<![CDATA[The Firs Lower School News Feed - Latest News Archive]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D5%26amp%3Bnid%3D4 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:42:30 GMT Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:42:30 GMT <![CDATA[ Starting School and Transfer to Middle 2026 ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=375 Application Deadline 15th January 2026

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:42:30 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=375 <![CDATA[ Happy New Year from The Firs! ​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=407 A New Term and Exciting Opportunities Ahead

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:56:52 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=407 <![CDATA[ End-of-Term Festive Assembly ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=409 Celebrating Achievements and Spreading Holiday Cheer

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:22 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=409 <![CDATA[ Christmas Jumper Day at The Firs ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=408 A Festive Day of Fun, Food and Fundraising

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:13:50 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=408 <![CDATA[ A Festive Week of Nativity Celebrations at Firs ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=406 Firs pupils Shine On Stage in Magical Christmas Performances

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:21 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=406 <![CDATA[ Christmas Tree Festival and Choir Performance ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=405 Celebrating Creativity and Community Spirit

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:08 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=405 <![CDATA[ Festive Fun at The Firs with Our Wonderful PTFA! ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=404 Celebrating a Season of Joy, Creativity and Community

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:19:31 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=404 <![CDATA[ Children in Need Fundraising Success at Firs Lower ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=403 Our school community comes together to make a big difference

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:08:49 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=403 <![CDATA[ Remembrance Service ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=402 Honouring and Remembering Together

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:21 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=402 <![CDATA[ Black History Month at The Firs Lower ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=401 A wonderful opportunity for our pupils to celebrate diversity, reflect on history, and recognise the importance of equality and kindness in our world today.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:21 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=401 <![CDATA[ Year 3’s Tree-mendous Treehouse Exhibition ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=397 truly bringing their learning to life.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:23:37 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=397 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Celebrates Diwali ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=399 Exploring the festival of lights through storytelling and hands-on diya lamp making

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:21 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=399 <![CDATA[ Year 4 Explore Jewish Traditions with Milton Keynes Reform Synagogue ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=398 Interactive Workshop Enhances Learning About Jewish Family Life and Festivals

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:21 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=398 <![CDATA[ New School Council Sparks Excitement ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=400 with First Meeting of the Year!

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:21 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=400 <![CDATA[ Harvest Festival 2025 at The Firs ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=396 Thank you once again to our amazing Firs community.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:20 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=396 <![CDATA[ Macmillan Coffee Morning at The Firs Lower ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=395 Together, we’ve made a meaningful contribution to a great cause.

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:02:16 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=395 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Travel Back in Time ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=394 for an Ancient Egypt WOW Day

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:20 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=394 <![CDATA[ Firs Lower PTFA ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=393 Annual AGM Tuesday 7th October at 7:30pm.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:20 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=393 <![CDATA[ Welcome Back! ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=392 The children have all made a fantastic start to their learning this year

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:20 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=392 <![CDATA[ Farewell to all Firs leavers ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=391 We wish you all the very best of luck

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:18:55 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=391 <![CDATA[ Year 2 Seaside WOW Day! ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=390 The day ended with a Punch and Judy show and a seaside story—a fun, memorable finish to a fantastic day.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:20 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=390 <![CDATA[ Starting School September 2026? ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=389 Book now for a tour of The Firs

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:45:58 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=389 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Holdenby House Visit ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=387 An immersive experience that helped bring history to life in a fun and memorable way.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:20 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=387 <![CDATA[ Fire Engine Visits The Saplings ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=388 such an exciting experience!

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:20 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=388 <![CDATA[ Grafham Residential Trip ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=385 We were so proud of all our Y4 children

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 14:22:53 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=385 <![CDATA[ Easter Assembly and Bunny Visit ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=386 We hope you all have a good Easter break and we look forward to seeing all the children back in school on Tuesday 22nd April. 

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:20 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=386 <![CDATA[ Comic Relief Red Nose Day 2025 ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=384 We have already raised an astonishing £343.00

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:06:45 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=384 <![CDATA[ Year 2 Visit to Shuttleworth Swiss Gardens ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=383 We would like to thank all of our amazing adult helpers for being so supportive and helpful.

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:20:32 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=383 <![CDATA[ 'Three' Discoveries Workshop ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=382 A fantastic learning experience for the children at The Firs!

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:07:19 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=382 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2025 ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=380 The children really enjoyed celebrating WBD 2025

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:15:53 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=380 <![CDATA[ Milton Keynes & District Reform Synagogue ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=381 A Year 4 Visit

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:17:46 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=381 <![CDATA[ Parent Workshop, Taking Care of Yourself ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=376 Supporting Wellbeing and Mental Health

Monday 10th March 2025

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:19 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=376 <![CDATA[ Tree and Hedge planting at The Firs ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=379 Through a generous donation from The Forest of Marston Vale

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:19 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=379 <![CDATA[ Skip2BeFit Workshop ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=377 Promoting skipping and healthy eating. 

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:19 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=377 <![CDATA[ Maths Day ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=378 In Support of NSPCC Number Day

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:13:57 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=378 <![CDATA[ End Of Term Thoughts ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=374 Merry Christmas Everyone

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:36:39 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=374 <![CDATA[ Christmas Jumper Day ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=373 Thank you for all your support with fundraising for Save the Children.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:35:37 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=373 <![CDATA[ Christmas Tree Festival and Choir Performance ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=372 Well done to all the many children who took part!

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:18 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=372 <![CDATA[ The PTFA Christmas Fair ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=371 What a fantastically festive start to Christmas at The Firs!

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:45:29 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=371 <![CDATA[ Reception Class Autumn Walk ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=370 The children were so sensible and it was lovely to see their enthusiasm for the natural world.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:18 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=370 <![CDATA[ BBC Children In Need ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=369 Thank you Firs, together we are making a difference

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:01:45 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=369 <![CDATA[ The Scholastic Travelling Book Fair ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=364 Returning to The Firs soon!

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:12:20 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=364 <![CDATA[ The Firs Marks Remembrance Day ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=368 Well done to all our Firs children for honouring this event in a very sensible and thoughtful manner.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:18 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=368 <![CDATA[ November Open Evening at The Firs ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=367 For our September 2025 intake

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:18 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=367 <![CDATA[ Harvest Festival ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=366 In support of The Need Project for Bedfordshire

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:18 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=366 <![CDATA[ Technology and Science Day at The Firs ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=360 With Volkswagen Group UK INSPIRE

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:31:30 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=360 <![CDATA[ PTFA Autumn Disco ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=362 The PTFA school disco went down a treat this week!

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:18:29 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=362 <![CDATA[ School Council Elections ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=363 Congratulations to our new pupil representatives.

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:18 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=363 <![CDATA[ MacMillan Coffee Morning ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=361 Thank you for helping us raise a very impressive £350!

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:17 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=361 <![CDATA[ International Peace Day ]]> https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=359 Thank you to all our children for their enthusiasm for this and for the lovely ideas they have shared. 

]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 09:12:17 GMT https://www.firslower.co.uk/news/?pid=5&nid=4&storyid=359