Year: 2018

Food Explorer Update!

We are continuing the exciting Food Explorer challenge in the Pre-Prep. Last week the children tried the dreaded brussel sprouts (which went down much better than anticipated!) This week they will be trying and tasting mackerel. The Food Explorer Challenge is where each term, the pupils will receive a food explorers map and once they…

Remembrance Sunday

On Remembrance Sunday, the nation stopped at 11.00am to remember those who had fallen during the First World War and those of later conflicts. It was an honour to be invited to the wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial to the Rifles and Royal Green Jackets in Grosvenor Gardens. The Head Boy and Girl, together with…

Anti-Bullying Week

This week week is Anti-Bullying Week across the nation. All schools and all children are vulnerable to bullying and this is not a new phenomenon. What has changed in relatively recent times however is, of course, the power of electronic means of communication and therefore the growth of cyber-bullying across the world, children can sign up…

THINK Group

EMERGENCY WORLD MEETING: ALIEN CONTACT! The Year 4 THINK Group was given a crucial task to debate whether they should respond to the alien contact whilst bearing in mind the implications this would have for their country and the world. They had to think fast and be confident in their debate and give alternative ideas…

STEAM week

This week has been STEAM week (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.) Throughout the week we have participated in assemblies, workshops and school trips! A mad scientist came in to give demonstrations to the boys and girls, including making “elephant toothpaste” using different chemicals to make an exothermic reaction (a reaction that gives off heat)…

Spider web biscuits

These biscuits are perfect to make with your family if you want something with a Halloween theme that is quick with minimal mess! Ingredients: 8 Rich Tea biscuits or other buttery biscuits 100g dark chocolate, melted 2 or 3 tablespoons icing sugar few squeezes lemon juice Method: Melt the chocolate in the microwave for about…

Alix Year 4 Achieves a Gold Medal

Alix, our Year 4 pupil recently took part in the UK Open Karate Championship on 30th September. Alix has won the Bronze medal for individual kumite (fighting) and the Gold medal for team kumite. Well done Alix!

Halloween-themed Sensory Play!

Halloween is fast approaching, and it is a perfect time to mix up your play time with more of a spooky theme! These playtime suggestions are ideal for sensory learning and will provide lots of new smells and things to touch for hours of fun. Halloween Slime  Who doesn’t love playing with slime? This is…

Year 2 Primary Proms

Year 2 went on a trip to the Royal Albert Hall this week to watch the Primary Proms. They had fantastic seats and saw a huge range of musical instruments being played.