We had a fabulous time at our tea party for the Queen’s Jubilee on Thursday afternoon. We enjoyed watching each of the year groups perform their ‘Dance through the decades’ and we performed two songs from the 1980s. After performing, we enjoyed a tea party and some party games. Unfortunately, we had a few children … Read more
Year 6 were very lucky to recently have the opportunity to see the West End show ‘The Lion King’. We started our day by walking from St Pauls to the Southbank, via Millennium Bridge, to take in some of the sights. After stopping to eat lunch, we continued our walk up to the Lyceum Theatre. … Read more
Our minibeast topic is always such a favourite and inspires fantastic independent learning and questioning from the children. We will be sad to leave minibeasts behind, though we’re sure the children will continue to explore the topic in their own learning during Discover & Do after half term.
Year 5 had a fantastic day using their problem-solving skills to build a bridge for this year’s Knex challenge. To make it even more challenging, the bridge had to be a moving bridge (to allow tall ships to pass through) but stable and strong enough to hold at least 50 grams. After being briefed, the … Read more
What an amazing afternoon celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! The children really enjoyed dancing to the sound of the 60s, and then loved watching the other year groups perform their dances. After a delicious picnic tea, there was just time for a game of “In and out the dusty bluebells…” What a fun … Read more
In D&T this half term, Year 3 have been learning about shell structures. We learnt that structures are objects constructed from several parts and that they can be any size, from huge bridges to table lamps and hat stands. We found out that shell structures are hollow with a thin outer coating. They are usually … Read more
The Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners have recorded a webinar focused on school based anxiety which includes: anxiety psychoeducation and strategies and tips to support children who are currently struggling with attending school due to anxiety. The webinar is split into Part 1 (Theory and Psychoeducation) and Part 2 (Strategies and Tips). There are handouts which can … Read more
‘Family Lives’ offer both a ‘Helpline’ (0808 800 2222) and an online chat option to offer support to families who are finding things difficult. Their website is: https://www.familylives.org.uk/ Two courses are currently being offered: Bringing up confident children for parents of children with ADHD/ASD 7 June to 12 July 7pm to 9pm OR 8 June to 13 July 9:30am … Read more
Please find below details of a 6-week, online course, free to Hertfordshire parents, about raising resilience in children. It seems that the course would be most suited to parents of children aged 9+. All information and booking details can be found here:
Here is a little sneak peek of our 60’s inspired dance for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! The children can’t wait to perform it in front of the whole school at the tea party tomorrow afternoon.
