On Monday, Year 3 had the first lesson in the continuation of the strings project which they had embarked upon in Year 2. The strings project is a programme designed to support and encourage string playing in the school from which we very much hope that children will be able to gain enrichment, appreciation of…
Year 1 have had a super first two weeks of the new academic year. They have really enjoyed settling into their new classroom and learning about some of the routines and things to look forward to in Year 1. Last week in Literacy we enjoyed the book ‘Oliver’s Fruit Salad’. We talked about all the…
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s Señora Mookherjee’s Flying Saucer Sombrero! Year 2 had a blast last week in their Spanish lesson as Señora Mookherjee’s Flying Saucer Sombrero spun it’s way around the room landing on unsuspecting pupil planets! The only way it could take off again was if the children…
‘Land Ahoy!’ What does it mean? What does it make you think about? Who might say it? These were the questions presented to the children in the first week of term, as they were invited to consider the title of the Year Two Global Studies theme. In response, there was reference to pirates; other discussions…
Dear Parents, Being the new boy is a lot of fun especially when your PA allows you free rein in your diary to wander around the site, pop into younger pupils’ lessons, and chat to parents. Being with the new Reception parents at the start, and end of the day, as their children had their…
Year 4s have settled in amazingly well, looking smart in their blazers and enjoying the challenges; especially making a mountain to investigate the flow of water. Year 5 have enjoyed meeting their class teachers and having their first tastes of the extended sports sessions that this year will bring. Year 6s feel at home already in…
This week the Reception children have been busy making new friends, it has been lovely watching them play, laugh and talk to one another. What an exciting first two days we have had! The children have been exploring their classroom environments, both indoors and outdoors. Dressing up and playing outside on the scooters have been…
Pre-Prep Awards – Autumn term week 1 Golden Awards Reception Proud Clouds Everyone in Reception! Year 1 Golden Awards Alfie W-P and Oakley M. Year 2 Golden Awards Emily S and Anna K. Year 3 Golden Awards Stanley W, Paul B and Ralph R. 5Rs Awards Resilient Rhino Ethan E and Charlotte M Responsible Reindeer…
Ruben has been competing hard at tennis over the summer and amongst a grade 3 tournament win he also won the Felixstowe Under 12 Doubles. All of Ruben’s hard work has paid off he finishes the summer ranked number 1 in Essex for the U11 boys. Well done, a fantastic achievement!
The very first lesson for the Year 8s was French and what better way to start the year than with a spot of French karaoke and some pretty awesome dance moves! The children had to follow the lively lyrics and the magic moves to several versions of popular songs in French in order to recall,…
