Schools have been busy in the run up to Christmas. Here's a roundup of their activities.

RA Butler Academy

Spirit of Christmas

RA Butler Academy pupils were among the schools taking part in Saffron Walden Choral Society's "Spirit of Christmas" event at St Mary’s Church.

RA Butler Academy’s choir sang Feliz Navidad.

All choirs performed Sing We Noel, Silent Night and O Come All Ye Faithful, and finished with the ensemble Spirit of Christmas.


Dress The Head Day

Saffron Walden Reporter: She's a good sport... or should that be good sprout? Headteacher Mrs Vincent at RA Butler Academy, Saffron Walden, in a Brussels sprout costume.She's a good sport... or should that be good sprout? Headteacher Mrs Vincent at RA Butler Academy, Saffron Walden, in a Brussels sprout costume. (Image: RA Butler Academy)

Saffron Walden Reporter: RA Butler Academy children in Saffron Walden wore their Christmas Jumpers while headteacher Mrs Vincent wore her Brussels sprout costume with pride.RA Butler Academy children in Saffron Walden wore their Christmas Jumpers while headteacher Mrs Vincent wore her Brussels sprout costume with pride. (Image: RA Butler Academy)

The children were asked to cast their vote for Mrs Vincent to wear an elf, Christmas pudding or Brussels sprout costume.

The sprout won!

While the children wore their Christmas jumpers, Mrs Vincent wore her sprout costume with pride.

These efforts raised over £380 for Save the Children.


Festive productions

The school had three different festive productions on the last day of term as part of their actions as a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, taking practical steps to support global goals.

Year 1’s production was of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and was their first live performance at RAB.

Lights...Camel...Action by Year 2 was fully of catchy tunes and some great dance moves.

And the children in Reception’s first nativity play was A Miracle in Town.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Reception's Nativity performance at RA Butler Academy, Saffron WaldenReception's Nativity performance at RA Butler Academy, Saffron Walden (Image: RA Butler Academy)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Children in Lights, Camel, Action at RA Butler Academy, Saffron WaldenChildren in Lights, Camel, Action at RA Butler Academy, Saffron Walden (Image: RA Butler Academy)


Thank you hampers

Some Year 6 children delivered Thank You hampers to Highfields Nursing Home and Stanley Wilson Lodge.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Year 6 students at RA Butler Academy delivered a thank you card and hamper to Stanley Wilson Lodge care home, Saffron Walden.Year 6 students at RA Butler Academy delivered a thank you card and hamper to Stanley Wilson Lodge care home, Saffron Walden. (Image: RA Butler Academy)

Saffron Walden Reporter: RA Butler Academy Year 6 children delivered a Thank You hamper and card to Highfield Care Home, Saffron WaldenRA Butler Academy Year 6 children delivered a Thank You hamper and card to Highfield Care Home, Saffron Walden (Image: RA Butler Academy)

Headteacher Mrs Vincent said: “We’ve had a lot of fun with our Christmas celebrations but we also wanted to think of others.

"This was a way for our children to show their gratitude and appreciated for the carers in our community and all the hard work they do for the most vulnerable in our community."



Radwinter C of E Primary School

Santa Dash

Radwinter Primary School took part in a Santa Dash.

The children all wore something red and completed 'Laps to Lapland' around the school site.

Festive tunes were played and the children walked, jogged and ran in this fun event designed to promote physical activity and exercise.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Squirrel class at Radwinter Primary School, Saffron Walden, in their Santa Dash outfitsSquirrel class at Radwinter Primary School, Saffron Walden, in their Santa Dash outfits (Image: Radwinter Primary School)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Members of Owl Class at Radwinter Primary School, in their Christmas outfits for the Santa DashMembers of Owl Class at Radwinter Primary School, in their Christmas outfits for the Santa Dash (Image: Radwinter Church of England Primary School)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Christmas jumpers for Kingfisher class at Radwinter Primary School, Saffron WaldenChristmas jumpers for Kingfisher class at Radwinter Primary School, Saffron Walden (Image: Radwinter C of E Primary School)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Students from Swallow Class at Radwinter Primary School, Saffron WaldenStudents from Swallow Class at Radwinter Primary School, Saffron Walden (Image: Radwinter C of E Primary School)


Christmas cards

The children of Kingfisher class made Christmas cards for the residents of local care homes.

After learning about how some people can experience Christmas differently, they wanted to perform an act of kindness for the community and bring cheer.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Kingfisher class at Radwinter Primary School made Christmas cards for the residents of local care homes.Kingfisher class at Radwinter Primary School made Christmas cards for the residents of local care homes. (Image: Radwinter Primary School)


Christmas jumper day

Children wore their Christmas Jumpers to school and raised over £150 for Save the Children.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Radwinter Primary School children wore their Christmas jumpers to school and raised over £150 for Save the Children.Radwinter Primary School children wore their Christmas jumpers to school and raised over £150 for Save the Children. (Image: Radwinter Primary School)


Nativity production

Children enjoyed taking part in the Nativity, which will be shown to parent’s via a video.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Radwinter Primary School children taking part in the Nativity, which will be shown to parent’s via videoRadwinter Primary School children taking part in the Nativity, which will be shown to parent’s via video (Image: Radwinter Primary School)


St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Nativity production

Infants at St Thomas More performed The Nativity.

A few socially distanced parents were able to watch.

Saffron Walden Reporter: The Nativity at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron WaldenThe Nativity at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (Image: St Thomas More)

Saffron Walden Reporter: A scene from the Nativity at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron WaldenA scene from the Nativity at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (Image: St Thomas More)