<![CDATA[Forest View Primary School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D8%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:22:29 GMT Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:22:29 GMT <![CDATA[ KS2 VE Day Picnic ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=156 ✨ KS2 stepped back in time today for a fantastic VE Day celebration! 🇬🇧
To round off their World War II topic, the children hosted their very own Victory in Europe party — complete with a handmade picnic they prepared themselves! 🥪🎉

The afternoon was packed with traditional playground and clapping games, plus a range of fun activities inspired by VE Day. Smiles, teamwork, and a whole lot of history brought to life! 🌟

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:22:29 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=156 <![CDATA[ KS1 Play ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=155 KS1 finished their topic off in spectacular style with a wonderful play celebrating the famous explorers that they have been learning about. An inspirational story of following your dreams, never giving up and bouncing back when things go wrong. 

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:21:31 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=155 <![CDATA[ Y5 PGL ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=154 Y5 had an amazing weekend at PGL taking part in a range of adventurous outdoor actvities. 

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:42:04 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=154 <![CDATA[ Easter Church Visits ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=153 ✨ We love seeing our pupils out and about in our local community!

This week, children in Years 1–2 and Years 5–6 have been visiting St Stephen’s Church to learn more about the Easter story.

🕊️ Years 5/6 took part in a special Easter Experience, where church members led a series of engaging sessions to help them explore the Christian meaning of Easter.

🌼 Years 1/2 enjoyed their own visit, learning about Easter traditions and helping to decorate an Easter cross with beautiful flower creations as part of the church’s seasonal celebrations.

A huge thank you to St Stephen’s Church for welcoming our pupils and creating such memorable learning experiences! 💛

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:56:45 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=153 <![CDATA[ Netball ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=152 Our netball team took part in the Forest South Netball competition yesterday. The children played extremely well, winning 2 and drawing one game, finishing third overall. Well done everyone!

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:31:02 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=152 <![CDATA[ World Book Day (Week!) ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=151 📚✨ We don’t just celebrate books on World Book Day – we celebrate reading every single day! ✨📚

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:47:20 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=151 <![CDATA[ Girl's Football ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=150 Well done to our Girl's football team. On Friday they took part in a tournament with local schools despite many of them never having played a competitive match before. The girls thoroughly enjoyed their experience and we are super proud of how well they supported each other. 1 draw and 3 lost but some incredible teamwork.

]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:48:50 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=150 <![CDATA[ DigiWall ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=149 A great day using the Digiwall today. The wall, supplied by 270 climbing will be used by all of the classes this week. 

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:01:16 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=149 <![CDATA[ KS1 Airport ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=148 KS1 have experienced an airport today. Classrooms were turned into makeshift airports with children having to pass through security and passport control, check their bags in and board a plane. A great experience for them. 

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:52:41 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=148 <![CDATA[ UKS2 Science Fayre ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=147 Today we were visited by staff from Dene Magna to launch their Science Fayre competition with our older children. They led an engaging assembly for the children with live science demonstrations! The winners will take part in the science Fayre at Dene Magna. 

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:36:45 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=147 <![CDATA[ Athlete Visit ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=146 We have been delighted to welcome GB gymnast, Winston Powell, to school today as part of our Sponsor Day!

The children thoroughly enjoyed the assembly and loved taking part in the fitness activities and challenges he led.

You can see more photos and updates from the sessions on your child’s class Seesaw page.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:58:47 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=146 <![CDATA[ Eagles class @ Hilltops ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=145 On Monday Eagles class were invited into the community cafe in Hilltops Children and Families Centre to read and drink hot chocolate. It was a wonderful session which the children thoroughly enjoyed. There is nothing better than getting cost with a book! 

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:20:01 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=145 <![CDATA[ Girls Football Winners ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=144 Well done to our girls football team who took part in the GPJ tournament yesterday. They played amazingly well, winning their half of the tournament. They are now through the to GPJ girls final. Brilliant!

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:22:56 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=144 <![CDATA[ Football Champions ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=143 Super proud of our y5/6 football team who took part in and won the Prostars tournament today. Amazing achievement!

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 14:22:48 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=143 <![CDATA[ KS1 Slimbridge ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=142 Our KS1 children have had a fabulous time at Slimbridge these past two days. They loved splashing in welly boot land and feeding the ducks!

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 16:06:59 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=142 <![CDATA[ Individual Cross Country ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=141 Well done to our individual cross country runners who took part in a muddy district event at Newent School last week. The children all did exceptionally well, all trying their best on what was a very challenging course. Well done to Bella, Diana, Annabel, Teddy and Alby who have all qualified for the county finals and to Finley who qualified as 1st reserve. 

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:07:46 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=141 <![CDATA[ STEM Workshops ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=140

Today our KS2 children had an amazing time in hands‑on STEM workshops! They explored coding in action by programming and controlling a range of vehicles—learning, problem‑solving, and having plenty of fun along the way!

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 15:27:58 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=140 <![CDATA[ Festive Breakfast ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=139 Breakfast club have been playing with their food and making these wonderful festive pictures. Off course they enjoyed eating them even more!

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:49:51 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=139 <![CDATA[ EYFS Nativity ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=138 Didn't our EYFS children do well! They were amazing today and put on a brilliant version of the nativity. Well done EYFS!

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:47:42 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=138 <![CDATA[ Savoy Theatre Trips ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=137 What a magical experience for our children who visited Santa's Wondrous Workshop at the Savoy Theatre in Monmouth. 

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:45:00 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=137 <![CDATA[ Christmas Lunches ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=136 Christmas Lunch at Forest View Primary School 
Over two festive days and four sittings, our school was filled with laughter, Christmas songs, and plenty of holiday spirit! The children loved every moment—singing along, sharing smiles, and enjoying a truly special meal together.

A huge thank you to our amazing catering team for the delicious food and to all the staff who worked so hard behind the scenes to make it a success.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:20:37 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=136 <![CDATA[ EYFS Christingle Service ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=135

Our EYFS children enjoyed a magical Christingle service this morning at St. Stephen’s Church!
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to share this special moment with us.

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:26:37 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=135 <![CDATA[ Choir sing at St. Stephen's ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=134 What an amazing singing performance by our choir who sang at the Christmas Tree Festival at St. Stephen's church today. The children sang a variety of Christmassy songs that got everyone in the festive spirit!

]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 11:51:33 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=134 <![CDATA[ Christmas Tree Festival ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=133 Our infants have done an amazing job decorating the trees for the St. Stephen's Church Christmas Tree Festival this weekend. Don't forget to go along to soak up the festive atmosphere. Remember to vote for your favourite tree!

]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 10:02:42 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=133 <![CDATA[ Romania National Day ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=132 We've been celebrating and recognising Romania's National Day today. A great opportunity to learn about the country's culture, language and traditions. 

]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2025 15:59:53 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=132 <![CDATA[ Children in Need ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=131 Thank you to everyone that supported Children in Need this week. £751.30 raised!

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:23:05 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=131 <![CDATA[ Remembrance Day 2025 ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=130 11am - a moment of reflection.

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:47:16 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=130 <![CDATA[ Remembrance Sunday Parade ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=129 It was an absolute honour to be involved in this year's Cinderford remembrance parade that took place on Sunday. Our pupils represented the school so well and showed their respect for those that made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:45:55 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=129 <![CDATA[ SportsHall Athletics ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=128 Well done to our SportsHall Athletics team who won the district event this afternoon. The children were brilliant and performed so well, supporting and cheering each other on. 

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 15:46:58 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=128 <![CDATA[ EYFS Fire Engine Visit ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=127 EYFS had a surprise visit by our local fire crew today. They loved finding out about the engine and the important role that fire fighters have. 

]]> Tue, 4 Nov 2025 10:08:14 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=127 <![CDATA[ Harvest Donations ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=126 Thank you to everyone who has donated to our Harvest collection in aid of the Forest Food bank so far. 

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:17:05 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=126 <![CDATA[ Harvest ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=125 The whole school took part in a wonderful harvest assembly this morning. Children shared a song or poem with each other. We started our harvest collection today for the Food Bank. Thank you to everyone that has donated so far. You can still donate items until Friday morning. 

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:16:08 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=125 <![CDATA[ Hockey Event ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=124 Some of our children had great fun at the Quick Sticks hockey fun event this afternoon. This was an engagement event designed to introduce children to a new sport and to have a go at playing in more competitive games. The children were brilliant and gave everything a good go, winning 1 game and drawing another. Well done everyone!

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:35:15 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=124 <![CDATA[ First tournament for some ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=123 Well done to our football team on Friday. Many members of the squad were playing in their first tournament today and never played a competitive match. They all played so well, winning 2 games, drawing 1 and losing the other two. 

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:22:29 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=123 <![CDATA[ ESFA Football Champions! ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=122 We are super proud of our y5/6 football team who won the district ESFA competition for the Forest of Dean. The team will now be playing in the county finals that will take place in December.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:34:46 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=122 <![CDATA[ Cinderford Library Visits ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=121 Classes from y5/6 have been visiting Cinderford library. What an amazing resource for our town! The children took out books to take home and for their classrooms.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:31:06 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=121 <![CDATA[ Coffee Morning ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=120 Thank you to everyone that support the EYFS Macmillian coffee morning (afternoon). We raised £130.44 for this very worthy charity.

]]> Tue, 7 Oct 2025 08:03:27 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=120 <![CDATA[ Cross Country ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=119 Amazing effort by our cross country team who took part in the district event last week. The children were brilliant, supporting each other and trying their very best. Both our boys and girls teams finished second!

]]> Tue, 7 Oct 2025 08:00:03 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=119 <![CDATA[ Girl's Football ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=118 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:50:31 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=118 <![CDATA[ Victorian School Day ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=117 Today, our junior children and staff transformed into Victorians as we turned the school into a fully immersive Victorian classroom experience. From bonnets to waistcoats, everyone dressed the part — and our teachers took on the role of strict Victorian schoolmasters and mistresses, complete with chalkboards and stern faces!

It was a brilliant way for our children to experience history first-hand, learning what school life was like over a century ago. A huge well done to all involved — the costumes, the acting, and the enthusiasm were absolutely fantastic.

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:06:12 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=117 <![CDATA[ Harriers Class Library Visit ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=116 Harriers class had a lovely trip to the local library to choose some books for home and class. Thank you to all the parents that came along and supported the visit. 

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:47:16 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=116 <![CDATA[ Author B.Ware Visit ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=115 Amazing visit from B.Ware last week who shared her latest book with the children and led workshops for them. 

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:03:15 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=115 <![CDATA[ World Record Attempt! ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=114 Hawks Class recently joined thousands of schools across the country—and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver—in an exciting attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the most groups cooking simultaneously!

As part of the challenge, the pupils prepared a delicious tomato pasta dish, learning valuable cooking skills along the way. The cookery room was filled with wonderful aromas and even more smiles, as everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

We’re now eagerly awaiting confirmation from Guinness World Records to see if the record has officially been broken. Fingers crossed!

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:50:07 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=114 <![CDATA[ Girls Football ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=113 Well done to our girls football team who finished second in the GPJ tournament yesterday. 

]]> Tue, 1 Jul 2025 10:15:45 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=113 <![CDATA[ Football ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=112 Well done to our football team who took part in today's competition. Once again the team played brilliantly, finishing third in their group.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:44:29 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=112 <![CDATA[ Maths Competition ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=111 Well done to our team of maths champions who took part in a maths tournament at Five Acres High School. The children performed brilliantly finishing 4th overall. 

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:44:19 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=111 <![CDATA[ Cricket Winners ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=110 Great result by our cricket squad yesterday with one team winning the district event and qualifying for the county final and the other team narrowly missing out on a semi-final place. Superb effort by all!

]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 08:10:20 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=110 <![CDATA[ Tag Rugby Winners ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=109 A great way to end this week with a win for our tag rugby team. They took part in the Prostars tournament today with both teams playing brilliantly throughout. Fabulous effort squad!

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 14:24:47 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=109 <![CDATA[ Year 5/6 Football ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=108 A great third place finish for our year 5/6 football team in yesterday's tournament. They beat the eventual winners of the competition during the afternoon, playing exceptionally well through out. 

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 08:21:50 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=108 <![CDATA[ The Farmer and the Clown ]]> https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=107 Our Year 5 and 6 pupils took part in engaging drama workshops based on Farmer and the Clown, generously funded by ArtSpace. These sessions offered a fantastic opportunity for children to immerse themselves in the performing arts—an especially meaningful experience as the show was developed right here in the Forest of Dean.

Throughout the day, the children enthusiastically explored a variety of roles, showcasing their creativity and theatrical talents. The workshops culminated in a special performance of Farmer and the Clown by the talented actors, which children and parents  thoroughly enjoyed.

It was a memorable day that highlighted the importance of arts in education and the power of local storytelling.

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 09:38:38 GMT https://www.forestviewschool.org.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=107