<![CDATA[Mendham Primary School News Feed - News Articles]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D30%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 3 Feb 2026 11:29:36 GMT Tue, 3 Feb 2026 11:29:36 GMT <![CDATA[ Outdoor Learning at Mendham ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=61 Forest Friends (Key stage 2) have begun their outdoor learning adventure.

After a snowy session last week to a rather wet one this week the children have shown great resilience.

]]> Tue, 3 Feb 2026 11:29:36 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Police visit to Seedlings 03.02.26 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=60 A huge thank you to PC Hassler from Suffolk Constabulary, who came to visit Seedlings and speak all about the role of a police officer. PC Hassler took the time to answer the many questions from our youngest children. The children enjoyed trying out the uniform and sitting in the police car. 

]]> Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:46:11 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ Comic Relief: 21.03.25 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=59 Last week we supported Comic Relief's 40th birthday with an afternoon of fundraising fun.

Children and staff came to school dressed in red and 80's outfit. Everyone looked amazing!

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:55:15 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 06.03.25 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=58 We celebrated World Book Day with a variety of book related activities. Children were able to choose their World Book Day book and a selection of other books to take home for their own reading enjoyment.

]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 13:48:52 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ Seething 15.01.25 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=57 Key Stage 2 pupils had the opportunity to learn more about the Solar System this week. A gentleman from Norwich astronomical society came and delivered a talk all about the Solar System and Space! The children asked some fabulous questions and discussed the theories of black holes and nebula formations, as well as learning about the planets and moons in our Solar System!

]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:17:23 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ Enterprise 13.12.24 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=56 Pupils in Sycamore class have been extremely busy during the past 2 weeks. They participated in Enterprise, working collaboratively and creatively in groups to produce quality craft items that were sold at their Enterprise sale. The pupils learnt about budgeting money for materials, profit and loss, designing and creating and evaluating their products.

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:17:02 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ Sycamore Road to RIAT (04.12.24) ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=55 Sycamore class have been participating in the Road to RIAT (Royal International Air Tattoo) challenge today. They have spent time designing 3 prototype rockets, thinking carefully about how the size and shapes of the fuselage, nose cones and fins will affect the flight. They have looked at the forces of thrust and drag acting on the rockets.

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:45:51 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Waveney Valley Partnership Rugby Team ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=54 Well done Waveny Partnership schools.

]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:01:03 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ Extended Schools Club - Science with Mr Norfolk ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=53 Throughout this half term, during our after school Science club, children have been participating and engaging in a range of investigations. They have been learning how to construct 'fair tests' and investigate the questions they have created. So far, the children have investigated, 'Does the size of a balloon affect the distance it travels?' 'Does the size of a bottle affect the height a paper mouse can go?' and 'Does the size of an elastic band affect the distance a sweet can travel?'.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:27:01 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Extended Schools Club - Science with Mr Norfolk ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=52 Throughout this half term, during our after school Science club, children have been participating and engaging in a range of investigations. They have been learning how to construct 'fair tests' and investigate the questions they have created. So far, the children have investigated, 'Does the size of a balloon affect the distance it travels?' 'Does the size of a bottle affect the height a paper mouse can go?' and 'Does the size of an elastic band affect the distance a sweet can travel?'.

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:40:33 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Be Bright Be Seen - JRSO Oct 24 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=51 Our JRSO held a Be Bright Be Seen day on 22nd October where all the school was invited to attend in their brightest clothes to reinforce the need to be bright so they can be seen if out walking or cycling.

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:44:15 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Bikeability - Sept 24 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=50 Year 6's took part in a two day Bikeability course this week.

]]> Sat, 9 Nov 2024 11:55:56 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ KS2 performance : 9th and 10th July 2024 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=49 What a fantastic performance by KS2 this week of Jill and Fred's Hysterical Historical Adventure!

]]> Sat, 7 Dec 2024 13:21:40 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Suffolk Show - Large Gold ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=48 We are very pleased to announce that following a whole school effort to create our wonderful Olympic themed garden box for the Suffolk Show School Gardens competition that we were awarded with the top prize of Large Gold.

]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 12:59:14 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Birthday Table ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=47 Yesterday (March 12th) saw our first lunchtime birthday table.

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:32:00 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 7th March 2024 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=46 Today we celebrated World Book Day!

]]> Sat, 3 Aug 2024 14:10:59 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ French Lesson in Sycamore Class ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=45 Qu'est-ce que tu as pour le petit déjeuner?

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:02:14 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Inventors Day (15.02.24) ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=44 The whole school undertook the challenge to design an invention to help make lives easier.

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:39:01 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Sizewell B : Science visit - February 2024 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=43 Juniper class went on a fantastic visit to Sizewell B power plant.

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:26:34 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ Great Fire of London ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=42 Juniper fire engine visit on 14th February 2024

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:22:32 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Norfolk Hockey Tournament for Harleston Magpies - Pupil success ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=41 Yesterday one of our pupils, Evie, played in the Norfolk Hockey Tournament for Harleston Magpies. Her team remained unbeaten throughout and Evie scored an important equaliser against Norwich!

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 10:48:38 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Learn more with Mr Lea 08.02.24 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=40 Mr Lea held another one of his ‘Learn more…’ sessions.

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 10:47:09 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Visiting Author Rob Holmes 06.02.24 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=39 Sycamore class were lucky enough to receive another virtual visit from the author Rob Holmes.

]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2024 11:02:23 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ RHSE in Juniper class ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=38 The Promise by Nicola Davies in RSHE

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:59:05 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ Thetford forest dioramas ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=37 Juniper class have been busy making dioramas of Thetford forest.

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:12:02 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Needlework Club ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=36 Wraparound club this Autumn term

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:18:44 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Transition - Drama Day 06.12.23 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=35 Sycamore class had the wonderful opportunity of attending Hartismere High School to watch their drama performance of 'Treasure Island'.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:16:23 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ Antarctica Day - 01.12.23 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=34 On Friday, the school commemorated Antarctica Day.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:45:38 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ Figurative and Portrait Art (Autumn 2023) ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=33 Autumn term Art with Mrs Newton

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:29:54 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ Well-being ESC club ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=32 Well-being extended school club Autumn 2 term 2023 have been busy.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 13:11:23 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Vacancies at our school ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=31 Vacancies within Waveney Valley Partnership Schools

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:52:20 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ BookTrust 'SF said Tyger' ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=30 Surprise delivery of books from the Book Trust

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:31:54 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Children in Need 2023 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=29 The whole school was involved in activities supporting Children in Need on Friday.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:50:01 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Anti-Bullying Week ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=28 Odd Socks Day on Monday 13th November 2023

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:37:54 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Memorial service 10.11.23 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=27 Pupils from KS2 visited the memorial at Mendham church Friday morning to participate in a service of remembrance.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:17:29 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Sycamore Author Virtual talk 10.11.23 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=26 Sycamore class tuned into a virtual talk from award winning author SF Said.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:13:52 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Be Bright Be Seen 03.11.23 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=25 Junior Road Safety Officers event

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:13:38 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Book Burrow opening - 07.11.23 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=24 Book Burrow is OPEN!!

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:10:53 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Become part of our locality committee ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=23 Become part of our locality committee

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:51:14 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Juniper Gladiators 05.10.23 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=22 Gladiators in Roman times dress up day

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 09:11:07 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Autumn term 2023 - Art ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=21 Sculpture Art lessons across school

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 09:11:55 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Jot the Robot ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=20 Jot the Robot - 27th Sept 2023

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:52:56 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Pine class - Calf visit 09.23 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=19 Miss Lewis brought a calf to visit Pine class this week.  We were very excited to see them both and learn about cows and see it feeding.  Thank you Miss Lewis.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:40:24 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Bikeability: 4th & 5th July 2023 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=18 Year 6's have been learning how to ride their bikes correctly with the Bikeability team from SCC.  Here they are learning the rules and practising controlling their bikes on the playground before venturing onto the roads. 

]]> Sun, 7 May 2023 10:14:55 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ School News ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=17 Have you seen our weekly newsletters?

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 15:40:54 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Coronation Special ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=16 We had a memorable day commemorating the King’s Coronation last week! We were all invited to dress in red, white and blue - some of us even had coloured hair and face paint! 

]]> Tue, 5 Dec 2023 15:11:17 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ Suffolk Farm Fair ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=15 Beech and Juniper had a fantastic day at the Suffolk Farm Fair on Thursday

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:29:14 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Cricket season is upon us! ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=14 Please see posters for more information from our local cricket clubs

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:05:04 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ Welcome to Mr Lea ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=13 This week we have welcomed Mr Lea to our school. He sent a letter to all the children introducing himself ! 

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:01:52 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Juniper class - Structures March 23 ]]> https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=12 Juniper class have been learning about structures and became bridge engineers for an afternoon. They learnt that triangles made bridges strong and were challenged to see how many vehicles their bridges could hold.

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:45:52 GMT https://www.mendhamprimary.co.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=1&storyid=12