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The Hive Visit
This week, F2 (Reception) went to visit The Hive in High Beech; we enjoyed lots of activities outside such as creating natural art from what we could find outside in the forest. We also got the chance to learn about the different types of leaves and how we could identify them by their different feel…
What An Experience
To round off a busy year, the Sustainability Council visited the BBC Earth Experience at Earl’s Court on Tuesday. The very best clips of David Attenborough’s Blue Planet series were brought to life on 20 metre high 360’ screens. We crawled with Sea Lions, swam with Blue Whales, hunted with Pumas and waddled with Penguins…
Lego Cars
In Computing lessons, Year 2 have been busy designing and building their own Lego cars. The children had to consider the amount of Lego to use, as well as the placement of axels, motors and cogs. This week, they used iPads to programme their cars to move. Ready, steady, go!
Middlesex V Sussex at Lord’s Cricket Ground
Pupils attended a Twenty20 cricket fixture at Lord’s Cricket Ground between Middlesex and Sussex on Thursday 8th June. Mr Phillips, Mr Thornley, Mrs Campbell and Miss Neal travelled with the children via tube to the prestigious venue in what was a close encounter. Sussex took the victory by four runs, with a standout performance from Ravi…
Tyler’s Terrific Tennis
Tyler (3KI) played in an orange ball tennis grade 6 match tournament at Chigwell Tennis Club on 2nd June and won the tournament winning 7 matches, the first to 10 points. This is a real boost to his confidence as the last time he played in a tennis tournament, Tyler lost all his matches and…
Litter Picking On The Green
The ever-active Sustainability Council once again gave up their lunchtime to descend on the Green to pick up as much litter as they could find on Friday 26th May. Hunting high and low in the long grass was never a problem for the energetic pupils. Unopened cans of beer and coke were the unusual finds…
Ride London
Arun (Pelicans), Emily and Molly (5PH) recently took part in Ride London 2023. More than 25,000 cyclists took part riding their bikes in and around a traffic-free London. The route passed Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, St Pauls and many more landmarks. Cars were banned which made it fun and safe for everyone – and good…
Snakes No Ladders
This week, Itai in 4JB decided to bring in one of his pet snake’s shedded skin. Itai talked about his pet and how it sheds its skin, what it eats and how big or long the snake is when stretched out! We asked him if any of the snakes had escaped from the cage. He…
Avon House Has Talent
The Music Department had a very busy end of this half term. Firstly, we had 2 Teatime Concerts after school for our peripatetic students. The standard of music was extremely high which indicates the hard work that is going in to practicing by our students and also the support of our parents. Well done to…
RHS Garden Hyde Hall Visit
On Friday 26th May, the children of Year 2 were engaged in the natural world of the garden. They embedded their understanding of the plants and animals found in a garden and woodland habitat in the exciting surroundings of RHS Garden Hyde Hall. From hunting for caterpillars amongst plants, to building birds’ nests, the children…
