This morning, the children were treated to a special visitor in Reverand Walters' assembly.

Jacqueline Lowe is a retired cookery teacher from Florida who is currently living in Madagascar for three years as a Missionary.

Whilst over in the UK and the local area to visit family she took some time out especially for us at Quadring Primary School to share photographs with our children to show the life that children lead in Madagascar.

She told the whole school about how she has taught children how to use colouring pencils, scissors, make pinwheel windmills and brush their teeth as they are not lucky enough to have such amenities.

She showed us photographs of their homes in Madagascar and told us all about the Bayabob tree (the branches look like the roots) which is a huge source of water if needed.

Thank you so much to Jacqueline and Reverand Walters for spending this time with us to extend our understanding of the World Around Us!

Our school have yet again been awarded the "Gold" Sports Mark award for the contribution and opportunities we provide for our children in regards to Sport and physical education, during school time and for extra curricular activities also.

Only 10% of schools in the Country are awarded the "Gold" standard in this award scheme. For a small school such ourselves this is a fantastic achievement!

Well done to all!

Mr Matt Haslam came into school today to present us with our award. Two Year 6 representatives who take up a lot of our sporting opportunities within school were chosen to receive this award on the school's behalf.

Today we had a coach trip to Leicester Tigers rugby club.

All of the children who attended the trip were lucky enough to walk on the pitch and take on the role of "Guard of Honour," for the Premiership players to run through at the start of the game. Check out our video channel to watch this on video.

It was a fantastic day enjoyed by all, not to mention such a fantastic first hand experience for the children to learn from.

We cheered on the Leicester Tigers to win 35-24 against Harlequins.

What an amazing day!