North West Norfolk MP James Wild pays visit to Great Massingham Primary School

North West Norfolk MP James Wild has paid a visit to a primary school to hear about their key values and how they integrate them into daily school life.

Mr Wild stopped by at Great Massingham Primary School and spoke to the children about what they would like to see more of in the area.

The Year Two students’ answers included new playground equipment, additional shops, a café and a resident unicorn.

Mr Wild was given a tour of the school where he saw the integrated-year structure classrooms, school hall, library and outdoor playing areas where children take part in “the daily mile”.

He also learnt about the school’s focus on the environment and what they are doing to promote the protection of the environment through lessons on food chains and various school trips.

The MP said: “Great Massingham is a friendly village school and its strong focus on values the staff have created a supportive environment in which children can learn and enjoy school.

“I was particularly pleased to see the varied books on offer to children in the library and how the school takes an active and engaging approach to reading and helping children realise their potential.”

Joint head teacher Kirsten Stibbon spoke to Mr Wild about the importance of reading. With a strong focus on phonics and use of the buddy reading where older children read to the younger years, children are giving support to improve their reading with a collection of core books for all pupils to read which is fed into the curriculum

Ms Stibbon said: “The children loved welcoming Mr Wild to our school. They were fascinated to hear about his work as an MP and asked him questions about his views on spirituality, environmental factors and anti-racism.

“Mr Wild enjoyed a tour of the school, a chat with staff and a question and answer session with the children.”

Reporting by Alice Hobbs