Latest News and School dates

Sports day and school fete fun!

The whole school community celebrated a superb sports day and school fete together in July. The glorious sunshine add to what was a perfect day!

Reading pledge challenge - complete!

This year we have been promoting Reading for Pleasure in school as we took part in the NLT Reading Pledge challenge. It has helped us to promote reading in and out of school in many new ways

Hautbois residential - Year 6

Our Year 6 had a wonderful few days at the Hautbois activity centre. They abseiled, kayaked, went paddleboarding, built rafts and enjoyed story time around the campfire - precious memories

Asthma Friendly School  - GOLD award

We have retained our Asthma Friendly School status again this year. We acheived the GOLD level for our support to children and families 

Barn Owls enjoy a Hilltop adventure

Barn Owls had a fantastic time at Hilltop, the activity centre in North Norfolk. The two day residential included archery, cave exploring and high wires - amazing fun!

Bohemian choir from the Czech Republic visits Ilketshall

We warmly welcomed the choir into school in May. The group worked with all children and then performed for us. It was a truly beautiful experience for us all

Ilketshall gets Artsmark GOLD!

We can proudly annouce that we have acheived the Gold award in our Artsmark journey. Over the last 18months we have worked hard to develop our Arts curriculum offer, expanded the range of experiences we include and broadened our network of connections in the Arts - Fantastic work!

The Mystery at Magpie Manor

Barn Owls treated us all to a super performance of their school play. It was packed with humour, acting and lots of dancing, it certainly got a 10 from us!

Ilketshall becomes a Prem Aware school

Ilketshall has received the Smallest Things Prem Aware Award for our work in supporting families. 

Merry Christmas Dinner Day

The whole school joined together to enjoy Christmas dinner together. With staff waiting on tables and christmas music on it was a beautiful and very merry occasion for all

Finale to our Farming Project

The Natural Habitats farming project came to a fantastic finale today as our Year 4 and 5s shared their learning from over the last year with parents and the wider school community

Tour of Britain bike race

Tour of Britain bike race races pass Ilketshall and we all came out to cheer! 

What a fantastic experience

Inclusion Quality Mark

Ilketshall has been awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark for our inclusive school community. We are so proud to have been awarded this quality mark as a reflection of the work we do in school and also the values we believe in

Summer fete fun

When sports day was finished we enjoyed the summer fete. Games, refreshments and endless fun! It was a joy to see the whole school community enjoying time togehter in this special way

Sports day magic

Superb fun was had by all at Ilketshall's sports day. It was a treat to see the children working together as a team and celebrating eachother's success!

Beccles Rugby Club visit for taster sessions

Key stage two children had a wonderful afternoon enjoying workshops with some of the experts from Beccles Rugby club

The Bohemain Choir from Czech Republic visits 

The Bohemian Choir visited us today. They worked with the children and then performed in assembly - a beautiful and magical musical experience for everyone!

Live performance of The Tortoise and the Hare 

Little Owls and Tawny Owls were treated to a performance of the Tortoise and the Hare from the Wolsey Theatre, a wonderful experience for the children

Young Voices performing at the O2 in London

Our Young Voices choir journeyed to London to join thousands of children in the O2 to sing together in one giant performance - such a magical experience!

Whole school trip to see the Panto

The whole school headed off to Lowestoft to watch the Marina Theatre's production of Aladdin - a magical experience for all!

Reverend Collyer talks to us about Christmas

Reverend Collyer talked to us about the magic of Christmas Eve night in assembly today

The Mayor of Beccles pops in

Christine Wheeler, the Mayor of Beccles, popped in to assembly today to answer our questions about her role in the community

Ilketshall wins award at the Suffolk Education Awards

Ilketshall won the Wellbeing Award in the Suffolk Education Awards 2023 for our outstanding work towards wellbeing across the school community

Eco Council launch the Cut Carbon Campaign

Our Eco Council launched this campaign in assembly this morning. Nine challenges were set for families to complete by the end of November!

Unsung heroes performance

Eagle Owls performed their Unsung Heroes song to the school today. The song is about a local hero the children researched at Lowestoft Archives and a local composer then worked with them to write the song. They will be singing the song again at Snape Maltings at the end of the month

District Councillors pop in to Ilketshall

Local district councillors, Anthony Speca and Toby Hammond, spent time talking the children about their roles and explaining how each of them can make a difference

MacMillan Coffee Event in the sunshine

MacMillan Coffee Event at Ilketshall raises over £200. A cuppa and cake in the sunshine - beautiful! 

Primary Science Quality Mark

Ilketshall has been awarded the PSQM Gilt award for our Science curriculum across the school - super!

Arts Week at Ilketshall

Ilketshall enjoyed an amazing Arts Week in July. With visits from local artists, high school bands, dance troops and even a Broadway star!

Hilltop adventures

Barn Owls enjoyed an amazing trip away to the Hilltop adventure centre, two days of activities and fun! Precious memories were made!

The Great British Spring Clean

Ilketshall's Eco Council have been out tidying around the school grounds this morning as part of the Great British Spring Clean this week 

Author Ian Brown visits Ilketshall!

Ian spent time with every class today, inspiring us all to have a go at writing our own stories - amazing! 

WildEast school pledge

Ilketshall has taken the WildEast school pledge to rewild part of our school grounds. The planting has begun and it looks amazing!

London 2012's James Dasaolu visits Ilketshall

100m sprinter James Dasaolu visited Ilketshall for the morning and put us all through our paces - such an inspirational role model!

Golf session at the club!

Tawny Owls finished off their golf taster sessions with a lesson at Halesworth Golf Club with their club pro - amazing fun!