We are thrilled to announce that 15 of our pupils have been selected via a ballot in assembly to represent Ellingham Primary School in the prestigious TCS Mini London Marathon!  This is an incredible opportunity for our young runners to showcase their determination, as they take on the challenge and strive for excellence.

There was a real sense of excitement in assembly as the names were drawn and we couldn’t be prouder of our lucky participants.  Now, as they begin their training, we encourage the whole school community to get behind them by offering encouragement and sponsorship.

Our runners will be raising money for Friends of Ellingham, helping to support projects and activities that benefit all our pupils - see link in the next article. Every donation, big or small, will make a difference!

Let’s rally behind our fantastic team and cheer them on as they prepare for this unforgettable experience. 

Go Team Ellingham 💙💙💙

Friends of Ellingham Update

As the new chairs of Friends of Ellingham, we wanted to take this opportunity to share our progress so far and give you a glimpse of what's coming up.  We’re always on the lookout for new members, volunteers, ideas, and donations, and we hope these updates will keep you inspired and informed. 

First and foremost, a massive thank you to the newest members of the Friends of Ellingham and to everyone who supported the Spooky Disco, Christmas Fair and Love Ellingham  — together, we've raised an incredible £2,685!  Your generosity and enthusiasm have been amazing, and we truly appreciate your support.

This year, our fundraising goal is £5,000, which will go towards some exciting projects, including:

🎵 A new sound system for the hall

🌸 A sensory garden to promote well-being

🌞 Much-needed shade for the playground

Thanks to your efforts, we’re well on our way to achieving this target. With your continued support and upcoming events like The Easter Extravaganza and, of course, the Summer Fair we're confident we’ll get there.

Thank you for being such a fantastic community and for helping make these improvements a reality!

Louise & Jo 

Year 6 had a fantastic morning taking part in Junior Citizenship at Chessington World of Adventures. They took part in engaging scenarios, including role-playing activities, encountering real-world situations they may face as they transition to secondary school and become more independent. It was a valuable opportunity for the children to practise decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills in a safe and supportive environment. 

Matthew in 6Q comments:

We left school shortly before 9am and got to Chessington World of Adventures around 9:15am to find our trip was in the hotel! Everyone there was friendly and experienced and gave us team names and a point system! My team was Chelsea Football! T he police, fire brigade and ambulances were all there. Some of the things we learned was that caffeine is a drug, extension plugs are dangerous, giraffes are endangered, a door can save you from a fire for 20-30 mins when it’s closed with something is at the bottom of the door, and so much more! The winning team was called Safe Superheroes!