Our Year 1 classes were thrilled to be welcomed to climb aboard the iconic Golden Hinde by a lively and knowledgeable guide. The pupils stepped into the world of Tudor sailors, ready to explore life at sea during the age of exploration. They discovered where sailors slept, where the animals were kept, how to raise…
The Puffins had an educational visit to Willows Farm, and they had an amazing time! The coach ride was an adventure in itself, and once they arrived, there was so much to see and do. The Puffins enjoyed a fun tractor ride around the farm, watched a cow being milked, and loved feeding the friendly…
On Monday 2nd June, Years 4 and 6 took an unforgettable journey back in time to the heart of Ancient Egypt with a visit to the Tutankhamun immersive exhibition at the ExCeL Centre, London. From the moment they stepped inside, the children were transported to a civilisation shrouded in mystery. They explored the fascinating world of…
On the 13th of May 2025, Year 5 set off on a trip to Normandy, the highlight of the year! Only, 5:30 AM felt a bit early to get to school! We said our final farewells to our parents and drove to Dover, where we got on the ferry. Then we drove for a long,…
On Friday 7th March, Year 4 embarked on an exciting educational visit to Celtic Harmony to enhance their learning about the Stone Age. During this immersive experience, the children took part in a range of hands-on activities that brought history to life. They learnt the ancient craft of flint napping, discovering how flint was used…
Year 1 enjoyed a visit to Rainham Hall, a National Trust property in Havering on Tuesday. Rainham Hall is a well-preserved 18th-century merchant’s house with interesting exhibitions inside each room, and a beautiful three acre walled garden outside. Pelicans and Cranes took part in three workshops, rotating between experienced and knowledgeable members of staff from…
On Tuesday 4th February, our Year 4 children had the wonderful opportunity to visit Cranbrook United Synagogue as part of their RPS curriculum. The trip was an exciting and educational experience, providing the children with a deeper understanding of Jewish traditions, history and religious practices. During the visit, the children were guided by one of…
As part of their Religious (RPS) topic on Sikhism, Year 5 had the opportunity to visit the Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Barking today. This visit provided an insightful introduction to Sikhism, allowing the children to explore and understand life at the gurdwara. During their time at the gurdwara, the children learned about key objects and…
On Friday 22nd November, the History Society visited the V&A Museum in South Kensington to bring their project on the history of shoes to a conclusion. Having been working on shoes from Egyptian times through to the current day, it was good for the pupils to put perspective on materials used to the style and…
On Thursday, Sustainability Council marvelled at the beauty and richness of life through the VR experience, Life Chronicles. From the depths of the ocean to the tropical forests, the children travelled through the paleo-landscapes of the great geological periods and discovered the first traces of life in the Archean era (-3.5 billion years ago), the…