Marden ValeC E Academy

Dragonfly Class really enjoy using mini whiteboards during their maths lessons Using boards gives pupils the freedom to make mistakes, learn from them - and to then work together to find the right answer!

Where's Wally?! Our pupils and staff have all had an incredible World Book Day! It's been lovely seeing so many wonderful costumes in every classroom, and the school has been literally buzzing with the joy of reading

Happy World Book Day 2026! Today is all about celebrating our favourite authors and discovering new worlds together Happy reading, everyone!

TOMORROW is WORLD BOOK DAY! We are inviting children to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. Costumes do not need to be shop bought - simple homemade ideas are very welcome. If your child prefers not to dress up, they may wear their school uniform as normal. World Book Day is a fantastic opportunity for children to explore stories, discover new authors and enjoy the magic of books. Children are also welcome to bring in a copy of their favourite book to share with their class We look forward to a fun and inspiring World Book Day!

Fox Class are really enjoying reading 'Hidden Figures' together They've been exploring the accomplishments of four brilliant African American women - Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden - whose mathematical genius helped NASA launch the first astronauts into space It's been amazing to learn about how these women overcame both gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career, becoming true heroines of the Space Race

Mallard Class are diving deep into the world of animal diets! From sharp-toothed carnivores to plant-loving herbivores, they've been exploring how every creature plays a vital role in the food chain Fun fact! Did you know that the mallard is actually an omnivore? They love everything from pond weed to tiny insects!

World Book Day takes place on Thursday 5th March We are inviting children to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. Costumes do not need to be shop bought - simple homemade ideas are very welcome. If your child prefers not to dress up, they may wear their school uniform as normal. World Book Day is a fantastic opportunity for children to explore stories, discover new authors and enjoy the magic of books. Children are also welcome to bring in a copy of their favourite book to share with their class We look forward to a fun and inspiring World Book Day!

Meet our Trust Bear, Zach! Our bear is named after a man named Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus was a tax collector who felt lonely and small, so he climbed a sycamore tree just to get a glimpse of Jesus He thought he was just watching from a distance, but Jesus stopped, looked up, and called him by name. Jesus showed him that God is always with us - not just in the quiet moments, but even when we feel lost in the crowd. Just like Zacchaeus found a friend in Jesus, our Trust Bear reminds us that we are never walking alone. No matter how high we climb or where we go, God is right there with us

We hope you all had a fantastic half term It's great to have our whole school family back together again. Welcome back, everyone!

Happy Half Term, everyone! Wishing all our pupils and staff a safe and happy break

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Our Bumblebees had a great time exploring the local library They even had the chance to borrow some books to read in school!

Tadpole Class have been reading the beautiful story 'Owl Babies' After reading all about Sarah, Percy and Bill, our little artists got busy creating their own owl masterpieces

DON'T FORGET MARDEN VALE'S VALENTINE'S DISCO! Thursday 12th February 3.45-5.15pm £3 (snack and drink included!)

Our Honeybees have been working very hard on their maths skills, using hands-on tools to explore numbers and solve problems