they could see. There were some lovely conversations going on and lots of questions being asked. At the end, the children performed their poem ‘Now we are six’ by AA Milne. It was a lovely way for the children to get first-hand accounts and experiences about life before they and their parents were born. Thank you to all the grandparents who attended; we know some grandparents travelled to be with us today and we really appreciate the effort everyone made. The children loved having you all in school!

Year 3 walk in Hawswood woods

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:43:52 GMT

Year 3 did their first walk of the year a couple of weeks ago when they completed a 5km walk taking in the Hawksworth Wood and Leeds and Liverpool Canal circular. On the way, the children got the opportunity to see the River Aire, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and also enjoyed crossing the train line at Kirkstall Forge train station. We discussed where they could catch the train to if they hopped on there, as well as the differences between a river and a canal. The walk also provided the children with the chance to practice their road safety skills. The children absolutely loved spending their time in the outdoors and they are very excited for their next walk!

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!

Harvest Festival

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:31:15 GMT

Thank you to everyone who made a donation to our Harvest Festival collection. This was shared between the Leeds West Foodbank and St George’s Crypt who asked us to pass on their thanks to everyone who donated.

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 6 walk up Ingleborough

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:00:47 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 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!

Team Lions win sports days overall

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:50:07 GMT

We were lucky with the weather so all four sports days were able to go ahead. Our sports day events are competitive so it was fantastic to see the great sportsmanship from all the children and the encouragement they gave each other. We were particularly impressed with the children who kept going and made sure they finished the race even though they weren’t in a winning position…very proud to see children demonstrating such a great attitude. Lions were the overall winner of sports day with 788 points. Well done to everyone for taking part and showing determination.

Third place at the Pudsey Mini-Olympics

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:40:44 GMT

A group of children from Year 2, 4 and 6 went to John Charles Stadium to compete in the Pudsey Mini Olympics event. The weather conditions were very warm and the children were full of excitement as we approached the stadium. Although they were competing today, this event in fact started a few weeks prior! Lots of children had been giving up some of their lunch time with Miss Robertson to practise making sure they felt confident on the big day. There were 9 other schools competing this year which meant more competition, however the children all had a positive attitude and just knew that they just had to try their best. Year 4 and 6 competed in one track and field event each and Year 2 did a carrousel of activities using skills such as balancing, throwing and jumping. They were all amazing and we finished in 3rd place! We are so proud of all the children who took part in the event. Well done Springbank!

Year 3 trip to Skelton Grange linked to plants

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:54:56 GMT

Year 3 had a fantastic day at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. In small groups, the children were participated in a range of activities such as: sketching and labelling parts of plants, embarking on a plant treasure hunt through the allotments and fields, investigating how seeds spread through wind, water and animals and dissecting a flower to explore the parts of it: petals, stamens stigma, sepal, ovary and their roles in pollination. These activities gave the children more information about plants, which is our topic for the summer 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!