Ruskington Chestnut Street CofE Primary Academy

Willow class had a 'strange' visitor today... We came back after break to find nuts and bolts scattered everywhere and huge footprints in the class! We listened to some filming of lots of banging and crashing. We are excited to find out more... Any guesses what our new writing text may be?? #engagingcurriculum #writingunits #primaryeducation We are proud to be part of Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust making LAAT schools irresistible places of learning https://thelaat.co.uk/laat-commitment-statement/

**Let's Boost Our Fundraising Together!** We are taking part in a fantastic fundraising challenge this week alongside our friends at Horbling Browns C of E Primary School and Morton CE Primary School. Every day, the children are completing five active, sporty or fun challenges to raise money for our Trust charity, Love As Action Together. This charity has supported children across our schools in really practical, meaningful ways, and now we want to give something back. The children started their challenges today from drawing, singing and running to amazing adjectives and nature hunts! They are already putting in so much effort, enthusiasm and energy and we would love your help to make their hard work count. If you're able to sponsor them, even with a small amount, it would make a huge difference to the total we can raise and the support the charity can continue to offer. Please make your sponsorship payments via MCAS! Thank you, as always, for your kindness and generosity. Our community spirit is what makes our school so special Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #aboveandbeyond

Please follow the link below to see our Spring 6 Newsletter.

Hazel Class had a fantastic time during British Science Week! Last week, the children explored how everyday materials can be strengthened by getting handson with a brilliant STEM challenge: building paper bridges strong enough to hold weights. They experimented with folding, rolling, layering and shaping paper to discover how simple changes can make a huge difference to strength and stability. It was wonderful to see their creativity, teamwork and problemsolving shine. A great week of curious minds and confident young engineers in the making! #BritishScienceWeek #primaryeducation #TeamChestnut shaping curious, confident, resilient children 01526 832424 enquiries@chestnutstreet.laat.co.uk www.chestnutstreet.co.uk Proudly part of Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust

Wishing all the wonderful mothers in our school community a very Happy Mother's Day! Your love, strength, and dedication make such a difference every single day. Thank you for everything you do the big things, the small things, and all the unseen moments in between. You're doing a wonderful job

A huge congratulations to our Netball team! This week they became the Carres Netball Champions, showing incredible determination, teamwork, and all of our sporting values. They played 5 matches, winning 4 and losing just 1 an amazing achievement and a testament to their hard work and spirit this year. Well done to every player involved (and of course Mrs Rutter and Mrs Potter!) We're so proud of you all! #Teamchestnut #winners #champs Come and find out about all the amazing opportunities we can support your child with when they join our wonderful school! From music lessons, sporting achievements to being ambassadors in school... we nurture our students to be the best they can be 01526 832424 enquiries@chestnutstreet.laat.co.uk www.chestnutstreet.co.uk Part of Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust

Willow Class Gymnastics Fun! Willow Class have been busy in gymnastics this week, beginning to put their rolls and balances together into short sequences. It's been wonderful to see so much teamwork, with children supporting and encouraging one another as they practised new skills. Such brilliant effort and cooperation from everyone! #teamwork #skills #development 01526 832424 enquiries@chestnutstreet.laat.co.uk www.chestnutstreet.co.uk

Our EYFS children enjoyed a wonderful visit to Lunettes Opticians in Ruskington. The team showed us how they help people look after their eyes and why keeping them healthy is so important. The children learned simple ways to care for their eyesight, such as eating healthy foods, taking breaks from screens, and wearing hats or sunglasses in bright sunlight. We were also able to explore some of the special machines and tools used during an eye test. The children were fascinated by the equipment and loved finding out what each one does. The optometrist explained their job and how they check whether someone needs glasses to help them see clearly. The children asked thoughtful questions and represented our school beautifully. It was a fantastic learning experience that helped them understand how our bodies work and who helps us stay healthy. Thank you so much to all the staff for being so kind, helpful and informative! #community #localvisits #engagingcurriculum # Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust #TeamChestnut - don't forget regular eye checks are so important as children grow, and having a test before they start school can make a real difference to their learning and confidence. Early detection helps them see clearly and thrive.

Spring 4 Newsletter Is Here! Our Spring 4 Newsletter is now ready for you to enjoy. It's packed with updates, highlights, and a peek at all the wonderful learning happening across our school. We'd love for you to take a moment to read it and stay connected with everything our children have been up to. Please click the link below to view the newsletter. https://sway.cloud.microsoft/wcSGS3pHeeHX2NwY?ref=Link Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. #teamchestnut Proudly part of Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust 01526 832424 enquiries@chestnutstreet.laat.co.uk

Today's World Book Day was a brilliant celebration of global stories and cultures. Every class focused on a different country, learning about its traditions and enjoying books by authors of many nationalities. Sycamore Class were treated to a live reading of a Māori story by Mrs Darling's aunt in New Zealand. The children loved hearing the tale and followed up by writing letters to thank her and find out more about life and storytelling in her culture. A big well done to all our pupils for embracing the day with such enthusiasm! #worldbookday2026 #PrimarySchool #CultureAndTradition 01526 832424 enquiries@chestnutstreet.laat.co.uk Part of Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust

What a wonderful afternoon we've had today in Sycamore Class! It was so lovely to welcome our families into school to support the children with their DT learning. The children showed such focus and pride as they developed their sewing skills and worked on creating something special. Thank you to everyone who joined usyour support means so much! #curriculum #parentandchild 01526 832424 enquiries@chestnutstreet.laat.co.uk www.chestnutstreet.co.uk #Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust

Throwback to last weeks dance development day #dancereels #teamchestnut

Wow, what a busy start to Term 4! From ongoing ukulele lessons and our infant music programme to tidying up the forest area and diving into new writing units, it's been wonderful to see the children so engaged in every corner of school. Our afterschool clubs are in full swing too! We even managed to squeeze in a wholeschool development day with Elite. From Little Conkers to Year 6, every child loved learning basic dance skills, counting beats, and creating their own class routine. Phew Week 1 done! We're so excited for everything still to come this term, including World Book Day, World Poetry Day, SpringO Bingo, and our Easter Church Service. If you want to find out more about our school keep your eyes peeled for the launch of our new school website! We would also love to have you for a visit anytime 01526 832424 enquiries@chestnutstreet.laat.co.uk #TeamChestnut Part of Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust

The Chestnut Patch – Winter Fun! We had such a wonderful day yesterday at the Chestnut Patch, with over eight families joining us for a cosy winterthemed session. The children and the grownups threw themselves into a whole range of seasonal crafts, and it was lovely to see everyone getting creative together. Next up: our Spring Sensory Session! Join us on 9th April as we welcome the new season with lots of handson, exploratory fun. Our booking form will be live very soon, so keep an eye out! #parentandchild #fun Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust 01526 832424 enquiries@chestnutstreet.laat.co.uk www.chestnutstreet.co.uk

We can't wait to see you at The Chestnut Patch session tomorrow for Winter Crafts! We have winter themed playdough, loose parts and lots of creative experiences for all ages Haven't had chance to book yet, follow the link below https://forms.office.com/e/G9xWRikGUg See you in the morning! 01526 832424 enquiries@chestnutstreet.laat.co.uk