Sid the Cygnet
A heartfelt welcome to Sid the Cygnet, our new school mascot! The swan is featured in our school logo. A key feature of Earith, swans represent many things including beauty, peace, energy, partnership and creativity – just some of the qualities we see in our young people, too. Look out over the coming months to see just what Sid’s been up to!
22.09.2023
This week, Sid the Cygnet has been getting on top of technology! (thank you Brendan @ Av Fanatics)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been remembering Roald! (Roald Dahl Day 2023)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has been enjoying his first week back at school, including our newly-painted white walls, and especially the grey skirts!

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly has been celebrating his 3rd Birthday with a special outing! (FOES Sponsored Walk, incorporating Sid's Birthday and the Geography Curriculum)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has been waving Bluebell Class off on their trip to Hemingford Grey Manor House

This week, Sid the Cygnet also hopped on board the Happy Bus (Daffodil: Peterborough Cathedral Trip)

This week, Sid the Cygnet met Fireman Matt (Mr Dear - local Fireman discussing the importance, and various means of keeping safe, to each of our classes).

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been feeling a bit blue! (New blue borders throughout school - very striking!)

This week, Sid the Cygnet kick-started his week with a new challenge...(Premier Sports & Earith Kickstart Challenge - raising funds for school)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has been 'in stitches' (Coronation Quilt on Tour - Thank You Sewing Club for the opportunity; wonderful contribution patches).

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been celebrating another Super SATS week. This time, with our Year 2s!

12.05.2023
This week, Sid the Cygnet played Hide & Seek with the Super Year Sixers, straight after SATS!

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been getting ready for his adventure...
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...to Holt Island (pond dipping amongst other things) and relaxing his muscles with a leisurely ride up the river (Ladybird Boat Trust) with Thistle class.
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28.04.2023
This week, Sid the Cygnet has been feeling sweet - again! (Easter eggs, now Dahlia Bake Sale!). Don't worry, Sid: Healthy Week is coming soon...

21.04.2023
This week, Sid the Cygnet, has been snuggling up with Isla! (Mrs Lawrence's new arrival).

This week, Sid the Cygnet's been feeling sweet! (Easter Celebratory Assembly)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has been enjoying the elements, with his friends (Whole School Outdoors: Science & DT Day: STEM)

This week, Sid the Cygnet mostly enjoyed the Winter Spring weather (10th March 2023!)

03.03.2023
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been receiving 'the royal treatment' (World Book Day: Reflective Reading Legend 2023)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has been taking a ride on some new books! (New Transport books purchased, thanks to a generous donation from the Haddenham Steam Rally).

This week, Sid the Cygnet has also been getting his 5 a day! (Healthy Wraps: Thistle Class)

This week, Sid the Cygnet thought...'I'm sure I've seen these somewhere before'. (Bigger, Bolder, Better: Core Values in Hall)

03.02.2023
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been 'going quackers' over our Fabulous Fox book donation finally being realised (Outcome of Resourceful Reading Legend: December).

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been trumping!! (Top Trumps that is....honestly!)

27.01.2023
This week Sid the Cygnet can’t take any credit! Here’s your winners! (FOES Quiz Night)
20.01.2023
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been constructing! (Lego added to the outside provision at lunch).

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been supporting Ava (The Big Cut booked in: Little Princess Trust).

This week, 'the goose is getting fat' (Christmas Lunch, with Sid)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been caught up...in a river of resources! (The FOES 400 - Thank You)


This week, Sid the Cygnet, has been getting ready to 'get his groove on!' (Christmas Singalong & Mini-Performances).

02.12.2022
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been helping Bluebell class and the gonks, get ready for the Christmas Bazaar.

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been 'getting merry' – thank you for the donations, parents (Christmas Bazaar 2022)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been going on safari (Africa Alive) again!

This week, Sid the Cygnet was ready to see some of his feathered friends (Raptor Foundation: Year R)...

..as well as greeting our inspiring guest, Lieutenant Stuart Clark (RAF Regiment).

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been learning about the Jewish faith (Aga: Beth Shalom Visit)...

...and saving his pennies for a new book! (The Return of Book Club)

21.10.2022
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been enjoying a biscuit and brew with a good book! (Parents’ Evening: Autumn 2022 – library open)
14.10.2022
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been on the edge of his seat - with a good book! (54 beautiful books to be studied this year!)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been fine dining! (Pupils in Daffodil class making homemade, autumnal soup and bread).

This week, Sid the Cygnet saw the Thistles off to Hamerton Zoo (he wished to remain at school...for obvious reasons!)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has been checking out Mrs M's Reading Blog - wowed by some of the children's Reading Journals!

This week, Sid the Cygnet has been 'beerilliant'!
(Paul Schofield Visit: local Beekeeper)

09.09.2022
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been browsing the new stock and the new-look library here at school.

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20.07.2022
Sid the Cygnet has mostly been spending time with our Year 6 on their last day!

15.07.2022
This week, Sid is still reading all his birthday cards from Cygnets (his phonics is really coming on!)
Message from Sid:
Thank you for all my cards and all the wonderful memories, Cygnets. I had a lovely birthday spending time with you all, and your other furry friends – Love Sid (age 2 and a little bit!)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has celebrated his 2nd Birthday!

01.07.2022
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24.06.2022
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been counting his chickens before they hatch!

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been keeping cool! (Friday Sizzler: 17.6.22)

This week, Sid the Cygnet (under close supervision) has been nesting the hoard! (Bandy's FOES Cake Sale).

27.05.2022
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been grazing! (Picnic lunch: Jubilee and Healthy Week)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been celebrating...(Year 2 SATS!)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been celebrating...(Year 6 SATS!)

06.05.2022
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been overcoming his fear of dogs - one step at a time! (Fenland FOES Cake Sale).

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been getting to grips with the Kodaly method - his progress is 'Wicked!'

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been getting 'eggscited'!

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been admiring entries for The Queen Mother's Handwriting Schedule 2022.

18.03.2022
This week, Sid the Cygnet was showing his 'Wicked' side...

11.03.2022
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been learning about our British Values.

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been defending Fenland's Greek Hoplite shields...


This week, Sid has mostly been....'pumping iron'!

This week, Sid has mostly been visiting old friends (Cygnet's Toy Party!).

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been joining Mr Abbs in our virtual Celebration Assemblies.

28.01.2022
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been zapping QR codes linked to story time.

17.12.2021
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been feeling festive.

This week, Sid the Cygnet & Mr Abbs had cuddles around another new school sign!

03.12.2021
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been enjoying a book in the great outdoors!

Lights, Camera, Action...This week, Sid the Cygnet has been given his lines!

19.11.2021
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been thanking the community in raising awareness and donating to the JDFR (for World Diabetes Day 2021)

This week, Sid the Cygnet has been remembering...

This week, Sid the Cygnet & Mr Abbs had cuddles around the new school sign!

This week, Sid the Cygnet, mostly got himself tangled up...

...before relaxing with some 'Halloweenies!'

15.10.2021
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been helping Fenland class with his origami skills!

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been getting in role!

01.10.2021
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been getting 'pumped up', ready for Halloween!

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been 'drumming up' interest in our new musical addition.

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been thanking Asda & FOES for our new Forza goals…
…and seeing who won his award last week on our new celebratory display.

This week, Sid the Cygnet – following his return to school – has learnt the importance of a Growth Mindset (especially in September)…


21.07.2021
This week, Sid the Cygnet has been saying his fond farewells to our incredible Year 6s...

...and the equally, unforgettable, Mrs Hobley, Mrs Barber, Mr Newman & Miss Sharp.

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been celebrating his 1st Birthday!

02.07.2021
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been enjoying the serene sounds of the Freechimes!

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been appreciating Indian Dance and culture for whole school Bollywood Day!

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been prepping up, ready for the reopening of the school 'pond'...

...enjoying nature's beauty whilst waiting for harvest...
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This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been enjoying the sunshine ..and his ice pop, with the children - courtesy of FOES.



21.05.21
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been researching Muntjac deer for two reasons - one: to learn a little more about our recent visitor and two: to establish whether he needs to be worried........

.........and reading for pleasure with some of our new subject-specific, beautiful books.

14.05.21
This week, Sid the Cygnet 'fledged the nest' and has mostly been playing 'Earithopoly' in the village!

07.05.21
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been 'harping on' about this beautiful donation to our school.

30.04.21
This week, Sid the Cygnet setup a little surprise for Mrs Rudwick's birthday...


23.04.21
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been thanking Martin for his handy work; notably in exhibit a)...


16.04.21
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been depicting his elegance and beauty ...in the written form!

This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been nesting!

19.03.21
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been celebrating the children wearing full school uniform and commemorating Red Nose Day.

12.03.21
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been enjoying his new Writing Star of the Week Award and the school's Proper Presentation Award.

05.03.21
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been looking forward to the lunch bubbles being full next week (March 8th return!)...

...and salivating over Ann's sweet treats!

26.02.21
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been admiring the new staff bike rack (see if you can spot it; try not to feel too underwhelmed!)...


12.02.21
This week, Sid has mostly been pining for his one true love, Cynthia...


05.02.21
This week, Sid has been taking a trip up river to check out the flooded road situation......

......and making sure we have plenty of fruit for break time.

29.01.21
This week, Sid has been taking part in the Big Garden Birdwatch with Dali Class who have made their own binoculars.....

...... also wondering if he could try out the Stacking cups that children have been having great fun with this week.

22.01.21
This week, Sid has been cheering on the Spelling Shed groups...

...and the individuals - he loves your avatars!

15.01.21
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been logging into Mrs Lawrence's...

...Mrs Barber's...

...Mrs Hobley's...

...and Mrs Nicholls' lessons.

08.01.21
This week Sid has mostly been looking at the new Virtual Learner @school and @home awards.......

..... and getting to grips with some of our new online learning - Spelling Shed

18.12.20
This week Sid has mostly been waiting for his Christmas Dinner

11.12.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been trying to guess the name of Kitty in the Window...

...and marvelling at all the prizes on offer for this year's FOES Christmas Raffle!

04.12.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been thanking the parents for their genrosity this Christmas...

...and finding somewhere dry to nest!

27.11.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has been watching how the scooter activities have been going and how the children have been storing them correctly....

.... also been testing out the new stepping logs in Picasso

20.11.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has been saving his pennies in order to buy the Earith Primary School tea towel this Christmas...

...learning how to make 'smudge art' at lunchtime...

...and how to draw 'Among Us' characters, too!

13.11.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been acknowledging the importance of World Diabetes Day...

...and ensuring Banksy 'wipe down after use' with their new toy/outside score-keeping facility

06.11.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been picking up tips from Banksy on how to ride the scooters safely around the playground...

...and saying thank you to FOES for Dali's new construction blocks!

23.10.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been contemplating, 'sweet or savoury... pie, or soup!'

16.10.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been accompanying Banksy and the Premier Sports Coach in PE...

...and feeling lucky during World Maths Day

09.10.20
This week Sid has been supervising the laying of tarmac...

...checking up on the donations for the St Ives Food Bank...

...and then a spot of lunch with the girls.

02.10.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been monitoring the Dojo points at lunchtime...

...and navigating his way through the new school website; admiring his own reflection!

25.0.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been getting to grips with his High Frequency Words....

...loving the new Subject Portfolios...

...visiting Max's Bedroom ....


18.09.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been acknowledging the cordoned-off area...

...only drinking bottled water...

...enjoying the outdoor space in Picasso...

...,Dali...
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11.09.20
This week, Sid has mostly been learning not to cross 'bubbles' in the dinner hall...

...how to play safely on the new trim trail...
...and Quad area...
...and is now feeling awfully tyred!
17.07.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been learning about the School Behaviour Code...

...quality assuring the Year 6's Gardening Work...

...and feeling 'on top of the world!'

10.07.20
This week, Sid the Cygnet has mostly been longing for the sun - from his multi-coloured vantage point...
...and enjoying books from the new 'Literacy Tree' section in the school library! See if you can spot him!