<![CDATA[Discovery Primary Academy News Feed - School News]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D82%26amp%3Bnid%3D3 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:47:50 GMT Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:47:50 GMT <![CDATA[ Red Nose Day for Comic Relief at DPA ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=251 Here at DPA, our school community recently came together for Red Nose Day in support of Comic Relief with incredible generosity, raising a fantastic £149.46! 🔴 

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:47:50 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=251 <![CDATA[ DPA's British Sign Language Club! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=250 On British Sign Language week (March 16- March 22) our amazing children, part of BSL club showcased their fantastic learning through a beautifully performed nursery rhyme 🌈

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:46:51 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=250 <![CDATA[ The Book Fair comes to DPA! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=249 Our children were buzzing with excitement last Friday as the school atrium was transformed into a vibrant pop-up bookshop to kick off World Book Day celebrations.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:27:47 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=249 <![CDATA[ Outdoor Learning ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=248 Year 5 had a fantastic time during Outdoor Learning, making their very own campfire bread! 🔥

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:45:44 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=248 <![CDATA[ Bringing 'The Storm Whale' to life at DPA! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=247 During National Storytelling Week, our pupils brought the much-loved story 'The Storm Whale' to life by reading it aloud, creating their own sound effects and using musical instruments to accompany the tale.

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 16:05:50 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=247 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2026 at Discovery! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=245 Work Book Day 2026 at Discovery Primary Academy! 📚🌍

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 10:11:48 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=245 <![CDATA[ Primary Dance at The Cresset Theatre ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=244 Last week, some of our KS2 children carried out an incredible Pirates Of The Caribbean themed performance at The Cresset Theatre! 🎬🎭🌟

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 13:49:01 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=244 <![CDATA[ World Book Day Special Menu! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=243 World Book Day at Discovery - A menu straight out of a storybook! ✨📚

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:57:18 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=243 <![CDATA[ Ramadan Wishes from DPA ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=242 On behalf of everyone at Discovery Primary Academy, we wish our children, families, staff and community a joyful and peaceful month of Ramadan. ]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:10:31 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=242 <![CDATA[ EYFS Tours March 2026 ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=241 Did you miss out on our original Tour dates?
Is your child born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022?
Applications for September 2026 Reception are now open! 🎉

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:35:00 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=241 <![CDATA[ National Storytelling Week at DPA! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=240 Here at DPA we recently celebrated National Storytelling Week, where we shared the tradition of storytelling to inspire our young readers 📚🌟✨

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:07:28 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=240 <![CDATA[ Vote for Discovery Primary Academy! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=239 DPA is part of the latest Tesco Stronger Starts project and we need your help! 🙂

If you shop in any of the following Tesco stores, please take a blue token (or a handful..!) and pop them into the Discovery box:
• Dogsthorpe Tesco Express
• Werrington Superstore
• Paston Tesco Express
• Market Deeping Superstore
• Stamford Tesco Express

We are aiming for support with a creative project to support our children's transition to secondary school. Thank you so much for your help!

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:18:41 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=239 <![CDATA[ Splashes, Smiles and Super Swimmers! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=238 Our Year 6 children have been enjoying their swimming lessons, developing water confidence, teamwork and essential life skills. We’re so proud of their progress 🏊‍♂️✨

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:57:29 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=238 <![CDATA[ Local Governing Committee Vacancies ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=237 Do you want to make a difference in your local community? ]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:47:26 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=237 <![CDATA[ Swimming at Discovery! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=236 We are delighted to announce that over the Christmas holidays, our very own pop-up swimming pool has been installed on the academy site by Swim: Ed!

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:48:49 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=236 <![CDATA[ Christmas Fair Total! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=235 On Friday 12th Dec, we hosted our Annual Christmas Fair. We had stalls full of festive fun and holiday spirit and we enjoyed welcoming friends and families for a magical Christmas celebration.

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:23:10 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=235 <![CDATA[ Local MP Visits Discovery Primary Academy ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=234 Discovery Primary Academy was delighted to welcome local Member of Parliament, Andrew Pakes, during UK Parliament Week!

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:07:20 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=234 <![CDATA[ Year 2 Trip to the Church ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=233 This week our wonderful Year 2 children went on a walk to Paston Church to deliver food donations for the local food bank!

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:40:20 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=233 <![CDATA[ Christmas Jumper Day 2025 ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=232 We recently got into the Christmas spirit here at Discovery Primary Academy with our annual Christmas Jumper Day!

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:34:52 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=232 <![CDATA[ EYFS Nativity 2025 ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=231 This week, our EYFS children performed their nativity for their parents and friends!

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:22:27 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=231 <![CDATA[ 5- star Rating for Discovery's Kitchen Team! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=230 The kitchen team at Discovery have achieved a 5-star food rating again this year.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:42:45 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=230 <![CDATA[ Discovery Academy's Christmas Fair! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=229 Join us for our Christmas Fair on Friday 12th December from 3.30pm-4.30pm! ]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 12:26:54 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=229 <![CDATA[ Year 3 and 4 Maths Workshop ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=228 Thank you to all of the parents of our Year 3 and 4 children who attended the Maths Afternoon on Tuesday 25th November!

]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 12:08:28 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=228 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Visit to Creswell Crags! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=227 Our Year 3 classes recently explored the extraordinary archaeological park that is Creswell Crags!

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:22:05 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=227 <![CDATA[ EYFS Intake Tour - Friday 5th December ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=226 Is your child due to start Reception in September 2026? Did you miss out on our first set of tour dates to look around Discovery Primary Academy?

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:21:34 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=226 <![CDATA[ Children's Wellbeing Event Calendar for DPA 2025-2026 ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=225 A calendar of events that we have here at Discovery to support the wellbeing of our pupils!

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:49:16 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=225 <![CDATA[ Swimming at Discovery 2026! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=224 Discovery Primary Academy is thrilled to announce that we will have our very own swimming pool from January 2026! ]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 14:52:46 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=224 <![CDATA[ Special Menu- Bonfire Night! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=223 Light up your child's lunchtime with Accent Catering!

]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 12:27:38 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=223 <![CDATA[ We have Introduced Thrive! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=222 'The Thrive Approach' is a therapeutic program used to support children's social and emotional development, which in turn helps them engage with learning. Children will develop their emotional literacy and strategies to face challenges head on, preparing them for their move to secondary school. 

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:30:16 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=222 <![CDATA[ Show Racism the Red Card- Friday 17th October ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=221 On Friday 17th October we are inviting all pupils, parents and staff to take part in Wear Red Day 2025 to show support for Show Racism the Red Card, the UK's leading anti-racism education charity.

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:21:46 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=221 <![CDATA[ 'Hello Yellow' - Friday 10th October ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=220 Here at Discovery Primary Academy, we will be joining in with 'Hello Yellow' to support Young Minds, the UK's leading charity for young people's mental health. For a silver coin donation, children are invited to wear something yellow to support the schhool to help raise awareness and funds.

]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 12:54:05 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=220 <![CDATA[ September 2026 Reception Admissions ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=219 Is your child due to start school in September 2026?

]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 12:55:34 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=219 <![CDATA[ What's Grown This Month? ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=218 ...October Squash! 

]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 13:15:02 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=218 <![CDATA[ EYFS Intake Tour Dates 2026-2027 ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=216 Is your child due to start Reception in 2026? Come and visit our school! 

Tours will take place on:

Friday 3rd October at 10:00am

Tuesday 7th October at 1:45pm

Friday 7th November at 10:00am

Wednesday 19th November at 1:45pm 

Friday 5th December at 9.00am

]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 12:27:22 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=216 <![CDATA[ Fantastic SAT Results Year 6 ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=215 Well done year 6 for your fantastic SAT results. You all worked incredibly hard and we are very proud of you all. Enjoy your new secondary schools. 

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:56:04 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=215 <![CDATA[ School Games Gold Mark Award Achieved! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=214 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:57:48 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=214 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Music Across the Academy ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=213 On Monday and Tuesday last week, children from across the academy came together to share their musical skills with parents, carers, and fellow pupils. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all the hard work and progress they’ve made this year in their peripatetic music lessons. 

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:30:13 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=213 <![CDATA[ Incredible Year 1 Phonics Check! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=210 83% of our children passed their Phonics Check.  ]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:08:29 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=210 <![CDATA[ Year 2 Join Forces with Britten Sinfonia for the Big Feelings Project. ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=209 Over the past few weeks, the children in Year 2 have had the exciting opportunity to work with musicians from Britten Sinfonia as part of a new initiative called the Big Feelings Project.

]]> Sun, 6 Jul 2025 16:54:56 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=209 <![CDATA[ Rain Garden Celebration ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=208 Children from across the academy, who were involved in planting the Rain Garden, helped to celebrate its official opening, alongside guests from Anglian Water.

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:23:48 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=208 <![CDATA[ Reading Retreat - Officially Open! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=207 The children in Key Stage 2 were absolutely gripped when Guy Bass led an assembly about his books and life as an author!

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:26:46 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=207 <![CDATA[ Summer Fun at the Cresset ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=205 Our dance group performed to a packed audience at the Cresset on Thursday evening. The children performed their dance, Wipe Out, brilliantly. They all worked together to make Discovery proud! 

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:09:14 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=205 <![CDATA[ Library Update New Wall Decoration! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=203 A magical reading quote and a beautiful image of an open book has been added to one of our walls, creating an inspiring space for all readers.

]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 18:13:17 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=203 <![CDATA[ Catering Tender-Pupil Voice ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=202 Pupils and students from Discovery Primary Academy and Arthur Mellows Village College joined senior leaders across the Trust on 22 May 2025 to assist with the selection of a new catering provider for the schools.

]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 17:56:03 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=202 <![CDATA[ Celebrating VE Day ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=201 Discovery choir had a lovely time at Bishopsfield care home, celebrating VE Day with the residents.
 

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 13:05:03 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=201 <![CDATA[ West Lodge Farm ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=200 On Wednesday 7th May Foundation stage went on their trip to West Lodge Farm.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 20:58:00 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=200 <![CDATA[ Read For Good Readathon – What a Week! ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=199 Last week we took part in a Read For Good Readathon! Children across the academy were grabbing every chance to read – in the playground, between lessons, at the end of the day and even lining up for lunch!  ]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 21:03:48 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=199 <![CDATA[ RECRUITMENT ROADSHOW – FOUR CS ACADEMY TRUST ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=198 The Four Cs Academy Trust was pleased to host its first Recruitment Roadshow on 1 May.  Based in Peterborough, and having all Trust schools within the city, the Trust wanted to hold an event for local people to advertise roles within the Trust and to showcase the benefits of working for the Trust.

]]> Wed, 7 May 2025 20:04:36 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=198 <![CDATA[ STEM Festival ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=196 Years 5 and 6 attend Peterborough STEM festival.

]]> Sat, 3 May 2025 19:26:51 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=196 <![CDATA[ Woburn Safari Park ]]> https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=195 Year 4 had a wonderful trip to Woburn Safari Park recently. They saw many different animals whilst they travelled around the park.

]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2025 20:49:17 GMT https://www.discoveryprimary.com/news/?pid=82&nid=3&storyid=195