Thrybergh Primary Achieves School Games Platinum Award
We are incredibly proud to have achieved our first Platinum School Games Mark Award for 2025/26. This award recognises our commitment to providing high-quality PE, school sport, and physical activity opportunities for all pupils. Throughout the year, children have taken part in a wide range of events and activities, including SEND-specific opportunities such as Boccia, […]
Y6 WPT Residentials
Recently, Year 6 students took part in the Wickersley Partnership Trust Residentials, organised by the WPT Sports Development Team. The children enjoyed an action-packed experience, including the opportunity to take part in indoor climbing at Cranworth, where they challenged themselves, built confidence, and showed great determination as they tackled the climbing walls. They also visited […]
Y2 Self Portraits
Year 2 have now completed their self-portraits, and the results are fantastic! Over the past few weeks, the children have carefully developed their skills, learning how to draw each facial feature step by step before bringing everything together in their final pieces. Their hard work, attention to detail, and creativity have really shone through. The […]
Road Safety Workshops
This week, pupils across Thrybergh Primary took part in a special assembly all about road safety. The children learned the importance of stopping, looking, listening, and thinking before crossing the road. They also discussed how, even when using a zebra crossing, it is essential to look both ways and make sure it is safe before […]
National Teaching Awards Recognition
We would like to say a huge congratulations to Mrs Parry-McDermott and Mrs Whelpdale for being recognised in the Pearson National Teaching Awards, with both receiving Certificates of Achievement in their respective categories: Headteacher of the Year and Primary Teacher of the Year! This well-deserved recognition reflects their dedication, passion and commitment to making a […]
Y4/5 Geometry Skills
Last week, Y4/5 developed their geometry skills by learning how to measure angles accurately using a protractor. The children practised positioning their protractors correctly, identifying the correct scale to read, and measuring a variety of acute, obtuse, and right angles. They worked carefully and showed excellent concentration as they applied their new knowledge. It was […]
Movement Festival 2026
On Monday, nine pupils proudly represented the school at the Reach Movement Festival, organised by Rotherham School Games and held at the Rotherham Civic Theatre. Over several weeks, the children worked hard to create and rehearse a dance inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Their performance brought the story to life through creative choreography, teamwork, […]
Reading and Writing in Y4/5
Y4/5 have been developing both their reading and writing skills through a range of engaging English activities. While reading Krindlekrax, the children practised using expression when reading aloud, taking on the roles of different characters and performing extracts from the story. They worked hard to vary their tone, volume, and pace to bring the characters […]
Virtual Author Visit
Year 4/5 thoroughly enjoyed a virtual author visit with Struan Murray, author of Dragonborn. The children were fascinated to learn about his journey to becoming an author and how his love of drawing and storytelling as a child helped shape his career. They enjoyed hearing where he gets his ideas from and had the opportunity […]
Y2 Sports Day Practice
This week in PE, Year 2 have been busy preparing for the upcoming Sports Day. The children practised a range of skills, including throwing, balancing, jumping, and running, while showing great enthusiasm and determination throughout each activity. It was fantastic to see everyone trying their best, encouraging one another, and demonstrating excellent resilience. Well done, […]