Category: Prep
Primary Maths Challenge
Last week, the whole Prep School took part in the national maths competition ‘Primary Maths Challenge’ competing against many other schools across the UK. There were 25 questions posed to the children of increasing complexity and challenge. The final 5 questions required an answer where no choices were given. Certificates were awarded to the following…
Year 6 WWII Style Baking
Our Year 6 pupils have had the wonderful opportunity to step back in time and bake their very own World War Two–style rationed carrot cakes, linking directly to their current humanities topic on WWII. During the war, many everyday ingredients such as eggs, sugar and fats were strictly rationed. Although carrots were not rationed, they…
Year 3 and 4 French Breakfast Morning
This week, Years 3 and 4 enjoyed a wonderful French Breakfast morning as part of their learning in Modern Foreign Languages. The activity room was beautifully decorated with French flag bunting and accessories, creating a festive atmosphere, while the French cafe music played softly in the background to set the scene. The children had a fantastic…
Year 4 watch Disney’s Hercules in Theatre
On Thursday 13th November, Year 4 had an unforgettable educational visit to the West End to watch Hercules the Musical. The visit was a fantastic opportunity to bring their classroom learning on Ancient Greece to life, as they enjoyed seeing the famous Greek hero’s story performed on stage through music, dance and drama. The children were captivated by…
Sustainability Council visited the Science Museum
On Tuesday 4th November, Sustainability Council visited the Science Museum to explore a fascinating exhibition about how food must change to protect our planet. The exhibition invited the children to think about one central question: how does our food go from field to plate? Through interactive displays and real-world examples, the Council discovered how food production has evolved,…
Inspiring Pupil Fundraising
Our pupils Huxley and Aubrey did a sponsored walk last year and raised over £1000 to save several acres of Rainforest with the World Land Trust. Steve Backshall is one of the figureheads of the charity and he was at the 02 doing Deadly 60 live last week. The World Land Trust had selected Aubrey…
Student Recount of Trip to Gilwell Park
My recount of our trip to Gilwell Park by: Alanna I eagerly got out of bed and leapt down the stairs. I struggled to eat my breakfast out of excitement. Today was the day of the school trip to Gilwell Park! Soon after arriving at school, the coach also arrived. I spent the journey chatting with…
Language of the Month
September’s Language of the Month is all about sharing “Good morning” in a variety of European languages – a simple yet meaningful way to nurture curiosity, respect, and a love of languages. It also ties beautifully into the European Day of Languages on 26th September, encouraging children to appreciate the linguistic diversity that connects us across Europe. Quotes…
Year 4’s Exciting Day at Gilwell Park
Year 4 enjoyed an unforgettable day at Gilwell Park, packed with fun, adventure and plenty of teamwork. The children took part in a range of exciting team-building activities that challenged their skills, built their confidence and strengthened their friendships. The day began with grass sledging, where pupils worked together to understand the sledge, develop their…
Year 6 Educational Visit
Year 6 kicked off the new school year with a wave of excitement during their visit to the Lee Valley White Water Centre. The children took to the kayaks, gliding across the sparkling waters before diving into an intense game of ‘Zombie’ that had everyone paddling for survival! The water wipeout course was another highlight,…
