Year 5 had an absolutely thrilling time at Go Ape! They embraced the challenge of the treetop ropes courses, navigating wobbly bridges, balancing beams, and soaring through the air on exciting zip lines. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to push their limits, build confidence, and have a truly memorable outdoor adventure together.

This half term, our Year 2 GPFS children had an unforgettable adventure at Colchester Zoo! 🌿🦁

They explored the amazing animal exhibits, learned fascinating facts about wildlife, and enjoyed a day full of fun and discovery. From spotting majestic lions to watching playful monkeys, the children’s curiosity and excitement were truly inspiring. 🐒🦓

A big thank you to all the staff and volunteers who helped make this trip safe and memorable.

Please be aware that flow plates have been installed at the entrance to the Gateway Academy/ Gateway Primary Free School car park. This is to support the one-way system that is strictly in place, helping to make it a safer space for our families. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

In October, a group of students took part in a poetry competition organised by Young Writers, where they had the opportunity to write a poem on a topic of their choosing.

In February, Lolu’s poem was chosen as a winner and published in the Young Writers' book. She received her prize from Miss Pattison during the all-school assembly.

A fantastic achievement, congratulations Lolu.

This half term, in Year 1 history, we explored lighthouses and steamships from the Victorian era. We delved into the various parts of a lighthouse and the duties of a lighthouse keeper before crafting our own models of steamships and lighthouses!