Dan from Express Coaching is back, and that can only mean one thing… wheelchair basketball is officially underway! The children absolutely loved it , they’ve been racing around, showing off their skills, and many are already proving just how much progress they’ve made since last year. We were seriously impressed!

Today we took some of Gilthill’s finest runners to a Cross Country Competition at Wollaton Park and what an afternoon it was! Despite the rain, cold weather and very muddy conditions, our children showed incredible determination, grit and true Gilthill sportsmanship.

They gave their absolute best in every race, supported one another brilliantly and represented our school with pride. We couldn’t be prouder of them all.

A huge well done to every single runner and an extra special congratulations to Harper, who came first in her race — an amazing achievement!

As always, a big thank you to Mr Clarke for organising and supporting the team and to all the parents who helped with transport and braved the rain and mud to cheer us on. It’s a good job we love cross country!

Well done, Team Gilthill! 

The stage was set, the tinsel halos were made, and it can only mean one thing… it’s Christmas Nativity time at Gilthill! On Tuesday 9th, our Reception children dazzled us with their performance of ‘It’s a Baby!’ What a fantastic show it was! We were treated to singing, dancing, beautiful costumes, and superb speaking parts. Mrs Cregan and her team sprinkled her unique Christmas magic, using her skill and patience to create a truly magical performance for our parents. Well done, Reception!

On Wednesday 10th, it was the turn of our KS1 children, who presented their nativity play, ‘Knock, Knock Nativity.’ It certainly was a cracker, filled with singing, dancing, and the odd Christmas joke! We witnessed fantastic speaking parts showcasing our oracy skills, a solo song, and even some sign language for the songs. Beautiful! A huge thank you to Mrs Langmaid, Mr Clarke and their team for their hard work in bringing it all together. I am so proud of you all. Merry Christmas, everyone!

We had a wonderful Harvest assembly led by Reverend Barbara, who shared an inspiring story about sharing and giving thanks. It was a joy to reflect on our term so far and appreciate all we have and encouraging us to share with others. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated food items for our Eastwood food bank collection. Your kindness and generosity will undoubtedly make a positive difference for those in need within our local community. Our school council kindly helped to bag up the food items ready for the food bank collection. Happy Harvest Everyone!

After a soggy start, the clouds cleared a little, and we were able to enjoy our annual sports day! It is such a well-loved event at Gilthill, and we certainly weren’t going to let a bit of drizzle spoil our fun. The children were absolutely fabulous at cheering each other on, and our Year 6's did a brilliant job of helping out. All week, we’ve been completing sports events to gain points for our teams, and today was the final push for those extra points.

Matilda the musical

What a fantastic Year 5 and 6 end of year performance of Matilda. Lots of laughs, so much talent and a few tears at the end. Couldn’t be prouder. The singing blew me away. Everyone gave it their all and what a great way to celebrate the end of a great school year. Please enter some content for your news story here.

As part of our curriculum enrichment plan, we've been working towards the Artmark, which promotes high-quality arts and cultural education.

I'm thrilled to share that Mrs Rose, our art lead, has been collaborating with the staff to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive arts culture at Gilthill that everyone values. Yesterday, we were awarded the Gold Artmark, skipping the silver award altogether!

This is a massive achievement, and a huge congratulations to Mrs Rose and the entire team for their commitment to delivering the very best in varied and inclusive cultural education.

Couldn't be prouder. Well done Gilthill!

What a fantastic day we had at our PTA Colour Run! The sun was shining, the powder paint was ready, and we were all set in our white t-shirts with beaming faces, ready for the fun. When the cannons fired, we were off!

What a blast we had! The children absolutely loved the races and getting drenched in vibrant colours. From our Year 6s to our youngest ones in Reception, it was wonderful to see everyone getting into the spirit of the day. Even some of our pre-school toddlers joined in on the fun, making it a memorable event for all. Thank you to everyone involved!