Year Four had an exciting and immersive History Day all about the Anglo-Saxons. The children were given the opportunity to step back in time and experience life as it might have been over a thousand years ago, taking part in a range of hands-on activities.

Following the parent workshop, Year 5 and Year 6 pupils took part in two separate assemblies focused on their future journeys and the role of science in everyday life.

In the Year 5 assembly, pupils thought about their future learning journey, including the different pathways available after primary school, such as secondary school, college, university and apprenticeships. They were encouraged to think about their aspirations, recognise the importance of skills such as curiosity, teamwork and resilience, and understand how science links to a wide range of exciting careers.

In the Year 6 assembly, pupils focused on how science supports learning, particularly how the brain works and the importance of keeping it healthy. They learnt about the role of nutrition, hydration and sleep in helping them to focus, remember and succeed. The session also highlighted key skills such as concentration, problem-solving and resilience, and how these are important for both their SATs and their future pathways.

Both assemblies encouraged pupils to stay curious, believe in themselves and recognise that their future is full of possibilities.

During Science Week, all classes across the school took part in exciting, thought-provoking lessons led by their teachers. Pupils explored a range of topics linked to sustainability, innovation and the future, developing their curiosity, creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills through hands-on and engaging activities.

On Friday 6 March, the children took part in an engaging virtual session (Fun Science Jobs) exploring a range of careers in STEM. They met professionals including a paediatric orthotist, a fast jet pilot, an electronics engineer and a software engineer from the Met Office.

Each speaker shared their career journey and explained how they use science, maths and technology in their work—from supporting children’s movement and understanding G-forces, to working with radar systems and powerful supercomputers.

The session helped pupils see the real-world applications of their learning and inspired them to consider future careers in STEM.

On Friday 20th March, the children of Minet Junior School took part in Red Nose Day and showed fantastic generosity by coming to school dressed in red and kindly donating money to Comic Relief. We are proud to share that we raised a total of £84.90, which will go towards supporting important causes both in the UK and around the world. A huge thank you to all of our children and their families for their continued support and kindness.

On the same day, we also became Eco Warriors as part of a project led by our Eco Committee. Children took part in a sponsored run, completing laps of the playground over a fifteen-minute period to raise money for WaterAid. The energy and enthusiasm shown were incredible, and it was wonderful to see everyone getting involved for such a meaningful cause. Thanks to the generosity of our children and their sponsors, we were able to donate £153.80 to WaterAid.