Community Orchard planting with Rooted In and the Fruit Works Co-operative 25th Feb 2026
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Today, the Ley Top Ambassadors were invited to plant the first 6 trees in the Allerton Community Orchard on the Millenium Green. The orchard is a project in collaboration with Rooted In and The Fruit Works Co-Operative. The Ambassadors learned about fruit trees, prepared the holes and planted 6 native apple trees that will, over time, provide free fruit for the Allerton Community. They also had lots of fun naming the worms they found - Tom and Jerry, Josiah and William were then safely rehomed with the trees.

Virtual Reality knife crime awareness session 24th Feb 2026
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A group of children from Year 6 were selected to trial a new initiative led by PCSO Danny Mynott using virtual reality headsets to explore the dangers and impacts of knife crime on young people, their families and friends. They took part in a workshop then entered the virtual world to consider how knife crime affects young people and their families. We hope to run further session in the near future to help all our children with this important safeguarding awareness experience before they move on to secondary school.

Achievement Awards 13th February 2026 13th Feb 2026
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Well done to all the children who were celebrated this week in our Achievement Assembly! This week we have been focussing on nurturing mutual respect.

Year 2 - National Year of Reading 10th Feb 2026
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Last week, we had a sessions with Mr. Morrison, who spent time working with both Year 2 classes. Together, we read and acted out the much‑loved story The Gruffalo. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and greatly benefited from working so closely with Mr. Morrison. We look forward to working with him again next half term.

Fish Keeper Fry week 3 - part 2 7th Feb 2026
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This week, Year 3 met their inhabitants that had been added to the aquarium. They also tested the balance of the aquarium and completed their water tests as well as learned some of the basics of photosynthesis when adding plants to the aquarium.

Goodbye and thank you Mrs Hammond 6th Feb 2026
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Today we said a fond farewell to Mrs. Hammond who has left Ley Top Primary School for a well-deserved early retirement. Mrs Hammond began her time at Ley Top teaching in Early Years and held different roles including Acting Headteacher for a time. We wish her every happiness.

Goodbye and thank you Mrs Hammond 6th Feb 2026
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Today we said a fond farewell to Mrs. Hammond who has left Ley Top Primary School for a weell deserved early retirement. Mrs Hammond began her time at Ley Top teaching in Early Years and held different roles including Acting Headteacher for a time. We wish her every happiness.

Achievement Awards 6th February 2026 6th Feb 2026
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Well done to all the children who were celebrated this week in our Achievement Assembly. Our focus this week was on the first of our Ley Top UNITED Values - Understanding and respect the law. Next week our focus will be focussing on Nurturing mutual respect.

Year 4 step back in time at Jorvik Viking Centre 5th Feb 2026
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Year 4 had an exciting and unforgettable trip to the JORVIK Viking Centre in York last week. The children loved stepping back in time as they explored Viking life, travelling through a reconstructed Viking village and learning all about how people lived, worked and traded over 1,000 years ago. They took part in engaging workshops where they dug for archaeological artefacts and discovered how these finds help us understand the past. They also enjoyed learning about Viking battle tactics, working together and showing great focus and teamwork. There were some brilliant questions asked and all the children showed fantastic enthusiasm throughout the day. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring our history learning to life, and the children were a credit to the school with their excellent behaviour.

Fish Keeper Fry Week 3 - Our first inhabitants have arrived 1st Feb 2026
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Our first tank inhabitants have arrived at school, Cherry Shrimps. These small creatures (currently only about 5mm long will grow to 3cm in their lifetime, feeding on the algae that grows on the plants and the food that the fish miss helping to keep our tank looking clean. We have also added some plants to give the shrimps somewhere to hide and the fish some natural vegetation to eat.

Fish Keeper Fry Week 2 31st Jan 2026
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The tank is ready to welcome our first inhabitants next week

Achievement Awards 30th January 2026 30th Jan 2026
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Well done to all the children who were celebrated this week in our Achievement Assembly. This week we have been focussing on kind words and thoughtful actions!

Fish Keeper Fry Week 1 25th Jan 2026
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Year 3 have begun their fishkeeping journey with the first in a series of lessons on how to set up, maintain and enjoy an aquarium. Over the next 8 weeks, Mr Gawthorpe - our Headteacher - will be teaching the children about the joys of fishkeeping and the responsibility it comes with. Each week, one child will be chosen as 'Fish keeper of the week'. Keep checking back on the website for all the updates as we get ready to welcome our first residents.

Penguin Patrol Stay and Learn session 19th Jan 2026
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It was lovely to see so many family members join Penguin Patrol to share in their learning for our first family session. Children took great pride in sharing their classroom environment and resources. It was really well attended and we look forward to many more successful events.

National Year of Reading at Ley Top - the story begins 15th Jan 2026
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We are excited to share that Ley Top are celebrating 2026 as the Year of Reading! Recently, our Alpine Achievers enjoyed a special visit from Mr. Morrison, who inspired the children to develop a love for reading. Together, they explored a much-loved story, The Gruffalo. Each child took on a different character and brought the story to life through role play. Over the coming weeks, Mr. Morrison will return to help us create our very own class story adventure. The children will be reading, acting out scenes, and even adding a soundtrack to Grandad’s Camper. We look forward to sharing their creative journey with you!

COMING SOON - Fishkeeper Fry 11th Jan 2026
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Thanks to Adam at Maidenhead Aquatics on York Road in Leeds, children in Year 3 will shortly be taking part in a curriculum enrichment activity as they support Mr Gawthorpe in setting up and maintaining a school fish tank as part of the Fishkeeper Fry programme for schools. Over 8 weeks the children will learn how to set up a tank for tropical fish, all about their needs, how to maintain the aquarium to make sure the fish stay healthy and to learn about the joys of fishkeeping. Regular updates will be posted on the news page so make sure you check back regularly for updates and why not have a look at the tank next time you visit school.

Year 6 Fire safety presentation 7th Jan 2026
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Year 6 took part in a fire safety presentation from fire fighters from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. They were given advice about fire safety, contacting the emergency services appropriately and making a fire plan. Some children got an opportunity to try on a fire fighters kit. A big thank you to the fire fighters who gave up their time to deliver this important safeguarding talk.

Year 1 Lady Hill Park visit 5th Dec 2025
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What an amazing morning of outdoor learning! Along with millions of other schools and children across the world Ley Top Primary School have taken part in the 'Santa Dash' and many other activities. Super engagement!

Road safety workshops 21st Nov 2025
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Road safety workshops 2025

Book launch and City Hall tour 17th Nov 2025
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Book launch and City Hall tour

Turner Prize visit to Cartwright Hall 15th Nov 2025
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Turner Prize visit to Cartwright Hall

Planetarium 2025 24th Oct 2025
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Year 1 and 5 Planetarium visit