Latest MDJS News

• Big Bang Fair 2023

  Fri 23 Jun 2023

  Our year 6s have visited the Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers fair at the NEC this week. They met lots of inspirational people who work in the STEM industry who talked about their careers and they got hands on with lots of fun activities that will no doubt spark the interest of our pupils as they look to move on the high school this September.

   

  It was a very enjoyable trip for everyone.

  

• Cross Country Events

  Fri 16 Jun 2023

  This our pupils put on their running shoes to take part in our cross country events.  Despite the heat they all put in every effort and pushed through the pain barrier.

   

  Congratulations to the winners and well done everyone who took part and organised.

  

• Our New Trail Playground

  Wed 07 Jun 2023

  Now the warmer and hopefully sunnier weather is upon us and we're spending more time outside, our children (and staff) can now enjoy our new trail playground.

  

• Orienteering in the Hayes

  Fri 19 May 2023

  This week 6AG had a great time orienteering in the Hayes.

  

• King's Coronation Parade

  Wed 10 May 2023

  What a fantastic parade to celebrate King Charles’ Coronation, the King himself would be proud. The sun shined down on us and everyone sang their hearts out. It was such an amazing turn out from our Hartshill residents and parents who really got into the royal spirt of the occasion.

   

  What a patriotic time we all had.

   

  There was plenty of pomp… what a beautiful sight to see the horse drawn carriage with our King and Queen and the coronation regalia of the crown, orb and sceptre.

   

  Thank you to everyone involved for organising such a wonderful day that we will all be sure to remember for many years to come. A special thanks to Mrs Stretton for making my idea, a reality - her musical talents and enthusiasm are very much appreciated.

   

  Well done to the 1000+ pupils of

  Michael Drayton Junior School

  Hartshill Academy

  Nathaniel Newton Infant School

   

  Thank you to AJ Carriages for supplying the horses and carriage, and Mary Ann Evans Hospice for lending their royal window display!

   

  A big thank you to all those involved in feeding our 600 pupils at their lovely picnic on the playground. Rain did not stop play- Lady Luck was most certainly looking down on us!

   

  Thank you to Paige’s Pitstop for supplying Coronation Hampers for 100 of our families in preparation for this weekend’s celebrations… Final thanks to The Positive Impact Foundation for contributing to the cost of our hampers.

  Community Spirit at its best…

   

  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

  Mrs Compton-Belcher

  

• Easter Bunny Visit & Easter Egg Hunt

  Sat 01 Apr 2023

  The Easter Bunny has made a surprise visit to our school. We think all of Nuneaton could hear the screams of excitement. We also had our Easter Egg hunt, despite the rain everyone really got into the spirit of it, as you can see.

  

• Al Fresco Learning

  Mon 06 Mar 2023

  Today some of our year three pupils enjoyed learning in our Al Fresco area, as you can see they loved getting outside colleting materials with different textures from nature.

  

• World Book Day 2023

  Sun 05 Mar 2023

  MDJS Pupils and staff really excelled at dressing up for this years World Book Day.

  

• Year 4 Anglo-Saxon Bread Toasting

  Wed 15 Feb 2023

  As part of their Anglo-Saxon topic, Year 4 experienced toasting bread on the fire this week.

  

• Big School Bird Watch

  Fri 10 Feb 2023

  This term our pupils are taking part in the Big School Bird Watch.
  
  The children are having a great time looking at our local wildlife, peering through binoculars and identifying the birds they see around the school.
  
  Their results will contribute to Big Garden Birdwatch – the world's largest wildlife survey.
  
  Happy Twitching!