A section of Year 5 pupils are ready and raring to go after completing their play leader training this afternoon. They are excited about supporting our Key Stage by 1 pupils with active playtimes during their lunchtime.#MMAT

Year 2 have completed their PE unit of Team Building. They were able to explain why teams may have been more successful than others, thinking carefully about effective tactics. Our ⭐️ Star Learner ⭐️ bands are supporting pupils’ understanding of what they have done well.

On Friday, KS2 pupils attended a T1 rugby development day over at Oswestry Rugby club . We practised a variety of attacking and defensive skills with the coaches before playing a few matches against other schools. We're looking forward to the T1 tournament in March! 🏉 #MMAT

Our KS2 children had a fab morning trying out Flag Football. They enjoyed participating in many activities that were lead by the pupils at Thomas Adams. It was great to see so many children engaged and having fun. We can’t wait to try it out at Longlands 🏈 #MMAT

Well done to Sophia Nutt from Year 5 who competed in OPIDF Irish World Championship on Sunday. Sophia IS A WORLD CHAMPION!! She only went and got 1st place in her age group championship!🎉 Sophia will now progress onto intermediate level. This is a massive achievement! ⭐️ #MMAT

Year 1 Cool Kids 😎 Today we concentrated on body movement, control and balance. #MMAT

Celebrating footballing success with Year 6 pupil, Ava. Not one, not two but three well deserved trophies recognising her as player of the week, trainer of the week and for a whopping 50 goals scored for Market Drayton Tigers! An amazing achievement! Well done Ava! 🐯 #MMAT

Year 4 have enjoyed their Egyptian dancing this half term. They've planned and choreographed their own dance and developed excellent team work skills.

Some agility carousel activities this week in Year 1 - Willow Class really impressed Mrs Price in P.E and she knows they are going to be fantastic in future sports teams as they get older!! Watch out for Longlands!!

Congratulations to Dexter in Year 2 for receiving his player of the week award in his rugby training! 🏉 #MMAT

Student spotlight to Quinn in Y3 who started Tiny Tigers last year. He went on to win the Jay Howlett trophy and asked to join the Market Drayton Tigers U8. He has gone from strength to strength since the team were put together and was awarded the 'Man of the match' this week. 🏆

This week, Year 4 started their orienteering unit in PE...developing team work and analysing skills to follow instructions on a map. #MMAT 🗺️

Miss Holding was very impressed with how engaged all the children from Saplings were today during their Gymnastics PE lesson. They focused on using creative ways to travel on their chosen equipment, using low and high body movements. #MMAT

Our boxing sessions worked hard on their bodyweight exercises today with punches 1-6 to finish the session. 🥊 #MMAT

Year 3 are really lucky to be taking part in Read the Game with coach Neil from Shrewsbury Town Football Club. We have been using our comprehension skills to learn about the history of the club as well as learning new skills. We even had a visit from Amber their mascot! 🦁 🟡🔵⚽️

Longlands were invited to a cricket tournament at Oswestry School yesterday. Children showed kindness and great sportsmanship throughout. It was a great day and overall they came 4th! Well done to all involved! 🏏

Our One Voice children welcomed residents from Hatton Court Care home, further strengthening the bond between the community and our children. They enjoyed taking part in New Age Curling, Bowls and Golf. They even stayed for lunch and ate with the children. 🐝

Year 1 love PE sessions with Miss Holding! ⭐️

Massive well done to our newly formed U11 Girls Football Team. They braved the wind and rain to play a fair matched game against Whittington. Both teams showed great resilience and sportsmanship. Longlands came away winners and celebrated with a hot chocolate. ⚽️ #MMAT