SouthendOur Year 2 children enjoyed a fantastic seaside trip to Southend, travelling there together by coach. It turned out to be a spectacular day! The sun was shining, the sky was bright blue, the fresh sea air was wonderful, and we even watched the tide come in.The children had great fun paddling in the sea, collecting shells, discovering crabs, building…

Last week, our KS2 children were delighted to welcome award-winning author Chris Smith, best known for Kid Normal and his new The Famous Five adventures. The children enjoyed an exciting and interactive assembly, where Chris shared fascinating insights into the secrets of writing great stories. They discovered how authors develop their ideas and even had the opportunity to create their…

Year 5 Enjoys an Exciting Visit from Penguin Publishers! Year 5 had a fantastic workshop with Penguin Publishers this term! We were joined by 10 wonderful volunteers who spent the afternoon sharing their love of reading with us. The children discussed their favourite types of books and what makes a story exciting, before taking part in a fun matching game…

Our Year 5 pupils had a fantastic time at their recent school sleepover! For some children, this was their very first night away from home, and they showed incredible resilience, courage and independence throughout the experience. The evening was packed with fun, including a mystery riddle challenge that tested their teamwork and problem-solving skills, an outdoor pizza dinner, and a movie…

Year 5 recently enjoyed an exciting and enriching trip to Greenwich as part of our Geography curriculum theme, Journeys. The children visited the Royal Observatory, where they stood on the famous Prime Meridian line and learned how this imaginary line helps us understand global time zones and navigation across the world. They also explored the National Maritime Museum, where they…

Our Reading Ambassadors recently enjoyed a truly unforgettable experience when they were invited to meet Her Majesty Queen Camilla at the British Museum. The children attended the enchanting Fairy Tales exhibition, an immersive and interactive production that brought stories to life in a magical way. As part of this special visit, they also enjoyed a traditional cream tea lunch and…

Year 4 children enjoyed a full day of learning and exploration at London Zoo that linked directly to their National Curriculum topics: Animals (including Humans) and Living Things and Their Habitats.

Our EYFS children have had an exciting week full of hands-on exploration and discovery. They were thrilled to welcome some special mini‑beast visitors into their learning environment and have been carefully observing the changes they see each day. As part of their project on the natural world, the children worked together to design and build their very own bug hotel,…

Year 1 explored the concept of equal groups through a fun, hands-on classroom hunt. They worked together to find objects and organise them into groups with the same number, building their understanding of early multiplication. This active approach helped make maths engaging and meaningful.