Above and Beyond
At Corton Primary School we are dedicated to developing our children's cultural capital and giving them experiences above and beyond the National Curriculum. We encourage the children to understand what it is to be a global citizen and how we can impact the world around us.
Offering an extensive curriculum is key to the development of pupils as rounded and accomplished individuals. At Corton Primary School, our pupils can access a wide range of activities. These experiences might include talks with visiting speakers, trips to broaden their subject knowledge, clubs to encourage their interests, and higher up the school tailored support with their chosen high school. Going above and beyond the standard school curriculum is necessary for pupils to experience life to the full.
KS2 Visit the Norwich Cathedral and Synagogue
June 2026 - To deepen their understanding of Judaism and Christianity, our KS2 pupils enjoyed a visit to Norwich Cathedral and the Synagogue. Through these first hand experiences, the children were able to identify the key features of both places of worship, bringing their RE learning to life.
Sports Day
June 2026 - Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Sports Day. The children had a fantastic time showcasing the skills they have been developing in their PE lessons and were proud to share their achievements with their families.
Share a Book
May 2026 - A big thank you to our Early Years parents who joined us to share stories with their children. Reading together helps to foster a love of books, develop language skills, and create valuable opportunities for children to enjoy and engage with reading.
Trinity Park Trip
April 2026 - Orca Class had a fantastic day at Trinity Park! They learned a lot about where our food comes from and were lucky enough to taste some delicious treats. They got to pet some really cute animals and chat with the farmers who look after them. They even got to try on some armour and have a seat in a police van!
Safer Internet Day
February 2026 - Pupils learned how to stay safe and responsible online, with a visit from a police constable who led a whole school assembly on how to keep safe online. Teachers also ran tailored activities on the safe use of AI, exploring its opportunities and risks. A fantastic day of learning and digital awareness for all!
Christmas Events
December 2025 - December was a joyful and festive month at school. Parents joined us for Festive Workshops, the Early Years Nativity Performance, and a Christingle Service, helping children learn about traditions and celebration. Pupils enjoyed a whole school Christmas Dinner in their festive outfits, followed by a Carol Concert with families that truly captured the Christmas spirit.
The celebrations ended with Christmas Class Parties full of games, dancing, and laughter, supporting social skills and teamwork. A special visit from Father Christmas also brought smiles all round and added to the festive cheer.
Whole School Buddhism Morning
November 2025 - Our pupils stepped into a calm morning of Buddhist inspired learning and exploration. Pupils opened like lotus flowers, tried gentle stretches, slow walking, and quiet breaths, building early self regulation. There was also some fantastic discussions around kind and helpful things they could do. Take a look at the beautiful lotus flowers that were made - a symbol of purity and awakening!
Phonics Workshop
November 2025 - A big thank you to all the adults who joined us for our Reception Phonics Workshop. It was wonderful to see so many of you taking part. We hope you feel confident and inspired to support your child’s reading and writing journey at home.
Your involvement makes such a difference, together, we’re building a love of reading from the very start!
Odd Socks Day
November 2025 - Odd Socks Day - raising awareness for anti-bullying. The school was brought to life with a vibrant display of colourful socks, reminding us all of our uniqueness and this year's theme of Power for Good.
Coastguard Rescue Service
MacMillan Cake Sale
September 2025 - We were amazed by the incredible support from our school community for our Macmillan Cake Sale! From the delicious bakes brought in to all the children buying and eating the cakes, everyone played a part in making the event such a huge success.
Coding Club
September 2025 - The lunchtime coding club for Year 1 and Year 2 pupils has been a great success, with children showing real curiosity for computing. Supported by some helpful Key Stage 2 pupils who are taking on leadership roles, the younger children have been learning to input simple code to make characters move and dance.
Corton's got Talent
June 2025 - What an amazing evening at our school talent show! Pupils from across all year groups took to the stage in a real theatre setting, showcasing their incredible talents — from dazzling dance routines and powerful singing to impressive musical performances.
We’re so proud of every single performer for their courage, creativity and confidence. A huge thank you to the parents for supporting the children, what a night to remember!
Judaism Morning
June 2025 - The whole school took part in Judaism morning. Thank you for our Jewish speaker for sharing with us what he loves about being a Jew. We are so proud of the children for demonstrating religious understanding and respect.
Roarr Dinosaur Park
Forest School Club
May 2025 - Years 1 and 2 have had a busy few weeks in Forest School Club. Take a look at the different activities the children have taken part in. There was lots of observing, collaboration and creativity!
Caring for the Environment
May 2025 - Another group of volunteers took part in a litter pick along with staff to help look after the local community. A fantastic effort with two bags of litter being collected!
Sports Day
April 2025 - Our pupils had a great time demonstrating the skills they’ve learnt in PE to their grown-ups during our Sports Day events! We even managed to get grown-ups and teachers involved in the egg and spoon & sack race! A massive well done to our GREEN team for coming 1st place!
Farm and Country Fair
Forest School Club
April 2025 - Years 3 and 4 have had a wonderful few weeks in Forest School Club. Take a look at the different activities the children have taken part in. There was lots of problem solving, collaboration and creativity!
Oral Hygiene
March 2025 - We had a visit from the oral hygienist at the Happy Smiles Club! They spoke to all pupils about the importance of oral hygiene and shared valuable tips on how to keep our teeth healthy and strong. A big thank you for making learning about dental care fun and engaging!
Hinduism Morning
March 2025 - The whole school took part in Hinduism morning. We are so proud of the children for demonstrating religious understanding and respect. Pupils took part in some enquiry research, role play and art work. Great work Corton!
Early Years have some special visitors!
February 2025 - Our Early Years children were very lucky to receive a visit from a local fire crew!
During the afternoon, the children listened to key safety messages from the firefighters, they looked around the fire engine and used a fire hose. The children loved seeing how far the water sprayed from the hose!
A big thank you to the fire fighters from Lowestoft South for coming in to school and giving the children such a wonderful afternoon. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Safer Internet Day
February 2025 - On Safer Internet Day we welcomed a local police officer into school to deliver an online safety talk to the whole school. This was followed by workshops in their classes.
After her visit, this is what one pupil had to say: ‘I liked the police officer coming in. She told us what games can be dangerous, she said we have to be honest about what games we are going on so our parents can make them safe.’
Our youngest pupils explore REAL transport
Sikhism Morning
January 2025 - The whole school took part in a morning exploring Sikhism. Pupils learned about the different Sikh symbols and created their own. Some pupils explored how the five Ks remind Sikhs of how to live their lives. Our younger pupils took part in some Sikh practices that happen within a Gurdwara, tasting foods and listening to traditional Sikh music.
Mystery Reader
Autumn Term 2024 - Starfish Class (Nursery and Reception) have been sharing their love of reading with members of our school community.
They opened their doors for parents/grandparents to come into class and share their favourite book with all of the children. They call this 'Mystery Reader' and the children absolutely love the build up and anticipation in discovering who it will be. We also welcomed a video recording of a parent reading a book outside of school.
Thank you to everyone who visited Starfish Class. Who will our Mystery Readers be in the Spring Term......watch this space!
Phonics Workshop
November 2024 - Reception parents and carers were invited into class to find out more about the teaching of Phonics at our school. The workshop outlined what phonics is, how it helps the children with their early reading and writing and provided a range of ideas for activities that can be used to support the children at home. Thank you to all of the adults that attended the workshop and made this a great success! We hope you found it useful.
Children in Need
November 2024 - A massive thank you to everyone who donated—together, we raised an amazing £178! Every penny will go towards supporting children and young people in need across the UK. Pupils explored what kinds of things the money will be spent on and discussed what things they are grateful for.
Crucial Crew
* Alcohol and drug awareness
* Staying safe online and using mobile devices
Anti Bullying Week
Ragazzi Children's Choir
November 2024 - We received this glowing review, about some of our pupils that represented our school as part of the ‘Ragazzi’ children’s choir at Snape Maltings. They sang and behaved exceptionally well and we are so proud of them!
Harvest Festival
October 2024 - A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated for our Harvest celebration! Your generosity will benefit so many families and individuals in our community. The Salvation Army collected all of the donations and will now be able to create food packages for those in need. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!
KS1 Visit - Elizabethan House Museum
October 2024 - Year 1 and 2 pupils investigated old toys and found out how they worked at the Elizabethan House Museum. The children visited the toy room where they explored a large display of old toys, games and dolls.
Macmillan Cake Sale
October 2024 - A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the McMillan cake sale a success! It was a truly inspiring event, not just because of the generous amount raised, an impressive £118 but also because of the confidence, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit the children displayed throughout the day. The children loved this sweet way of raising both money and awareness.
Autumn Disco
October 2024 - Pupils had so much fun interacting with different year groups and playing party games at the Autumn disco. One pupil said "can we do this every day?".
KS2 Forest School Club
October 2024 - Forest School Club have had a wonderful few weeks in the outdoors. Take a look at the different activities the children have taken part in. There was lots of problem solving, collaboration and creativity!
A Very Special Visitor
September 2024 - Starfish Class had a very special visitor, a baby visited our Early Years Class. As part of their topic the children have been learning about what makes them special and how they have changed since they were babies. The children asked some great questions to find out what babies can do and how to care for them.
Walk to School Week
September 2024 - Encouraging our families to park a little way from the school reduces congestion and air pollution at the school gates and improves road safety. Pupils were encouraged to walk or scoot/bike the last few minutes into school to earn a reward for their class. A great effort everyone!
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