Y1 carried out a very important science experiment to see if snails prefer wet or dry conditions. They collected snails and placed them in-between a wet and a dry paper towel. They as they moved towards the wet paper towels. Disclaimer:No snails were harmed during the experiment!

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Local School Nature Grant, thanks to players of the People's Postcode Lottery! We will be benefitting from various equipment for our new Forest School's Project that we are launching in September. Learning through Landscapes Postcode Lottery

Our children really enjoyed Armed Forces Day 2023!

Year 3 had a fantastic day at Murton Park where we learnt all about being a Roman soldier. We dressed in tunics and made oil lamps and wrote our names in Latin. Murton Park

There are 'sew' many skills and techniques being learnt in our Year 3 and 4 Sewing Club... We can't wait to see the finished products!

Amazing surprise for 1 lucky person in Y1! In PSHE, Y1 were thinking about people who were special to them and why. All the children made a card for that person. 1 child chose their idol, Jack Grealish. Jack replied with a signed photo! Thank you Manchester City Jack Grealish

A huge thank you to all the sports leaders The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form who made the Summer Sports Day Y5 transition event so successful. We had a fab time taking part in rounders matches, athletic events and the tug of war.

Year 2's watercolour and ink portraits of Queen Victoria. We think that they have captured Queen Victoria's notoriously serious facial expression very well!

FS1 had an exciting trip to the Library on Friday. They enjoyed looking around and having Storytime read by some CRACCL volunteers. Thank you Catterick, Richmond & Colburn Community Libraries.

Our children are really starting to enjoy our new Forest School area. This week, Year 2 were making emotion nature faces and exploring the new area. They were also working out how to be safe in the area.

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Our Year 5 and 6 children worked with our Local PCSOs, Katie and Paul, on healthy relationships and bullying. We love our partnership with the police and how they are supporting our children! North Yorkshire Police

AHHH! The school is 'Flooded'! The children are really enjoying our new writing approach. We are reading Flooded by Mariajo Ilustrajo. We are getting some lovely writing from it! We cannot wait to share! Literacy Tree Pippa McGeoch

FS2 thoroughly enjoyed an online story time with author and illustrator duo Michelle Robinson and Tom Knight. They shared their latest book, 'WHEN COOKIE CRUMBLED!' It was about being true to yourself and the power of friendship. Thank you Scholastic UK Scholastic UK Teachers

To celebrate World Mental Health Day, KS2 took part in a live 'Resilience Workshop' via Zoom. Thanks Adam One Goal

We have started the year with a whole school writing unit from Literacy Tree . We were all immersed into 'Flooded' by Mariajo Ilustrajo. What a fantastic start using writing roots! Watch this space for more exciting starters into new books and some fantastic writing!

With Halloween fast approaching, are the Year Two children brave enough to read some spooky stories and terrifying tales?

On 5th October 2023 Colburn girls joined in the Football League Competitions and played against Michael Syddall. All girls played really well and showed great sportsmanship! Well done Colburn!

On Wednesday 11th October we had our Stone age visitor in who was amazing. She show us clothes, tools, pots and even how they lived! We had a chance to draw using a range of chalk and charcoal. We hope she comes back again! historytolife

Well done to Colburn Year 5 and 6 girls for participating in the girls Football League Competition. Everyone worked well as a team and showed great sportsmanship!