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      <title>Aldrington Primary School	 News</title>
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      <copyright>Copyright: (C) Aldrington Primary School	 2026</copyright>
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        <title>MacMillan Cup Winners - June</title>
        <description><![CDATA[At our Bishop Hannington assembly, we award The MacMillan Cup for citizenship to a group of children who have shown qualities such as kindness, consideration and care for others. Congratulations to our MacMillan Cup winners this month!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/MacMillan-Cup-Winners-June</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Entrepreneurs Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week, Years 5 and 6 took part in their annual &amp;#8216;Entrepreneur Week&amp;#8217; - an exciting event filled with entrepreneurship, business ideas and creativity. They were set the challenge of designing, marketing and presenting a business idea that was both realistic and achievable. Throughout the week, we were truly impressed by the children&amp;#8217;s innovation, teamwork, dedication and confidence.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Entrepreneurs-Week</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Pasta Making Workshop</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 4 had great fun making pasta from scratch today with staff from Caterlink. Plain, spinach and beetroot pasta of all shapes was made. They are really looking forward to cooking this at home tonight.
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Pasta-Making-Workshop</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Happy Shoesday!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[There was fantastic energy today when our pupils and staff wore shoes that bring them joy. The classrooms were packed with everything from sparkly and stickered footwear to mismatched pairs. Miss Ashton also joined in with some brilliant funny feet slippers, spreading plenty of smiles across the school.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Happy-Shoesday</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>The Garden Classroom</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Garden Classroom has been buzzing with activity! This week, Rosa the Gardener helped some of the Year 4 students plant out cucumber seedlings, which were originally sown by Year 1 in April. While digging, the children were delighted to discover plenty of woodlice&amp;#8212;always a big hit! 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/The-Garden-Classroom</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 SATs Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our Year 6 children for their excellent attitude during SATs week. We were truly blown away by their enthusiasm, determination, and commitment to doing their very best. Every child should feel exceptionally proud of what they achieved.
Throughout the year, the children have demonstrated dedication and hard work across grammar, reading, and maths, and it was wonderful to see them confidently showcase these skills in their formal assessments. Their focus and resilience throughout the week were outstanding and did not go unnoticed.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-6-SATs-Week</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sealife Centre &amp;amp; Volks Railway Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 2 had a fantastic trip to the Sea Life Centre and the Volks Railway as part of our Ocean Odyssey topic. The children loved exploring the amazing creatures under the sea, especially the mesmerising jellyfish and watching the turtles being fed. It was a wonderful day full of excitement, discovery and lots of enthusiastic learning about ocean life!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Sealife-Centre-Volks-Railway-Trip</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Children&#39;s Parade 2026!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 3 had a wonderful time taking part in the Brighton Children&amp;#8217;s Parade, inspired by the story Quill Soup by Alan Durant. The children and parents did an incredible job creating both big makes and little makes, with carrots, a bubbling soup cauldron and a giant porcupine among the highlights of our colourful parade contribution.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Children-s-Parade-2026</link>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>NGM Update</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Dear Aldrington friends]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/NGM-Update</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Shine in Renewable Energy Workshop</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today, Year 5 took part in an exciting Renewable Energy Workshop, giving us a hands-on introduction to the future of sustainable power. We explored different types of energy sources and distinguished between renewable and non-renewable energy.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Shine-in-Renewable-Energy-Workshop</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Lewes Railway Wildlife Trust</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 3 had a wonderful day on their trip to the Lewes Railway and Wildlife Trust, where they enjoyed walking along the beautiful River Ouse while learning about the different features of rivers. The children explored a wildflower meadow, hunting for a variety of plants and discovering the different parts of a plant. They also learnt about the many plants that grow locally and had a fantastic time exploring the natural environment together.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Lewes-Railway-Wildlife-Trust</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Waitrose Green Token Scheme</title>
        <description><![CDATA[&amp;#127807;Waitrose Green Token Scheme - Successful Nomination
We are thrilled to announce that we received the highest number of votes in the Waitrose Green Token Scheme, securing &amp;#163;1,500 to fund our growing area.  Mrs Coates and some of our pupils were delighted to collect the cheque on behalf of the school.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Waitrose-Green-Token-Scheme</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Create Music Info</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Here is some information about Create Music Academy 2026, their programme of music enrichment activities that will be taking place from 28 June - 17 July 2026 (formerly called &#39;Summer School&amp;#8217;). 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Create-Music-Info</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Blackland Farm 2026 - Day 2</title>
        <description><![CDATA[After a delicious dinner of sausages, burgers and salad followed by apple crumble and custard, we headed back to our lodges to make up our beds. Then it was off to the camp fire built by Mr Long and telling of riddles under torchlight.
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Blackland-Farm-2026-Day-2</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Blackland Farm 2026 - Day 1</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Mrs Clasby, Year 4 Teacher, writes: We have arrived safely and had a busy start to our trip away. Mr Long has already walked 13,000 steps!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Blackland-Farm-2026-Day-1</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Macbeth Performance</title>
        <description><![CDATA[In Year Five we have learned and performed a musical version of Macbeth. Using original Shakespearean language, it included lines such as &amp;#8220;Is this a dagger which I see before me?&amp;quot; and &amp;#8220;Out damn spot!&amp;quot;.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Macbeth-Performance</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>The Chicks Have Hatched!!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week, after patiently waiting for 21 days,  Year 1 pupils were delighted to welcome six fluffy chicks, hatched just in time for Easter. The children watched egg-citedly as the chicks emerged, learning about life cycles, caring for animals and becoming egg-sperts along the way. It has been an egg-cellent, joyful and memorable experience that perfectly celebrated the season of new life.

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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/The-Chicks-Have-Hatched</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Netball - Unity Cup Winners!!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Aldrington were proud to take on Bilingual once again in the Netball Unity Cup this week. With the sun shining, it was a glorious afternoon for a fantastic match filled with energy, teamwork, and true sporting spirit.
Both teams played brilliantly, but Aldrington showed excellent determination and skill throughout, securing a well-earned victory to keep the Unity Cup for another term.
A huge congratulations to all of the girls for their outstanding effort, positivity, and sportsmanship &amp;#8211; you represented the school brilliantly!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Netball-Unity-Cup-Winners</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Easter workshop &#39;Hot off the Press&#39;</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The children stepped into the role of investigators this week as they explored the events of the Easter story in an exciting and immersive way. The children were challenged to piece together what happened to Jesus, using a range of intriguing clues along the way.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Easter-workshop-Hot-off-the-Press</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Washbrook Farm Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 1 had a fantastic and very exciting trip to Washbrooks Farm! The children enjoyed a bumpy tractor ride around the farm and had the wonderful opportunity to handle a variety of animals, including an enormous but gentle shire horse, a tortoise, and a rabbit. They also took part in an engaging animal talk, and learned lots of fascinating facts. The visit was topped off with time in the fabulous playgrounds, where highlights included the bikes and the ever-popular jumping pillow. It was a memorable day full of sunshine, learning and laughter!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Washbrook-Farm-Visit-19032026110728</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Lets Dance 2026</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our Aldrington Let&amp;#8217;s Dance team absolutely lit up the stage at the Brighton Dome on Tuesday night, performing to a packed and buzzing crowd. The girls gave it their all, showcasing incredible energy, confidence and teamwork. They loved every moment &amp;#8212; from the excitement backstage to the thrill of performing under the lights like true stars. We are so proud of their hard work and spirit. Well done, girls!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Lets-dance-2026</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Cuckmere Haven Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 6 had a fantastic trip to Cuckmere Haven, where we explored the beautiful coastal landscape and learned more about the natural environment. The children showed great enthusiasm as they combed the beach for signs of living things, including fossils, and observed the meandering river and chalk cliffs.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-6-Cuckmere-Haven-Trip</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Ambulance Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Pandas and Penguins were so excited to see the ambulance in our school car park today. They were able to dress up, sit in the driving seat, explore the patient area and even turn on the blue light! The paramedic team were on hand to show the children around and answer lots of questions!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Ambulance-Visit</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 1 World Book Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[A little taster of the fun that is World Book Day..more to follow. Our Year 1 staff going all out! Love it!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-1-World-Book-Day</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Illustrator Abi Tompkins&#39; Visit to School</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had a visit from one of our very talented Mum&#39;s today telling us all about her career as an illustrator. Abi ran various workshops for Year 2 and 5 who thoroughly enjoyed their time together.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Illustrator-Abi-Tompkins-Visit-to-School</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Swimming Gala</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Brighton School swimming gala at the Prince Regent Swimming Complex was an incredibly impressive afternoon of determination, teamwork and outstanding effort. Competing against nine other schools, the Aldrington team delivered a superb performance.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Swimming-Gala-05032026120626</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Play - Olivia</title>
        <description><![CDATA[A huge congratulations to everyone involved in the Year 4 play. The children delivered a delightful performance of Olivia, bringing the story to life with confidence, energy and wonderful enthusiasm. Throughout the play, Olivia meets several well-known characters, including Eliza, Fagin, Dodger and Holmes, making for a fun and engaging production that kept the audience entertained from start to finish. Everyone who watched was truly impressed by the effort and dedication the children put into their performance. The children should be incredibly proud of what they achieved. It was a fantastic show and a real joy to watch.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Play-Olivia</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reception Teddy Bears Picnic &amp;amp; Bedtime Stories</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Reception children enjoyed their &#39;Bedtime Stories&#39; event on Monday, 9 February. Children brought their teddies with them and they had a Teddy Bears&#39; Picnic at Forest School that day, where they made and ate honey sandwiches.

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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Reception-Teddy-Bears-Picnic-Bedtime-Stories</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Indoor Athletics Success!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 6 children who represented the school at the indoor athletics competition today, performed incredibly well across all their events. Their determination and teamwork saw them achieve outstanding results throughout the day. We are proud to share that they came home in 1st place out of 7 schools - well done to all who were involved!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Indoor-Athletics-Success</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Herstmonceux Space Observatory</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 recently visited Herstmonceux Space Observatory as part of a curriculum-linked trip. During the visit, we took part in a guided telescope tour and learned how astronomers explore space. We also attended a robot workshop, where we manipulated a robot similar to that used on the International Space Station. We spent time exploring a range of hands-on exhibits focusing on light, forces and electricity, including those outside despite the rain! 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Herstmonceux-Space-Observatory</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>MacMillan Cup Winners!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[At our Bishop Hannington assembly, we award The MacMillan Cup for citizenship to a group of children who have shown qualities such as kindness, consideration and care for others.

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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/MacMillan-Cup-Winners</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Super Squire Training Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 2 are having a great time on their journey to becoming knights and helping Merlin on his quest.  They started their squire training and took part in archery, jousting, swordsmanship, designing castles and learning how to fire a trebuchet.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Super-Squire-Training-Day</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Space Dome Event @ Brighton Girls</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 had an exciting visit to Brighton Girls this week, where they stepped inside the Wonderdome for an immersive journey through the solar system. Surrounded by 360&amp;#176; projections, the children &amp;#8220;blasted off&amp;#8221; into space, exploring planets, stars and galaxies in an unforgettable visual experience.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Space-Dome-Event-Brighton-Girls</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Blast Off!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 pupils enjoyed an unforgettable Astronaut Training Day, packed with activities inspired by real space exploration.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Blast-Off</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Saxon Day</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Saxon-Day-07012026140036</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 1 &amp;amp; 2 Nativity</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-1-2-Nativity</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Christmas Tree Festival</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The EAL community came together to work on a tree representing all of the wonderful EAL families we have at school. 
The families provided crafted decorations and flags to decorate the tree and ribbons in school colours. 
The festival was featured in BBC south today news on 4th December and the EAL tree happened to be one that they focused a close up film of. 
The EAL are also providing a variety of yummy treats for an international cafe at the Christmas Fair.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Christmas-Tree-Festival</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Aldi Opening &amp;amp; Competition</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today was the opening of Hove&#39;s new Aldi store. Six of Aldrington&#39;s children went along to help Table Tennis Paralympian William Bayley with the opening.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Aldi-Opening-Competition</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Roman Battle !</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our Year 3 children had trained enthusiastically for the past couple of weeks in readiness for this battle. They were incredibly excited about taking on their parents and, going by their passionate attack, the feeling was mutual. They were having so much fun, that many Iceni forgot we were sticking to the historical conclusion and tried to avoid death and defeat! However, the Roman soldiers were not to have this victory taken from them!!! Roma Victrix!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Roman-battle-05122025130751</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Bang in Some Beans!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[At Aldrington, we are trying to boost the bean intake of our children! Beans are full of protein, fibre and micronutrients and low in cost. They are beneficial to soil and are far lower in greenhouse gas emissions than other sources of protein.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Bang-in-Some-Beans</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Rememberance Day Service</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had a lovely Remembrance service on Tuesday 11th November. As Polish is the language of the term, we took the opportunity for the Polish members of our community to tell us about Polish Independence Day at the service. There were trumpets from our brass band playing the Last Post and the whole school took a moment to remember. It was a special time to spend together.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Rememberance-Day-Service</link>
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        <title>Odd Socks Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Look at our odd socks! The theme this year was the &amp;#8216;Power of Good.&amp;#8217;
We are learning about kindness and how to help our friends. 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Odd-Socks-Day-13112025113539</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Drama Workshop</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The children had a wonderful time exploring the theme of Castles, Knights and Princesses and using drama, dance and singing to help develop their confidence, concentration and social skills.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Drama-Workshop</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>I&#39;ve Got The Golden Ticket!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[As part of Chocolate day and reading the Roald Dahl book in Year 4 a child
bought in a Wonka bar with a golden ticket!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/I-ve-Got-The-Golden-Ticket</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Annual Visit From Graham the Hedgehog Man!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had a visit from Graham with Henry and Harry the hedgehogs. The children were excited to learn lots of facts about hedgehogs! Did you know a hedgehog has over 5000 spines and a baby hedgehog is called a hoglet.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Annual-Visit-From-Graham-the-Hedgehog-Man</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Fire Engine</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 2 had an exciting visit from the fire engine this week. They eagerly examined the firefighting tools and even had a go at shooting the hose, learning about fire safety in a fun and educational way.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Fire-Engine-Fun</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reptylers !!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Look at the photos to see what wonderful creatures the children (and teachers!) had a chance to see and touch!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Reptylers-09102025120950</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Dino Dad&#39;s Andy Day !!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a privilege it was to have the one and only Andy Day visit us here at Aldrington! What a fantastic time !]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Dino-Dad-s-Andy-Day</link>
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        <title>Weald and Downland Museum</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Wattle &amp;amp; Daub building, shelter constructing and all manner of historic buildings awaited us at the Weald &amp;amp; Downland Museum, which Year 5 visited this week.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Weald-and-Downland-Museum</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Carroty Wood 2025 Day 3</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 6&#39;s final day of activities was again met with positivity and determination. Groups had great fun getting muddy at low ropes as well as rafting, abseiling and more. This evening, whilst one lodge were swimming, the other enjoyed a night walk and an evening in with games and hot chocolate! The children then had the task of packing before heading home with lots of stories tomorrow!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Carroty-Wood-2025-Day-3</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Carroty Wood 2025 Day 2</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Everyone is up in Hornbeam and Woodland Lodges, ready for the day ahead. Some slept better than others (including staff!) as everyone adjusted to a new place and being away from home. However, we fully expect that a busy day with lots of fresh air and activity will soon put that right!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Carroty-Wood-2025-Day-2</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Carroty Wood 2025 Day 1</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It was very special to wake to bright sunshine and blue sky for the first day of Year 6&#39;s trip to Carroty Wood. We hope and pray that the lovely weather will continue throughout the week.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Carroty-Wood-2025-Day-1</link>
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        <title>Visit from the Egyptian Coptic Church</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We were delighted to welcome Father John and Deacon Marcos of the Egyptian Coptic Church in Hove to lead collective worship. They spoke about Psalm 139 and also led us in prayers and singing of Psalm 150.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Visit-from-the-Egyptian-Coptic-Church</link>
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        <title>Year 5 visit St Mary and St Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church</title>
        <description><![CDATA[2025 Year5 visit Coptic Orthodox Church]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-visit-St-Mary-and-St-Abraam-Coptic-Orthodox</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Lifesaving Trip at the Beach</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 6 went to Brighton beach this week to learn about beach safety and how to be a lifeguard.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Lifesaving-Trip-at-the-Beach</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Withdean Athletics 2025</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Aldrington proudly sent over 40 athletes to the inter-school tournament at Withdean, where the children had a fabulous time and demonstrated excellent sporting attitude, resilience, and a positive mindset throughout.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Withdean-Athletics-2025</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Drusillas Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Reception had a wonderful time on our first school trip to Drusillas! We spent time looking at the animals and took part in a special interactive workshop about minibeasts.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Drusillas-Trip</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Bikeability</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 6 children have been doing their Bikeability sessions this week, and today we got the sunshine for it!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Bikeability-13062025133003</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Create Music Summer School</title>
        <description><![CDATA[You may already be aware of Create Music&amp;#8217;s Summer School but please find below a link to the Create Music website for further details. Music Summer School July 2025 | Create Music 
There are still places available and we wanted to make families aware of this opportunity. All courses are taught by experienced Create Music teachers, offering an opportunity to develop musical skills over a range of courses that all lead to a celebration performance. We also offer a bursary scheme for families on low incomes. 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Create-Music-Summer-School</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Greek Day For Year 5</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Greek-Day-For-Year-5</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Aldrington Entrepreneur 2025</title>
        <description><![CDATA[From the 19th of May to the 23rd of May, Year 5 and 6 created different products in groups of four. Each child was from a different class so everyone had to work as a team. Children had been assigned different jobs. Each group had a child who was either&amp;amp;hellip;]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Aldrington-Entrepreneur-2025</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Actors of Dionysus 2025</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week, Year 5 did a performance of the start of Euripides&#39; The Trojan Women. We were led by actors from the Actors of Dionysus who helped us experiment with different tableaux, physicality and voice work. We learned a lot about Greek theatre and enjoyed performing to Year 6. Check out the photos!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Actors-of-Dionysus-2025</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Fundraising Movie Night</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Fundraising-Movie-Night</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Trip To The Rampion Visitors Centre</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The children had a fantastic day in sunny Brighton. The day began with a visit to the Rampion Windfarm Visitor Centre.  After this, the children had lunch and having eaten headed for the West Pier Centre where they learnt all about the history of Regency Brighton and beyond! Then they enjoyed an entertaining and amusing Punch and Judy show and finally, the children took part in a beach clean.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Trip-To-The-Rampion-Visitors-Centre</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Plants and Seeds</title>
        <description><![CDATA[As part of their science topic on plants and seeds, Year 5 have been working to weed and replant part of our playground area. Mrs Holdway led the effort with groups of children, and everyone had a chance to clear the bank and plant. We&#39;re looking forward to seeing them grow!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Plants-and-Seeds</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Children&#39;s Parade</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 3 had a fantastic Saturday morning at the Children&#39;s Parade this Bank Holiday weekend! There was lots of waving, cheering and even some dancing. 
Thank you to all the support given this year, whether that was helping to make something, coming along on the day or cheering from the sides! 
It was lovely to see so many familiar faces wave us by.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Children-s-Parade</link>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Aldrington Colour Run</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a fantastic event organised and run by our incredible Parents of Aldrington. The sun shone, the tunes played, children (and teachers!!) ran, paint was everywhere, water pistols on the go....lots of smiling faces and a wonderful time had by all, the photos speak for themselves...check out the slideshow!!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Aldrington-Colour-Run</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Lewes Railway Land Trust</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Lewes-Railway-Land-Trust</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Blackland Farm Trip - Day 2!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are all safe and well and enjoying breakfast and hot chocolate on a misty morning here at Blackland Farm. Last night we enjoyed a delicious dinner, some down time afterwards and then nighttime stories, riddles and singing. Everyone is now up and excited for the day ahead!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Blackland-Farm-Update</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Blackland Farm Trip - Day 2 Update!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This morning, we have been busy doing a mini sports day and den building in the woods. It&amp;#8217;s beautiful here! We have now had lunch and are getting ready to leave&amp;#8230;]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Blackland-Farm-Trip-Day-2-Update</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 go to Blackland Farm</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This morning saw the start of a new adventure as Year 4 set off for an overnight stay at Blackland Farm. Excitement was high as they gathered up their sleeping bags, pillows and other belongings ready to board the coach.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-go-to-Blackland-Farm</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Working With Others &amp;amp; End Of Term Fun</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a joy it is to be part of such a great school! Celebrating the wonder of Easter together, working with others from different year groups, Easter bonnet parade, teacher egg and spoon race and an obstacle course!!!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Working-With-Others-End-Of-Term-Fun</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Moving Monsters!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[In Year 3 this term we have been exploring pneumatic mechanisms in our design and technology lessons. 
Our design brief was to create a moving monster using this type of mechanism that worked using balloons and straws. The children loved getting creative with their monster designs!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/DT-Monsters</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>A Midsummer Night&#39;s Dream</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Dream News&amp;#8230; 
Recently, Year 5 has performed an amazing classic written by William Shakespeare, and he even had a small part in this show! It was a fantastic musical, with strong characters and realistic settings. Full of Shakespearean language, banger songs and brilliant costumes, the school absolutely loved it!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/A-Midsummer-Night-s-Dream</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Collective Worship</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It was so wonderful to learn about the Easter message with Pastor Edson this morning. Children had the chance to learn and listen to a new language as the whole assembly was delivered in both Brazilian Portuguese and English!  Some Year 4 children helped lead the prayers whilst children all learnt to sing a worship song in a different language. 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Collective-Worship</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Lewes Castle Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 2 squires embarked on an&amp;#160;adventure to Lewes Castle, immersing themselves in the world of knights and legends. From the towering battlements, they bravely defended the fortress against fearsome dragons, their bows and arrows at the ready. With courage and determination, they completed their noble quest&amp;#8212;rescuing the legendary Crown of Light from the grasp of the wicked sorcerer. Now, with their mission accomplished, they eagerly await the grand accolade ceremony this week, where they will take their rightful place as knights.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Lewes-Castle-Visit</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Lets Dance 2025!!!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Aldrington did themselves proud at the annual Lets Dance show hosted at The Dome. The street dance after school club run by the Rachael Reynolds School of Dance have clearly been working very hard on their routine, they were brilliant and the evening was definitely a success and full of fun.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Lets-Dance-2025</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Let Girls Play Day</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Let-Girls-Play-Day</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Washbrook Farm Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Check out the slide show of all the fun had by Year 1 today at Washbrook Farm.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Washbrook-Farm-Visit</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World Book Day 2025</title>
        <description><![CDATA[As usual Aldrington children and staff rose to the occasion today with delightful and fun costumes for World Book Day. The children enjoyed their &#39;working with others&#39; activity as a whole school in the morning, and a &#39;Battle of the Books&#39; choice of story time in the afternoon.&amp;#160;A fun day promoting the joy of reading !! Photos to follow...]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/World-Book-Day-2025</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Shrove Tuesday at Bishop Hannington</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We celebrated Shrove Tuesday at Bishop Hannington with a pancake race! Children showed off their running, tossing and competitive skills in our inaugural pancake race during our morning worship service.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Shrove-Tuesday-at-Bishop-Hannington</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Victorian Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 1 had a very busy day on Victorian Day!
They were put to work shining the brass and silver, beating the rugs, polishing the boots and helping Cook in the kitchen make cucumber sandwiches and jam scones for the lady of the house. 



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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Victorian-Tea-Party</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Let The Games Begin!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Friday 28th February, the extremely talented Year 4 children expertly performed their eagerly anticipated production of Let the Games begin to a packed school hall of proud parents and characters.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Let-The-Games-Begin</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>New Growth Ministries Update</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Last year our school community raised over &amp;pound;2,800 for Project Borehole, to help New Growth Ministries (NGM) to get clean water as their borehole had dried up. A lack of rainfall has affected the water levels, causing further problems. However, there has been answer to prayer and enough rain has fallen to grow a harvest of corn. Further rainfall is needed for them to benefit from the boreholes dug. Please pray.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/New-Growth-Ministries-Update</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Bedtime Stories &amp; Teddy Bear&#39;s Picnic</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Reception brought their teddy bears into school on Monday as part of their Bears topic. They made honey sandwiches at Forest School and enjoyed a Teddy Bear&#39;s picnic!

Reception came back to school in their pyjamas on Monday evening for our Bedtime Stories event! They listened to stories about bears and sang songs about bears too! 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Bedtime-Stories-Teddy-Bear-s-Picnic</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Observatory Science Centre Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 had a wonderful time at Herstmonceux observatory this week. They had the chance to look in two of the domes at the famous telescopes. Children took part in a robot workshop as well as experiencing all the hands-on science exhibits that the venue has to offer. The science centre is due to be closing next year so do visit if you have the chance!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Observatory-Science-Centre-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Squire Training Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 2 are having a great time on their journey to becoming knights and helping Merlin on his quest.  They started their squire training and took part in archery, jousting, swordsmanship, designing castles and learning how to fire a trebuchet. Let&#39;s hope they&#39;ll soon be ready to retrieve the Crown of Light from the Shadow Sorcerer!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Squire-Training-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>St Peter&#39;s Art Workshop</title>
        <description><![CDATA[St Peter&#39;s Church Brighton came to visit Year 5 and 6 to talk about their 200 year anniversary! They spoke about &#39;foundations&#39; and children thought about their &#39;rock&#39;, listing what&#39;s important to them and putting it inside their &#39;Brighton Rock&#39; which will be displayed as part of an art insulation in St Peter&#39;s Church.

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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/St-Peter-s-Art-Workshop</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Waitrose Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today the Year 1 children had a trip to Waitrose. We found out about different fruits, vegetables, and fish which will really help our learning. Behind the shop floor in Waitrose was really exciting because we saw the recycling area, the loading bay, storage areas and much more. We loved walking into the freezing cold freezers for a brief moment and standing in the fridges. It was a great trip.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Waitrose-Visit</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Space Dome</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We went to Brighton Girls to visit their &#39;Wonder dome&#39; where we got to experience the view from space. We also had a go at coding our own robots.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Space-Dome</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Saxon Day 2025</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This was hosted by a Warrior in authentic dress with extensive knowledge of the Viking &amp;amp; Anglo Saxon age. Repeating History help the children to form a shield wall and charge with spears and shields, grind grain into flour, try on clothing, guess the real foods of the period, touch and feel replica weaponry and armour, pick an authentic name and job and learn to write in runes, play strategy boards games plus learn lots of fun facts.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Saxon-Day-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Stone Age Painting</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 3 have been looking at how people would paint on the cave walls in the Stone Age. They used crushed chalk and mud to make their own paints and used sticks and leaves as paint brushes to create some fantastic cave style drawings!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Stone-Age-Painting</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Carol Services at Bishop Hannington Church</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week the children have been going to Bishop Hannington Church to sing carols. Aldrington Brass and Aldrington Drummers played, the readers and prayers were read out superbly, Year 3 sang with makaton, Year 4 sang with claves. Year 5 and 6 accompanied their songs with a variety of instruments. What a talented bunch we are !!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Carol-Services-at-Bishop-Hannington-Church</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reception Nativity</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The photos say it all, just look how gorgeous they are in their nativity costumes :-)]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Reception-Nativity</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Christmas Fair</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This years Christmas Fair was fantastic!!! The kindness and generosity of everyone involved means we have reached a staggering &amp;pound;5,000 towards our &#39;Save Our Treehouse&#39; fundraiser. What an early Christmas present!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Christmas-Fair</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Nativity Year 1 &amp; 2</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Nativity-Year-1-2</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Roman Battle !!!</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Roman-Battle</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World War 2 Tea Party</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/World-War-2-Tea-Party</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Second Hand Uniform Sale Today !!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[3PM Today!!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Second-Hand-Uniform-Sale-Today</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Chocolate Tasting Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On CHOCOLATE DAY, Year 4 learned about the history and origin of chocolate among the Mayan people. We learned about how cocoa farmers are guaranteed a fair wage and we designed our own chocolate bars.
But the best part of the day was our survey of different chocolate types, flavours, textures and smells. Unfortunately this involved sampling an inordinately large number of chocolate types.
Thank-you to all the parents who found such amazing chocolate types !]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Chocolate-Tasting-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Odd Socks Day!</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Odd-Socks-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Hedgehog Man Visit</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Hedgehog-Man-Visit</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Harvest Festival 2024</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We celebrated Harvest and as usual gathered harvest gifts to share with Hangleton and West Blatchington Foodbank, Off the Fence and Brighton and Hove City Mission &amp;ndash; who between them support local people who need extra help at the moment and the homeless community.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Harvest-Festival-2024</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Shadow Puppets</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 3 enjoyed making shadow puppets to act out their own version of &#39;The King who Banned the Dark&#39; using recycled materials and colourful lights.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Shadow-Puppets</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sustainable Energy Workshop</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Sustainable-Energy-Workshop</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Pizza Making for DT</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Pizza-Making-for-DT</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Great Fire of London!!!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The children were asked to make their own Stuart house which would then be used in the re-enactment of The Great Fire of London, which took place today (safely and in the playground!!)]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Great-Fire-of-London</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Black History Month</title>
        <description><![CDATA[In celebration of Black History Month this October, Year 5 have been sharing stories about inspirational black figures.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Black-History-Month</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reptylers Visit and Explorers Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 8th October Year 4 are had a fun day of being rainforest explorers. Reptylers came into school bringing with them a variety of animals (all nonvenomous) such as: Burmese Python, Bearded Dragon, Royal Python, Geckos, Skink Lizard and a Tarantula.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Reptylers-Visit-and-Explorers-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Carroty Wood 2024 Day 4</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The final day dawned and, with it, the prospect of returning home. But first, there was packing to be done, dorms to be tidied and lodges to be left spick and span. Once these jobs were done, there was time to visit the tuck shop and play games together before lunch.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Carroty-Wood-2024-Day-4</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Carroty Wood 2024 Day 3</title>
        <description><![CDATA[As predicted, the children slept well and a number needed to be woken up to make sure they were in time for breakfast! This time, groups had an early start on BMX, High Ropes, Rafting and Abseiling, just as the rest of school were settling into class.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Carroty-Wood-2024-Day-3</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Carroty Wood 2024 Day 2</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The day started rather early in Woodland Lodge. Those who woke at 5.30am, full of excitement for the day ahead, had to be reminded that others still needed to sleep, including the adults - breakfast was not scheduled until 7.45am! We anticipate that after a day or two of physical activity and fresh air, the adults will be needing to wake up the children.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Carroty-Wood-2024-Day-2</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Carroty Wood 2024 Day 1</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The early rain did not dampen the spirits of the Year 6 children as they arrived at school on Monday 30th September, ready for their residential trip to Carroty Wood. Taking charge of their cases and in their &#39;Class of 25&#39; hoodies, they bid goodbye to their families and went over to Blatchington Mill to board two comfortable coaches ready for the journey.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Carroty-Wood-2024-Day-1</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Viking Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 were excited to welcome a real (&amp;quest;) Viking to visit Aldrington! We learned about Viking dress, games, names and - best of all - weapons and armour. It was a great day when we could get into character and really imagine ourselves as Viking farmers, traders and warriors.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Viking-Day-26092024091223</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Fishbourne Roman Palace Trip</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Fishbourne-Roman-Palace-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Take Shelter!</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Take-Shelter</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Fundraising News</title>
        <description><![CDATA[JJ in Year 6 chose to fundraise this weekend. He created a flyer to advertise the event and raised £344 for two causes that are really important to him: his church&#39;s (Holy Cross) mission partners, who are running a church in Valencia; and his sponsored Compassion UK child, Diriba, in Ethiopia.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Fundraising-News</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Royal Pavilion Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 2 had a fantastic day on our visit to Brighton Pavilion and the Volk&#39;s Railway. The day started with a talk from Lady Beatrice Buzzby of Burlington, Berkshire who told us what it was like to live in the time of King George IV. We then had a chance to explore the Pavilion and found out lots of fascinating facts; for example, did you know that the dome in the music room is made of 26,000 gold shell shapes? Once we had recharged our batteries with lunch in the Pavilion gardens, we had a ride on the Volk&#39;s Railway and an opportunity to enjoy the sunshine at Peter Pan Playground. The children had a great day and were a credit to the school.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Royal-Pavillion-Visit</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Lifesaving Course on Brighton Beach</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Lifesaving-Course-on-Brighton-Beach</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Faith in Arts Week 2024</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Exploring the theme of &#39;Faith in humanity: no to racism, yes to respect&#39;.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Faith-in-Arts-Week-2024</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Withdean Athletics Event</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Withdean-Athletics-Event</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Prayer Space Week 2024</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Off the Fence led Prayer Space this week. A total spiritual immersion as the children learnt about themselves, others and God.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Prayer-Space-Week-2024</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Local Walk</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 1 went on a walk around the local area as part of their Geography work. The children each had a map so that they could follow the route which we had discussed in class. We went down Eridge Road, along Nevill Avenue and up Nevill Road. The children were amazing at spotting the different features on the journey including street names, road signs and buildings. They also used the compass rose to work out which direction they were travelling, using North, South, East, West and words like left/right/near/far. It was a fantastic opportunity to bring all our learning into the real world! Back at school we created our own maps of the local area.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Local-Walk</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Gorgeous Collage</title>
        <description><![CDATA[As part of Year 4&#39;s topic on Brighton, each child was given a small picture on a square which they had to reimagine using whatever materials they chose/could find. The result when all put together is FANTASTIC!! have a look at the result!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Gorgeous-Collage</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>&#39;Project Borehole&#39; Fundraising</title>
        <description><![CDATA[A huge thank you goes out for supporting our fundraising this year for our global charity, New Growth Ministries, Zimbabwe. Year 6 held an amazing enterprise fair last Friday and raised hundreds of pounds. Combined with the money raised by YR to Y5 earlier in the year, our school community has raised a grand total of &amp;pound;2,805.28 this year.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Project-Borehole-Fundraising</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Enterprise Fair</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today year 6 were excited to launch their Enterprise Fair to the whole of the school in support of NGM Ministeries who we are raising money for. For 3 days the children worked as a small team to put together experiences that the whole school could enjoy, some were water, some were sports and some were craft. We had a great afternoon and here are some photos for you to enjoy!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Enterprise-Fair</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Greek Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 enjoyed many activities on Greek Day. We had a mini Olympics with challenges including, the discus, standing long jump, javelin and running. In different groups we made meatballs, tzatziki and Greek salad, which we later enjoyed in the afternoon during a Greek Banquet. We made top trumps for many Greek Gods and Godesses, tried out some tricky tongue twisters and played an Ancient Greece themed &#39;would you rather&amp;quest;&#39; The children all looked fantastic in their costumes and took part really well.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Greek-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Rugby League Festival</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Healthy Lifestyles Team for Brighton and Hove organise various activites for the children to take part in. Some of our  Year 5 and 6 went along to a rugby league festival held at Brighton University. Their attitude was very good and they had fun developing rugby skills. The idea was to &#39;take part&#39; without being competitive. Mrs Robins accompanied the children and commented that she felt very proud and the children represented Aldrington school well.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Rugby-League-Festival</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>End Of SAT&#39;s Event</title>
        <description><![CDATA[After a week of SAT&#39;s, lots of concentrating, thinking, remembering, behaving impeccably well and remaining calm throughout, the year 6&#39;s enjoyed pizza in the park with games and fun to celebrate all their hard work, well done you wonderful lot!!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/End-Of-SAT-s-Event</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>i360 &amp; Nature Walk</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had a fantastic day, first visiting the i360 and then on to Benfield Valley where the children enjoyed a picnic, a nature walk, catching bugs in the grass and looking through magnifying pots to see how many different bugs there were before letting them go again, followed by a fun time in the playground. We had the privilege of some time with the lovely volunteers at the Benfield Valley Project. For more info click on the link - https://www.benfieldvalleyproject.org/
The skies were clear, the sun was shining, the children were full of excitement and by the end of the day, thoroughly exhausted but happily so!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/i360-Nature-Walk</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Children&#39;s Parade</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The theme this year was &#39;Dream Again&#39;. The sub-theme for our section is &#39;Dreaming of a better world/brighter future&#39;. So for Aldrington we chose an enchanted, eco garden. Our build included lots of green alongside colourful flowers, toadstools, butterflies and bees!

The day was an absolute success with the sun shining and lots of smiling children and adults alike!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Children-s-Parade-2024</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Pullborough Brooks Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 3 had a fantastic day looking at the reproduction of plants and river studies.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Pullborough-Brooks-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Girls Football Match</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our Aldrington girls team played Cottesmore this afternoon, we lost 0-1 but it was a tight game which could have gone either way. Mr Miles said they showed great attitude and determination. Well done team!!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Girls-Football-Match</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Our City, Our World Launch Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today we asked for children to come into school wearing something green or blue to represent all the trees and water in our world. This is an all-day event in school with everyone taking part in a rotation of fun-filled, informative activities to launch Our City, Our World at Aldrington.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Our-City-Our-World-Launch-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>HAPPY EASTER!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Have a wonderful Easter and break!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/HAPPY-EASTER</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>KS2 Easter Celebration at Bishop Hannington</title>
        <description><![CDATA[KS2 celebrated Easter at Bishop Hannington today with our wonderful choir, brass band and drumming troupe.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/KS2-Easter-Celebration-at-Bishop-Hannington</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Washbrooks Farm</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 1 had a fantastic time at the farm this week! We saw where our food comes from first hand and it was a wonderful way to round up this term&#39;s topic! In the morning, we were so fortunate to meet a range of animals some small, some large! We saw everything from newborn goats to shire horses. It was an amazing opportunity to be able to pet the animals. Then we went for a tractor ride- we held on tight as it was a bit bumpy! In the afternoon, we enjoyed some down time. The children loved the bouncy pillow, bicycles and the wooden obstacle course. What a brilliant day we shared!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Washbrooks-Farm</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Aldrington Chicks</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have been fortunate enough to have some hen eggs in an incubator in the Year 1 classrooms. 4 of those have now hatched and are doing really well, with the care of the year 1 staff and children, a few year 6 girls and Tess, our amazing animal whisperer !! The children have been so fascinated to see them grow and it&#39;s so exciting and heart-warming to hear cheeping and chirping the closer you get to the year 1 classrooms. You&#39;ll be pleased to know that they will be going to a local farm after here where they will enjoy the outdoors and life as intended for them.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Aldrington-Chicks</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Lewes Castle Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The year 2 children had a fantastic day visiting Lewes castle today, they got to explore the 950 year old fortress and then onto the Museum to view artefacts from prehistoric to medieval Sussex. 
This ties in perfectly for their day tomorrow when they will have their Squire Accolade Day, more info on that to follow!!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Lewes-Castle-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Let&#39;s Dance!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[One of our Streetdance groups performed at the annual Let&#39;s Dance show held at Brighton Dome last night. As ever it was a lovely event, with lots of encouragement coming from the audience for all of the acts. It was exciting to see different schools and ages performing. Miss Coates overheard someone in the audience (not an Aldrington parent!) saying that they liked the &#39;mash up&#39; one best, that was us! Well done team Aldrington for a really polished performance that stood out.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Lets-Dance</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Weald And Downland Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 4 went on an exciting trip back in time, whilst visiting the Weald and Downland Museum. 
The day included two fantastic workshops. One of these involved us living like Anglo-Saxons, during this time we worked together to build a fence, handled weapons of the time and went inside a real Anglo-Saxon house. During the other workshop, we learnt about different plants, and used these to create our very own Anglo-Saxon pain relief!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Weald-And-Downland-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Science Week in Year 5</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Y5 used recycled materials to design and build a shelter for survival on another planet.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Science-Week-in-Year-5</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Space Dome Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We went to Brighton Girls to visit their &#39;Wonder dome&#39; where we got to experience the view from space. We also had a go at coding our own robots.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Space-Dome-Visit-to-Brighton-Girls</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Netball Tournament</title>
        <description><![CDATA[There was a netball tournament held at Hangleton Primary School, where 8 local schools all had a go and played quick matches against each other. Well done girls for showing great sportsperson ship, scoring goals and being so keen to play more netball that a friendly game was set up at the end. Lovely to see some good partnership and children working together.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Netball-Tournament</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>EAL - (English as an additional language) Coffee Morning</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had our first EAL coffee morning on Wednesday. It was wonderful to share ideas about where we can go next to help celebrate our diverse community. We are hoping to start having monthly EAL reading mornings where parent volunteers come in and share stories in their home language and also food sharing events where we can taste delicious delicacies from cultures all over the world! 
More details to follow but if you have any thoughts or suggestions about how we can develop our community, please let Mrs Griffiths know.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/EAL-English-as-an-additional-language-Coffee-Morni</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Visits to Glentworth House Nursing Home</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This term, Elephants went to visit the residents of Glentworth Care Home. The children spent time reading with the residents as well as making them cards to thank them for their hospitality.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Visits-to-Glentworth-House-Nursing-Home</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World Book Day Fun!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[As always the children and staff alike turned up looking stunning, creative, funny or all the above in full book day attire!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/World-Book-Day-Fun</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World Book Day Potatoes!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Reception have been very busy making potato book characters for World Book Day, linked to our superhero theme! 
We have been thinking about all different types of superhero, including people who help us in the community and superhero book characters. Can you work out the names of each potato&amp;quest;]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/World-Book-Day-Potatoes</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sustrans Learn To Ride Sessions</title>
        <description><![CDATA[https://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Sustrans-Learn-To-Ride-Sessions</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Movie Night</title>
        <description><![CDATA[As part of our fundraising for New Growth Ministries, Year 5 decided they would put on a movie night which they could buy tickets for. They chose between two films, Trolls Band Together and Mummies, which they thoroughly enjoyed with popcorn!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Movie-Night</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Let Girls Play Football Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The year 6&#39;s lead lots of football activities in the playground for the girls across the school to take part in football. They lead them really well and we had loads of girls joining in with girls all across the country having a go at playing football.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Girls-Playing-Football</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Yum Yum Bistro Event</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Thursday, we made our wraps using healthy ingredients. We cut, grated and chopped the vegetables before making our wraps and sharing them with our adults. What a fun week!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Yum-Yum-Bistro-Event</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Waitrose Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, we had a trip to Waitrose. We found out about different fruits, vegetables, cheeses and fish which will really help our learning. Behind the shop floor in Waitrose was really exciting because we saw the recycling area, the loading bay, storage areas and much more. We loved walking into the freezing cold freezers for a brief moment and standing in the fridges. It was a great trip.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Waitrose-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Police Visit - Year 1</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Monday we had a visit from the Police with a police vehicle too. The children loved learning about how the Police don&#39;t just catch burglars, but they help to keep us safe too. We even got to sit in the car!
Some quotes from the children - &quot;I sat in the front seat, touched the steering wheel and saw the lights go off!&quot;

&quot;They have these see through tubes to put evidence in for the courts&quot;

&quot;I got to sit in the back of the police car where the bad guys usually sit (but I&#39;m not one) and there is a cage in the boot for if there are any bad guy animals!!&quot;

One child came home and showed Mum a leaflet and mentioned the number to call if disturbed by bad guys. Another said that there were police at school today but not to worry as they didn&#39;t arrest anyone!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Police-Visit-Year-1</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>What&#39;s The Crime Mr Wolf?</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Some of the posters created and put up around the school to advertise the Year 4 play. And check out the slideshow of pics showing the year 4 in their fabulous costumes and characters!!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/What-s-The-Crime-Mr-Wolf</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Daily Bread - Off The Fence Prayer Space</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The children have been thinking about what things they need and writing or drawing them on their loaves of bread as a prayer to God. See below.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Daily-Bread-Off-The-Fence-Prayer-Space</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Play</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Rehearsals are underway for the Year 4 play!!
It has been lovely hearing the beginnings of what will be a fabulous play which the children will be performing at the end of February.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Play</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Victorian Day for Year 1</title>
        <description><![CDATA[So on Friday 9th February 2024 we stepped back in time nearly 200 years and became Victorians for the day. Children came to school suitably decked out in Victorian attire in readiness for their day of chores and activities (polishing silver and brass ware, hand washing, polishing boots and shoes, beating rugs and ironing). Miss Coates was &#39;the lady of the house&#39; and we were making sure everything was spic and span for her as well as preparing an afternoon tea for her and her guests! (We took great care not to get hair or dirt in the cucumber sandwiches!!!!). The children worked jolly hard all day and produced some lovely portraits of the Queen herself. After feasting on sandwiches and freshly squeezed orange juice because Miss Coates guests failed to arrive, the children went home with their wages held firmly in their grubby little hands! A great day of practical activities for the children to enjoy and endure!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Victorian-day-for-Year-1</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Athletics</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Athletics</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>First Aid Training</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 3 were First Aid Trained on 7th February. They learned how to do CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and each had a turn; how to put a friend into a recovery position to keep them safe until the arrival of the paramedic; and how to cope with burns, slings and other first aid difficulties. The children were amazing: listening closely, following guidance and becoming confident first aiders. They should now be more aware of how to help and to assist using those skills if the need arises. It&#39;s always handy to have more first aiders in the playground!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/First-Aid-Training</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Y6 Visit to Grimms Fairy Tales At Kings School</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 6 children had a trip down the road to Kings School to watch their dress rehearsal of Grimms Fairy Tales. I asked the children what they thought about it and what they liked most, these were some of their answers; &quot;I liked that it wasn&#39;t boring, there was lots of action, everyone had a speaking role, there were no main actors &quot;. They recalled Snow White and Little Red Cap being told. Another child said, &quot;there were biscuits!!&quot; and they loved the &quot;dramatic deaths!&quot;. Another remembered and especially liked the busy scene with the seven dwarves, when one dwarf was in the spotlight, the others were all busy doing something else so kept his attention.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Y6-Visit-to-Grimms-Fairy-Tales-At-Kings-School</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Teddy Bears Picnic and Bedtime Stories</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Reception had a very busy day on Monday! The children brought their teddy bears into school as part of our &#39;Bears&#39; topic, and enjoyed making and eating honey sandwiches at their weekly forest school session. &#39;They taste delicious!&#39; was the verdict from one happy child! The children also modelled their own clay bears whilst outside in the Spinney, taking care to think about all the different features of their bear. Later on, they came back into school in their pyjamas, with their teddies, for our Bedtime Stories event! Parents and carers joined the PoA for a cup of tea in the hall while the children found that their classroom had been transformed into a cosy den complete with fairy lights and multiple beanbags. We all had a wonderful time sharing teddy bear themed stories and songs together. 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Bedtime-Stories</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Fundraising For Our School</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Shop online, raise donations!
Do you shop on Amazon, eBay, John Lewis, Just Eat and more&amp;quest; Easyfundraising partner with 7,000+ brands and they&#39;ll donate part of what you spend to Aldrington&#39;s PoA - and it won&#39;t cost you extra. Sign up today, it only takes a couple of minutes!

Whether it&#39;s volunteering time, sharing skills, connecting us with resources, or donating items – anything you can offer helps fund great resources/equipment for the school! 

Check out other ways you can get involved!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Fundraising-For-Our-School</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>The Observatory Science Centre Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 had a wonderful time at Herstmonceux observatory this week. They had the chance to look in 2 of the domes at the famous telescopes. Children took part in a robot workshop as well as experiencing all the hands-on science exhibits that the venue has to offer.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/The-Observatory-Science-Centre-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Primary School Netball Festival</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We took 10 of our Year 5 children to a Primary School Netball Festival on Monday, hosted by Hove Park School . Local schools came to hone their netball skills with guidance from their superb Year 9 and 10 Sports Leaders.
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Primary-School-Netball-Festival</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Squire Day!</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Squire-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Bishop Hannington</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are looking forward to the whole school community meeting together next week for our Bishop Hannington church service. Don&#39;t forget parents and carers, you are welcome to stay for the service if you would like to!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Bishop-Hannington</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>New Growth Ministries</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Thursday 18th January, Hilary (co-founder) and Sarah (trustee) from New Growth Ministries, Zimbabwe, came into school to talk with all of the Year 2 to Year 6 children. The children had great Q&amp;A sessions, asking questions and finding out more about the work of the charity NGM, their need for a new borehole to get clean water and how our money will pay for the machinery, pipes and power necessary to fulfil this need. Now the children are working out how they will raise our school target of £2,000 by July 2024! They have many ideas and it all sounds like lots of fun.
In the meantime, NGM have invited our school family to join in with their free Barn Dance, held at Bishop Hannington church – 6.30-9.30pm on Saturday 10th February. What a great way to start the half-term break! 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/New-Growth-Ministries</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Saxon Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What better way to find out about the Year 4 Saxon Day that a write up from the children themselves! See below for Leo, Isla and Anya&#39;s accounts followed by the slideshow with some fantastic pictures.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Saxon-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>SPACE DAY</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week, Year 5 launched their topic with a day of astronaut training. They built balloon rockets, designed rovers and calculated their supplies. Recruits were put to the test with a rigorous physical training session and even got to sample space food.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/SPACE-DAY</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Stone Age Day For Year 3</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Stone-Age-Day-For-Year-3</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sir Michael Of Lewes Knight Visit!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[A knight in shining armour came in to Year 2 today for a surprise flying visit. He was looking for help as Princess Amelia has been kidnapped and is needing some amazing 6-7 year olds to train as Pages to aid him in her rescue !!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Sir-Michael-Of-Lewes-Knight-Visit</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Staff Recruitment</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are currently advertising two positions: 
Teaching Assistant closing date Monday 15 January 2024

Deputy Headteacher closing date Thursday 18 January 2024

Please follow the links above for more information.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Staff-Recruitment</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Off The Fence Prayer Space</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Some of the lovely Off The Fence Team were in today setting up the prayer space that we have in the library. Each week at lunchtime, they take those that want to go from the 2 classes that are allocated. The prayer space gives the children a safe place to explore faith in a culturally relevant way and so they can ask the big questions about life. This offers great opportunities to talk about values such as forgiveness and compassion through the stories and teachings of the Bible.

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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Off-The-Fence-Prayer-Space</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>The Aldrington Christmas Tree</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Early in December, Aldrington took part in St Peter&#39;s West Blatchington Christmas Tree Festival. With the theme for this year&#39;s festival being Hobbies, Year 1 chose to focus on Music, specifically with a link to the Twelve Days of Christmas. Children were set the challenge to use recycled materials and the decorations adorned the Aldrington Christmas tree on show at the festival and were then brought to the school for staff and children to enjoy.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/The-Aldrington-Christmas-Tree</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Carol Services at Bishop Hannington</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Monday and Tuesday, the juniors showed parents and visitors how hard they have been working in their music lessons and clubs. We celebrated Christmas together at Bishop Hannington, thinking about the &amp;lsquo;bundle of love&amp;rsquo; God gave at Christmas and the enduring nature of this gift over the centuries. All the children sang carols and the older ones in Years 5 and 6, accompanied themselves on percussion and other instruments.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Carol-Services-at-Bishop-Hannington</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Don&#39;t toss it, compost it!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our composting efforts have really taken off here at Aldrington since starting at the end of June. We&#39;ve repurposed ice cream tubs for collecting the fruit and veg peelings from morning snack in KS1 each day and have also added a large bin for collecting peelings on the KS2 playground.  Tates of Sussex and The Budding Foundation have kindly donated a brand new 600 litre compost bin.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Compost-12122023122734</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Defeating Boudicca and her Iceni tribe!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today a Roman centurion (Mrs Butters) led out her well-trained troops (Year 3 children) against Boudicca (Miss Linane) and her band of warriors (parents and family members). Neither side was daunted by the chilly English weather. The teamwork and formation practice of the Roman soldiers (not to mention their impressive shields and greater sword power) brought Boudicca to her knees, despite the valiant efforts of her woad-bedaubed army to repel the advance. Miss Reddick recounted Boudicca&amp;rsquo;s demise and the Roman soldiers cheered their victory. Year 3 have clearly learnt a great deal in this term&amp;rsquo;s topic. Great fun was had by all.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Defeating-Boudicca-and-her-Iceni-tribe</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Christmas Pudding Stir-Up Friday</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It was so lovely welcoming all the parent and carer helpers into school this morning for our annual Christmas Pudding stir-up!  The children enjoyed mixing up the ingredients with the helpers, before their traditional assembly in the school hall. The assembly involved the school councellors carrying in the stirred-up ingredients and placing it at the front of the hall. Curate Jan, from St Peter&#39;s West Blatchington, led the assembly and talked to the children about the different ingredients and how they link to the fruit of the holy Spirit.

There was singing, laughter and excitement as we all came together to celebrate this special season.

&quot;But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.&quot;

Galatians 5:22-23]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Christmas-Pudding-Stir-Up-Friday</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 1 &amp; 2 Christmas Play 2023</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This year Year 1 and 2 performed The Landlords Cat.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-1-2-Christmas-Play-2023</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reception Nativity 2023</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The children did an amazing job of singing and playing their parts, check out the slide show to see how gorgeous they all looked. What a treat.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Reception-Nativity-2023</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Special Educational Needs Coffee Morning</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This morning we opened the doors to our lovely parents and carers who have children with special educational needs (SEN). It was an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, offer advice, develop community and keep the communication open between school and home. We provided resources to access out of school, a hot cup of tea or coffee and a space to be open and feel supported.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Special-Educational-Needs-Coffee-Morning</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Aldrington Parents &amp; Carers Prayer Group</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It&#39;s with great excitement that we can share with you that the &#39;Aldrington Prayer Group for Parents and Carers&#39; is going back to meeting WEEKLY! Every Monday morning in the school library from 8.40 - 9am. Also, there is a little prayer box for the Aldrington community on the shelf in the office. If you would like us to pray for you and your family, or for specific situations or for wider requests, please just pop a little note into the box (these will be confidential and can be anonymous) and we will pray for your requests on a Monday morning. It would be wonderful if anyone would like to join us in praying for our brilliant school. Little ones are more than welcome and you don&#39;t have to come each week or even for the whole 20 minutes.
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Aldrington-Parents-Carers-Prayer-Group</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Christmas Puddings!!!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today is the last day you can order your Christmas Puddings! Our wonderful POA (Parents of Aldrington) will be outside taking orders with festive music and bells on!!

This is an event for just the children, which will happen during school hours, where they come together to make Christmas puddings, learn the Christian tradition behind it, and raise money for the school by taking orders and selling the puddings.

Pre-order your Christmas Pudding by the end of November (&amp;pound;6) by clicking here!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Christmas-Puddings</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Artwork For Waitrose</title>
        <description><![CDATA[In Art and Design the first half of this Autumn Term at Aldrington CE Primary School, Year 2 children focused on painting and colour mixing. They learned about Paul Signac who helped develop the painting technique Pointillism in which small, distinct dots of colour are applied in patterns to form an image. This tied into their topic on fire and ice. The Year 4 children developed their drawing and sketching techniques in learning about Frida Kahlo and drawing their own self-portraits with a focus on using water colours to create different tones and colours.
We are excited to share some of the children&#39;s artwork with the local community and thank Waitrose for giving us this opportunity by putting up some of our children&#39;s artwork in the cafe area.
Do pop in and have a look!
Photos to follow!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Artwork-For-Waitrose</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Planting Bulbs!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our lovely school councillors have been busy planting spring bulbs this week. The bulbs were given to us by the Parents Of Aldrington.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Aldrington-School-Council</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Cross Country Event At Waterhall</title>
        <description><![CDATA[There were 44 primary and junior schools that took part in the cross country event at Waterhall this week. 1,046 children represented their schools and enjoyed running. 40 children from Aldrington went along in good spirits and we were all thankful that the sun was shining! The Year 6 boys did especially well and came in second out of ten schools. Well done and thank you to all who were involved.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Cross-Country-Event-At-Waterhall</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>November&#39;s MacMillan Cup</title>
        <description><![CDATA[At our Bishop Hannington assembly, we award The MacMillan Cup for citizenship to a group of children who have shown qualities such as kindness, consideration and care for others. It is not intended to be a grand ceremony but a simple acknowledgement of good citizenship shown by children of Aldrington.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/November-s-MacMillan-Cup</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>ODD SOCKS DAY TODAY!!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week is Anti-Bullying Week and we are kicking it off with &#39;Odd Socks Day&#39; today so we encourage your child/ren to wear odd socks as a way to celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique. Anti-Bullying Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness about bullying. Throughout the week, children will learn about how bullying impacts individuals and the importance of preventing it in schools, communities and online spaces. This year&#39;s theme is &#39;Make a noise about bullying&#39;. You can find out more about it by following this link:

https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week-2023-make-noise-about-bullying/anti-bullying-week-2023-make-noise-about-bullying

Thank you.
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/ODD-SOCKS-DAY-TODAY</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Remembrance Day 2023</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We managed to catch a dry spell in between the rain so the whole school could gather together and honor rememberance day together. We looked at the story of Moina Michael, &#39;The Poppy Lady&#39; who began to promote the symbol of the poppy in remembrance of those who fought in the war.
We all sang &#39;We Will Remember&#39; and Jesse played &#39;Reveille&#39; beautifully on his cornet. See the slideshow below to see some special moments captured.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Remembrance-Day-2023</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 1 Visit From Graeme The Hedgehog Man</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had a visit from Graham with Henry the hedgehog. The children were excited to learn lots of facts about hedgehogs! Did you know a hedgehog has over 5000 spines and a baby hedgehog is called a hoglet.
The children really enjoyed seeing Henry and learning about him. In the classroom we have drawn and labelled hedgehogs and made one out of clay. We love hedgehogs!!!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-1-Visit-From-Graeme-The-Hedgehog-Man</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>School Photos Today !!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The children are excited about having their individual and siblings photos taken today. It&#39;s so lovely to see everyone looking so smart and taking pride in their Aldrington uniform.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/School-Photos-Today</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Girls&#39; Football Team in Tournament</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Aldrington girls made a fabulous start winning their first match 5-0 with a stunning hatrick of goals from Emi. Despite sound outstanding attacking play from Sophie and OJ, Aldrington could secure no more than a 1-0 victory in their next match.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Girls-football-team-great-in-tourna-03112023164914</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Remembrance Day And Poppies</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Parents Of Aldrington (POA) are kindly distributing Remembrance Poppies outside school now at pick up time. Reception - Year 6 children will attend a Remembrance Day assembly in school and take part in a two-minute silence as a mark of respect on Friday 10th November. The Royal British Legion has recently thanked us for raising &amp;pound;242.10 last year with our poppy appeal in 2022, which was part of the &amp;pound;2,270.98 raised by Brighton and Hove as a whole. Thank you for all your support!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Remembrance-Day-And-Poppies</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Music Lessons At Aldrington</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Did you know&amp;quest; Children at Aldrington can learn a musical instrument&amp;quest; We liaise with Create Music and have external teachers come in and teach cello, violin, woodwind instruments, drums and brass. We also have a few of our in house multi talented staff who teach brass and recorder.

You can also register your interest in other instruments on the link below and Create Music will look into the options for you specifically.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Music-Lessons-At-Aldrington</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 1 Drama Workshop</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Perform visited Year 1 and we really enjoyed going on an adventure in an aeroplane to Australia. We had to stop on the way and we made snow angels and saw polar bears. It was great using our imaginations and acting out what we were asked to do. Luckily we made it back to school in time for &#39;Read and Revisit&#39;.
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Reception-and-Year-1-Drama-Workshop</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Blythswood Care Shoebox Appeal</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Just like last year, we would like to support those in need at Christmas by collecting shoeboxes for the Blythswood Care Shoebox Appeal, who are sending their boxes to Ukraine this year. To find out more about them, do check out their website: https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal .]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Blythswood-Care-Shoebox-Appeal</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 2 Fire Safety Officer Workshops &amp; Fire Engine Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 2 had an exciting visit from the fire engine this week. They eagerly examined the firefighting tools and even had a go at shooting the hose, learning about fire safety in a fun and educational way. The visit left the children with valuable insights into the important work of firefighters in our community.
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-2-Fire-Safety-Officer-Workshops-Fire-Engine-V</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Rainforest Day and Reptylers Visit</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Rainforest-Day-and-Reptylers-Visit</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Gold School Games Mark Award Ceremony</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Jesse and Poppy from Year 6 represented Aldrington at a special celebration of School Games, along with Miss Coates and Mr Miles. This event took place at Hove Cricket Ground where the mayor of Brighton and Hove, Councillor Jackie O&#39;Quinn presented us with our gold award. We also heard about what other schools have been doing to win their awards, including those who have maintained the gold standard for five years and earned the Platinum School Games Mark. This has set us a new challenge!
You can read more about what we did last year to earn our Gold School Games Mark on the link below.

https://www.aldrington.org/News/Gold-for-School-Games-Mark/


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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Gold-School-Games-Mark-Award-Ceremony</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Bikeability</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Some of the Year 6 children had the opportunity to take part in Level 2 Bikeability course this week. After being assessed, they could then go on to practice all they have learned to be &#39;road safe&#39;. They have been very fortunate with the weather which certainly helps when learning these important life skills!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Bikeability</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Sunflowers, Squashes and Squirrels!!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have some exciting things growing in our raised beds outside Year 2 and 3 classrooms thanks to Mrs Holdway and her hard work and much appreciated time ! Even the squirrels have been enjoying the harvest by popping along to snack on the sunflower seeds of which the heads are enormous! We have grown courgettes, peas, tomatoes and pumpkins, along with pollinator-friendly flowers and herbs.   
Have a peek at the photos to see.
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Sunflowers-Squashes-and-Squirrels</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 3 Fishbourne Palace Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 3 had a really enjoyable day at Fishbourne Roman Palace, seeing and experiencing many aspects of Roman life. We learnt the incredible story of how Fishbourne was discovered in the 1960s. We were able to see the many treasures and artefacts that archaeologists uncovered there and walk amongst the incredible mosaic floors.
In our workshop with Sue, we experienced what it was like to cook in a Roman kitchen, write in the way Romans would have done, build mosaics, play games the Romans would have played and watch how a Roman prince and princess would have been dressed.
The weather was glorious so we enjoyed lunch outside and were able to explore the beautiful garden.
We are very grateful to the parent contributions and volunteers who made this trip possible, thank you!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-3-Fishbourne-Palace-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Have you spotted Gooders yet?</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The sheep we decorated for the Martlets appeal, &#39;Shaun by the Sea&#39; is in Hove library. The sheep was named in honour of a very special teacher at Aldrington who always championed a love of the outdoors.

We raised &amp;pound;2,451.46 as a school for this local charity.
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Have-you-spotted-Gooders-yet</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Harvest Time At Aldrington</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our Year 1 children have been busy helping bring in the harvest in our school allotment. What a lot of delicious produce we have grown with the help of the wonderful Mr and Mrs Green!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Harvest-Time-At-Aldrington</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Viking Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[&quot;This week, Year 5 enjoyed a visit from Bjorn the Viking warrior. Immersed in the Viking world, the children enjoyed trying on Viking clothing, looking at Viking artefacts (including weapons!) and playing Viking games before taking part in a Viking battle!&quot;
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Viking-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Forest School</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Forest school is now in full swing and the Reception children did a marvellous job at braving the weather and getting stuck in with the water wall, mud kitchen, drilling holes in the wood to make necklaces which were then decorated, all this along with story time and snack. What fun! Check out the slideshow to see some pics.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Forest-School</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Aldrington Allotment News</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are so fortunate to have our very own allotment just opposite the school. We have some amazing volunteers, Jan and Anton who work so hard to keep the allotment neat and tidy and they also help out when the children come along for their sessions. They have so much green finger knowledge to pass onto the children which is valuable and appreciated. Here are some of the vegetables that have been grown recently. Courgette, carrots, tomatoes and tromboncinos. Some of the Year 1 children pulled up the carrots and potatoes today while visiting the allotment. They had a sunny, warm morning for digging. 
 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Aldrington-Allotment-News</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>2023 Year 6 visit to Take Shelter</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/2023-Year-6-visit-to-Take-Shelter</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Welcome to Our New Reception Children!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It has been lovely to see our new Reception children settling in so well this week and hearing the joyful chatter and sounds coming from their classes and playground. We also extend the welcome to all the new families into our Aldrington community.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Welcome-to-Our-New-Reception-Children</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Swimming</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our Year 4 Jaguars class has started swimming this week! We were amazed at how much improvement there was since before the summer, well done Jaguars!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Swimming</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Gold for School Games Mark!!!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce that Aldrington, have achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2022/23 academic year!!
What an achievement! Well done to all involved! Click on the PDF link below for full press release.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Gold-for-School-Games-Mark</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reception Sports Day 2023</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Reception children had their first sports day at Aldrington and it was fantastic! They were on form, taking part in various activities such as the Ladder Run and Shuttle Run followed by running races. They all did an amazing job, well done !! Thank you to all the parents and carers who came to support and cheer them on.
Check out the slideshow below to catch a few snippets of the fun and determination seen on their faces.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/KS1-Sports-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Gooders - Our Own Shaun The Sheep</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Click on the link below to see the update of our very own Gooders.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Gooders-Our-Own-Shaun-The-Sheep</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Faith In Arts Week 2023</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Click below to see what the children got up to in our Annual Faith in Arts week. This year we explored ideas around &#39;Green Faith, Green Future&#39;]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Faith-In-Arts-Week-2023</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 1 Local Walk</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 1 went on a walk around the local area as part of their Geography work. The children each had a map so that they could follow the route which we had discussed in class. We went down Eridge Road, along Nevill Avenue and up Nevill Road. The children were amazing at spotting the different features on the journey including street names, road signs and buildings. They also used the compass rose to work out which direction they were travelling, using North, South, East, West and words like left/right/near/far. It was a fantastic opportunity to bring all our learning into the real world!

Back at school we use the photographs to create our own local map!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-1-Local-Walk</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Greek Day and Banquet</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 were visited by the &#39;Actors of Dionysus&#39;, a local theatre group who specialise in Greek theatre. The children learnt some new acting and dancing skills in the morning before performing a Greek chorus in the afternoon. Finally, they were treated to a performance of &#39;Atalanta the Adventurer&#39; which was performed as part of the Brighton Fringe festival this year. 
On Thursday 22nd June, we warmed up with an ancient Greek Olympics before we made, cooked and, of course, feasted on our Greek banquet. The children made our two enrichment days a great success and they looked wonderful in their Greek outfits.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Greek-Day-and-Banquet</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Three Cornered Copse Trip</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Three-Cornered-Copse-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Trip to Lewes Railway</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 6 went to Lewes for the day where they visited Lewes Railway Nature Reserve. Children were able to explore their knowledge of rivers and nature further by working together to measure the speed of the river and looked closely at the life in the pond; categorising species scientifically.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-6-Trip-to-Lewes-Railway</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Enterprise Fair</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Enterprise fair was a wonderful opportunity for Year 6 children to show off all of their hard work. The fair brought together children from all year groups - the older children showed great care and understanding for the younger children and everyone had a great time. An incredible &amp;pound;299 was raised.
Well done Year 6!!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-6-Enterprise-Fair</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 2 Trip to Pavillion and Volks Railway</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-2-Trip-to-Pavillion-and-Volks-Railway</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>New Playground Dedication</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. - Psalm 118.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Playground-Dedication</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Entrepreneur Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week, Year 5 have completed their inaugural &#39;Entrepreneur Week&#39;.  The children were given the challenge of designing a product or service that is innovative, realistic and creative.  The children used their knowledge of computing, maths, English and PSHE to help them put together some fantastic business ideas. Every team rose to the challenge of negotiating, compromising and creativity with a positive attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit.  

We had a range of ideas and designs,  and it was clear that the teams had thought about their concepts in detail.  Congratulations to the winning team &#39;EasyDog&#39; for their idea for an APP that feeds pets when their owners are on holiday. A big thank you too to all the parents who helped judge the final!

Jonathan Burnill
Year 5 teacher]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Entrepreneur-Week</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>New Playground!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today we gathered the key stage 1 children for the cutting of the ribbon to our new and much anticipated playground and equipment. The children had a wonderful time exploring their new stomping ground and took turns having a go.
We chose Aldrington&#39;s youngest student to cut the ribbon and we look forward to officially dedicating the playground to much loved and missed Mrs Goodsell on Monday.
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/New-Playground</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>New Playground Progress!!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Take a look at the slideshow to see the stages of development for the new playground.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/New-Playground-Progress</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>The King&#39;s Coronation Celebration</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It was so lovely to be able to mark this special occasion together while the sun was shining. Our wonderful brass band played the National Anthem and the children all took part in a procession to show off their wonderful, homemade crowns.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/The-King-s-Coronation-Celebration</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Celebrating Courageous Advocacy!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Celebrating Courageous Advocacy! William, in Year 3, has been amazing: raising &amp;pound;500 for our local charity, Off the Fence, and running over 44 miles in just 40 days so that he can help the homeless people he has seen when walking around Brighton. We are so proud of him for seeing a need and taking action to help. What a superhero!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Celebrating-Courageous-Advocacy</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reception Trip to The i360</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We had a wonderful time visiting the i360 today, the weather was clear so the view was fantastic and the children were a credit to Aldrington, by being ready, respectful and safe. It was the first time Reception went on a coach together, which was very exciting and they all managed brilliantly. We enjoyed a rather breezy snack on the beach before going on our &#39;flight&#39; to the heights! A thoroughly enjoyable morning and a huge well done to the children.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Reception-Trip-to-The-i360</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Celebrating Neurodiversity!</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Celebrating-Neurodiversity</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Swimming Gala</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We took 26 swimmers from across Year 4, 5 and 6 to compete at the Brighton and Hove Schools swimming championships, an event that has not been able to take place for the last 4 years. With great excitement and determination, we returned to the pool after having had great success at previous events. Between them, we brought back hoards of medals and an Aldrington record of 6 trophies, including trophies for overall winners for both the boys and the girls. We are very proud of every swimmer!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Swimming-Gala</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Y1 Washbrooks Farm Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We were very excited about our trip to Washbrooks; even the rain couldn&#39;t dampen our spirits!!! We enjoyed a tractor and trailer ride, passing sheep and Highland Cattle. We stroked Giant Leopard tortoises, fluffy rabbits, gorgeous guinea pigs and a huge Shire horse. We learnt lots of facts about animals when we were in the barn. 
Although it was still raining we had our lunch in the Barn and then played on the bikes and soft play. We had a fabulous day!!!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Y1-Washbrooks-Farm-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Weald and Downland Living Museum Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 4 had a brilliant time at Weald and Downlands Museum! We spent our day exploring houses from throughout history and tried to imagine what life would have been like for the people living in them. We particularly enjoyed immersing ourselves in Saxon culture, splitting wood to build Saxon houses and taking part in braiding competitions. A real highlight was the chance to make a Saxon herb ointment. It may not have cured our ailments but it sure gave us smooth, supple skin. A fantastic day had by all!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Weald-and-Downland-Living-Museum-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 2&#39;s Trip to St Peter&#39;s Church</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 2 went on a mission to St Peter&#39;s Church. We were on the hunt for crosses, trying to answer the RE question &#39;Why is the cross an important symbol for Christians at Easter]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-2-s-Trip-to-St-Peter-s-Church</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World Book Day 2023</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a Book Day we had! The costumes and variety of characters were fantastic. It was so lovely to see the creativity and fun involved, both with the children and staff! The children enjoyed their book swap which was a huge success, thank you for all your books, we had plenty to go round.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/World-Book-Day-2023</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Squire Day For Year 2</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 2 rose to the challenge presented to them by Sir Mike of Lewes, the knight who visited them at the beginning of the term.... could they learn all about knights and acquire some of their skills in order to help him track down Princess Amelia?

On &#39;Squire Day&#39;, a culmination of three weeks of learning all about knights, they demonstrated skills in calligraphy, sword fighting, medieval dancing and food preparation. They learnt about shield design and proved they could behave with respect. 

They also dressed up wonderfully... big thanks to the Year 2 parents and carers!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Squire-Day-For-Year-2</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Stone Age Day Year 3</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Leopards and Tigers had a workshop day today, building on the work they have been doing in school this term. The children dressed up and so did the teachers! They found out about the different eras of the period we call &#39;Stone Age&#39; and how clothing varied in these different eras. The children also examined artefacts, looking for clues as to who they might have belonged to and what they would have been used for and identified animals from their skulls and skin. They also experienced a safe demonstration of fire lighting using the Stone Age &#39;friction&#39; technique outdoors along with &#39;shooting the bow&#39;, a unique demonstration, shooting our Stone Age bow in controlled conditions for height, using safety specialist arrows.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Stone-Age-Day-Year-3</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Y4 Saxon Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 4&#39;s have had a Saxon Day workshop hosted by a Warrior in authentic dress with extensive knowledge of the Viking &amp; Anglo Saxon age….they formed a shield wall and charged with spears and shields (don&#39;t worry, health and safety standards upheld!!), grinded grain into flour, tried on  clothing, they guessed the real foods of the period, touched and felt replica weaponry and armour, picked an authentic name and job and learnt to write in runes, played  strategy boards games plus they learnt lots of fun facts in the end of day quiz. 

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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Y4-Saxon-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Christmas Pudding &#39;Stir Up Thursday&#39;!</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Christmas-Pudding-Stir-Up-Thursday</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reception Nativity 2023</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The reception children were absolute stars in this years &#39;Nursery Rhyme Nativity&#39;]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Penguins-Nativity-2022</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>King&#39;s Community Games</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Some of the Year 6 children took part in the King&#39;s Community Games - report from the children to follow soon!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/King-s-Community-Games</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Reptylers Visit and Rainforest Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Children in Year 4 Jaguars and Lynx had a close encounter with a number of exotic creatures today and found out more about their habits and the importance of caring for these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat as well as this country.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Reptylers-Visit-and-Rainforest-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 2 Great Fire Of London Re-enactment</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It&#39;s been so lovely seeing the wonderful creations the Year 2&#39;s have been bringing in for their Great Fire of London Topic. Today is the day, though, that they will all go up in smoke!! The children were so excited to see the fire but rest assured, Mr Long was close at hand and ready with the hose !]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-2-Great-Fire-Of-London-Re-enactment</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 3 Trip To Fishbourne Palace</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 3 had a fantastic time exploring the historic Roman Palace at Fishbourne. We explored the mosaics, examined the exhibits at the museum, watched a film on how the palace was built and even got to sample some Roman games and activities in a workshop, experiencing what Roman life would have been like. The children were absolutely excellent and we really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you to our parent helpers too, they were wonderful and helped make the trip a great success! 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-3-Trip-To-Fishbourne-Palace</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Pandas And Penguins First Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It has been lovely having our new reception children in this week, in groups and at staggered times. Today they are all in together which is wonderful.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Pandas-And-Penguins-First-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Green Fingers Time at the Allotment!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This term, we are fortunate to have been given the opportunity for Year 1 children to spend some time at the wonderful allotments opposite our school. Our allotment volunteers have kindly offered to show the children around and run various activities such as planting, digging and watering vegetables.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Green-Fingers-Time-at-the-Allotment</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Y3 Pedestrian Training</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today was the first day of Pedestrian Training for Year 3. Child pedestrian training has been offered to us by Brighton and Hove Council. It is one of the initiatives that can help reduce the number of child casualties of all severity and by learning this at an early age and by the roadside means that they can establish these skills before they become independent travellers. The training consists of practical roadside and classroom activities.
The children look like they have been enjoying themselves and with the sun shining has been a truly positive experience so far!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Y3-Pedestrian-Training</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Aldrington Brass and Hangleton Youth Band Joint Concert</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Aldrington Brass and Hangleton Youth Band Joint Concert
On Tuesday 5th July Aldrington Brass and Hangleton Youth Band thrilled the audience with their joint concert. Aldrington Brass started the evening playing five of their favourite pieces, followed by Hangleton Youth Band , who played a variety of pieces including &#39;Blinding Light&#39; and &#39;Just the Two of Us&#39;. The evening finished with the two band joining forces to play two pieces together. What a show! Well done everyone. 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Aldrington-Brass-and-Hangleton-Youth-Band-Joint-Co</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Y6 Trip to Lewes Railway Land Nature Reserve</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Y6-Lewes-Railway-Land-Trust</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Jubilee Tea With The Queen!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What fun and such a momentous occasion when The Queen (!) managed to find time in her busy schedule to come and visit us at Aldrington. The children were thrilled to meet her and to be able to celebrate the Jubilee together! The sun was shining, the brass band were playing and everyone enjoyed their picnic.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Jubilee-Tea</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Faith In Art Week 2022</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Look at the slideshow to see what the children got up to during our Faith in Arts week when they explored the idea of: &quot; We have far more in common with each other than that which divides us&quot;]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Faith-In-Art-Week-2022</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Arundel Wetlands Trust Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 5 were fortunate enough to spend a sunny day at Arundel Wetland Trust. The children thoroughly enjoyed seeing the wildlife and hearing the ongoing cacophony throughout the day. Our day was split into two sections. The first activity, Pond Detectives, went down a treat and everyone managed to catch and identify a range of water dwelling creatures (including a rather large dragonfly nymph). The second activity, Minibeast Safari, tested the capturing abilities of our students. They passed the test with flying colours and (with the help from our safari leader) were able to identify the insects. We thoroughly recommend Arundel Wetland Trust!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Arundel-Wetlands-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 &amp; 6 Off The Fence Workshop</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-6-Off-The-Fence-Workshop</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Tag Rugby Festival</title>
        <description><![CDATA[An afternoon of fun and games run by Cardinal Sports leaders. They played friendly tag rugby games in groups of 4 or 5 and certificates were given at the end. There were coaches from boys&#39; and girls&#39; rugby clubs to coach and promote weekend club events. Participation was for anyone new to the sport, there was no winner but out of the 3 played, they won two and drew one. Well done Team Aldrington!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Tag-Rugby-Festival</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Opera Brava</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 5 children have been working with Opera Brava this week, where they have worked with a range of professional individuals to develop their knowledge and enjoyment of music and at the end of the week they performed in a fully staged opera of &#39;The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe&#39;.

The children have loved working with opera singers, designers a composer and a director. They also spent time during the workshops designing and creating masks and props. Their hard work culminated in putting on a fully staged opera for their parents peers and teachers at the end of the week. Year 5&#39;s have done an amazing job !
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Opera-Brava</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 1 Washbrooks Farm Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The children had a fantastic and very successful visit to Washbrooks Farm, especially considering that this was their first proper outing due to covid restrictions and it was a new experience for them. The sun shone and the children did Aldrington proud, they had a blast! Check out the slideshow for a look at what they got up to and some of the animals they saw.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-1-Washbrooks-Farm-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Science Fair</title>
        <description><![CDATA[For British Science Week we celebrated the theme of &#39;Growth&#39;. At the end of the week, we showcased all our fantastic work at the Science Fair. This was a brilliant opportunity for the children to explore all the different learning that took place across the school. Reception explored how yeast makes dough expand. Year 1 looked at a range of growth examples, from plant growth, to the life cycle of a frog. Year 2 learnt about plant growth in further detail whilst Year 3&#39;s looked into &#39;Do all body parts grow as we get older&#39;. Year 4&#39;s studied &#39;Viruses&#39;, creating their own virus, they also went digging in the mud to discover what was in it! Year 5&#39;s looked at how plants grow in different conditions and Year 6 learnt about Evolution.
Have a look at the pictures in the slideshow!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Science-Fair</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Planting Trees!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Queen&#39;s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty&#39;s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, which invites people from across the United Kingdom to Plant a Tree for the Jubilee. Mrs Robbins was joined by representatives from our wonderful School Council to plant some trees.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Planting-Trees</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World Book Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a wonderful sight to see all the children and staff dressed up as their favourite book characters. From Where&#39;s Wally to Harry Potters, dinosaurs to bumble bees and pineapples to scarecrows. Reception class had a rainforest theme which produced some very creative and colourful outfits indeed!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/World-Book-Day-04032022114614</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Riddles By The Fire</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The children had a super time gathered around the campfire, telling stories, playing Saxon games and writing in runes.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Riddles-By-The-Fire</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 1 Waitrose Shopping Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The trip was absolutely fabulous - Waitrose went above and beyond, taking the children behind the scenes. They saw the recycling plant with Rita and Ron, who were cardboard cut-outs. They saw where all the deliveries come in and they even allowed them to go inside the chillers! They had a talk from the Fish Partner as well as the Fruit and Vegetable Partner. The children learned so much; it really was a rather special morning for Hedgehogs and Squirrels classes.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-1-Waitrose-Shopping-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 1 Victorian Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The children in Year 1 proved themselves to be excellent at Victorian household jobs! They made sandwiches, buttered scones and squeezed oranges and also beat carpets, washed and ironed clothes and polished the brass and silver. I trust there are some transferable skills for helping at homeâ€¦!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-1-Victorian-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>What A Knight! Performances</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a show! The Year 4 did two outstanding performances, entertaining everyone with their singing, dancing and humorous production. It was a real credit to the hard work put in by the children under the creative guidance of Mr Brooks and Mr Miles. Well done, everyone! Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend, it was lovely having you back in school. 
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/What-A-Knight-Performances</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 5 Trip to the Observatory Science Centre</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are looking forward to hearing from the children how their trip to the Observatory Science Centre in Herstmonceux went today.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-5-Trip-to-the-Observatory-Science-Centre</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Saxon Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We were very relieved that, with some rearrangement due to COVID, our Year 4 children were still able to enjoy a Saxon workshop. There were focuses on the Saxons as both invaders â€“ with their swords, shields and battle tactics â€“ and as settlers, as the children built fences, learnt Saxon games and found out about how they lived and what they wore (which included dressing up Mr Miles). In class, the children are developing their writing using the dramatic story of Beowulf.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Saxon-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 2 Squire Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 2 rose to the challenge presented to them by Sir Mike of Lewes, the knight who visited them at the beginning of the term.... could they learn all about knights and acquire some of their skills in order to help him track down Princess Amelia
On &#39;Squire Day&#39;, a culmination of three weeks of learning all about knights, they demonstrated skills in calligraphy, sword fighting, medieval dancing and food preparation. They learnt about shield design and proved they could behave with respect. 
They also dressed up wonderfully... big thanks to the Year 2 parents and carers!
We all really enjoyed the day, and when asked if they thought other children would enjoy Squire Day when they are in Year 2, the Year 2 children replied &quot;Oh yes, definitely!&quot;

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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-2-Squire-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 3 Stone Age Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Leopards and Tigers had a workshop day today, building on the work they have been doing in school this term. The children dressed up and so did the teachers! They found out about the different eras of the period we call â€˜Stone Ageâ€™ and how clothing varied in these different eras. The children also examined artefacts, looking for clues as to who they might have belonged to and what they would have been used for and identified animals from their skulls and skin.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-3-Stone-Age-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Carols and Christingle 2021</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Watch the video of our Service of Carols and Christingle 2021]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Carols-and-Christingle-2021</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Chocolate Day 2021</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On CHOCOLATE DAY, Year 4 learned about the history and origin of chocolate among the Mayan people. We learned about how cocoa farmers are guaranteed a fair wage and we designed our own chocolate bars.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Chocolate-Day-2021</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 1 Hedgehog Visit</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year One children had the exciting privilege of meeting a very special hedgehog today called Henry, rescued by the St Francis Animal Care, along with his brother Harry who are orphans. The children learned about how they hibernate and what they eat. The two hedgehog brothers are now teenagers and will be released back into the wild after this hibernating season.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-1-Hedgehog-Visit</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Harvest Festival 2021</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Watch the Harvest Festival services from 2021]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Harvest-Festival-2021</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Rainforest Explorers Day</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Rainforest-Explorers-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Reptylers Visit</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Reptylers-Visit</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 2 Fire Safety Talk</title>
        <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-2-Fire-Safety-Talk</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 2 Great Fire Of London</title>
        <description><![CDATA[It&#39;s been so lovely seeing the wonderful creations the Year 2&#39;s have been bringing in this week for their Great Fire of London Topic. Today is the day, though, that they will all go up in smoke!! The children were so excited to see the fire but rest assured, Mr Long was close at hand and ready with the hose ! ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-2-Great-Fire-Of-London</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Welcome To Our New Reception Children and Families</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We would like to say a huge WELCOME to our new Reception children who have joined us this year and are now attending school full time, and to those families who are new to Aldrington, we are so excited you are part of our wonderful community here at Aldrington. ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Welcome-To-Our-New-Reception-Children-and-Families</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 3 Roman Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, Year 3 children had a fantastic Roman workshop day where they learnt about the history of the Roman Empire and where the Romans conquered. 
We learnt how to write on wax tablets using a stylus; learnt Roman games; completed chariot races; made clay bricks, fired catapults; learnt some Latin; and learnt a range of battle techniques.  ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-3-Roman-Day-24092021104334</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Aldrington&#39;s Got Talent 2021!!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today we had the joy of watching a handful of our amazing children perform their talents to the whole school in our annual Aldrington&#39;s Got Talent! The stage was set up and the sun was shining for the children to showcase their wonderful singing, dancing and even playing the drums! Check out the slideshow! Well done to those who performed and to everyone else for clapping and cheering your classmates on.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Aldrington-s-Got-Talent-2021</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Summer Fair</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 6 children really excelled themselves at their Summer Fair. It was a fun-filled, very sunshiny, and successful day! The children carefully planned what their stalls were going to be, how they would execute them, along with all the preparation needed. They overcame many obstacles that came their way due to Covid regulations changing. The day itself they showed their caring and nurturing side, dealing with the younger ones so wonderfully, in fact the teachers all commented on this, that they were perfect examples to the other children and so inspiring! They raised approximately an incredible £1100!!! Amazing job Year 6!!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-6-Summer-Fair</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 3 Visit To The Copse</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 3 children had an exciting visit to the Three Cornered Copse today to build dens, follow trails and make maps. ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-3-Visit-To-The-Copse</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reception&#39;s Bug Ball</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This is the time when the Reception children learn all about insects also known as &#39;mini beasts&#39;. The children came all dressed up as bugs! They enjoyed a bug disco, a bug hunt in The Spinney and decorating bug biscuits. They had the opportunity to watch the caterpillars metamorphosis into butterflies which they released today and was very special .
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Reception-s-Bug-Ball</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Camp Out !</title>
        <description><![CDATA[One of our Year 6 students has written a report about what their year have been up to. Have a read!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-6-Camp-Out</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Trip to Lewes Railway Land Nature Reserve</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Have a read of a report written brilliantly by one of our Year 6 students. Well done Nathaniel!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-6-Trip-to-Lewes-Railway-Land-Nature-Reserve</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Early Years &amp; KS1 Sports Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Here&#39;s a snap shot of the Reception, Year 1 and 2 children doing fantastically in their sports day this year. They had lots of fun!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Early-Years-KS1-Sports-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 6 Chessington Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 6 children had an amazing day out at Chessington World Of Adventures. There were songs on the coach and a buzz of excitement in the air. They left and arrived home in torrential rain but it stayed mainly dry at the theme park. The day flew by and and there was an array of chatter on the way home about which rides they went on and how long they queued and which was their favourite.  Everyone was happily exhausted after a fun-filled few days! ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-6-Chessington-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Fundraising At Aldrington</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This week, we had the privilege of welcoming Simon Gale, the Chief Executive of the charity Just Life and Emily Kenward, Founder and CEO of Time To Talk Befriending to talk to the Year 6 children about what they do and how the money raised will help.
Emily talked about the importance of having a friend, they guessed the age of their oldest member (106!!) and how many people in Brighton and Hove who feel lonely most of the time (7000). Emily was moved by the way the children shared personal stories about older people in their lives and those no longer with us and also how much experience they have had with those in their 80&#39;s and 90&#39;s. Some said that because of what they heard, they would call a Grandparent or say hi and smile to an elderly neighbour as they know how much it will brighten their day.

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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Fundraising-At-Aldrington</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Faith In Art Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Watch the videos to see a glimpse of what the children have been up to for our annual Faith in Art Week.
This year the theme was looking at the question of &#39;Where is God?&#39; and exploring what that means to us and ideas we have about it.  

Lizzi and the team at Off The Fence said it was such a joy to spend time with the classes. They were impressed with the children&#39;s enthusiasm, creativity and ability to work together to produce great final films!

Well done Aldrington!!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Faith-In-Art-Week</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Football Tournament</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Football-Tournament</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Bird Rescue at Aldrington!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[A sparrow was spotted on the top of the new build hanging upside down with its wing out and stuck, so &#39;Operation Save The Bird&#39; was put into place! We found the nearest window to the bird and carefully, using an extended pole, managed to hook under the very scared sparrow. A crash mat was put out for the &#39;landing site&#39; where staff and children were stationed accordingly for the safety of everybody and bird involved! The sparrow was then taken to Roger&#39;s Wildlife Rescue in Woodingdean where it was confirmed that the bird had broken its leg and interestingly, the reason it had its wing out was to protect the broken limb. He had got himself tangled in his own nest materials. Roger will nurse him back to health and then release him back to nature.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Bird-Rescue-at-Aldrington</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Y4 Three Cornered Copse Trip</title>
        <description><![CDATA[TOP SECRET - FOR PARENTS EYES ONLY!!
On Wednesday , the Year 4 computers were hacked by the mysterious Mr E, who announced that a serious monster had been discovered landing in the 3 Cornered Copse. Year 4 trekked out looking for clues amongst the undergrowth and discovered a crashed spaceship -thanks to Mr Long for arranging! Clues were discovered all around indicating that this monster had been present in Brighton for hundreds of years and the monster was captured. Year 4 are now debating whether or not the monster should be exterminated in line with protocols or if mercy should rule the day!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Y4-Three-Cornered-Copse-Trip</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Y6 Bikeability Training</title>
        <description><![CDATA[The Year 6 children have taken part in their Bikeability training this week and the week before half term. Learning to Ride Certificate or their Level 1 Bikeability which means they must be able to check their bike for safety and maintain it, they&#39;ve got to be able to ride safely on the playground, keeping a safe distance and being mindful of other road users, along with learning how to signal. They&#39;ve taken part in a number of games and challenges which required them to balance. The Bikeability Team commented that it was particularly successful and praised the children for their good and fun behaviour. Well done Year 6!!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Y6-Bikeability-Training</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Y4 Orienteering Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 4 took part in a really exciting, high energy orienteering event at Hove Park this week. Everyone agreed how wonderful it was to go our first trip outside of the school!  In small groups, our secret agent recruits needed to complete their course ensuring they worked as a team in the quickest time possible. After a fun warm-up, the children set off in their teams armed with their maps in search for the clues. We were so impressed with their determination, commitment to each other and desire to succeed. Well done to all the Year 4s for completing your mission!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Y4-Orienteering-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Mental Awareness Week</title>
        <description><![CDATA[During Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, we will pull together the evidence
that demonstrates the powerful benefits of nature for our mental health. We will
look at nature&#39;s unique ability to not only bring consolation in times of stress, but
also increase our creativity, empathy and a sense of wonder. It turns out that it is
not just being in nature but how we open ourselves up and interact with nature that
counts. We will show that even small contacts with nature can reduce feelings of
social isolation and be effective in protecting our mental health, and preventing
distress.
In school, the children will be focusing on nature in the weekly mental wellbeing assembly and will be participating in activities with their class outside. ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Mental-Awareness-Week</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 Secret Agent Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 4 had an amazing day last Friday training to be Secret Agents. The children dressed up in their best spy gear and were set various activities such as code breaking, surveillance and fitness training, there was an assault course, finger print detection and the Secret Agents are cultivating CHIS&#39;es  in the community (aka spying on parents!!!) We are thrilled to announce that all the children are now fully inducted into the MCIA and set for future missions! ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-Secret-Agent-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Grand Opening Of Our New Running Track</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Thursday 22 April, we officially opened our new running track around the Key Stage 2 playground. We had a very special guest to open our track - Great Britain athlete Spencer Thomas. Spencer is a former Aldrington pupil, who has gone on to represent Great Britain in races all around the world and has an 800m PB of 1:46:03. In 2019, he won the 800m British Championships and came second in the U23 European Championships. As well as opening our track, he showed the children some of the medals he has won and did a Q&amp;A session with some of our most talented runners, who were very inspired by all of his achievements and hard work. Thank you, Spencer, for giving up your time to come back to Aldrington to open our track!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Grand-Opening-Of-Our-New-Running-Track</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reception Easter Breakfast</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What a wonderful array of Easter bonnets were on display at the Reception Easter Breakfast!&amp;nbsp; The children sang joyfully and enjoyed their snacks from home as well as sampling some hot cross buns. We thought together about how the cross not only reminds us that Jesus died for us but goes &#39;up and down&#39; to remind us that&amp;nbsp;Jesus loves us and came down from heaven to be with us and &#39;across&#39; to&amp;nbsp;remind us that Jesus wants us to love and care for other people. The children heard about the monk who shared the first hot cross buns with those who would otherwise have gone hungry at Eastertime. That was around 700 years ago and hot cross buns have been enjoyed ever since!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Reception-Easter-Breakfast</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Our Easter Celebration led by Year 6</title>
        <description><![CDATA[This year, we have not been able to meet altogether, as we usually do with the older children and families at Bishop Hannington and the younger children and their families at St Peter&#39;s, West Blatchington.  Instead, Year 6 took on the job of putting together an Easter service for children, parents, carers and wider families to enjoy. ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Our-Easter-Celebration-led-by-Year-6</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Fundraising for Compassion UK</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are so proud of our children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2!  We set them the challenge to raise money for our project with the charity Compassion UK through being sponsored for helping at home or in the community or for doing something special. ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Fundraising-for-Compassion-UK</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 1 Easter Gardens</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our Year 1 children have been learning the story about the first Easter. A group have made this wonderful Easter Garden with Jesus and the Angel by the empty tomb with the stone that was rolled away,  there&#39;s the cross on the hill and it&#39;s decorated with flowers which the children have loved watering and looking after. This has been a lovely opportunity for the children to retell the story of what happened on that amazing day.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-1-Easter-Gardens</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>The trumpet shall sound</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have been very pleased to be able to have brass teaching again this month, following&amp;nbsp;our safety guidelines in the current pandemic. The children have been working hard and we wanted to share with you the fruits of this hard work by Mrs Glineur&#39;s Wednesday group. Here they are playing the Easter hymn, &quot;Thine be the Glory&quot;.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/The-trumpet-shall-sound</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>MacMillan Cup</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Usually, we award our MacMillan Cup at our special assemblies in Bishop Hannington Church, but instead, we are presenting our certificates in school, as we did last term. This Cup is awarded to one member of each class who has exemplified the qualities and values we look for in our children at Aldrington.  The staff who work with each class talk together about who they would like to give the award to and you can see what each teacher has to say about the person they have chosen in this video.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/MacMillan-Cup</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>The Kendrick Award for Sport March 2021</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Nathaniel in Gorillas Class for being only the second person to receive the Kendrick Award for Sport for outstanding sportsmanship. This is what Mrs Carden had to say, &quot;Nat has consistently tried his absolute best in PE lessons and whenever he represents the school. He is a natural athlete and Nat has represented school in a range of sports from swimming, football, athletics, cross country and achieved many medals in his time. He is also a really good sports person. So, he will cheer on his peers and his friends, he will coach them through PE lessons. If it is something new, he will give it a go. Well done, Nat for brilliant sportsmanship!&quot;]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/The-Kendrick-Award-for-Sport-March-2021</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Easter in a Box</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our prayers were answered for fine weather for our Easter in a Box activities this week, which took place in bright spring sunshine out in the playground.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Easter-in-a-Box</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Spring Has Sprung! The Eggs Have Hatched!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 1 have been learning about life-cycles and farm animals and have had the privilege of seeing two gorgeous chicks hatch and be part of their classroom experience! By the end of term Year 2 will have had the opportunity to &#39;chick-sit&#39; too!  It&#39;s so lovely at this time of year as we celebrate new life and all that is Easter that the children can see this first hand bringing excitement and hope for the future!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Spring-Has-Sprung-The-Eggs-Have-Hatched</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>French Day</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/French-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Y6 Climate Change Placards</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Have a look at what the Year 6 children have been doing this week!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Y6-Climate-Change-Placards</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Supporting Compassion in Indonesia</title>
        <description><![CDATA[As the Summer approaches, we are thinking about our promise to Compassion UK, our international charity. A couple of years ago we promised to help them rebuild their small primary school in Blitar, Indonesia. The total cost was nearly &amp;pound;10000 but the local people raised &amp;pound;4600 and we promised to make up the difference (&amp;pound;5290). By Spring 2020, they had completed the building works, when we shared photos in a school assembly of the many improvements made: children now able to learn indoors in eight airy classrooms with windows, furniture and resources, away from the busy streets.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Supporting-Compassion-in-Indonesia</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Our New Stage</title>
        <description><![CDATA[In the last few weeks, a new stage has been put in in our playground. As well as a blackboard backdrop that can be decorated and some sound effect &#39;instruments&#39; this also has space for an audience. Children are already planning their first performances!]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Our-New-Stage</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Welcome Back</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today we welcomed back all the children to school.  We were so excited to see everyone and there was plenty of time in the day for children to reconnect with their friends and the staff as well as to share some of their news of the last few weeks.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Welcome-Back</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>World Book Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Click here to see our super slideshow!
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/World-Book-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 4 go to Hogwarts 2020</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 4 have been reading &#39;Harry Potter and the Philosopher&#39;s Stone&#39; this term. We have enjoyed special lessons such as potions (making our own potions and designing magical ingredients). We also visited Diagon Alley to make our own wand, constructed of the finest wood and most powerful cores.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-4-got-to-Hogwarts-2020</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Christmas Nativities 2020</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Unable to welcome families to our Christmas nativities in person, we have filmed our productions and services for online viewing. Please see below for videos from each part of the school.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Christmas-Nativities-2020</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Remembrance Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Today the school marked Remembrance Day with a socially-distanced assembly and minute&#39;s silence outside in the playground.Â ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Remembrance-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Harvest 2020</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Harvest-2020</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>The Spinney</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have renamed our woodland area &#39;The Spinney&#39;. This area is used by children of all ages at Aldrington both for timetabled outdoor learning and for play activities. The mud kitchen and den-building are very popular and children also enjoy sitting on the story chair and hunting for minibeasts under logs etc.Â ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/The-Spinney</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Reptylers</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Children in Year 4 Jaguars and Lynx had a close encounter with a number of exotic creatures on Thursday, 8 October and found out more about their habits and the importance of caring for these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat as well as this country.Â ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Reptylers</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Looking forward to Harvest</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Pandas and Penguins had a special visit from Revd Tim Gage from St Peter&#39;s Church, West Blatchington. Tim told the children about why Christians celebrate at Harvest time and the importance of thanking God for the many good gifts He gives us. The children learnt a Harvest song and found out that they can help others this Harvest by bringing a gift of food for the Food Bank at West Blatchington. These gifts will then be shared with others&amp;nbsp;in our local community.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Looking-forward-to-Harvest</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>The Great Fire of London</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, 8 October, Year 2 Seahorses and Turtles &#39;met&#39; diarist Samuel Pepys, King Charles II and their fellow Londoners as they recounted the dramatic story of the Great Fire of London in 1666.Â ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/The-Great-Fire-of-London</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Year 3 Roman Day</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Year 3 had a wonderful day learning about the Romans. This report has been written by Seb and Max.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Year-3-Roman-Day</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Here We Are</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We have begun this term with a whole school topic based on Oliver Jeffers&#39;s bookÂ Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Here-We-Are</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Welcome Pandas and Penguins</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We were very excited to welcome our newÂ ReceptionÂ children to Aldrington today into our two classes Pandas and Penguins.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Welcome-Pandas-and-Penguins</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Visiting the school in November 2020</title>
        <description><![CDATA[We are looking forward to introducing new prospective parents to the school in mid-November and are working out the safest way to do this under current Covid-19 regulations.Â  It is likely that visits to the school will be virtual this year and there will be flexibility in how potential parents access information and meet the Headteacher.Â  More details will be publishedÂ when school leaders in Brighton &amp; Hove have agreed a procedure.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Visiting-the-school-in-November-2020</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Farewell, Year 6!</title>
        <description><![CDATA[On Friday 17 July, we held aÂ physically-distanced farewell ceremony for ourÂ departing Year 6 pupils. It was a time to celebrateÂ theirÂ tremendous achievements over seven years. Miss Coates saidÂ how special the Year 6 pupils are, andÂ the Governing Board chair, Susannah Kendrick said how proud she was.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Farewell-Year-6</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Thought for the day 16/7/20</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Thought-for-the-day-16-7-20</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Thought for the day 10/7/20</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Our sports week has been filled with fun, determination and a few rain showers.Â  We are so proud of the effort each one of you has made.Â  You may not have run the fastest, or thrown the furthest, but if you did your best then you can be proud.Â  You don&#39;t need to be like anyone else; God made you and loves you just the way you are.Â  He doesn&#39;t expect you to be as strong as Samson who, the bible tells us, tore down a temple; or as brave as Esther when she stood up to the Persian King Xerxes.Â  God made you and His love for you is not dependent on your achievements.Â  He&#39;ll be there for you no matter what.Â  Keep doing your best and let God do the rest.]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Thought-for-the-day-10-7-20</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Thought for the day 9/7/20</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Wind can be mysterious, even alarming!&amp;nbsp; You can&#39;t see it, but you know it&#39;s there when it brushes your face&amp;nbsp;or makes the leaves shake.&amp;nbsp; And you can hear it coming as it howls through the trees.&amp;nbsp; People can be like the wind sometimes.&amp;nbsp; They change their direction - what they say and how they act - depending on what&#39;s happening around them and who&#39;s standing nearby.&amp;nbsp; Do you do that? Do you say whatever other people want to hear? Or change the way you act - even doing something you know is wrong - just to fit in?&amp;nbsp; Don&#39;t do that! God doesn&#39;t want you to change direction like the wind.&amp;nbsp; Instead, stay strong for what you believe, stand up for what&#39;s right, and stand up for God.&amp;nbsp; People may laugh or make fun or even worse.&amp;nbsp; But remember that when God is on your side, no one can stand against you.&amp;nbsp;]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Thought-for-the-day-9-7-20</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Thought for the day 8/7/20</title>
        <description><![CDATA[What an incredible and unexpected journey we have all been on this year.Â  Although you may have enjoyed some aspects of homeschooling there will undoubtedly have been challenges.Â  While enjoying more time with your family, you may, at times, have also felt lonely away from your friends.Â  But be assured that throughout this voyage, you have never been alone.Â  No matter how hard or long a journey may be, God is with you; right now, and always. In every step of life He guides you.Â  Put your trust in God and He will steer you in the direction He always intended your life to go.Â Â ]]></description>
        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/tftd07082020</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>School open for children of key workers</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/School-open-for-children-of-key-workers</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Welcome to our new website</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/WelcomeToOurNewWebsite</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title>Happy Easter from Brighton City Mission</title>
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        <link>https://www.aldrington.org/News/Happy-Easter-from-Brighton-City-Mission</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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