What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Last month, the Year 6 children from Middleton Primary School returned from a truly unforgettable residential trip to Buckden House, nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. For five action-packed days, the children took on new challenges, developed confidence, and made memories that will last a lifetime. The week
Middleton Primary School are very grateful to the Blue Spark Foundation who kindly funded a composer to work with their children. Various composition workshops ensued which introduced the children to the process of composing as well as developing their improvisation skills. These were led by Tamsyn Durrant who got a
Pupils from Years 5 and 6 at Middleton Primary School swapped their classrooms for the great outdoors last week during a special Forest School intervention designed to build confidence, teamwork, and a love for nature. Held in the school’s woodland area, the sessions included a range of hands-on activities that
Middleton Primary School was filled with love, laughter, and the delicious aroma of roast dinners last month as families gathered to celebrate a special early Mother’s Day event. The school welcomed dozens of mums, grandmothers, carers, and loved ones for a warm and joyful roast dinner, prepared and served by
What an inspiring and fantastic day celebrating our next generation of workers. Prior to the day itself, the children worked within their classes learning about different occupations in modern Britain. The children were then invited to dress up as the occupation they wished to be when they grow up. They
A group of motivated pupils from Middleton Primary School, including prefects, house captains, members of the school council, and well-being champions, recently had the honour of meeting the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Abigail Marshall Katung at Gascoigne House as she undertook her vital community role. This engaging event provided
Middleton Primary School recently marked Anti-Bullying Week with a series of activities aimed at helping students understand and combat bullying in all its forms. The school sees Anti-Bullying Week as a vital opportunity to teach children about kindness, respect, and how they can make a difference in creating a safer
In their first sporting tournament of the academic year, Year 6 pupils from Middleton Primary School took part in a Dodgeball event. A mixed boys and girls team took the trip to Cockburn John Charles Academy. They competed against other local schools and played three dodgeball matches. The children showed
Middleton Primary School (MPS) has welcomed its new headteacher, Sarah Tissiman, following the retirement of Samantha Williams. With 12 years of experience at Middleton Primary, Mrs Tissiman has demonstrated a commitment to both the children and the wider community. Expressing her enthusiasm for the role, Mrs Tissiman stated, “I am
After months of voting, a judging panel and a public vote stage, Jane Hurst, teacher at Middleton Primary School, has been awarded a 2024 Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Award. Announced on Classic FM Breakfast by Dan Walker, Jane is one of five exceptional music teachers, who are