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    OBS Chess Team – 25.11.25

    What an incredible start to the season for the OBS chess team! In their first set of league matches, every player represented the school with pride and determination. Each team member scored points to drive the team forward, and there were some truly unforgettable victories along the way. Huge congratulations to the whole team – keep up the amazing work!

    OBS Football Team – 20.11.25

    The OBS football team continued their unbeaten run today, securing two more league victories against strong opposition. The team displayed resilience, grit, and determination—particularly in their final match of the night, where they battled to a hard-fought 4–3 win. 

    OBS Football Team - 13.11.25

    This afternoon, the OBS Football team continued their unbeaten season with victories in both games. A big well done to all the players, who represented the school with pride. 

     

    OBS Remembers – 11.11.25

    Today, we paused to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve for our freedom. At Old Basford, our pupils and staff came together for a 2-minute silence to reflect on the importance of peace and gratitude.

     

    Year 5/6 Football Tournament - 10.11.25

    This afternoon, the OBS football team participated in their first tournament of the year. The team made the school proud, with every player contributing to their success. They won 4 out of 5 games, scoring numerous goals and conceding only one throughout the afternoon. Well done!

     

    Headteacher Recognition Time - 7.11.25

    I had a wonderful time with 6 well deserving young people who have gone above and beyond within their learning or their attitude at school.  We celebrated our successes and then had a chat about school where they all shared the name of a member of staff who they would talk to if they had a worry or problem.  After a fun chat, they decided the best things about school are:

    • Reading lessons
    • Chess Club
    • Maths lessons
    • Writing lessons
    • Art with Mrs Maker
    • History lessons

     

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    • VE Day

      Published 08/05/25
        We marked the 80th anniversary of VE day by spending the day learning about the important occasion. Children came to school dressed in red, white and blue, had lunch on the field in the style of a street party (1940's music included) and
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    • OPAL Announcment

      Published 29/04/25
      We did it!  What an absolute pleasure to announce that we have been awarded the very prestigious Platinum Award for OPAL Play.  To find out more, please see the latest newsletter on our OPAL page that was also sent out today. 
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    • Recognition TIme

      Published 04/04/25
      Last recognition time of the Spring Term and it was a full and busy one.  So many lovely reasons why pupils have gone above and beyond in school over the past two weeks. Favourite parts of school were named as: Maths x2 Amigos Art x4 Footba
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    • Exciting new development in Old Basford

      Published 23/03/25
      PLT were excited to see the plans for the new development around the bus stop opposite our school. Last year, the children contributed ideas and drawings which have now been incorporated into the final design. Ian from NCC and Sophie, an architectura
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    • Recognition Time - 21.3.25

      Published 21/03/25
      A busy Friday recognition time today, full of wonderful reasons why the children have made the adults say 'wow' - being helpful - great topic work - being respectful all the time - fantastic writing - improving SATS scores   I ask
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    • Recognition Time - 18.3.25

      Published 19/03/25
      A lovely way to start a Tuesday, celebrating the success of pupils who have gone above and beyond in their classroom and made an adult say 'wow'!   Favourite parts of school are: Wellie football PE Art Lunchtimes RE That everyone
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    • Spring Disco

      Published 14/03/25
      We had another successful disco last week. It was great to welcome some new parent helpers (FOBS) who came to help run the tuck shop, which was (as always) incredibly popular. This event raised £548 which will go towards funding trips so that a
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    • Recognition Time

      Published 07/03/25
      2 weeks of recognition time with so many children going above and beyond to impress adults around school. We have had a wide variety of reason: - great chess skills - fantastic acting skills - being helpful - being great friends - amazing writin
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    • OBS Chess Champions

      Published 05/03/25
      In the latest round of the chess league, OBS enjoyed more success by winning 3 of their 4 matches. The new OBS B team had a sensational debut by winning both of their matches! A massive well done to Ross (c), Uwais, Greyson, Pandora, Owen, Carter, Re
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    • Congratulations to Isabelle-Melanie!

      Published 04/03/25
      Congratulations to Isabelle-Melanie for her winning entry in the ‘Smoke Free Nottingham’ poster competition. Look out for her poster around Nottingham!
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    • NEW SCOOL BANNER

      Published 13/02/25
      A big thank you to Gemma, who is one of our F.O.B.S for designing, ordering and donating an OBS banner to school. The children will now be able to take this banner and proudly display it at events when they represent school such as athletics competit
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    • Recognition time - 7.2.25

      Published 07/02/25
      A very special 1:1 recognition time today.  Isla had impressed her teacher by writing her own version of The Three Little Pigs.  Isla and I had a lovely time playing games, petting Bella and talking about what she likes to do.  Well do
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