Tuesday 18th Feb 2025
St Stephen's CE Primary School hosted a "Number Day" and a "Love Day" to engage pupils in learning and community spirit.
The "Number Day" saw children from nursery to Year 6 dress in clothes featuring numbers.
They participated in a "maths assembly" where they sang songs, including Dolly Parton's "9 to 5".
Parents were invited to join in maths lessons with their children throughout the week.
Mr Smith, the school's maths lead, said: "Number Day is a day when maths comes alive and it is a joy to see our whole school community get involved."
A parent who attended a stay-and-learn session said: "It is a joy to see the children learning and taking part in something so important."
The school also celebrated "Love Day", an event organised by Year 4 pupils.
Children wore love hearts or red and pink clothes and participated in activities centred around the theme of love.
They reflected on what love means to them and showed appreciation for their community.
Pink lemonade was served at playtimes and dinner times, and a special assembly was held to discuss how to show love for one another.
A spokesperson for the school said: "Everything we do here at St Stephen's is done in and through love with our ultimate desire to be a loving family.
"Where we all have a sense of belonging, are able to live abundant lives and where we feel empowered to impact change.
"At the end of the day, when all the lessons have been taught, when all the school values have been lived out, we are left with just one thing: love."
Year 4 teacher, Mrs Potter, said: "The children were incredibly thoughtful in their responses and the day was a huge success."
A Year 4 child added: "I am so proud of our brilliant idea, it has been incredible to celebrate love."
