Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Our English Adventure Took Off at 9:30am! Today we didn't just walk into school... we departed on a journey! At exactly 9:30am, from Gate 1, our excited young travellers clutched their plane tickets and boarded Air Africa. Waiting to greet us with the biggest smile was our wonderful air hostess, Mrs Sneddon, who made everyone feel welcome and ready for take-off! After a smooth flight, we landed safely in Africa... and what an arrival it was! It was scorching hot with sun beaming down on us Our library had been transformed into a buzzing African experience. The moment we stepped inside, we were surrounded by rhythm, culture and discovery. We learned to drum, feeling the powerful beats echo through the room. We danced, moving to the rhythm of traditional African music. We drew mud huts and Lilia from our new book Lila and the secret of the rain We explored what daily life is like for children in African communities and thoughtfully compared it to our own lives. One of the most powerful moments of our journey was reading quotes from Lila and the Secret of Rain. The story made us think deeply. What would happen if the rain never came? Why was the ground so dry and dusty what would happen if the drought continues. How would it feel to wait and hope for something as important as water? These questions sparked thoughtful discussions, empathy and curiosity. We began to understand how precious rain can be and how different life can look in other parts of the world. Today wasn't just the start of a new English topic it was the start of a journey filled with imagination, understanding and global discovery. We can't wait to see where our learning takes us next! Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary Friends of School Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary School

As part of our writing journey, KS1 have the opportunity to dive into the world of Stella and the seagull, a curious and brave young girl who forms an unexpected bond with a seagull. This heartwarming story was used as a springboard for developing key writing skills, allowing students to reflect on the plot, characters, and setting while igniting their creativity. Have a look at "us doing our thing " a journey from inference , immersion to writing their own narratives. Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary Friends of School Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust

Something magical is happening in our Mystical Garden! We're incredibly excited to share that our school was selected to receive our very own orchard what an amazing opportunity for our children and our outdoor learning space. Over the last few days of term, our fantastic staff team were busy preparing the site and on Thursday Mr Keep planted the first 10 fruit trees a beautiful mix of apple, plum, and pear varieties. Our orchard has officially begun! Over the next few weeks, our Forest Schoolers will be taking on the important job of caring for these young trees watering them, learning about their needs, and helping them thrive so that one day they'll be bursting with fruit for everyone to enjoy. We can't wait to watch our orchard grow alongside our children. Stay tuned for updates from our budding gardeners/forest schoolers. #laat #beliveaspiresucceed #coningsbystmichaelsLincoln Anglican Academy Trust Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary School

To our wonderful children, families and staff...have an enjoyable half term break! Be safe and we will see you on Monday 23rd February! Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary School

HarperCollins Audiobooks Are a Hit! Our trial of audio books from HarperCollins Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary School at breakfast club has already been a huge success across school! Nova from Reception has been so excited, every day she has asked Mrs Stanton to listen to more audiobooks during breakfast club. Her current favourite? Paddington! (We can't blame her who doesn't love a marmaladeloving bear?) We love seeing our pupils growing their love and curiosity of stories in new ways. Here's to many more audiobook adventures! Mrs Couchman would love to hear what your favourite audio book is. Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary SchoolLincoln Anglican Academy TrustConingsby St Michael's C of E Primary Friends of School

We are so pleased to announce HarperCollins Publishers UK HarperCollins has hand selected Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary School to be part of a trial of audio books for breakfast club. !!!!!! As well as books at breakfast club we will now be offering audio books suitable for EYFS,KS1 and KS2, just ask Mrs Stanton , they are ready for you to listen to and enjoy. Mrs Couchman can't wait to hear what your favourite audio book is We hope that listening to audiobooks at Breakfast Club will be an enriching and enjoyable experience , it will set them up for the school day, keep them calm and happy and motivate them to read themselves. Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary Friends of School

WOW what a Journey! Quick the storm is coming! We jumped into our sailing boat and broke free, bobbing, bashing, and SMASHING our way through the thundering storm Out of the chaos...calm We drifted past the peaceful goose and duck , then rumbled through the noisy farm Onwards we went into the murky estuary... WAIT SHARK!! QUICK back to the classroom for safety! Children went back to the safety of the classroom to write how they felt through each part of the journey. These immersive experiences are so important in exciting the children's curiosity. What a wonderful way to experience poetry! We will continue to immersive ourselves into our new book...The Journey!!! Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary School Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary Friends of School

This term, Mice Class have been exploring our community through Expressive Art and Design by creating a fantastic 3D map of the local area. The children have been studying real maps of the area around school and using them to draw their own simple maps. Painting and using collage materials to decorate different parts of the landscape. Cutting tabs and attaching cardboard tubes to represent tree trunks and woodland areas. Painting and transforming boxes into buildings to add to our growing 3D model of the local community. The project has helped the children develop their creativity, fine motor skills, spatial awareness and understanding of place all while working collaboratively to bring their local area to life. What a wonderful bunch of children we have!Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary School Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust

Year 3/4 Dodgeball Club Fun! Our dodgeball legends brought big energy tonight! We worked on stepping closer to the line to power up those throws and took on some exciting 1v1 catching challenges. The focus and determination were brilliant to see. And of course... we finished with some fast-paced, laughter-filled games. Fantastic effort from everyone you smashed it! Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary School Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust

Year 3 & 4 Become Polar Scientists! Yesterday's mysterious snowy footprints led to an exciting discovery today... Our classrooms transformed into Antarctica as Year 3 and 4 stepped into the role of official Polar Network UK scientists! Wrapped up in coats to brave the "freezing" conditions, the children set out to investigate everything they could about penguins. They explored different species, studied their appearance, discovered what they eat, and observed how they move across land and water. Each young scientist even created their own detailed penguin drawing in their research journals. The enthusiasm, curiosity, and teamwork on display were incredible. What an unforgettable expedition to the icy south all without leaving school! Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary SchoolLincoln Anglican Academy Trust

A Mysterious Message for Year 3 & 4... Something very unusual has happened in our classrooms this evening. The tables are covered in snow, strange footprints trail across the room, and research boards filled with facts about penguins have appeared out of nowhere! It seems we may be heading somewhere very cold... We can't wait to see what discoveries tomorrow brings. Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary SchoolLincoln Anglican Academy Trust

Year 2 Mathematicians Mastering TwoDigit Addition! Our Year 2 children have been working brilliantly in maths this week, building on last week using part part whole model to using dienes equipment, and drawings to help them add horizontally two 2digit numbers with confidence and accuracy. They recorded their addition by drawing the tens and ones, helping them check their answers and explain their methods.

2026: The National Year of Reading! Reading is a workout for your brain! We are so excited to celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026 here at Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary School Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary Friends of School Reading is at the heart of our school because it opens doors, builds imagination, strengthens learning, and helps every child grow in confidence. This year, we're making reading more magical than ever: A brandnew library full of exciting books to explore Live author visits to inspire our young writers and readers Immersive reading experiences in lessons and around school to spark curiosity A wholeschool focus on enjoying stories, sharing books and celebrating reading success We are thrilled to share M. G. Leonard, a muchloved children's author, spreading the joy of reading with our pupils. Her stories captivate imaginations and remind us why reading matters so much. At Coningsby St Michael's, reading isn't just something we teachit's something we love. Here's to a year full of adventures, imagination and pageturning excitement! Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust

Take a look at all the wonderful things going on at Coningsby St Michael's! Here is our mid term newsletter!Coningsby St Michael's C of E Primary SchoolLincoln Anglican Academy Trust

Absolutely loved seeing the amazing, enthusiastic writing coming out of Year 3 and 4 yesterday! Such a joy to celebrate learning – especially when it comes with a knock on the office door and proud faces eager to share their work. Well done, everyone! #beliveaspiresucceed Lincoln Anglican Academy TrustConingsby St Michael's C of E Primary School