Our day began with a visit to the Jorvik Viking Centre, where we learnt all about Viking life, including the items they made and traded. Afterward, we enjoyed a walk through the city to admire the impressive York Minster before settling down in the park for a picnic lunch.

In the afternoon, we explored the York Railway Museum, where we saw a fascinating range of trains, including a Japanese bullet train, the Mallard, and a replica of George Stephenson’s famous Rocket.

It was a wonderful day and all the children thoroughly enjoyed the experience!

Our day began with a vibrant costume parade, followed by a whole‑school assembly featuring a choir performance of “Naughty” from Matilda.  In the morning, teachers swapped around classes, each bringing a wrapped, brand‑new book to read and then add to the class library. Each class also enjoyed a dedicated library session, giving the children the opportunity to explore the wide range of books available.

In the afternoon, Year 5 and Year 6 buddied up with our youngest pupils in Nursery, Reception and Year 1 to share a range of picture books. Families were also welcomed into school to take part in the Great Greenside Book Quiz, which encouraged collaborative reading knowledge and friendly competition.

Well done to all of the children for taking part in such a fun and enjoyable day! As always, we encourage all children to continue to read regularly at home, exploring new authors, genres and stories that spark their imagination.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss

The children were excited as they got the chance to sit inside the fire engine and explore all the different equipment that firefighters wear to keep them safe. 

The highlight of the afternoon was definitely getting to have a go with the powerful hose! Everyone was amazed by how strong the water was.

A huge thank you to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue for taking the time to visit us. We all learned so much and had a fantastic time! It was a truly memorable experience for our children.

After the reading, each child got a reading pack to take home, which included two books and a fun colouring activity. We also learnt some catchy new songs that the kids are excited to practice at home. It was a great way to spark a love for reading and creativity in our little ones!