On Monday 28th February, each class took part in a Brazilian Capoeria workshop as KS1 are learning about countries around the world. Rocco, Year 3 has written a blog about his experience: ‘A guy came in and played a … Continued
This term Red Kites were thrilled to have James Lloyd, a former pupil of Combe PS, visit us for a ‘Wheelie Wednesday’. James is an experienced rider who has proudly represented the UK in European bike racing championships. James showed off a … Continued
Year 5: It was a bit grey and windy, but the Monday made for perfect sailing weather, when Year 5 set out to Farmoor Reservoir. Everyone got their wetsuits on and had a go at rigging the boats – with … Continued
On Monday 2nd March, the Year 1s were lucky enough to visit The Marlborough C of E School for the dance festival. The festival this year was focused on the story ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ by Maurice Sendak. Taught … Continued
9 children from Year 3 and 4 went to Carterton to play in the West Oxfordshire small schools football competition. We were so proud of their attitude and respectful way they behaved. They played 5 matches, winning two, drawing 1 and loosing … Continued
Today saw the completion of our pupil Half Marathon in the form of the Oxford Schools Challenge. This term the whole school have run 12 miles then the final 1.1 mile run took place in Oxford as part of the … Continued
The Year 6 tag rugby players, having done so well in the West Oxford games, headed off to Oxford for the Chairman Cup competition. As always, it was a privilege and delight to take them. They were polite, supportive and … Continued
After winning the Woodstock Cup, our Year 6 boys’ Kwik Cricket Team came 7th in the Oxfordshire Kwik Cricket Finals. 250 schools took part in the tournament, with just twelve reaching the finals. The boys were determined to spend their … Continued
A day’s sailing at Farmoor Reservoir was the perfect way to start a bout of hot weather. The Year 6s spent the whole day on or in the water: steering, sailing, tacking and capsizing (some more deliberately than others)! There … Continued