We received a message from St Lukes Hospice after the choir sang at the Eastgate Shopping Centre in December:

"We just wanted to say a huge thank you for bringing the children to sing at Eastgate - your school raised an amazing £158.15 and over the 2 weeks of signing our local schools helped raised an incredible £7,425.97!

This is not possible without your support."

This is amazing news - Thank you everyone.

Christmas Panto 

On the last day of term, a Christmas Pantomime came to Noak Bridge courtesy of the PFA who paid for the event.

The children had a great morning watching 'Dick Whittington' with some traditional Christmas fun!

'Thank You' to the PFA for providing this wonderful opportunity to all children and to our parents and the school community for supporting PFA events and make it possible for events like this to take place.

For all photographs and videos, click on the link below:

Noak Bridge Primary School - Galleries

Christmas songs with BSL

On Thursday 18th December we had a small Christmas concert where KS2 classes performed a Christmas song with BSL - it was a lovely end to the term.

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Christmas Dinner

On Thursday 18th December, we wore our Christmas jumpers and shared a delicious Christmas together accompanied by Christmas songs - it was a fun lunchtime.

We would like to say a huge 'Thank You' to Mrs Stanley and Mrs Hemmings for cooking a truly delicious Christmas dinner for over 200 people!

For all photographs and videos click on the link below:

Christmas Dinner

Spelling Bee Success

On Wednesday 17th December we took part in a MAT 'Spelling Bee' event. There were 10 rounds for each year group and at the end our scores were Year 5 scored 76/100 and Year 6 scored 85/ 100 which meant both teams won!!

Congratulations to the Noak Bridge teams.

School Choir perform at Eastgate Centre for St Lukes Hospice

On Monday 15th December, the school choir performed at the Eastgate Centre in Basildon Town Centre to help raise money for St Lukes Hospice.

 We would like to say a huge 'Thank You' to Mrs Milbank for teaching the choir.

Christmas Disco

On Friday 12th December, the PFA organised a Christmas Disco for the children.

An Elf and Stitch made an appearance, along with snow and bubbles - everyone had a great time!

We would like to say a huge 'Thank You' to the PFA and volunteers for all of their hard work in preparing, organising and running the disco.

To see all photographs and videos, click on the link below.

Christmas Disco

Girls football match

Friday 5th December, our girls football team had a match against Lincewood.

Tag Rugby tournament

On Tuesday 2nd December we went to James Hornsby for a tag rugby tournament. When we arrived, we met our opponents (Janet Duke, Phoenix and Merrylands) who were all strong tag rugby teams.

 Firstly, we played Janet Duke, who are one of the best regional squads, where we unfortunately lost 9-1. We had some amazing defence and made two turnovers, where one team gets five tags on the other and must hand over the ball, as well as four tags twice. The try we scored was by Layla who had an excellent set up from Erin.

In the second match against Merrylands, we tied 3-3 but we thought we could have done better due to an unlucky slip on the mud from our team. George scored two extraordinary tries one of them beautifully assisted by Jude. The other from going to the corners and pushing up forward. Erin scored the third try to equalize the score with an excellent run. In terms of defence, we were a bit worse than our first game, but we still did alright.

Finally, we played against Phoenix and unfortunately lost 2-1 because they had very fast runners. Naisha scored the try of the match with some amazing moves against the opposing defenders and a great pass from Peter. Our defence was okay this game and we were proud to have tagged the faster runners.

Written by George, Year 6

Collecting Stamps for RNIB

RNIB Stamps

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

We would like to say a huge 'Thank You' to Mrs Marler for beautifully painting the main entrance to our school with Christmas decorations. 

Continuing our tradition, the Year 6 pupils decorated our Christmas Tree which was kindly donated by the Probert Family.

We are very lucky to have such kind members of our school community.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

As per tradition, Year 6 decorated our Christmas tree.

Art in Year 3

This week, the Year 3 classroom became a cave and children explored using charcoal through gestural mark making to create 'cave artwork'. 

Cave Art Year 3

 

Small School Athletics Winners! Thursday 27th November 2025

Invitation to our Nativity

On Tuesday 26th November, two children from Year 2 hand delivered a letter to Abbeyfield Residential Care Home inviting them to watch our Nativity in December.

MP Visit to Noak Bridge

On Monday 24th November 2025 we had a visitor, Richard Holden, who is the MP for Basildon and Billericay. Richard had a tour of the school and spoke to Year 6 about politics, his job and how he helps other people. He talked about changes he has made and hopes to make. Richard then answered questions from the children - amazingly, he has met Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak but he is not related to Amanda Holden!

Everyone enjoyed his visit to Noak Bridge Primary School and Richard said he hope to come back again.

Written by Layla, Jessie and Juno.

World Diabetes Day

Friday 14th November 2025 was 'World Diabetes Awareness Day', a day to help raise awareness of the condition with children and families. Within classes, children had an assembly and discussion about diabetes - booklets were put in classes and children received a sticker from Breakthrough T1D (previously JDRF). 

The school nursing team have produced a poster with the help of a young person diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of six.

If you have any concerns that your child, or you, may have symptoms associated with diabetes then please speak to your GP as soon as possible.

Children in Need

Friday 14th November we joined the nation to raise money for Children in Need.

Across the UK, children and young people continue to face a range of complicated challenges – with many having to cope with lots of issues at once. The BBC Children in Need, funds vital support for children and young people struggling with challenges caused by mental health, poverty, social inequality and family-related issues.

Football Competition

On the 11^th of November at Billericay Football stadium, 3 brave year 5’s and 4 brave year 6’s went on a journey to compete against the best small schools in Essex.

When we got there, we came all into a circle to learn of the fixtures. In the first game, we went against the tough greens (we can’t remember the name). When the game started, the greens took the lead and made it 1-0. Our goalkeeper, called Sonny, tried his best to save the goal but sadly, they scored again to make it 2-0. This was a sad moment for all of us, but we would not give up.

The next game was against the blues (again I can’t remember the name). The game started with them getting a lucky goal to open the scoring. We tried with all our might but failed and conceded again. But the dream wasn’t over: Joey passed to Eli and then he scored with a magnificent finish. We attacked once more, Joey passed again to Eli. And yes, we scored again to make it 2-2. But the dream still wasn’t over. The ball fell to Eli and he scored again. No one could believe it as we had come back from 2-0 down.

The last game was the hardest. (We remember the name) we were against St. Joseph’s. Sonny our goalkeeper saved about 10 shots to save us from loosing 3 or 4-0 and we got a good draw as it was 0-0. But sadly, we didn’t qualify because they won all their matches and we lost one.

Written by Konrad, Year 6

Football Competition

On Tuesday 11th November 2025 we went to a football tournament at Billericay stadium.

On the first match we lost 2-0 but we were just warming up , on the second game we won 3-2 Eli scored a hattrick from  2-0 down , On the final game we played the strongest team in our group and we drew 0-0  it was a tough game but we played great because that team had won every other game.

Sonny (GK) pulled off some amazing saves in goal, if we didn't have him we would have 100% lost every game ( He definitely was man of the matches) :)

The defenders (Josh and Konrad) were solid in the back, making some great tackles and kicking the ball up the lines. 

The midfielders and wingers (Alex Spicer, Alex Salmon on wings , and Edward in centre midfield) Made some amazing shots at goal and some great crosses into the box from the wingers. 

The striker (Eli) made amazing goals on the second game and also had some great shots. From 2-0 down, its amazing to score a hattrick to win!

Overall , it was an amazing performance from every one, sadly we were out in the group stages finishing in 3rd.

From Eli and Josh, Year 5. 

 

Christmas Card Competition

We asked children to participate in a local art competition, to design a Christmas card for the Basildon and Billericay MP Rt. Hon. Richard Holden, and we received many entries which have now been posted.

Fingers crossed!

Christmas Card Competition for Local MP

LEST WE FORGET

The Noak Bridge Yarn Bombers have been busy again this year creating Remembrance Day displays around the village.

LEST WE FORGET

Anti-bullying Week 2025

WHAT IS ANTI-BULLYING WEEK? WHY IS IT NEEDED?

This week Noak Bridge celebrated Anti-Bullying Week 2025.

Anti-Bullying Week is an annual UK event, held in the third week in November which aims to raise awareness of bullying of children and young people, in schools and elsewhere, and to highlight ways of preventing and responding to it. It started in 2002 and has since grown to become a significant event in the calendars of children, families and schools with an estimated 80% of schools in the UK taking part.

Anti-bullying week from the 10th November started with a colourful display of 'odd socks'.

Odd Socks Day forms part of our Anti-Bullying Week campaign and takes place on the Monday of Anti-Bullying Week. Fronted by the Anti-Bullying Alliance patron and CBeebies presenter, Andy Day and his band Andy and the Odd Socks, millions of children and adults go to school or work in odd socks to highlight what makes us all unique and help prevent bullying.

There is no pressure on the children to wear the latest fashion or for parents to buy expensive costumes. All they have to do to take part is wear odd socks to school, it couldn’t be simpler! Each year Andy and the Odd Socks write a toe tapping song around the Anti-Bullying Week theme.

This year's theme is 'Power for Good'.

That’s why, this Anti-Bullying Week, we’re empowering young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up, support others, show kindness and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online to make a positive difference. It was an opportunity to remind children that every one of us holds power and influence and it matters how we choose to use it. 

Lasting change needs all of us. From playgrounds to parliament, our homes to our phones — we all have a part to play.

Together, we can use our Power for Good to end bullying - for good.

Anti-bullying Week

Year 6 Residential

From Wednesday 22nd to Friday 24th October 2025 our Year 6 children went to Bawdsey Manor (PGL) for their residential trip.

The children had a brilliant time - they faced fears, showed resilience, tried new adventurous activities, worked as teams and developed their independence.

We would like to thank the staff that attended the residential trip.

To see all of the photos and videos, click on the link below.

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Show Racism the Red Card

On Friday 17th October, children were invited to wear red and join together to stand against racism.

Children discussed what racism is, stereotypes and listened to Shaka Hislop's experience of racism.

  

 Maths Competition Success

 

     

World Mental Health Day

On Friday 10th October, we joined people across the world to celebrate World Mental Health Day and we wore yellow.

In the afternoon we joined a live webinar from 'Amazing People Schools' led by premier female footballer Lucy Staniforth who brought teamwork and wellbeing to life this World Mental Health Day.

The questions and energy from the children showed what “Together we are Stronger” really means.

Things we learnt from Lucy today:

• One of the best things about being in a team is working together to achieve something.
• Sometimes it can feel hard to know where you belong in a team or a group but it’s important to remember that your difference is what’s great about you. Always be yourself.
• Always try and help others settle into your group and help them feel like they belong – with a smile or a joke!
• After negative or disappointing experiences remember what your super strengths are and take the time to think about the things you can work on.

Wear Yellow DayParent help line

Library Bus

On Thursday 9th of October, our new Reception class visited the library bus and every child chose a book to read within school.

The children loved the experience and they will be visiting the library bus regularly.

Here are some of the things the children said after the visit:

"I love reading"

"I liked it when we got to pick a book"

"I liked going to the library bus"

"I like the counting book"

"I like reading the books"

"I like the books we chose"

"I liked scanning the books"

"I liked bringing the books back to class"

Library Bus

Football Tournament Winners!

On Wednesday 8th of October 2025, a team of Year 5 and Year 6 boys entered the small schools football tournament at James Hornsby School.

The team played brilliantly and we won the tournament!

The players each received a gold medal and the school received a trophy.

Congratulations!! We are all very proud.

We would like to thank Mrs Lawrence and Coach Billy for taking the team.

Football Tournament Winners

NSPCC Workshops

Last week, every class had assemblies (with BSL) created by the NSPCC to continue to promote the 'Speak Out, Stay Safe' message and their safeguarding programme.

On Thursday 2nd October 2025, 2 volunteers from the NSPCC led live workshops for Year 2, Year 5 and Year 6 to teach children what abuse is and that they have the right to be safe. It also taught children that they can speak to a safe / trusted adult or to Childline if they need help or support.

NSPCC Workshops

Year 5 and Year 6 Football Tournament 

On Thursday 25th September we entered a football tournament for Years 5 and 6 at James Hornsby School.

First of all, we topped our group without losing a game but tied with Great Berry. The team that came second in our group were Bardfield. We got to the quarter finals but lost a really tight match against Willows, 1-0. We only conceded only two goals through the whole tournament.

We wouldn't have reached the quarter finals without our solid back two, our maestro in midfield, our scary front three and our shot-stopper (Sonny).

The goal scorers: Alex (Y6), Edward and Eli

Report written by Edward and Alex

Life beyond Noak Bridge

Fern, Year 6, created this wonderful newspaper front page report detailing her time at Noak Bridge and won the competition set by Billericay!

Congratulations Fern - what a fantastic start to your secondary school journey.

     

Year 6 Leavers 2025

Friday 18th July was the final day at Noak Bridge for our Year 6 leavers.

They had a BMX workshop, signed shirts, had Domino's pizza for lunch and a special assembly with their parents. It was a lovely and emotional last day.

We would like to say a big thank you to the PFA for providing the Domino's pizza for lunch.

Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies

The Year 6 leavers of 2025 performed their production of 'Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies' to the school and to parents.

It was an amazing performance with brilliant comedic timing, confident solos, beautiful group singing and fantastic acting by everyone.

We are so proud of you all!

Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies

 

District Sports Success

We had another year of individual and team success at the District Sports.

Ela, Year 5 achieved a bronze medal in long jump.

Naisha, Year 5 achieved a silver medal in the 800m.

Sophia, Year 6 achieved a silver medal in the rounders ball throw.

Teddy, Year 6 achieved a bronze medal in long jump.

The Year 6 girls relay team achieved a silver medal.

The Year 6 team achieved a bronze medal. 

Netball Final

On Tuesday 15th July, our netball team played in the league final against Lee Chapel.

It was a competitive match and everyone gave it their all but we were beaten by one goal.

We are so proud of the whole team and everyone involved in all the matches leading to the final.

Thank you to Dan for coaching the team and to Mr Carswell for organising the matches.

  

Open Evening

On Thursday 10th July we held our annual Open Evening to showcase the children's work from throughout the year.

Within the hall we had our VE Art Display which displayed the artwork created by all of the children across the school.

Art Gallery

 

Noak Bridge Sports Day

On Friday 4th July we had our annual school sports day,  it was a great team event with some great individual performances, enjoyed by all.

KS1 winners = Blue Team

LKS2 winners = Green Team

UKS2 winners = Blue Team

Overall winners = Blue Team

We would like to thank Mr Carswell and the Year 6 helpers for organising the event.

Sports Day 2025

Duxford War Museum 

Duxford War Museum

Year 5 and Year 6 Trip

Multi Schools Council Ambassador

Mia has been chosen to be an ambassador for the 'Multi Schools Council' which make her one of three ambassadors at Noak Bridge!

Mia said she felt nervous to start with but she is looking forward to working with Multi Schools Council and other children across the country.

We are really proud that children from Noak Bridge are recognised for being effective communicators.

Year 5 & 6 Basic First Aid

On Tuesday 10th June 2025, Year 6 were taught basic life support including CPR by two NHS nurses.

We would like to thank Miss Hicks for liaising with the school to organise this.

Year 5 have also been having a short course of basic first aid led by CPRSSP.

This is to further enhance the learning experiences for our children as part of our PSHE curriculum.

Y5 & Y6 Basic First Aid

 

International Day - Friday 6th June 2025

 This event provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity within our community. Children wore colours representing their assigned country, learnt about their countries within class to enhance learning for our Geography curriculum.

Reception: Antarctica

Year 1: UK

Year 2: China

Year 3: Brazil

Year 4: Australia

Year 5: Romania

Year 6: Argentina

The children thoroughly enjoyed the day and a special mention goes to Year 2, Dexter Y2 and Roman Y1 for their effort with their outfits - you looked amazing!

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