Below is a detailed, comprehensive summary of all class posts, events, and enrichment activities recorded at Heap Bridge Village Primary School during the second half of the spring term (Spring 2 2026), fully structured around the DfE enrichment categories and broader framework benchmarks.

Civic Engagement

(Volunteering, democracy, pupil leadership, community action, fundraising, and family support)

Pupil Enterprise & Sustainability (Eco Refill Shop):

  • Eco Essentials Grand Opening: The pupil-led School Council opened their "Eco Essentials" refill shop following half-term on Friday 27th February, offering 100ml and 500ml refills for hand soap, body wash, washing-up liquid, shampoo, and conditioner.
  • Plastic Recycling Drive: Pupils collected used 100ml and 500ml screw-top plastic water bottles across the school to reuse for shop orders.
  • Service Adaptations: Following a scheduled opening date (27th March) that was temporarily postponed due to staffing issues, the School Council established an in-school order fulfillment service so families could send in bottles and orders directly before the next formal opening on 24th April.

 

School Council & Democratic Voice:

  • Eco Shop Consultation Reward: The School Council ran a school-wide competition to encourage family feedback on the Eco Refill venture. Year 4 submitted 38 response forms (the highest in the school). As a reward for their civic engagement, Year 4 and all School Council members were awarded a dedicated Non-Uniform Day on Monday 16th March.
  • National Year of Reading Library Survey: School Council representatives collaborated with the Rochdale Borough Children’s Champions to distribute and promote a borough-wide library survey to help map library services, inform local authority pledges, and secure funding for box libraries in local parks.

 

Easter Community Fundraising:

  • Easter Non-Uniform Day: Held a non-uniform donation day on Friday 20th March to gather chocolate, sweets, and Easter treats.
  • 27 Easter Hampers Raffle: Family generosity resulted in 27 luxury Easter hampers for the School Council's Easter Raffle (£1.00 per strip).
  • Class Easter Egg Games: Every class hosted end-of-term games and activities awarding Easter eggs to pupil winners.

 

Community Welfare & Holiday Support Signposting:

  • Rochdale Town Hall HAF Sessions: Shared access to free Easter Holiday Activity & Food (HAF) sessions at the restored Rochdale Town Hall for eligible families holding valid HAF codes.

 

 

Arts and Culture

(Music, drama, creative arts, historical immersion, literature, and cultural visits)

 

Whole-School World Book Day:

  • Celebrated World Book Day on Thursday 5th March across all year groups, engaging in literature appreciation and reading activities.

 

National Year of Reading & Local Literature:

  • Supported the Rochdale Borough Children's Champions literacy drive to increase library engagement and establish outdoor box libraries in community parks.

 

Creative Town Hall Workshops (HAF Offer):

  • Make Your Own Town Hall Tour (7th April): Pupils took on the role of tour guides, exploring Rochdale Town Hall architecture and crafting custom take-home tour guidebooks.
  • Massive Models & Mini Moments (9th April): Participated in large-scale model building and miniature crafting workshops.

 

 

Nature, Outdoors and Adventure

(Outdoor education, forest school, local field trips, and environmental exploration)

Outdoor Sensory Explorations (HAF Offer):

  • Dig It & Get Dirty (8th April): Signposted a hands-on outdoor sensory exploration workshop at Rochdale Town Hall, allowing children to engage with natural materials and outdoor-inspired crafts.

 

Environmental Sustainability:

  • Eco Refill Shop operations actively promoted plastic waste reduction, container reuse, and environmental awareness throughout the school community.

 

 

Sport and Physical Activities

(Inter-school competitions, team sports, physical development, and fitness)

 

Inter-School Competitions & League Performance:

  • Heywood Schools Cross Country Competition (6th March): 13 Key Stage 2 pupils entered the Heywood Cross Country event, tackling a tough new course. The team achieved outstanding results, securing three medal placings (1st place overall and two 3rd places) alongside multiple individual top-10 finishes.
  • Rochdale Borough Girls' Football League (Y4, Y5 & Y6):
    • Round 1 (2nd March): Represented Heap Bridge in the first league round, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and securing impressive match goals and saves.
    • Final Round (31st March): Completed the league campaign, finishing 4th place overall out of 7 teams across the borough.
  • Heywood Schools Gymnastics Competition (26th March): Entered three teams in the local gymnastics competition. Pupils showcased floor routines and vaults with great poise and confidence, marking a successful debut for several first-time competitors.

Local Sports & Active Holiday Signposting:

  • Signposted local half-term physical activity opportunities, including Bolton Gymnastics Club holiday camps and Heywood Sports Village swimming crash courses.

 

 

Developing Wider Life and Future Skills

(Health and wellbeing, digital literacy, practical science, life skills, and personal development)

 

Digital Literacy & Online Safety:

  • February Online Safety Newsletter: Distributed guidance examining the risks of AI image-altering tools and online safety on TikTok.
  • March Online Safety Newsletter: Issued advice covering mobile phone safety, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and social media algorithms.

 

Health, First Aid & Personal Wellbeing:

  • Mini Medics First Aid Training (12th March): Promoted Kate's Training first aid courses for children during the half-term break.
  • Together Trust "Sleep Tight Rochdale" Webinar: Shared free 45-minute specialist sleep webinars and drop-in support sessions to help families establish healthy sleep routines at home.
  • SEND Advice Service Drop-Ins: Signposted regular SEND drop-in support sessions for parents and carers hosted at Number One Riverside in Rochdale.

 

Attendance Recognition & Life Skills:

  • Year 4 Attendance Milestone: Year 4 celebrated winning the school attendance award for two consecutive terms (the first class in school history to achieve back-to-back victories), earning a celebration treat and golden table dining privileges.

 

Community & Staffing Transitions:

  • Scheduled whole-school Class Photographs for Tuesday 21st April.
  • Boded farewell to Miss Encell (Year 2) and Miss McGrath (Year 3/4) as they transitioned to new posts, while welcoming back Mrs Rossington from maternity leave.

 

2. Summary Alignment with DfE Framework Benchmarks

  • Benchmark 1 (Strategic Alignment): Senior leadership and staff align co-curricular sport, attendance rewards (top-performing classes), and wellbeing services directly with school improvement goals.
  • Benchmark 3 (Communication & Celebration): Achievements—including cross-country medal placings, 4th place borough football finishes, attendance golden tables, and £890+ raised across School Council events—are actively celebrated via ClassDojo, assemblies, and school bulletins.
  • Benchmark 4 (Community-Shaped Offer): Pupil leadership drives key initiatives via the School Council, Eco Refill Shop, and library surveys.
  • Benchmark 5 (Accessibility & Inclusivity): Ensures full access through free Rochdale Town Hall HAF sessions, SEND drop-ins at Number One Riverside, Together Trust sleep support, and uniform/raffle subsidies.
  • Benchmark 6 (Partnerships): Collaborates with external partners including the Rochdale Borough School Games Partnership, Heywood Sports Association, Together Trust, Rochdale Children’s Champions, Kate's Training, and Rochdale Council.