December 2023
Big Foot Arts
Reception were very lucky (and excited!) to have a visit from Big Foot Arts Education just before Christmas.
20 Dec 2023
Y6 Nativity Performance
Year 6 put on Shakespeare’s annual Christmas Nativity show at Bridge Community Church in Leeds
15 Dec 2023
Y3’s Concert for the Burmantofts Senior Action Group
Year Three performed a festive concert in aid of their chosen charity, the Burmantofts Senior Action Group.
14 Dec 2023
November 2023
Y4 trip to Murton Park
Haven’t you heard? The Romans are back and they look just like our Year 4s!
22 Nov 2023
Y6 - VE Day party
Y6 had the opportunity to invite our wonderful parents in to showcase the learning that has taken place throughout the first half term.
13 Nov 2023
October 2023
Residential Practitioners Vacancies
Residential Practitioners provide positive, engaging activities and experiences for young people living in children’s homes.
20 Oct 2023
Neighbourhood Clinical Assistant Vacancies
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting for a number of Neighbourhood Clinical Assistants.
20 Oct 2023
Whitby day 3
On day three we had a great (but sad) day because we were about to leave Whitby.
18 Oct 2023
Whitby day 2
At the start of day two, (after a big breakfast) we walked to the huge beach we had all been waiting for - Saltwick Bay!
17 Oct 2023
Whitby day 1
The anticipation was building by the second; a bucket of emotions were bottled up in my head.
16 Oct 2023
Y3/4 watch The Lightbulb Princess
Have you ever wondered how electricity is made? This week, Years 3 and 4 were lucky enough to watch the electrifying story of 'The Lightbulb Princess'.
10 Oct 2023
Y3 visit the Leeds Discovery Centre
Children in Year 3 were lucky enough to visit Emily (the cleverest woman on the planet) at the Discovery Centre in Leeds.
08 Oct 2023
September 2023
Aurthor - Tom Palmer visits
When Tom Palmer arrived all of Year 6 were excited as we were going to meet a real-life author; the author of the book we have been reading in our English lessons
22 Sep 2023
Reception Sept 2023 admissions
You can apply from 1 November 2023. The deadline to apply is 15 January 2024.
08 Sep 2023
July 2023
Summer Activities 2023
Guide to activities for children, young people and/or families over the summer….
19 Jul 2023
Food Ambassadors
Our food ambassadors enthusiastically tried a number of new dishes this afternoon.
11 Jul 2023
June 2023
Summer Holiday Clubs
YOUR FUNDING VOUCHER GREAT NEWS! We have secured funding for you for the Summer Holiday clubs with PE Partner!
27 Jun 2023
Pathways to Higher Education
These online and in-person sessions are an opportunity to find out about studying as a mature student and try out tasters of different courses. Events include a ‘Supporting Learning, Supporting Families’ taster day at the University of Leeds on Saturday 24th June and online, evening sessions.
20 Jun 2023
Adult Learner Summer Schools
This free, 3-day event offers adults a chance to explore a university campus and learn about their options for the future. Lunch is provided each day and free childcare is available.
20 Jun 2023
Lark In The Park - July
Councillors Luke Farley, Asghar Khan and Nkele Manaka are proud to invite all our community to attend the Lark In The park festival.
19 Jun 2023
May 2023
Free 4 week course for parents & carers
Parents’ Space: a free, informal course for local parents and carers at the Compton Centre Community Hub and Library, Harehills.
23 May 2023
Maria Farrer – Author Visit in Y4
On a Friday in May, world-famous author, Maria Farrer visited the Year Four children.
16 May 2023
Parent Governor Vacancy
Would you like to play a vital role in the running of our school? Would you like to be part of a team who are responsible for ensuring that the school delivers high quality education? We currently have a vacancy for a Parent Governor.
10 May 2023
Family Fun Day
WHEN Tuesday 30th May 2023 WHERE Meet at Feel Good Factor, 53 Louis Street, LS7 4BP TIMES 10:00 to 15:00hrs.
10 May 2023
April 2023
Coronation Celebration
We will be offering all children, Reception to Yr6, a free coronation lunch on 5 May 2023.
28 Apr 2023
Paws, Claws and Whiskers
The year 1 children had a wonderful start to their new project, Paws, Claws and Whiskers.
25 Apr 2023
Non-uniform day 24th April
Following the celebration of Eid-Al-Fitr that many of our children and families will be taking part in this weekend, we will be taking the opportunity on Monday 24th April to shine a light on this special celebration.
21 Apr 2023
Employability sessions
On 9 May we will be hosting a second employability introductory session for parents, carers and those who live in the local community who are looking for work or looking to return to work.
18 Apr 2023
March 2023
Perseus and the Gorgon
Over the last four weeks, the whole of Year Three has taken part in a fantastic drama experience based on the story of Perseus and the Gorgon.
30 Mar 2023
Hatching Project
Reception are learning all about lifecycles during our Nature Explorer project.
29 Mar 2023
World Book Day in EYFS
We were joined once again for the fabulous Steve Weatherill for World Book Day.
29 Mar 2023
Comic Relief Friday 19th March
Following a discussion with School Council, we will be supporting Comic Relief this year by asking children to come in non-uniform with the theme of "wear something red" in exchange for a cash donation of £1.
13 Mar 2023
Adult Learner Drop-In Session
On Tuesday 25th April, the Lifelong Learning Centre are holding a drop in for adults who would like to know more about their options in adult education.
11 Mar 2023
Y3 Royal Armouries Visit
Year 3 were lucky enough to visit the world-class Leeds Armouries museum earlier this half term, deepening our learning about the civilisation of Ancient Greece.
10 Mar 2023
Down On The Farm
Our Nursery children had some very exciting visitors this half term! We kick-started our new learning project ‘Down on the Farm' with a visit from some real farm animals!
07 Mar 2023
World Book Day
World Book Day 2023 began with an exuberant assembly presented by Mrs Fox and the Y6 Reading Ambassadors.
06 Mar 2023
School Meals
At Shakespeare we try to minimise the adverse impact our school has on the environment.
06 Mar 2023
School Meals
Did you know that our kitchen team are cooking over 450 meals a day for our children and staff, that's 2,250 meals per week and 85,000 meals per school year!
06 Mar 2023
School Meals
Our kitchen team are working hard to deliver delicious and nutritional meals for our children.
06 Mar 2023
February 2023
International Womens Day
An event for women to get together and celebrate inspirational women, educate and raise awareness for women's equality.
28 Feb 2023
Solar Panels
Today is a significant day for Shakespeare, as we commence the installation of 450 solar panels.
27 Feb 2023
employability session
Are you looking for work? Do you need help and advice with job searches, completing application forms and writing CVs?
20 Feb 2023
Leeds Art Show Exhibition
As part of the Year 3 collaboration with Leeds Art Gallery, the students were tasked with creating a piece of art work.
20 Feb 2023
Cycle North Family sessions
Due to popular demand Cycle North are extending their free adult and family sessions.
01 Feb 2023
January 2023
Parent Voice
Another fabulous Parent Voice session, attended by so many parents our school hall was full!
19 Jan 2023
School Meals
This week our kitchen team are serving a delicious chicken curry, very cheesy bean wraps with potato wedges and fish fingers with chips and crunchy vegetables.
16 Jan 2023
Lego Club
Castles & Catapults Wednesday 25th January, 3.45-4.45pm Burmantofts Community Hub and Library Join us for our new monthly Lego Club which will feature a different theme each session, focusing on a book or a selection of books.
13 Jan 2023
Code Club
Start your coding adventure here! You will discover our easy to follow projects which will help you to learn a variety of coding languages by making games, robots, animations and websites in a supportive environment.
11 Jan 2023
Return to School Advice
At the beginning of the week the UK Health Security Agency issued the following regarding back to school advice amid high levels of flu, Covid-19 and scarlet fever being experienced across the country.
06 Jan 2023
