Belmont Community Primary School News Feed - Latest News

Reception 2027 Welcome Events

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:16:50 GMT

We are very excited to let you know that we will be hosting a number of Welcome events for children who will be starting school in September 2027. If you are considering Belmont for your child, this will be the perfect opportunity to see us in action!

Wonderful Art!

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:32:37 GMT

We would like to say thank you so much to everyone who came to the Year 1 and 2 Art Exhibition this afternoon. We're sure they'd agree the children have produced some fantastic work this term, and they loved showing off their wonderful creations.

Fun At Flag Fen

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:32:56 GMT

Children in Year 3 - Impala Class had a fabulous day at Flag Fen last week. As historians and archeologists, they found out about everyday life in the Stone Age including why animals were hunted.

Celebrating Achievement

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:36:14 GMT

Mrs Litten was very pleased to welcome everyone to our Star Achiever assembly this afternoon. Three awards were presented in each class, one for each of the Belmont Pocket Principles: Be Respectful: Be Responsible and Be Ready to Learn.

A Fabulous Art Exhibition

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:08:52 GMT

Earlier this week, our EYFS - Reindeer Class children proudly showcased their amazing self-portraits in their very own art exhibition. It was wonderful to see each child's creativity and growing artistic skills shine through in their work.

Happy Kids Yoga

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:07:20 GMT

The children in Year 3 - Impala Class had the opportunity to learn a new skill today when they were visited by Imogen from Happy Kids Yoga. Through stretching, balancing and mindful breathing, they were shown how to develop their strength, coordination and concentration whilst having lots of fun.

What A Team!

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 16:56:30 GMT

Well done to our footballers who put on a brilliant display of sportsmanship, determination and teamwork at Barrowby football club yesterday!

Celebrating Achievement

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:07:02 GMT

Mr Allsopp was delighted to welcome everyone to our Star Achiever celebration this afternoon. He presented three awards to children in each class, one for each of the Belmont Pocket Principles: Be Respectful: Be Responsible and Be Ready to Learn.

Our Beautiful Butterflies On Display

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:16:54 GMT

We’re so pleased to welcome our beautiful butterflies back from the Evelyn's Butterfly Effect after their tour of Lincolnshire over the summer. They will be proudly displayed near the school office until half-term, where everyone can enjoy them.

Making Dens And Leaf Kebabs!

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 20:32:03 GMT

Not all classrooms have four walls - working outside in a natural environment is a great way for children to develop confidence and self-esteem; build positive relationships and develop a growing awareness of their emotional needs and the needs of others. This term, the children in Year 1 are the first class to take part in our weekly outdoor learning sessions with Miss Laskey.

National Poetry Day

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 19:29:48 GMT

Belmont Young Journalists, Annabelle and Ruby D bring news of what happened on National Poetry Day yesterday.

Celebrating Achievement

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 18:13:23 GMT

Three awards were presented in each class in our Star Achiever celebration this afternoon, one for each of the Belmont Pocket Principles: Be Respectful: Be Responsible and Be Ready to Learn.

Harvest Celebration

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:29:39 GMT

We are very proud of the children in Year 3 and 4 who led our super Harvest celebration this afternoon! They did a brilliant job as they told us why we celebrate harvest in the autumn and why we support people who are less fortunate than ourselves.

Were You A Belmont Pupil?

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:38:54 GMT

We are hoping to update our Inspiration Gallery this term and would love to showcase some of the amazing jobs and careers of our parents and carers.

Open The Book Assembly

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:56:14 GMT

The children in Key Stage 1 were excited to take part in a special Open The Book assembly about Joseph and his coat of many colours today with the team from LightSpace. The children really enjoyed taking part in the retelling of the story.

Introducing Judo

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:11:49 GMT

We are always keen to introduce children to new sports, and today we were delighted to welcome Glynn from FIJ Judo School.

One Of Our Favourite Authors Makes A Virtual Visit!

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:22:04 GMT

Following on from the recent Gruffalo Granny webinar, the children in Key Stage 2 were thrilled to take part in a virtual author visit with S.F. Said, the author of Varjack Paw and Tyger last week!

Celebrating Achievement

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:49:36 GMT

Mrs Blackburn was very pleased to welcome everyone to our Star Achiever assembly on Friday afternoon. Three awards were presented in each class, one for each of the Belmont Pocket Principles: Be Respectful: Be Responsible and Be Ready to Learn. Awards for Reindeer Class will be included in the assembly after a period of settling in.

Online Safety Workshops

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:34:12 GMT

We were very pleased to welcome Debbie from the Stay Safe Partnership to Belmont today.

Gardening Club Restarts

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:24:46 GMT

Our very popular Gardening Club is back in full swing with the children preparing bulbs ready for planting.

Online Safety Information Session For Parents/Carers

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:27:50 GMT

Keeping our children safe online is a priority for us all. We are delighted to let you know that there will be an online safety information session for parents and carers on Thursday, 30 September. The session is delivered virtually, so it can be watched anywhere.

Diary Date - School Photos

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:12:45 GMT

The school photographer will be in school on Thursday, 15 October 2026 to take individual photographs.

Harvest Festival - Grantham Foodbank

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:50:05 GMT

We will once again be supporting the local Foodbank this year for our Harvest Festival on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

A Fabulous Time At Rand Farm!

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:30:40 GMT

Children in Barasingha Class had a wonderful time on their Rand Farm residential visit last week. A very busy and exciting three days.

Celebrating Achievement

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:43:32 GMT

Mr Allsopp was very pleased to welcome everyone to our first Star Achiever assembly this afternoon. He was excited to share that our youngest year group - Reindeer Class - have made a brilliant start to their time at Belmont by achieving a fantastic 100% attendance for their first full week at school. They were closely followed by Elk Class on 99.3% and Impala on 99.2%.

Introducing OPAL

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:56:25 GMT

We are very excited to be starting a journey to improve our children’s lunchtime play through the use of OPAL - the Outside Play and Learning Primary Programme! Tested and developed over the last 20 years in over 2000 schools around the world, it is based on the idea that, as well as learning through good teaching, children also learn when they play. Importantly, it has proven to be lots of fun, with children enjoying school more, having fewer disputes and accidents and greatly improved behaviour.

First Aid Workshops

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:31:38 GMT

Being able to give first aid is an important life skill, and today we were delighted to welcome Inspire+ back to Belmont for two fantastic workshops on the topic with the children in Sambar and Taruca.

Gruffalo Granny!

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:28:38 GMT

Reading is highly valued at Belmont and what better way to begin the new school year than by taking part in a webinar with the creators of The Gruffalo!

Don't Miss Out On Free School Meals!

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:06:22 GMT

The government has expanded the eligibility criteria for claiming Free School Meals! From this month, all children from households receiving Universal Credit can now qualify regardless of earnings.

Subscribe To Our Website Calendar

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 19:07:23 GMT

Keep up to date with events happening in school by subscribing to our calendar on the website!

Preparing For The New School Year

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 21:25:43 GMT

We hope everyone has enjoyed a lovely summer break. As school starts again on Thursday, 3 September, a ParentMail has been sent home to our families with helpful information for the first few days back. We can't wait for term to begin!

Governor Vacancies

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 17:36:48 GMT

At Belmont Community Primary School, we are looking for parent and co-opted governors to join our governing body. As a governor, you will be a volunteer who makes a vital contribution to the success of the school.

We Say Farewell

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 20:17:33 GMT

The last day of the summer term is always an emotional one as we say a fond farewell to our fabulous children in Year 6, and this year, we are also saying goodbye to the wonderful Mrs Pallier.

Stars Of The Term

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:21:21 GMT

Mr Allsopp was delighted to welcome everyone to our Star of the Term assembly held this afternoon, where we celebrated pupils in each class who have completed outstanding work and made excellent progress this term.

We Welcome Dai Greene

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:00:38 GMT

We were delighted to welcome Inspire+ Ambassador Dai Greene back to Belmont this week when he led a special workshop with the children in Year 3-Impala Class.

Going Back In Time At Lincoln Castle

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:57:57 GMT

The children in Year 2-Elk Class had a great time at Lincoln Castle this week!

FOBS Summer Fair

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:27:23 GMT

Thank you to everyone who supported our fabulous FOBS team at the Summer Fair. It was a very warm afternoon, but we all had lots of fun.

Food Technology Workshop

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:38:55 GMT

This morning, Y5-Sambar Class enjoyed a brilliant food technology workshop with Gavin from Chartwells.

Fun At The Colour Run!

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:12:55 GMT

The FOBS Colour Run held after Sports Day was a runaway success!

A Great Sports Day

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:34:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Sports Day on Friday!

Can You Help The FOBS Team?

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 17:53:15 GMT

Our wonderful FOBS team will be holding their AGM on Thursday, 16 July 2026, from 4:30 pm, and need volunteers to keep the team running from September. We are glad to pass on their message.

Race Across Grantham - See How They Got On!

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 17:35:09 GMT

What a fabulous Race Across Grantham it was! Our thanks to all of the staff who took part and everyone who kindly gave a donation.

Dress Down Friday

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 17:08:44 GMT

We are so looking forward to the Summer Fair on Friday, 10 July, and to celebrate, it's going to be a dress down day for the children, when they may wear summery clothes to school.

FOBS Colour Run - Update

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:55:12 GMT

The latest news from the FOBS team about their Colour Run to be held on Friday, 3 July after Sports Day.

Race Across Grantham

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 17:18:04 GMT

School Governor, Mr Bufton, brings news of the Race Across Grantham by school staff on Saturday, 4 July! Hoping to raise as much as we can for the development of our trim trail area, your support will be very much appreciated.

Read To The Beat Challenge

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 17:07:59 GMT

Belmont Young Journalists, Nella and Aleisha, bring news of a new summer reading challenge.

The Millennium Garden

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:51:26 GMT

We know that many of you have noticed the apple tree in the Millennium Garden on Harrowby Lane tended by Belmont children has been partially removed.

Our Thanks To The Rotary Club Of Grantham

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:16:58 GMT

We'd like to say a big thank you to the Rotary Club of Grantham Swimarathon for their generous donation of £2,000 to the school this week. We feel incredibly grateful for their support, and know our whole school community will feel the same.

Our Anniversary Picnic

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:22:54 GMT

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 50th Anniversary picnic on Friday afternoon. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

Wild In The Woods!

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:27:41 GMT

The children in EYFS - Reindeer Class had a truly amazing day at Wild in the Woods last week … even if it didn’t stop raining for even a second!