Edlesborough Primary Academy
@epaprimary.bsky.social
Providing a rigorous, knowledge-based education for all.
Last week, Year 6 introduced their ‘Waterwalls’ to their Reception buddies. After designing and constructing them last half term with their buddies in mind, they invited Reception to help test whether the water would flow from top to bottom. The product testing was a success!
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Last week, Year 6 introduced their ‘Waterwalls’ to their Reception buddies. After designing and constructing them last half term with their buddies in mind, they invited Reception to help test whether the water would flow from top to bottom. The product testing was a success!
Year 2 have had a busy few weeks in Maths, learning to measure in centimetres and metres and creating block diagrams, tally charts, and pictograms - take a look!
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Year 2 have had a busy few weeks in Maths, learning to measure in centimetres and metres and creating block diagrams, tally charts, and pictograms - take a look!
Last week, Pre-School explored their ‘Journeys’ theme, talking about how they travel, learning about old transport getting creative. They built with Magna Tiles & Cogs & Gears, hunted for the number 2, and braved the rain in their splash suits to jump in puddles & catch raindrops
November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Last week, Pre-School explored their ‘Journeys’ theme, talking about how they travel, learning about old transport getting creative. They built with Magna Tiles & Cogs & Gears, hunted for the number 2, and braved the rain in their splash suits to jump in puddles & catch raindrops
As part of our recognition of Children in Need, each class were challenged to complete 25 acts of kindness. Each half term we are focussing on one of our school values and this half term we are looking at ‘Kind’
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
As part of our recognition of Children in Need, each class were challenged to complete 25 acts of kindness. Each half term we are focussing on one of our school values and this half term we are looking at ‘Kind’
On Sunday, our Head Students gathered at the church in Edlesborough to take part in a remembrance service. The head students laid a wreath in honour of all those who had fought in the wars to ensure that we had a future.
November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
On Sunday, our Head Students gathered at the church in Edlesborough to take part in a remembrance service. The head students laid a wreath in honour of all those who had fought in the wars to ensure that we had a future.
Save the date! Here are all the exciting events coming up this half term:
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Save the date! Here are all the exciting events coming up this half term:
Reception would like to thank the school & FOES for the money spent on their Play builder equipment. They've loved using it in different ways including an obstacle course and building different types of vehicles. Here are some of the pictures they've captured over the term!
October 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Reception would like to thank the school & FOES for the money spent on their Play builder equipment. They've loved using it in different ways including an obstacle course and building different types of vehicles. Here are some of the pictures they've captured over the term!
Year 3 have been very artistic continuing their learning on ‘Line’ and continuing to look at other prints by Hokusai (other than ‘The Great Wave’, focusing on the series of ‘Mount Fuji. They used polytile blocks that they'd previously made to print using rollers and printing ink.
October 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Year 3 have been very artistic continuing their learning on ‘Line’ and continuing to look at other prints by Hokusai (other than ‘The Great Wave’, focusing on the series of ‘Mount Fuji. They used polytile blocks that they'd previously made to print using rollers and printing ink.
Pre-School have been busy learning all about 'Seasons' and the changes that happen, specifically around Autumn. They've gotten very into the Autumnal spirit - take a look! 🍁
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Pre-School have been busy learning all about 'Seasons' and the changes that happen, specifically around Autumn. They've gotten very into the Autumnal spirit - take a look! 🍁
Don't forget to book your child's place at our October Half Term Camp via Arbor!
October 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Don't forget to book your child's place at our October Half Term Camp via Arbor!
Reception have been busy reading ‘We’re Going On A Bear Hunt’. Last week they went on their own sensory walk, touching and describing the different settings. In Maths they've been learning about numbers 1-15 and how to make these numbers in different ways. Great work Reception!
October 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Reception have been busy reading ‘We’re Going On A Bear Hunt’. Last week they went on their own sensory walk, touching and describing the different settings. In Maths they've been learning about numbers 1-15 and how to make these numbers in different ways. Great work Reception!
Year 3 have been enjoying their unit on Hercules and have been acting out the story. They have used some great descriptive phrases to describe the Hydra and the Nemean Lion, focusing on using compound and complex sentences!
October 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Year 3 have been enjoying their unit on Hercules and have been acting out the story. They have used some great descriptive phrases to describe the Hydra and the Nemean Lion, focusing on using compound and complex sentences!
Pre-school have been very focused on their 'Owl Babies' book and last week painted some fantastic owls. They also painted their salt dough cakes from the previous week and made some clay owls too. A very creative week! 🖌️🎨
October 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Pre-school have been very focused on their 'Owl Babies' book and last week painted some fantastic owls. They also painted their salt dough cakes from the previous week and made some clay owls too. A very creative week! 🖌️🎨
We are delighted to be able to invite parents and guardians into the school for an informal tour of our setting. The tour takes between 30 to 45 minutes. If you would like to come and visit on one of our open mornings, please contact the school office to book a time slot.
October 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We are delighted to be able to invite parents and guardians into the school for an informal tour of our setting. The tour takes between 30 to 45 minutes. If you would like to come and visit on one of our open mornings, please contact the school office to book a time slot.
Buddy time is a big hit! Year 6 and Reception have been enjoying stories, games, and spending time together at break and lunch!
September 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Buddy time is a big hit! Year 6 and Reception have been enjoying stories, games, and spending time together at break and lunch!
Year 5 have had a brilliant start to the year! This term, they began their music lessons by learning to play brass instruments- an experience they have thoroughly enjoyed.
September 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Year 5 have had a brilliant start to the year! This term, they began their music lessons by learning to play brass instruments- an experience they have thoroughly enjoyed.
Year 2 have had a busy first few weeks back at school. In Art we have been inspired by Kandinsky and created our own pieces of art using primary colours and then mixing these to make secondary colours.
September 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Year 2 have had a busy first few weeks back at school. In Art we have been inspired by Kandinsky and created our own pieces of art using primary colours and then mixing these to make secondary colours.
Year 1 have had an absolutely incredible start to the year! They have blown us away with how well they have adapted to new routines and lessons and have all been working so hard - here's what they've been up to!
September 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Year 1 have had an absolutely incredible start to the year! They have blown us away with how well they have adapted to new routines and lessons and have all been working so hard - here's what they've been up to!
We are looking for an individual to join our brilliant team at EPA. Your role will involve supporting pupils during lunch breaks and ensuring health and safety is maintained at all times.
If you or anyone you know may be interested, find out more at:
If you or anyone you know may be interested, find out more at:
Vacancies
Please use the links below to download the relevant document:
epa-primary.org
September 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We are looking for an individual to join our brilliant team at EPA. Your role will involve supporting pupils during lunch breaks and ensuring health and safety is maintained at all times.
If you or anyone you know may be interested, find out more at:
If you or anyone you know may be interested, find out more at:
To end a year of phenomenal sporting success and participation, we took part in District Athletics on Monday. the team we took were an absolute credit to the school with lots of top 3 finishes and a 4 place overall which is amazing!
Well done to all those who took part!
Well done to all those who took part!
July 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
To end a year of phenomenal sporting success and participation, we took part in District Athletics on Monday. the team we took were an absolute credit to the school with lots of top 3 finishes and a 4 place overall which is amazing!
Well done to all those who took part!
Well done to all those who took part!
The finalists of the 2025 Annual Speech Competition! The judges had a hard time deliberated over a winner, but in the end Caelan’s humour and ability to relate to the audience sealed the deal!
Well done Caelan and all our finalists!
Well done Caelan and all our finalists!
July 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The finalists of the 2025 Annual Speech Competition! The judges had a hard time deliberated over a winner, but in the end Caelan’s humour and ability to relate to the audience sealed the deal!
Well done Caelan and all our finalists!
Well done Caelan and all our finalists!
Year 5 had an amazing trip to the Science Museum! Take a look at what they got up to:
July 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Year 5 had an amazing trip to the Science Museum! Take a look at what they got up to:
In Art, Year 2 have been busy creating different parts of the class mural including weaving, printing and watercolour painting.
July 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
In Art, Year 2 have been busy creating different parts of the class mural including weaving, printing and watercolour painting.
Reception have been had a very busy few weeks! In Art, they have created their own 3D sculptures inspired by the artist Miro - very creative!
July 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Reception have been had a very busy few weeks! In Art, they have created their own 3D sculptures inspired by the artist Miro - very creative!
Pre-School had a fabulous time on Sports Day - take a look at what they got up to!
July 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Pre-School had a fabulous time on Sports Day - take a look at what they got up to!