We're pleased to share details of the Easter Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme taking place across the Staffordshire Moorlands. These activities are a great opportunity for children and young people to stay active, try something new and enjoy a free meal. All sessions are fully funded for pupils eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals. Activities are available for two age groups: 4–12 and 13–16, with a range of options to suit different interests. Please take a look at the information below for activity details and booking links. Activities for Ages 4–12 (Staffordshire Moorlands) Adv4nce Group – Woodcroft Academy, Leek Multiactivity holiday club offering fun, creative and active sessions. https://eequ.org/experience/13657 ASM Sports – Biddulph Kingsfield Sportsbased sessions offering coached activities and active play. https://eequ.org/experience/9363 ASM Sports – Cheadle Bishop Rawle Sports and games designed for younger children in a school setting. https://eequ.org/experience/9358 ASM Sports – Leek Beresford Memorial Multisports activities supporting physical confidence and teamwork. https://eequ.org/experience/9366 Bee Active – St Luke's (Moorlands) Inclusive holiday sports and games for children aged 5–12. https://eequ.org/experience/13044 Koala Klubs – 5th Leek Scout Centre Fun children's activity club with creative and active sessions. https://eequ.org/experience/9022 Koala Klubs – South Moorlands Leisure Centre Sports, games and recreational play in a leisure centre environment. https://eequ.org/experience/9026 SCG Camp – Biddulph Youth & Community Zone (5–11) Mixed holiday activities offering sports, games and creative play. https://eequ.org/experience/17488 Activities for Ages 13–16 (Staffordshire Moorlands) Jump 2 It – Trampolining Cheadle Camp Trampolining sessions designed for fitness, fun and skillbuilding. https://eequ.org/experience/17198 Jump 2 It – SEND Trampolining Cheadle Adaptive trampolining sessions supporting young people with SEND. https://eequ.org/experience/24744 SCG Teen HAF – Biddulph Youth & Community Zone (11–16) Teenfocused holiday sessions including sports, games and social activities. https://eequ.org/experience/25287 Simpli Life – Easter on the Farm Outdoor farmbased activity sessions exploring nature, animals and rural life. https://eequ.org/experience/25278 Meadow Care – Nature, Animals & Adventure (7–16) Outdoor learning experience involving animals, nature exploration and practical skills. https://eequ.org/experience/25094

Happy Easter from Team Bateman! As we reach the end of a fantastic Spring term at James Bateman Middle School, we want to wish all of our pupils, families and staff a very happy and restful Easter break. This term has been full of hard work, achievements and plenty of moments to celebrate, and we are incredibly proud of everything our pupils have accomplished. Enjoy a well deserved break, take time to relax and recharge, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for the Summer term!

What a fantastic way to end the Easter term! Our Year 8 students, alongside the remaining Year 7s, had an amazing time celebrating their Easter reward with a brilliant game of Bongo's Bingo! From exciting prizes ranging from cereal to an Elvis Presley life-size cut-out, there was laughter, energy and plenty of unforgettable moments throughout. A huge thank you to our amazing staff who fully embraced the fun by dressing up – from chickens to superheroes – and for being such great sports during the interval challenges! A special thank you goes to our incredible Year 6 DJ (Little Chaotic) who kept the atmosphere buzzing and to every student who took part and made the event such an enjoyable one!

All of our raffles and prize draws have now been drawn and what a fantastic show it has been! Thank you so much for your generous contributions and support in making our Matilda production such a magical success. You have truly helped bring a little bit of revolting children spirit to life!

Year 6 Easter Egg competition entries It was a very difficult decision with some wonderful and very inventive ideas! Winner - Oliver 2nd place - Imogen 3rd place - Emmie All entries received a certificate and crème egg with the top 3 winning an Easter egg.